Theorylytics
Iroi

anima · Liquid

Iroi

Support

VS
Jiuyuan

anima · Solid

Jiuyuan

Support

Iroi vs Jiuyuan

Iroi vs Jiuyuan — two Anima Support Characters competing for the same Anima slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Iroi if…

  • You want Iroi's 3.8-Billion-Year Mirage + Imagination take on Anima Support over Jiuyuan's Final Settlement + Rose Pact.
  • Version 1.2 Anima healer/buffer with Regression anti-wipe and dual Dream Ultimates.
  • Imagination Dream Ultimates and Regression saves for premium Anima healing.

Pick Jiuyuan if…

  • You want Jiuyuan's Final Settlement + Rose Pact take on Anima Support over Iroi's 3.8-Billion-Year Mirage + Imagination.
  • Elite Standard Board support — AoE grouping plus self-heal.
  • Anima grouping and Final Settlement CC for Sterry Express shells.
Verdict

Iroi and Jiuyuan cover the same Anima Support job with different kits. Prefer Iroi when version 1.2 Anima healer/buffer with Regression anti-wipe and dual Dream Ultimates. Prefer Jiuyuan when elite Standard Board support — AoE grouping plus self-heal. Check signature Arcs, team shells, and who you already own before committing pulls.

At a Glance

Iroi
Stat
Jiuyuan
Anima
Attribute
Anima
Support
Role
Support
Liquid
Arc family
Solid
S-Rank
Rarity
S-Rank
Damage: C Team Utility: S Ease of Use: A
Endgame ratings
Damage: C Team Utility: S Ease of Use: A
HP%
Scaling focus
ATK%
3.8-Billion-Year Mirage + Imagination
Playstyle
Final Settlement + Rose Pact
Moderate
Team flexibility
Moderate
Sakiri / Jiuyuan
Best support shell
Sakiri / Iroi / Edgar
Call of the Twisted City — Best lower-rarity Liquid Arc while chasing S-Rank.
F2P Arc
The Forgotten — Best lower-rarity Solid Arc while chasing S-Rank.
Excellent
A0 viability
Excellent

Strengths & Weaknesses

Iroi

Strengths
  • Liquid Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
  • Imagination Dream Ultimates and Regression saves for premium Anima healing.
Weaknesses
  • Team comps above cover premium, alt, and budget shells — swap partners by what you own.
  • Pull targets are editorial — weigh against your account needs and limited banner plans.

Jiuyuan

Strengths
  • Solid Arc compatibility keeps gear shared with same-family characters.
  • Anima grouping and Final Settlement CC for Sterry Express shells.
Weaknesses
  • Team comps above cover premium, alt, and budget shells — swap partners by what you own.
  • Pull targets are editorial — weigh against your account needs and limited banner plans.

Shared Team Members

NanallyNanally

With Iroi

Authority carry.

With Jiuyuan

Authority carry Jiuyuan supports.

SakiriSakiri

With Iroi

ATK buff.

With Jiuyuan

ATK buff.

Best Builds (Signature)

Iroi

Arc

The Wrong Gate

Cartridge

Fireflies and the Forest (4pc)

Main stats

HP% / Healing Bonus · ATK% · Charge Efficiency

Substats

HP% → Healing Bonus → ATK%

Jiuyuan

Arc

Day Off

Cartridge

Fireflies and the Forest (4pc)

Main stats

ATK% / Charge Efficiency · Attribute DMG · HP%

Substats

ATK% → Charge Efficiency → CRIT Rate

Who Should You Pull?

Iroi
Pull Iroi if…
  • You want Iroi's 3.8-Billion-Year Mirage + Imagination take on Anima Support over Jiuyuan's Final Settlement + Rose Pact.
  • Version 1.2 Anima healer/buffer with Regression anti-wipe and dual Dream Ultimates.
  • Imagination Dream Ultimates and Regression saves for premium Anima healing.
Iroi Full Guide
Jiuyuan
Pull Jiuyuan if…
  • You want Jiuyuan's Final Settlement + Rose Pact take on Anima Support over Iroi's 3.8-Billion-Year Mirage + Imagination.
  • Elite Standard Board support — AoE grouping plus self-heal.
  • Anima grouping and Final Settlement CC for Sterry Express shells.
Jiuyuan Full Guide