Zemitsu
Zemitsu is an Anime Squadron early speed-clear unit players use for fast starter waves before stronger DPS units replace it.
- Type
- character
What Is Zemitsu?
Zemitsu is an early speed-clear unit for the account needs faster starter waves but still lacks Karashi, Woo, Gometa, or another higher-tier speed or DPS unit. Tier lists disagree on the exact rank, but agree on the broad role: Zemitsu can help early, then gets replaced. Pro Game Guides places Zemitsu in B tier and describes it as a fairly common unit with some speed, good early line clear, quick falloff, and low investment value. Gamezebo places Zemitsu in C tier with the forgettable early units. The roster read is clear: Zemitsu is better than an empty slot and can speed up early clears, but it is not a unit to carry into serious farming, bosses, or endgame setups. Use Zemitsu while the account lacks stronger damage. If early waves die faster with Zemitsu on the field, keep it for those opening runs. Once Karashi, Big Beard, Vegata, Goki forms, Woo, Madora, Gometa, or another higher-ceiling DPS appears, move premium resources and trait focus away from Zemitsu.
How To Get Zemitsu
Pro Game Guides describes Zemitsu as fairly common, but the exact obtain route still needs the live UI. Check summon banners, the unit index, starter or early mission rewards, and stage reward panels. If Zemitsu appears in a banner, use that banner's rate and pity screen. If it appears as an early reward, follow the reward panel shown in game.
Zemitsu Abilities
Zemitsu is used for early speed and line clear. Its value comes from attacking or cycling fast enough to clear beginner waves before slower starter units. Exact attack type, range, cooldown, speed mechanic, placement cap, upgrade prices, passive text, and whether the speed comes from attack interval or a named skill need the live unit card before fixed values are safe. Zemitsu is early speed filler, not a final DPS.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Fast early line clear: Zemitsu can help starter waves move faster because rankings points to speed and early line clear. That matters when a new account wants quicker first-stage farming.
- Common enough to check early: Pro Game Guides describes Zemitsu as fairly common, so new players may see it before higher-tier units. If it appears early, it can carry the first speed job until better damage arrives.
Cons
- Gets overshadowed quickly: Zemitsu loses value once stronger DPS or speed units appear. Karashi, Woo, Gometa, Goki forms, Vegata, Big Beard, and other higher-tier units should take the main damage plan.
- Not worth heavy investment: Premium rerolls, scarce materials, and long upgrade paths should not go into Zemitsu unless the account has no better unit. Its job is early speed, not late-game scaling.
Attributes
- role
- Early speed-clear DPS
- best_for
- Players who need faster early clears before pulling stronger DPS or speed units
- difficulty
- Likely common, but obtain route needs banner, reward, starter flow, or unit-index confirmation
Obtain Methods
- Check common pull routes: Look for Zemitsu in summon banners, the unit index, starter rewards, early missions, and first-stage reward panels. Pro Game Guides calls it fairly common, but the live UI decides the actual route in the current patch.
- Use for early speed: Keep Zemitsu while it makes starter waves die faster. Once a stronger DPS or speed unit arrives, stop spending rare resources on Zemitsu and move it to bench or filler use.
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When to field it
Field Zemitsu when the team needs early wave speed and the roster has no stronger carry. If waves clear faster with Zemitsu, keep it while saving resources. If bosses survive or enemies gain too much health, switch to a higher-ceiling DPS.
Rank difference
Pro Game Guides is more generous with Zemitsu than Gamezebo. The practical decision stays the same: use it for early speed if you pull it, but it is not a long-term carry.
Trait boundary
Use basic speed or damage rolls only if they are already available. Premium traits are not worth chasing on Zemitsu before checking whether Karashi, Woo, Gometa, Vegata, Goki forms, or another stronger unit needs those rerolls.
What to verify in game
Check Zemitsu's card for attack interval, range, cooldown, attack type, placement cap, upgrade prices, and any speed-related passive. Then compare clear time against Choi, Tranks, Zaro, Karashi, or the next owned DPS.
Zemitsu FAQ
Is Zemitsu good in Anime Squadron?
Yes for early speed clears. It is not a long-term carry and should be replaced once stronger DPS units appear.
How do you get Zemitsu?
The exact route needs the live UI. Check summon banners, the unit index, starter rewards, early missions, and stage reward panels.
Why do tier lists rank Zemitsu differently?
Pro Game Guides values its early speed more, while Gamezebo places it lower with forgettable early units. Both point to quick replacement later.
Should I reroll traits on Zemitsu?
No with rare rerolls. Keep a basic speed or damage roll if you already have it, but save premium rolls for stronger units.
When should I replace Zemitsu?
Replace Zemitsu when Karashi, Big Beard, Vegata, Goki forms, Woo, Madora, Gometa, or another higher-ceiling DPS can take the slot.
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