Limited-Time Event "The Heroes' Blues"

[Last Updated] October 16, 2026. Published the Character PV.


* The main scenario of this event is currently not translated and will be available in Japanese only. Translated versions are scheduled to be implemented sequentially in the future.
* Certain texts related to the UI and playable characters may also partially remain untranslated. Localization updates will be rolled out gradually, so please bear with us.
* Please note that some translated content in this announcement may differ from the version officially released in the future.

[Tip of Scenario]
The story of this event can be enjoyed even more if you have completed the past events "Light-Years Illumination" and "Whiteout Revelation: A Thawing Christmas."
(Even if you have not completed the aforementioned event scenario, you can still participate in this event.)

Unreleased Footage of the Great Galactic Expo: Alend Version (Audio will play during playback)

Unreleased Footage of the Great Galactic Expo: Thuban Version (Audio will play during playback)


Event Summary

Starting October 8, 2026 (Thu), the Limited-Time Event "The Heroes' Blues" will go live!
In this event, you can collect event items through Free Quests and Management, and exchange them for training items and more.

■ Event Period (UTC+9)
October 8, 2026 (Thu) at 8:00 pm to November 5, 2026 (Thu) at 2:00 pm (tentative)
 Event Main Quests: Until November 5, 2026 (Thu) at 2:00 pm
 Event Free Quests: Until October 29, 2026 (Thu) at 8:00 pm
 Event Ticket Quests: Until October 29, 2026 (Thu) at 8:00 pm
 Challenge Quests: Until November 5, 2026 (Thu) at 2:00 pm
 Management Extra Drops: Until October 29, 2026 (Thu) at 8:00 pm
 The Heroes' Blues Ether Search: Until November 5, 2026 (Thu) at 2:00 pm
 Limited-Time Missions: Until November 5, 2026 (Thu) at 2:00 pm
 Item Search Box: Until November 5, 2026 (Thu) at 2:00 pm

Event Play Guide

1. Progress Through the Event Main Quests Released Sequentially During the Period!

During the event period, "Event Main Quests" featuring quest scenarios will be released sequentially.
Clearing these released quests will unlock Free Quests where you can obtain event items.
In this event, Free Quests will be unlocked upon clearing Episode 2 of the Event Main Quests.

2. Collect Event Items Through Free Quests and Management!

Clear event-limited Free Quests and event-limited Management to collect event items.

3. Exchange Collected Event Items for Other Items in the Shop!

Collected event items can be exchanged for luxurious rewards such as items for character growth at the "Event Item Exchange Shop" opened in the "Shop" during the event period.


Challenge Quest

Challenge Quests are quests that you can attempt as many times as you like with 0 Stamina cost.
More quests will be added sequentially.
Challenge Quests can be selected from the Free Quest button on the Event Portal screen.

In Challenge Quests, special effects common across all Challenge Quests will be active.
The special effects active in this event are as follows:

Special EffectEffect Details
No Buff/Debuff stackingBuffs and debuffs of the same type will not stack.
(Applies to all allies and enemies)
Depleting the enemy's Resistance Gauge gives the enemy a debuff.The enemy's Resistance Gauge decreases when taking damage.
When the Resistance Gauge reaches 0, give the enemy +50% Damage Taken & SPD-30 for 1 action.

By long-pressing "Battle Info (バトル情報)" displayed during battle, you can check the details of the active effects.

In Challenge Quests, you can obtain "Ether Crystals" and various Growth Items upon your first clear.
Rewards vary by quest.

また、チャレンジクエストのクリアを条件にしたミッションに挑戦できるようになります!
クリアできたチャレンジクエストの数等に応じて各種の報酬を獲得可能です!

Mission DetailsRewards
Clear 1 Challenge QuestEther Tickets×1
Clear 2 Challenge QuestStamina Drink×1
Clear 4 Challenge QuestEther Tickets×1

他にも本イベントのチャレンジクエストではサポートとしてNPCキャラクターを使用することができます!
NPCキャラクターを使用することが条件のミッションもあるので、詳細はゲーム内をご確認ください!
Form teams with various combinations and aim to clear the quests!

