Last checked: September 11, 2026
Anime Vanguards Codes [Holy Retribution] (September 2026) — Free Trait Rerolls & Gems
Updated August 11, 2026 — The 25th Hour update rotated the entire active list: we added 1DayDelay, 25thHour, and LetTheLarpingBegin, and moved 9 previous update codes to the expired archive.
· August 11 — 25th Hour drop: added 3 new codes; ExecutionPart2, HeavyEyes, 1DayL8, PowerOfLove, EEPart1 and 4 more expired
· August 7 — verified all Extermination Event codes; no change
· August 1 — page audit, refreshed expired archive
Working Anime Vanguards codes hand out free Trait Rerolls, Memoria Shards, Gems, and Gold to speed up your summons and unit upgrades. Below is every active code for the new Holy Retribution update, a full expired archive, and exactly how to redeem. We re-check this list whenever developer Kitawari drops fresh rewards.
Anime Vanguards is a tower defense game on Roblox where you summon anime-inspired units to defend against waves of enemies. It was spiking on the 25th Hour update at roughly 22,116 concurrent players on August 11, 2026; on September 11, 2026, with Holy Retribution live, it was running 20,530. Building the right team, upgrading units, and rolling good traits is the difference between clearing a stage and getting wiped — and codes give you the rerolls and currency to do it faster.
Codes rotate quickly in Anime Vanguards, usually arriving with each update and expiring when the next patch lands. That makes it worth checking back often so you do not miss any freebies. Bookmark this page instead of hunting across social media every time a new patch drops.
All Active Anime Vanguards Codes (September 2026)
Confirmed working on September 11, 2026. Level requirements vary and are shown per code; several need Level 30. Redeem Retribution, Wrath and MiniUpd2 first — both trackers give them a hard expiry of September 14, 2026, so they have days, not weeks.
Do not trust
animevanguardsholyretribution.wiki. It ranks for this game and looks official. The domain was registered on September 2, 2026 through Spaceship, Inc. — a single-game "wiki" spun up the same week the update landed, which is the standard signature of an automated content farm. It has no connection to Kitawari.| Code | Reward | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Retribution | 20,000 Gems, 50 Trait Rerolls, 50 Memoria Shards (Level 10) — NEW, expires September 14 | Active |
| Wrath | 200 Memoria Shards, 50,000 Gems (Level 30) — NEW, expires September 14 | Active |
| MiniUpd2 | 200 Trait Rerolls, 50,000 Gems (Level 30) — NEW, expires September 14 | Active |
| 2BVisits | 200 Trait Rerolls, 200 Memoria Shards — NEW | Active |
| Miniupdate1 | 50 Trait Rerolls, 50 Memoria Shards — NEW | Active |
| Prepare | Red Key — NEW | Active |
| 25thHour | 50 Trait Rerolls, 50 Memoria Shards (Level 30) — single-source, see note | Active |
| 1DayDelay | 200 Trait Rerolls (Level 30) — single-source, see note | Active |
| LetTheLarpingBegin | 50 Controller Tokens, 10,000 Gems, 50,000 Gold — single-source, see note | Active |
| kat | Meme code — no reward — single-source, see note | Active |
How to Redeem Codes in Anime Vanguards
Redeeming codes in Anime Vanguards takes less than a minute. Follow these steps to claim your free rewards:
- Open Roblox and launch Anime Vanguards from the game page or search for it using Place ID
16146832113. - Once you are in the game, look for the Codes button on the right side of your screen and click on it.
- A code redemption panel will appear with an input field where you can enter your code.
- Type or paste your code into the input field. Make sure it is entered exactly as shown — codes are case-sensitive.
- Click the Redeem code button to submit your code and claim your reward.
- If the code is valid, your reward will be added to your account. Check your inventory for the redeemed items.
If a code does not work, double-check the spelling and capitalization first. If it still fails, the code has likely expired. Anime Vanguards codes have a shorter lifespan than most Roblox games, so timing matters. Come back to this page to see the latest working codes as they are released.
All Expired Anime Vanguards Codes
The following codes have been deactivated and can no longer be redeemed. We keep them listed here for reference so you do not waste time trying codes that no longer work.
| Code | Status |
|---|---|
| ExecutionPart2 | Expired |
| HeavyEyes | Expired |
| 1DayL8 | Expired |
| PowerOfLove | Expired |
| EEPart1 | Expired |
| BPSoon | Expired |
| 13.5 | Expired |
| EternalAdversaries | Expired |
| Gambler | Expired |
| LagGone | Expired |
| DMCAFree | Expired |
| Cog5th | Expired |
| 223 | Expired |
| Liberation | Expired |
| TooMuchPain | Expired |
| ExtraWeek | Expired |
| Shinobi | Expired |
| HeIsComing | Expired |
| OopsiePoopsie | Expired |
| HeHasArrived | Expired |
| BumBum | Expired |
| Spring26 | Expired |
| SorryForAutoSell | Expired |
| OopsiePoopsie2 | Expired |
| BugDemonAttacked | Expired |
| 150KYT | Expired |
| LATECUSTOMLEVEL | Expired |
| MOONLESS | Expired |
| Chainsaws | Expired |
| 1WeekDelay | Expired |
| NoCustoms | Expired |
| SorryForBugs | Expired |
| ALMOST100K | Expired |
| Winter26 | Expired |
| Memoria | Expired |
| ItsCold | Expired |
| FreedomsCallPart2 | Expired |
| PinkVillainRaid | Expired |
| FallEndsSoon | Expired |
| 2026 | Expired |
| UPD10HYPE | Expired |
| SORRYFORBUGS | Expired |
| 1BVISITS | Expired |
| THANKYOU | Expired |
| FREEGEMS | Expired |
| UPD9 | Expired |
| UPDATEHYPE | Expired |
| 500MVISITS | Expired |
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What Do Anime Vanguards Codes Give You?
