Secret Units sit at the very top of the power curve in Anime Origins, and there are only three of them. Valcrad, Madaro, and Cursed Lover each drop from a completely different part of the game, so there is no single grind that unlocks all of them. Once you know where each one lives, the path to owning them is straightforward, even if the odds are steep.
Quick answer: Pull Valcrad from the standard summon banner at Level 10 or higher (0.01% drop), earn Madaro as a random reward from Legend Stages in Story mode, and collect Cursed Lover by clearing Rifts that periodically spawn on the map.
The three Secret Units and where they come from
All three Secret Units are drawn from popular anime. Valcrad is the game’s take on Alucard from Hellsing, Madaro mirrors Madara from Naruto, and Cursed Lover is based on Yuta from Jujutsu Kaisen. You can inspect their kits before you own them by opening the Unit Index. Talk to Raiden, the NPC seated on the right side of the Summoning room, which sits between the Story and Raid rooms and is visible the moment you spawn in.
| Secret Unit | Based on | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Valcrad | Alucard (Hellsing) | Standard summon banner (Level 10+) |
| Madaro | Madara (Naruto) | Legend Stages reward (Story mode) |
| Cursed Lover | Yuta (Jujutsu Kaisen) | Random drop while clearing Rifts |
Note: The Index lists six Secret entries, not three. That is because every base Secret can be evolved into a distinct, stronger version that the game counts separately.
How to get Valcrad from the summon banner
Valcrad is the only Secret Unit you can pull directly. He appears on the standard summoning banner, but two conditions matter. Your account must be at least Level 10 before he can drop, and even then the rate is just 0.01%. That means a lot of summons, and summons cost gems.
How to unlock Madaro from Legend Stages
Madaro is not summonable. He drops as a random reward from the Legend Stages in Story mode, and those stages only open after you have cleared every regular Story stage. That gate means Madaro is a late-game target. The Legend Stages are among the hardest content in Anime Origins, so attempt them only once your team is strong enough to hold the line.
How to get Cursed Lover from Rifts
Cursed Lover comes from Rifts, special portals that appear randomly and periodically on the Anime Origins map. When one is about to open, a countdown timer shows up in the bottom-right corner of your screen, so keep an eye there while you play.
The exact drop rate is not published, but pushing deeper into a Rift appears to raise your odds of getting Cursed Lover. Prioritize clearing as far as you can each time a Rift opens rather than stopping early.
Evolving Secret Units into their stronger forms
Each base Secret can be evolved into a much stronger variant with a new, more powerful ability set. Valcrad becomes Valcrad (Unleashed), Madaro becomes Madaro (Edo Tensei), and Cursed Lover becomes Cursed Lover (Pure Love). These evolved forms are among the strongest units in the game, and they are why the Index shows six Secret entries.
| Base unit | Evolved form |
|---|---|
| Valcrad | Valcrad (Unleashed) |
| Madaro | Madaro (Edo Tensei) |
| Cursed Lover | Cursed Lover (Pure Love) |
To evolve one, you first need to own its base version. Then head to the Evolve room, which sits between the Challenge and Leaderboard rooms, and speak to the Mokito NPC to walk through the process.
Getting all three is a long haul because each one draws from a different pool of luck and progress. Valcrad rewards patience with gems, Madaro rewards Story completion, and Cursed Lover rewards steady Rift clears. Chase them one mode at a time, evolve them as you go, and you will end up with the strongest lineup Anime Origins currently offers.