Regarding the enemy's Resistance Gauge

本イベントのチャレンジクエストでは、敵に「耐久ゲージ」が存在します。
耐久ゲージは、各敵のHPゲージの下に表示されている、青色のゲージです。
耐久ゲージはダメージを与えることで減少していき、ゲージが0になった時、 1回の行動の間被ダメージ+50% & SPD-30が敵に付与されます。
Additionally,ダメージを与えたときのコンボ数に応じて、更に耐久ゲージを減少させることができます。
0になった耐久ゲージは、敵の行動開始時に最大まで復活します。

*The maximum value of the enemy's Resistance Gauge varies depending on the quest and the enemy.

Make good use of the debuff effects given to the enemy by reducing their Resistance Gauge to gain the upper hand!

Bonus Characters for Challenge Quests

The following characters are eligible for bonuses in Challenge Quests. When these eligible characters are added to a team, they can receive unique bonuses based on their respective roles.

■ Bonus Characters

Character TypeCharacter NameBonus Details
Hero"Urban Champion" AlendATK+50%
HeroThubanATK+50%
HeroCephDurations and stack counts of buffs from own skills increase by 1. Neither buff nor debuff.
SidekickThubanBase HP +1000, Base ATK +500, 250 less damage taken.
SidekickCephBase HP +1000, Base ATK +500, 250 less damage taken.

Event Quests

Bonus Characters for Quest Battles

The following characters are eligible for bonuses in Event Free Quests. By including these characters in your team and winning battles, the drop amount of event items will increase.

■ Bonus Characters
 ・"Urban Champion" Alend (Hero)
 ・Thuban (Hero & Sidekick)
 ・Ceph (Hero & Sidekick)
 ・Alend (Hero & Sidekick)
 ・"Bardic Wanderlust" Danzo: Hero
 ・"Roaring Storm" Hydoor: Hero
 ・Barte: Hero & Sidekick
 ・Gnomon: Hero & Sidekick
 ・Yohack (Sidekick)
 ・Houley (Sidekick)
 ・Nessen (Sidekick)
 ・Hydoor (Sidekick)
 ・Protagonist: Sidekick
 ・Subaru (Hero & Sidekick)
 ・Maculata (Hero & Sidekick)
 ・Senthak (Hero & Sidekick)
 ・Farden (Hero & Sidekick)
 ・Phein: Hero & Sidekick
 ・Tabit: Hero & Sidekick
 ・Denebora (Hero & Sidekick)
 ・Norbrand: Hero & Sidekick
 ・Ruchbath: Hero & Sidekick
 ・"The Comet" Narihito: Hero
 ・Narihito: Hero & Sidekick
 ・"The Limelight" Kalaski: Hero
 ・Kalaski: Hero & Sidekick
 ・Grigory: Hero & Sidekick
 ・Bygul: Hero & Sidekick
 ・Reticul: Hero & Sidekick
 ・Yvaga: Hero & Sidekick

[Items with Increased Drop Rates and Eligible Characters]

Target ItemsCharacter TypeRarityCharacter NameBonus Amount
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Hero★★★★★"Urban Champion" Alend+40%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Hero★★★★★Thuban+40%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Hero★★★★Ceph+30%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Hero★★★★★Alend+20%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Hero★★★★★"Bardic Wanderlust" Danzo+20%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Hero★★★★★"Roaring Storm" Hydoor+20%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Hero★★★★Barte+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Hero★★★Gnomon+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Hero★★★★Subaru+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Hero★★★★Maculata+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Hero★★★★Senthak+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Hero★★★★Farden+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Hero★★★★Phein+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Hero★★★★★Tabit+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Hero★★★★★Denebora+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Hero★★★★★Norbrand+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Hero★★★Ruchbath+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Hero★★★★★"The Comet" Narihito+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Hero★★★Narihito+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Hero★★★★★"The Limelight" Kalaski+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Hero★★★★Kalaski+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Hero★★★★Grigory+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Hero★★★★Bygul+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Hero★★★★Reticul+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Hero★★★★Yvaga+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Sidekick★★★★Ceph+30%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Sidekick★★★Thuban+20%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Sidekick★★★Alend+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Sidekick★★★★Barte+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Sidekick★★★Gnomon+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Sidekick★★★★Yohack+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Sidekick★★★★Houley+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Sidekick★★★Nessen+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Sidekick★★★Hydoor+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Sidekick★★★Protagonist+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Sidekick★★★Subaru+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Sidekick★★★Maculata+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Sidekick★★★★Senthak+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Sidekick★★★★Farden+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Sidekick★★★★Phein+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Sidekick★★★Tabit+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Sidekick★★★Denebora+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Sidekick★★★Norbrand+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Sidekick★★★Ruchbath+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Sidekick★★★Narihito+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Sidekick★★★★Kalaski+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Sidekick★★★★Grigory+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Sidekick★★★★Bygul+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Sidekick★★★★Reticul+10%
ナイステック!(Nice Tech!)Sidekick★★★★Yvaga+10%

