How to Get Ichigo in Anime Squadron: Evolution Guide (Horn of Salvation)

Understanding the Ichigo Evolution Path

In Anime Squadron, developed by Komplex Studio, Ichigo is not a unit you simply unlock through a single quest. He represents one of the game's more complex progression systems. There is a distinct difference between the base unit you pull from the banner and his ultimate form, Ichigo (Horn of Salvation).

To successfully add this Divine rarity unit to your roster, you must treat the process as a multi-stage project. It involves initial summoning luck, a lengthy quest chain, and specific resource farming across different game modes. This guide outlines exactly how to navigate these steps to ensure you aren't wasting time on the wrong maps or missing requirements.

How to Obtain Ichigo (True)

The foundation of your journey is acquiring the base unit, Ichigo (True). Without this specific unit, the entire evolution chain is locked.

Ichigo (True) is featured on the Calamity Banner. According to community reports and recent updates, this unit is extremely rare, with drop rates reported as low as 0.025%. Because this is a gacha-based system, there is no guaranteed pity mechanic for the unit itself, meaning you may need to save up a significant amount of currency before attempting to pull him.

Tip

Since the "Zanpakuto Awakens" objective of the Divine Reckoning quest requires you to summon 150 times on the Calamity Banner, it is highly recommended to save your summoning currency until you are ready to start the full evolution process. This ensures that your mandatory summons count toward your quest progress simultaneously.

Completing the Divine Reckoning Quest

Once you have secured Ichigo (True), you must tackle the Divine Reckoning special quest. This quest consists of five distinct objectives that must be completed before you can proceed to the final awakening. These objectives track independently, allowing you to work on them in any order, though some overlap naturally.

Divine Reckoning Objectives

1. Trial of Salvation: Complete the Calamity Event 50 times.
2. Blade Unbound: Deal 50 million damage using Ichigo (True).
3. Zanpakuto Awakens: Perform 150 summons on the Calamity Banner.
4. Almighty’s Fall: Defeat Yubacha (The Almighty) 30 times.
5. Ascend Beyond: Reach Level 50 with Ichigo (True).

To manage this grind efficiently, utilize the "Preset Team" feature found in the Calamity Event. This allows you to clear stages even if your own roster isn't fully optimized. However, remember that "Blade Unbound" requires damage specifically from Ichigo (True). You should manually slot him into your active team during these runs to ensure his damage and level progress are tracked.

Farming Evolution Materials

After completing the Divine Reckoning quest, you are not finished. You must gather four specific materials to perform the final awakening. Each material serves as a "key" to unlocking the Horn of Salvation form.

The most time-consuming item here is the Horn of Salvation. You will need 25,000 Reijatsu Crystals, which are the primary currency for the Calamity Event. If you have been grinding the event for the "Trial of Salvation" objective, you should be well on your way to earning these crystals.

The Broken Zanpakuto is the only item that requires you to leave the Calamity Event area. Do not waste time farming event maps looking for it; you must head to the Soul City (Destroyed) Squadron stage to find this drop.

Why Evolve into Ichigo (Horn of Salvation)?

Players often ask if the effort is worth the payoff. Ichigo (Horn of Salvation) is a Divine rarity unit that significantly outclasses his base form. His value lies in his passive abilities and his role as a team anchor.

His kit includes "Twin Zangetsu" and "True Shikai," which allow for complex damage scaling. Specifically, his ability to swap between heavy and light blades provides tactical flexibility. His leader skill is arguably the most important feature, offering a 30% damage boost to all Peroxide units and a 10% damage boost to all Holy-element units. This makes him a core component for high-end team compositions, rather than just a situational unit.

Common Pitfalls and Troubleshooting

If you have completed the objectives but the awakening button remains inactive, check your inventory and quest status for these common oversights:

• Level Check: Ensure Ichigo (True) is strictly Level 50 or higher.
• Quest Completion: Verify that all five Divine Reckoning objectives show 100% completion in the menu.
• Material Inventory: Double-check that the Horn of Salvation was actually purchased from the shop and not just "saved for" in your head.
• Stage Verification: Confirm you have the Broken Zanpakuto; it is easy to forget to run the specific Squadron stage required for this drop.

FAQ

Can I AFK the Calamity Event for the evolution?

Yes. You can use the Preset Team feature to farm the Calamity Event repeatedly while AFK. However, remember to periodically switch your team to include Ichigo (True) when you are present, as the "Blade Unbound" quest requires him to deal damage directly.

Do my summons count if I pull the banner before starting the quest?

Typically, quest tracking in Anime Squadron begins once the quest is active. It is safer to start the Divine Reckoning quest before dumping your currency into the Calamity Banner to ensure your 150 summons count toward the "Zanpakuto Awakens" objective.

What happens to Ichigo (True) after awakening?

Upon successful awakening, the base Ichigo (True) unit is consumed and replaced in your inventory by the evolved Ichigo (Horn of Salvation). You will not keep both versions unless you pull a second copy of the base unit.