Update 9 rebuilds Anime Astral around One Punch Man, adding a new world, a fresh set of character and gear gacha banners, a leveling system for heroes, and a dedicated combat mode called Hero Defense. It also ships with four redeemable codes that hand out free F2P Tickets and boost potions.
Quick answer: Redeem UPDATE9, ONIPUNCHI, MONSTERS, and UPD9FIXE for 200 F2P Tickets plus potions each, then unlock World 13 (Z City) through the right-side quest line to access the new gacha and Hero Defense mode.
Update 9 codes and how to redeem them
Four codes went live with the One Punch Man update. Each one delivers 200 F2P Tickets along with a set of tier II potions covering Damage, Power, XP, Yen, and Luck. Codes are case-sensitive, so copy them exactly as written.
| Code | Reward |
|---|---|
| UPDATE9 | 200 F2P Tickets + potions |
| ONIPUNCHI | 200 F2P Tickets + potions |
| MONSTERS | 200 F2P Tickets + potions |
| UPD9FIXE | 200 F2P Tickets + potions |
Unlock World 13 (Z City)
World 13 is Z City, the new endgame map tied to the One Punch Man theme. You unlock it by completing the quest line tracked on the right side of the screen. Once the requirements clear, you can teleport straight to Z City and start using its gacha, Hero Defense entrance, and shop bundles.
New gacha banners: characters and Hero Arsenal
Two separate gacha systems arrive with the update. The character banner rolls One Punch Man fighters for 60 BB per pull, while the Hero Arsenal banner rolls weapons and gear, including the Divine-tier Saitama Gloves.
| Banner | Pool |
|---|---|
| Character gacha (60 BB per roll) | Mumen Rider, Fubuki, Child Emperor, Sonic, Genos, Silver Fang |
| Hero Arsenal (weapons and gear) | Mumen Rider Helmet, Golden Ball Slingshot, Stinger Bamboo Spear, Metal Bat, Atomic Katana, Genos Power Core, Saitama Gloves |
Hero Progression and Punch Tokens
Hero Progression lets you level up a hero’s stats to a maximum level of 70. Each level costs 10 Punch Tokens, so stockpiling that currency is the main gate on how far you can push a fighter. Punch Tokens are one of the drops from the new Hero Defense mode.
Hero Defense mode: entry cost and drops
Hero Defense is the update’s new game mode and costs 1 Z Key per entry. It is the primary source for the currencies and gear that feed Hero Progression and the crafting systems. The settings menu includes Auto Retry and Auto Leave, which let you farm runs without manual restarts.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Entry cost | 1x Z Key |
| Drops | Yen, Z Token, Punch Token, Monster Cells, Punch Coin, Punch Shard, Wind Ring, Serious Glove |
Global Quests run alongside the mode and pay out percentage-based stat rewards, giving you an extra reason to keep clearing content in Z City.
Battle Pass and exclusive shop bundles
The new Battle Pass runs across 50 levels. Its Tier 25 milestone hands out a Lelouch-themed set, including the Lelouch Helmet, Lelouch Vest, and the Lelouch pet.
The exclusive shop stocks several paid bundles priced in tickets. The Ultimate Bundle 3 is the largest package, combining a Divine Pet, the Filo Mount, the Mirrored Lotus Bracelet accessory, and one All Summer Potion 1.
| Shop item | Cost (tickets) |
|---|---|
| Secret Pet (World 13) Starter Pack | 999 |
| Divine Pet [World 13] Bundle | 7,999 |
| Ultimate Bundle 3 | 14,990 |
Mounts, accessories, and Monster Cell Absorb
Update 9 adds the Filo mount, a Mythic-tier ride that grants x1.50 and x1.75 power boosts plus +6 luck, giving it a clear edge over earlier mounts like Appa. The Mirrored Lotus Bracelet, a Divine pet accessory, applies a flat x1.15 multiplier.
The Monster Cell Absorb system lets you evolve cells to raise your overall damage multiplier. Higher absorb levels scale that bonus steadily, so pushing this system is one of the most direct ways to grow damage after the update.
| Monster Cell Absorb level | Damage multiplier |
|---|---|
| Level 7 | 2.85x |
| Level 8 | 3.31x |
Between the free ticket codes, the Z City quest line, and the Hero Defense loop feeding Punch Tokens back into Hero Progression, Update 9 gives both new and returning players a full grind path to build toward the One Punch Man roster.