The Holy Retribution codes hand out resources that directly affect your ability to build and optimize your team:
Trait Rerolls re-randomize a unit's traits, and since top-tier traits can dramatically increase a unit's damage or utility, they are the most valuable reward the developer gives out — the 25thHour and 1DayDelay codes are pure Trait Rerolls. Memoria Shards feed into unit evolution and upgrades. Gems are the premium summoning currency used to pull new units from the gacha banner, and LetTheLarpingBegin bundles 10,000 of them alongside 50,000 Gold (used for upgrades and shop purchases) and 50 Controller Tokens. Even a handful of rerolls or a single 10,000-Gem drop adds up to a meaningful edge over players who skip the codes.
Where Do New Anime Vanguards Codes Come From?
Developer Kitawari releases codes through a few predictable channels. Game updates almost always ship at least one code the same day the patch drops — Retribution, Wrath and MiniUpd2 all landed with the Holy Retribution rotation, and all three carry the same September 14, 2026 expiry. Bug-fix compensation codes (like the earlier SorryForBugs and BugDemonAttacked) appear after server issues and tend to be generous. Milestone codes such as the past 1BVISITS celebrate visit-count records. New codes are announced first in the official Anime Vanguards Discord and Kitawari's X account, so joining those — or bookmarking this page — is the easiest way to catch every drop before it expires.
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Anime Vanguards
Beyond redeeming codes, a few habits help you progress faster:
Save Gems for rate-up banners instead of pulling the moment you can afford it — the free Gems from codes let you stockpile without falling behind. Spend Trait Rerolls on keepers, not units you will replace: our best units list and the Anime Vanguards tier list show which characters are worth investing in. And learn each stage's paths and boss patterns before you deploy so you can place units in optimal positions — new players should start with our beginner's guide for a full walkthrough of summons, traits, and early progression.
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How We Verified This List
We cross-checked every active code above on September 11, 2026 against Try Hard Guides and Beebom, which are separately owned, and read the game's live Roblox record directly — and confirmed the Holy Retribution rotation matches the developer's own announcements. Codes only make our active table when at least two independent sources agree on the exact reward and the redemption method is confirmed. Read more about how we verify codes on Earnaldo.
More Anime Vanguards Guides
- Anime Vanguards Hub — codes, current update, and every guide in one place.
- Anime Vanguards Beginner's Guide — summons, traits, and early progression.
- Anime Vanguards Best Units — the strongest characters to build around.
- Anime Vanguards Tier List (2026) — every unit ranked for the current meta.
Frequently Asked Questions
Launch Anime Vanguards on Roblox, click the Codes button on the right side of the screen, type or paste your code into the input field, and click Redeem code to claim your reward. Your items will appear in your inventory immediately.
Codes may not work if they have expired, if you have already redeemed them on your account, or if you typed them incorrectly. Anime Vanguards codes are case-sensitive, so make sure you enter them exactly as shown. If the code is correct and still fails, it has been deactivated by the developer.
New codes are typically released alongside game updates, bug fix patches, player milestones, and special events. The developer Kitawari does not follow a fixed schedule, but codes tend to appear every few weeks during active development periods. Major updates almost always include at least one new code.
No. Each code can only be redeemed once per account. If you try to redeem a code you have already used, the game will notify you that it has already been claimed. You cannot use the same code on the same account twice.
Yes, most codes have a limited lifespan. The developer Kitawari can deactivate codes at any time, and Anime Vanguards codes tend to expire faster than codes in many other Roblox games. Update codes often stop working when the next update arrives, so redeem them as soon as you see them.
Anime Vanguards codes typically reward players with Gems, Gold, Trait Rerolls, and Stat Rerolls. Gems are used for summoning new units, Gold covers upgrades and shop purchases, and rerolls let you optimize your units' traits and stats for better performance in combat.
About Anime Vanguards
Anime Vanguards is a gacha tower defense game on Roblox developed by Kitawari. You summon units inspired by well-known anime franchises using Gems, place them strategically on the battlefield, and upgrade them to survive tougher waves. Because building a top-tier team takes both patience and resources, free codes are genuinely valuable — every reroll and Gem drop brings you closer to the perfect lineup without spending Robux. Regular updates like the current Holy Retribution patch keep adding units, stages, and mechanics, which is why the game has passed 2.01 billion visits as of August 11, 2026.
About This Page
We maintain this Anime Vanguards codes list as a resource for the Roblox community, re-checking it against the developer's channels and multiple trackers whenever a new update drops. If you spot a code we missed or a status change, let us know through our Discord server.
This page is not affiliated with the Anime Vanguards development team, Kitawari, or Roblox Corporation. All trademarks and game content belong to their respective owners. Code availability is subject to change at the discretion of the game developers.