- Anime Adventures Aizen appears in-game as Illusionist (Transcended), a Secret Limited unit.
- How to get him: Open Icy Stars with a 1/80,000 (0.00125%) chance — one of the rarest pulls.
- Signature mechanic: Attacks apply a Fragile state to non-boss enemies at 25% HP or lower.
- Active ability: Beyond the Heavens stuns all enemies for 5 seconds on a 6-minute cooldown.
- Meta status: One of the most expensive and effective units in the game, perfect for endgame content.
Overview: Who Is the Anime Adventures Aizen Unit?
The Anime Adventures Aizen unit — officially named Illusionist (Transcended) — is the game's homage to the iconic Bleach villain, fully transcended. He is classified as a Secret Limited unit and carries the coveted Meta Unit designation, meaning he ranks among the most effective units in the game.
He can only be obtained by opening Icy Stars banners with a 1/80,000 chance (0.00125%), which makes him one of the rarest pulls ever released. Once the banner rotates out, he becomes unobtainable outside of trading or future limited reruns.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Unit Name | Illusionist (Transcended) |
| Rarity | Secret Limited |
| Obtained From | Icy Stars banner |
| Pull Chance | 1/80,000 (0.00125%) |
| Tower Type | Hybrid, AoE (Circle) |
| Deployment Cost | 25,000¥ |
| Active Ability | Beyond the Heavens |
| Meta Status | Meta Unit — top-tier |
Illusionist (Transcended) is a Limited unit. If his banner is not currently active, he cannot be summoned — check the current banner rotation before spending gems.
Fun trivia: his shiny variant is based on fanart by BE023 posted on X (formerly Twitter), and he is the second most expensive unit in the game, behind only Usurper (Founder).
Full Stats and Upgrade Path
The Anime Adventures Aizen unit scales hard through six upgrade tiers, shifting attack types from Circle AoE to Cone to Full AoE. Below is his base-stat progression (each upgrade shows damage without buffs).
| Upgrade | Cost | Damage | Range | SPA | New Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deployment | 25,000¥ | 10,000 | 25 | 7 | Beyond the Heavens |
| Upgrade 1 | 30,000¥ | 20,000 | 27 | 7 | — |
| Upgrade 2 | 50,000¥ | 25,000 | 30 | 6.5 | Mirage Shatter, AoE Cone (60°) |
| Upgrade 3 | 65,000¥ | 35,000 | 33 | 6 | Ultimate Hypnosis Blossom |
| Upgrade 4 | 80,000¥ | 45,000 | 35 | 6 | — |
| Upgrade 5 | 100,000¥ | 50,000 | 38 | 8 | God's Dream, AoE (Full) |
| Upgrade 6 | 150,000¥ | 75,000 | 40 | 7 | — |
At max upgrade (Upgrade 6), fully buffed damage reaches 150,000 per hit with a DPS ceiling around 25,000+, and significantly higher with buff stacks like Sakura Aura, Sky Enchantment, and the Kisoko (Bankai) buff.
Early Game (Deploy – U2)
- Circle AoE, radius 8
- Solid crowd damage
- Save for Upgrade 2 quickly
Mid Game (U3 – U4)
- Cone attacks, angle 60
- Best value-per-yen tier
- Strong synergy with buffs
Full Power (U5 – U6)
- Full AoE coverage
- God's Dream unlocked
- Endgame boss shredder
Rush Upgrade 2 (Mirage Shatter) as your first priority — the switch to Cone AoE dramatically improves wave clear. Then save toward Upgrade 5 (God's Dream) for full-map AoE coverage.
Signature Abilities: Fragile and Beyond the Heavens
Two mechanics define the Anime Adventures Aizen playstyle: the passive Fragile effect and the Beyond the Heavens active ability.
Fragile State (Passive)
Enemies hit by Illusionist (Transcended) that are at 25% health or lower (not including bosses) are placed into a Fragile state, leaving them one hit away from death by anything. Affected enemies display "Fragile" on their purple health bar, with a black "SHATTERED" text when triggered.
