Ananta Characters: Every Agent Revealed So Far

Ananta is built around a team of four, so the cast matters as much as the open world of Nova City. NetEase and Naked Rain have shown a lot of faces since the game was still called Project Mugen, and some of them have quietly disappeared from the official site. This guide lists every character confirmed on the current official roster, the agents revealed earlier whose status is still open, and what we know about how you will unlock them when the game launches on January 15, 2027.

The current official roster

These are the six characters on the official Ananta website today. Keep in mind that NetEase has not labeled this list as the complete launch roster, so more agents can still be announced before or after January 15.

The Captain

The Captain is you. As the leader of the A.C.D. task force and the so-called Infinite Trigger, the Captain is at the center of the story about the strange paranormal events taking over Nova City. You can choose a male or female version, and the Captain is a voiced character with a personality of their own, not a silent hero. Expect a balanced fighter who is the easiest way to learn the combat system.

Taffy

Taffy is the energetic delivery courier who opens almost every trailer next to the Captain. Her signature trick is a hammer that turns into a rideable bike, which makes her both a heavy hitter and one of the fastest ways to cross the city. She is a founding member of the Yeet Squad and one of the most recognizable faces of the game.

Richie

Richie is an officer of the N.C.C.A., Nova City’s crime agency. His gameplay mixes aggressive combo strings and finishers with firearms, from handguns to sniper rifles, and trailers show him taking shots from a helicopter. If you want a character that feels like a cop action movie, Richie is the one to watch.

Seymour

Seymour is the masked hacker of the group. He works out of a mobile RV and can track down almost anyone as long as there is a signal. In gameplay he is linked to drones and to hacking the city itself, like switching off lights and street billboards at a busy crossing. He looks set to be the tech and reconnaissance specialist of the team.

Shi Ye

Shi Ye was introduced in August 2026 as an old friend of the Captain. He supports the team with ideas, money and technology, which suggests a big role in the story. His combat style has not been shown in detail yet.

Yinglong

Wei Yinglong, also introduced in August 2026, is the keeper of a temple and the protector of Longqi Village. His arrival came with the reveal of the game’s second city area, so he is closely tied to the new region. Like Shi Ye, his moves are still mostly a mystery.

All characters at a glance

Characters revealed earlier

When the official website was rebuilt in September 2025, several characters from the Project Mugen era were removed. That does not mean they were cut from the game. Some of them keep showing up in trailers, and they could return as playable agents at launch or in later updates.

• Lykaia: the former face of Project Mugen. In the September 2025 gameplay video she introduces herself as Lykaia Reign, Director of the Nova City Crime Agency, so she is clearly still part of the story.
• Alan: a social type and part-time model who fights with two yo-yos that leave a trail of ice. His mid-range style is different from anyone on the current list.
• Bansy: a punk-styled street artist with a paint-based weapon.
• Mechanika: a ghost who works at Shorewater Industries and can bring machines to life. Her voice line offers to take your spare parts and broken electronics.
• Aileen: a maid connected to the Dream Garden.
• Dila: linked to the meteor disaster that hit Nova City in promotional material.
• Ringo: appeared playing volleyball in the announcement trailer, with no combat style shown yet.

How you get characters in Ananta

This is one of the most interesting parts of the game. Unlike most anime open-world games, Ananta is expected to unlock its characters through story progression and exploration instead of a character gacha, with monetization focused on cosmetics such as outfits and an optional pass. NetEase has not published the final shop details yet, so treat this as the current direction rather than a final promise. If it holds, every player will be able to build the same team without spending money.

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How the four-character team works

You put together a team of four and switch between them on the fly, both in combat and while exploring. Every character has a basic movement skill such as parkour, swinging or wall-climbing, and some have a special way to travel tied to who they are, like Taffy’s hammer bike. In practice, a good team will mix a damage dealer, a fast mover for the open world and a support or tech character like Seymour.

FAQ

How many characters are in Ananta?

Six characters are on the current official roster, and seven more were revealed earlier. The complete launch roster has not been announced.

Is Lykaia still in Ananta?

She is not on the current official character page, but she still appears in the game’s videos as the director of the Nova City Crime Agency.

Is Ananta a gacha game?

Current information points to characters being unlocked through the story and exploration, with paid content focused on cosmetics. Final details will come closer to launch.

Can I choose a female Captain?

Yes. The Captain can be male or female.

When can I play these characters?

Ananta launches on January 15, 2027. See our Ananta release date and platforms guide for everything we know.

Final thoughts

Ananta’s cast is already one of its strongest selling points, with a cop, a hacker, a courier on a hammer bike and a mysterious temple keeper all sharing the same city. The six official characters give a clear picture of the launch team, while the earlier reveals leave plenty of room for surprises. We will update this list as soon as NetEase introduces new agents.