Additionally, bonus characters can also be confirmed via the in-game event portal. (Characters featured in event-related Ether Searches will be displayed with a special frame.)
Please make use of this feature!

Event Guest Characters in the Office

During the event period, the following Heroes will appear as Guest Characters in the Office.

*To display Guest Characters, you must set "Show Guest Characters" to ON in the "Select Hero" settings within the Office.

Addition of Character Skins

■October 8, 2026
With the release of Chapters 1 and 2 of "The Heroes' Blues", new skins have been added for the following characters.


Limited-Time Feature: "Sponsor Effects"

What Are Sponsor Effects?

In limited-time event "The Heroes' Blues," the "Sponsor Effects(スポンサー効果)" feature will debut to support your Heroes in battle!
Take advantage of various effects, such as increasing HP and ATK, to gain an edge in the event quests!

Sponsor Effects apply to the Free Quests and Challenge Quests in "The Heroes' Blues."
You can access the Sponsor Effects screen via the "Sponsor Effects(スポンサー効果)" button on the Event Portal.

Check the Randomized Effects!

Sponsor Effects have different rarities, and the granted effects are determined at random.
Higher rarity Sponsor Effects can grant even more powerful bonuses!

Obtaining Sponsor Effects

Sponsor Effects can be obtained as drops from Event Free Quests or as mission rewards!
Power up your favorite Heroes, look for effects that match the quests you challenge, and find your very own powerful Sponsor Effects!


Limited-Time Content "Item Search Box"

What Is the Item Search Box?

During the limited-time event "The Heroes' Blues," in addition to item exchanges at the Event Shop, the "Item Search Box" will debut, allowing you to use "Work Tickets(お仕事チケット)" obtained by consuming stamina to earn rewards!

Inside the Item Search Box are various items, such as Legend Medals and Parallel Quartz.
Complete event missions to collect Work Tickets and obtain rewards!

Collect Work Tickets!

"Work Tickets(お仕事チケット)" can be obtained as rewards from the stamina consumption missions available during the event period.

These missions can be completed repeatedly to receive rewards each time, and stamina consumed outside of event quests will also count toward the mission progress!
Play a variety of quests, such as Main Quests and quests to collect training materials, and gather Work Tickets!

Open the Boxes!

Using 1 Work Ticket allows you to randomly obtain 1 item from the Box.
Once all items in a Box have been obtained, the next Box will be unlocked!

Additionally, you can open up to 50 times at once.
Even if you do not possess enough Work Tickets for 50 openings, you can still open in bulk for the maximum number of times allowed by your currently held tickets.


Daily 1-Time Ether Search Ticket Giveaway!

During this event, log in to receive 1 "6th Anniversary Ether Ticket" per day for up to 10 days, which can be used for select limited-time Ether Searches!

Tickets can be obtained upon logging in to the game.
When you possess a 6th Anniversary Ether Ticket, the item icon displayed on the "Search 1 Time" button will change.

"6th Anniversary Ether Tickets" can be used for the following Ether Searches between October 8, 2026 (Thu) at 8:00 pm and November 5, 2026 (Thu) at 2:00 pm.