Beyond the Heavens (Active)
| Property | Effect |
|---|---|
| Trigger | On placement / manual activation |
| Stun Duration | 5 seconds, all enemies on map |
| Bonus Effect | Enemies at 35% HP or lower become Fragile |
| Cooldown | 6 minutes |
| Boss Interaction | Stun works on bosses unless they have hyper armor |
Bosses with hyper armor or self-buffs (such as martial bosses granting themselves speed boost and regen) may be unaffected by Beyond the Heavens. Time the ability around these phases.
A tested interaction worth knowing: if Illusionist (Transcended) hits an enemy with the explosive attribute that is already Fragile, the enemy will not stun nearby units when it dies — a genuinely useful defensive tech on explosive-heavy waves.
Step-by-Step: Building Around Aizen
Summon from Icy Stars
Spend gems on the Icy Stars banner while it is live. At 1/80,000 odds, expect a long grind — set a gem budget and stick to it.
Deploy in a Central Position
His Circle AoE (radius 8) and eventual Full AoE reward central placement where the range 25–40 circle covers the most path length.
Rush Mirage Shatter (Upgrade 2)
For 50,000¥, the switch to Cone AoE massively boosts wave clear. This is your first damage spike.
Stack Support Buffs
Pair with Sakura Aura, Sky Enchantment, and Kisoko (Bankai) — these buffs roughly double his effective damage, pushing DPS toward 25,000+.
Save Beyond the Heavens for Boss Waves
With a 6-minute cooldown, hold the 5-second map-wide stun plus 35%-HP Fragile application for boss leaks or emergency wave clears.
Illusionist (Transcended) excels in Infinity Castle and late Story/Infinite modes, where dense waves let his Fragile mechanic and Full AoE eliminate entire groups instantly.
Costs, Selling, and Farming Checklist
Total investment to max is substantial — over 500,000¥ across deployment and all six upgrades, making him the second most expensive unit in the game. Units sell for 25% of their deployment cost and upgrades, so never sell a Secret Limited unit like this one.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Deployment | 25,000¥ |
| All Upgrades (U1–U6) | 475,000¥ |
| Total Max Investment | 500,000¥ |
| Sell Refund | 25% of investment |
Illusionist (Transcended) Goals:
- Pull Illusionist (Transcended) from Icy Stars
- Reach Upgrade 2 for Mirage Shatter
- Unlock Ultimate Hypnosis Blossom at Upgrade 3
- Reach Upgrade 5 for God's Dream full AoE
- Fully max the unit at Upgrade 6
- Master Beyond the Heavens timing on boss waves
Given his 1/80,000 pull rate and Limited status, selling is almost never worth it — the 25% refund cannot compare to his endgame value.
FAQ
Q: How do I get the Anime Adventures Aizen unit?
The Anime Adventures Aizen unit, Illusionist (Transcended), is only obtainable by opening Icy Stars with a 1/80,000 chance (0.00125%). He is a Secret Limited unit, so he is unavailable when the banner is not live.
Q: What does the Fragile state do?
Enemies at 25% health or lower (excluding bosses) hit by Illusionist (Transcended) become Fragile, meaning any single hit will kill them. Affected enemies show 'Fragile' on a purple health bar and 'SHATTERED' text when triggered.
Q: How does Beyond the Heavens work?
The active ability stuns every enemy on the map, including bosses, for 5 seconds and applies Fragile to enemies at 35% HP or lower. It has a 6-minute cooldown, and bosses with hyper armor may resist it.
Q: Is Illusionist (Transcended) worth the cost?
Yes, for endgame players. He is a designated Meta Unit and the second most expensive unit in the game. With buffs stacked, his DPS can exceed 25,000 with full-map AoE, making him a top pick for Infinity Castle and Infinite modes.