The official Honkai: Nexus Anima website lists 17 Animasters as of November 13, 2026: Bai Mei, Blade, Parayaya, Hungrille, Kiana, Otto, Olympia, Carole, Herocrates, Juelle, Hyperius, Maple Manybell, Hua, Nanafey, Gloria, Shilian and Breadhead. Four are Novarchs (rulers of Planes): Bai Mei, Blade, Parayaya and Hungrille. The Final Closed Beta starts November 25, 2026, and the game launches in Spring 2027.
Updated November 13, 2026.
Quick facts
- 17 Animasters on the official site (Nov 13, 2026)
- Novarchs: Bai Mei (Reality), Blade (22nd, "The Peak"), Parayaya (Hate), Hungrille (68th, Satiation)
- Familiar Honkai names: Kiana, Otto, Blade (Kafka is mentioned in Blade's story)
- Main town: Iia, on the Material Lip
- Free in the beta: 5-star Blade at Player Level 40
- Final Closed Beta: Nov 25, 2026 · launch: Spring 2027
Every Honkai: Nexus Anima character
| Character | Role / faction | Who they are |
|---|---|---|
| Bai Mei | Novarch of Reality | The current Novarch of Reality, chosen by the Material Lip's unique election system; a celebrity in the Plane of Reality. |
| Blade | 22nd Novarch | Master of the Plane called "The Peak" and one of the Phoenixbreaker Novarchs, searching for the missing 11th Sovereign. Free 5-star Eidos at Player Level 40 in the Final Closed Beta. |
| Parayaya | Novarch of Hate | Before the Sundering she was the 14th Sovereign, master of Love and Hate; now a Phoenixbreaker Novarch hunting the World-Ender who betrayed her. |
| Hungrille | 68th Novarch | Ruler of the Plane of Satiation, with an incredible appetite and a need to know how everything tastes. |
| Kiana | Planestrider | Roams far and wide; currently handling Anima corrupted by Aspect contamination for the Committee for a Joyful Iia. |
| Otto | Obliviasis researcher | A young inventor dedicated to uncovering the origin of obliviasis and finding a cure. |
| Olympia | True Nexus Syndicate | Acting Director of the Syndicate's Iia branch; decisive and efficient. |
| Carole | True Nexus Syndicate | Head of the Iia branch's Image Management Division; vivacious and free-wheeling. |
| Herocrates | Nexus Association | The Association's "Professor", leading its Scientific Research and Public Welfare departments. |
| Juelle | Committee for a Joyful Iia | The Committee's young chair, calm, perceptive and a gifted public speaker. |
| Hyperius | Competition Council | Supervisor and by-the-book referee of the Championship Qualifiers; originally an artificial being from the War Plane. |
| Maple Manybell | Iia Arena | One of the Arena's Deputy Arena Masters, young and extremely eccentric. |
| Hua | Animaster | A passionate young Animaster famous in Iia for aiming to clear the Qualifiers and reach the Amphitheater. |
| Nanafey | Iia | A small-town girl with a huge imagination who longs to see other Planes. |
| Gloria | Iia | A quiet junk-food lover, the down-to-earth foodie counterpart to Hungrille. |
| Shilian | Montemar Academy | A revered Planar Geography teacher. |
| Breadhead | Mystery | A strange figure who seems to know "you" and guides you out of a layered dreamscape. |
Are Kiana and Otto in Honkai: Nexus Anima?
Yes. Kiana is a Planestrider dealing with Anima corrupted by Aspect contamination for the Committee for a Joyful Iia, and Otto is a young inventor researching obliviasis. Nexus Anima is its own story, so their roles differ from Honkai Impact 3rd.
What are Novarchs and Sovereigns?
Novarchs own the Aspects of the New World, each ruling one of the 81 Planes. Before the Sundering, Sovereigns held power: Parayaya was the 14th Sovereign (Love and Hate), and Blade is searching for the missing 11th Sovereign. His "Nexus Meet" post says he was the sworn guardian of Kafka, the Sovereign of Strength and Weakness, who vanished in the Sundering.
Which characters were introduced most recently?
In the run-up to the Final Closed Beta, HoYoverse's "Nexus Meet" posts covered Juelle (Nov 6), Blade (Nov 8) and Hyperius (Nov 13), plus Gloria with her Jerboranjs (Nov 12). Earlier posts introduced Bai Mei (June 26), Olympia (July 2), Herocrates (July 4) and Nanafey (July 9).
Current giveaways
- Nexus Meet Hyperius: $50 gift card (5) or random merchandise (20); ends Nov 18, 23:59 UTC+8 (7:59 AM PST)
- Camcorgi Snapshots: Nexus Journey Series PET Art Board (20); ends Nov 15, 23:59 UTC+8
More Nexus Anima guides: all characters · Anima list · Blade free 5-star · what is Nexus Anima · release date and final beta · merch.
Official HoYoverse merch at Animon
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FAQ
How many characters are in Honkai: Nexus Anima?
The official website lists 17 Animasters as of November 13, 2026.
Is Kiana in Honkai: Nexus Anima?
Yes. Kiana appears as a Planestrider working for the Committee for a Joyful Iia.
Who are the Novarchs in Honkai: Nexus Anima?
Revealed so far: Bai Mei (Reality), Blade (22nd Novarch, The Peak), Parayaya (Hate) and Hungrille (68th Novarch, Satiation).
How much is shipping?
Orders ship from California. US standard shipping is free on orders of $60 or more (code FREESHIP), and Canada is a $25 flat rate.
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Source: official Honkai: Nexus Anima website (hna.hoyoverse.com) and @HonkaiNA posts (June–Nov 2026). As of November 13, 2026.