After the availability period ends, any unused "6th Anniversary Ether Tickets" will be removed, so please be sure to use them before they expire.


Business Sales Drop Bonus

Additional Event Items Dropped in Management!

During this event period, in addition to the rewards normally obtained from the following 3 permanent Management activities, event items will drop as extra rewards!*

*The additional drop rewards will be added to Management rewards claimed between October 8, 2026 (Thu) at 8:00 pm and October 29, 2026 (Thu) at 8:00 pm.
Even if the Management departure time falls within the aforementioned period, you will not receive the additional drop rewards if the claim is made after the period ends.

Characters Eligible for the Management Drop Bonus

Deploying eligible characters on Management activities increases the drop amount of the additional event items.
The following characters are eligible for the bonus in this event.

■ Bonus Characters
 ・"Urban Champion" Alend (Hero)
 ・Thuban (Hero)
 ・Ceph (Hero)

■ Business Sales Bonus

Number of Bonus Characters Assigned to SalesAdditional Drop Bonus Value
1 character+20%
2 characters+40%
3 characters+60%

Limited-Time Event Sales Write-ups

During "The Heroes' Blues" event period, Sales Write-ups will change into special event-exclusive edition!
Be sure to enjoy these unique Sales Write-ups, distinct from the usual ones!


The Heroes' Blues Ether Search

In conjunction with the Limited-Time Event "The Heroes' Blues," an Ether Search will be held featuring characters appearing during the event.

■ Event Period (UTC+9)
・October 8, 2026 (Thu) at 8:00 pm to November 5, 2026 (Thu) at 2:00 pm (tentative)

* Notes
The "Point Contracts" associated with "The Heroes' Blues Ether Search" will end at the same time the Ether Search ends. Please complete your exchanges early, as attempts to exchange right before the end of the period may fail.

Featured Characters

*Please note that limited-time Hero and Sidekick cards will not be added to the standard Ether Search after this Ether Search ends.

New Character Introduction

Illustrator: nullQ
CV: 坂泰斗

Hero

Skill NameVP CostEffects
On Stage0Deal 20% damage to 1 enemy 2-4 times.
From the second hit onward, additionally Combo +1.
The higher self Skill Activation Rate increase, the more likely this skill is to hit more times.

[Passive Effect]
When Combo increases, self Gauge +1. (Max Gauge: 8)
When using an active skill that gains Combo, additionally Gauge +1.
When Gauge is full, consume all Gauge to activate "Grand Entrance*1".
Heroic Call5000Deal 90% damage to 1 enemy.
If this skill is activated during self's action, the ally formed directly above self performs a Chain-Attack.
Activate "Magnificent Struggle*2" before the start of the next enemy's action.

[Passive Effect]
While alive, if no enemy has Resonant Stake*3, when an ally attacks an enemy with an active skill, inflict Resonant Stake on that enemy. (If there are multiple targets, inflict it on the enemy highest in the formation.)
Beyond the Path11000Deal 80% damage to all enemies.
Deal 40% damage to all enemies 1-3 additional times depending on Resonance*4. (Consumes 1 Resonance per hit.)

[Passive Effect]
Has Resonance.
Resonance increases when "Grand Entrance" is activated.
When there are multiple allied "Urban Champion" Alends, changes to Resonance are shared among them.

*1 Grand Entrance [VP Cost: 0]
Deal 50% damage to all enemies.
Gain ATK+20% for 2 turns. (Stacks up to 3 times)
Resonance*4 +1.
This action does not increase VP or Combo.

*2 Magnificent Struggle [VP Cost: 0]
Deal 30% damage 1-4 times to random enemies.
The number of hits increases based on the Combo count when the skill is activated. (+1 hit per 3 Combo)
This action does not increase VP or Combo.

*3 Resonant Stake [Other / Non-Stackable]
When attacked by an active skill, Combo +1.
Removed when all allied "Urban Champion" Alends are incapacitated.

*4 Resonance
Effect related to a specific skill. Max 4.

