Who are the Honkai: Nexus Anima characters? Hoyoverse has finally unveiled its brand-new Honkai RPG, and fans are already buzzing with excitement. This game blends classic gacha mechanics with Pokémon-style monster collection, giving us a fresh take on the universe.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through all confirmed Animasters, Sovereigns, and Novarchs you’ll meet when Honkai: Nexus Anima releases. You’ll also get a first look at familiar faces crossing over from other Hoyoverse titles.
Sovereigns and Novarchs

Victus
- The 1st Sovereign and master of Order and Chaos.
- Now the 2nd Novarch: the Novarch of Order.
- Famous for defeating the World-Ender seven times and destroying them twice.

Kumyo Kyo
- The 4th Sovereign, ruling over Reality and Illusion.
- Darsea’s missing elder brother, sealed the World-Ender in the Plane of Illusion.
- Resembles Aether from Genshin Impact.

Amstradath
- The 5th Sovereign, master of Life and Death.
- Oni-like appearance with horns, mask, and red skin.
- Created the Pact of Rebirth with the World-Ender.

Armand
- The 8th Sovereign, master of Light and Dark.
- Currently the 17th Novarch: the Novarch of Dark.
- Seeks to overcome the Sunbane Curse.

Apeiron
- The 28th Sovereign, master of Infinity and Finity.
- Slender woman with black-and-white hair.
- Believed dead until her return after the Sundering.

Prabhas
- The 16th Novarch: Novarch of Light.
- A Sunfire Monk with copper hair and golden robes.
- Currently imprisoned by Armand.

Blade
- A crossover from Honkai: Star Rail.
- Now the 22nd Novarch and master of “The Peak.”
- Part of the Phoenixbreaker Novarchs.

Parayaya
- The 29th Novarch: Novarch of Hate.
- Formerly the 14th Sovereign, master of Love and Hate.
- Betrayed by the World-Ender, now joins the Phoenixbreakers.

Sir Champion
- Former Sovereign of Competition and Cooperation.
- Current Novarch of Competition.
- Oversees The Amphitheater’s Grand Championship.
Animaster Allies and Local Characters

Nanafey
- Cheerful student with blue hair.
- Welcomes you into her home in Iia.

Hua
- Fiery Animaster aiming for The Amphitheater.
- Blue spiky hair, headphones, and streetwear.

Cassio Rollex
- Deputy Arena Master with a cowboy theme.
- Known for boasting about defeating Jalily.

Maple Manybell
- Deputy Arena Master with a quirky, childlike personality.
- Wears a black ribbon and pink dress.

Kiana
- Silver-braided Planestrider with a star ornament.
- Works for the Committee for a Joyful Iia.
- Travels with a Pompompurin-like companion.
More Characters to Come
This list covers all currently confirmed Honkai: Nexus Anima characters. But since this is a gacha RPG, you can expect many more to join the roster in future updates. Keep checking back—we’ll update this guide as soon as Hoyoverse reveals more.