Character PV (Audio plays during playback)


Illustrator: ふぐり
CV: 黒田崇矢

Hero

Skill NameVP CostEffects
Steady Pillar0[If self does not have Barrier]
Deal 50% damage to 1 enemy.
Give self a Barrier equal to 40% of View for 2 actions.
[If self has Barrier]
Deal 50% damage to all enemies.

[Passive Effect]
Has Pillar.
When an ally is given a Barrier, Pillar increases by 1% of the Barrier value given. (Max 50)
When Pillar exceeds 30, consume 30 Pillar from all allies to trigger self's Skill 1. (Up to 4 times per turn)
This trigger does not gain VP or Combo.
Father’s Guidance1500Deal piercing damage equal to 10% of max HP to all allies, then give each a Barrier equal to 10% of their max HP for 2 actions.
Piercing damage from this skill does not incapacitate allies, leaving them with 1% of their max HP.
Self Gauge +1.
If this skill is activated during self's action, act again. (Up to 2 times per turn)

[Passive Effect]
When an ally with a Barrier acts and the Barrier's remaining turns decrease, self Gauge +1. (Max 8)
When Gauge is full, consume all Thuban Gauge among all allies to activate "Dragon's Struggle*1".
The Majestic Guardian Dragon9000Deal 90% damage to 1 enemy and adjacent enemies, with damage increasing based on the total Barrier value on all allies. (Increases up to 180%. Max damage is reached at a total Barrier value of 10000)

[Passive Effect]
While alive, when a Barrier is given to an ally who already has one, increase that Barrier's value by 500 and its turns by 2. (Max 3 turns)
This effect does not stack.

*1 Dragon’s Struggle [VP Cost: 0]
Deal 60% damage 3 times to random enemies.
Gain ATK+15% for 2 turns. (Stacks up to 2 times)

Sidekick

TypeSkill NameVP CostEffects
Sidekick SkillBig Back3000Give 1 ally and adjacent allies a Barrier equal to 20% of View for 1 action.
Equipable SkillsFather Dragon’s ProtectionⅠⅠ0While Barrier is active, Base View +10%.

Character PV (Audio plays during playback)


Illustrator: クロテロ
CV: 吉野裕行

Hero

Skill NameVP CostEffects
Stage of Light0Inflict SPD Down on 1 enemy for 1 action.
Gain 1000 VP.
You Shine6000Heal 1 ally and the ally formed directly below the target for 60% of Base ATK.
If the target has a debuff, remove 1 debuff.
If the target has no debuffs, Combo +1.

[If Combo is 5 or more]
Act again. (Once per turn)
Brighter Than All8000[If self does not have Podium*1]
Gain Podium for 3 turns.

[If self has Podium*1]
Inflict Dazed on all enemies for 1 turn. Combo +1.

*1 Podium [Other / Non-Stackable / Field]
Allies' ATK increases based on Combo. (Max +50%. Max is reached at 25 Combo)
When an ally uses a skill that does not deal damage, Combo +2. (Up to 3 times per turn)
Removed when a different field effect is applied to any character.

Sidekick

TypeSkill NameVP CostEffects
Sidekick SkillOn Schedule5000Heal 1 ally and adjacent allies for 40% of Base ATK.
If Combo is 5 or more, healing increases to 60%.
Equipable SkillsEvent Organizer’s CoordinationⅠⅠ0At start of battle, gain VP Charge with 1 charge.
Each time Combo reaches a multiple of 5, VP Charge +1 charge. (Max 5 charges)
At start of action, gain VP equal to 5% of self View for each charge of VP Charge.
After the effect activates, set VP Charge to 1 charge.

[During Auto Battle]
If Combo is 5 or less, prioritize using Skill 2.

Character PV (Audio plays during playback)


Event Trailer

"Urban Champion" Alend (Audio will play during playback)

Thuban (Audio will play during playback)

Ceph (Audio will play during playback)


Maintenance Announcement

In conjunction with limited-time event "The Heroes' Blues", maintenance will be conducted according to the schedule below.

■ Maintenance Schedule(UTC+9)
October 8, 2026 (Thu) at 2:00pm to 8:00pm (tentative)

Attention: Before maintenance starts, please complete your quest or battles, as you may be unable to resume these after maintenance is complete.