Blue Archive 9/15 Banners: Dress Mutsuki, Haruka, Reruns

Blue Archive 9/15 Pick-Up Recruitment: Dress Mutsuki, Haruka, and Returning Favorites

Sensei, the Schale Operations Secretariat has confirmed a new wave of Pick-Up Recruitments arriving after the 2025-09-15 maintenance. This banner cycle introduces two new Dress variants—Mutsuki (Dress) and Haruka (Dress)—while bringing back three popular reruns: Aru (Dress), Kayoko (Dress), and Saori (Dress). For the latest Blue Archive news, stay tuned to EarlyGG.

The recruitment period runs from 2025-09-15 (Tue) after maintenance until 2025-09-29 (Tue) 01:59 AM (UTC). With five students sharing the spotlight, deciding where to spend your Pyroxene requires careful planning. This guide breaks down the schedule, pull value, and meta implications.

At a Glance

• Event: Pick-Up Recruitment for Dress Mutsuki, Dress Haruka, and reruns for Dress Aru, Dress Kayoko, and Dress Saori.
• Duration: 2025-09-15 after maintenance – 2025-09-29 01:59 AM (UTC).
• New Students: Mutsuki (Dress) (3★), Haruka (Dress) (3★).
• Returning Students: Aru (Dress) (3★), Kayoko (Dress) (3★), Saori (Dress) (3★).
• Recruitment Points: Carry over between Pick-Up banners; use them before the period ends.
• Note: All featured students will also be available in Regular Recruitment during and after their Pick-Up periods.

Banner Schedule and Rates

Each Pick-Up Recruitment features a single 3★ student with an increased drop rate. The Pick-Up probability applies only to that specific student’s banner. For example, Mutsuki (Dress) has boosted rates only on her own Pick-Up, not on others.

Banner	Student	Rate	Period
1	Mutsuki (Dress)	3★ Pick-Up	2025-09-15 – 2025-09-29 01:59 UTC
2	Haruka (Dress)	3★ Pick-Up	2025-09-15 – 2025-09-29 01:59 UTC
3	Aru (Dress) (Rerun)	3★ Pick-Up	2025-09-15 – 2025-09-29 01:59 UTC
4	Kayoko (Dress) (Rerun)	3★ Pick-Up	2025-09-15 – 2025-09-29 01:59 UTC
5	Saori (Dress) (Rerun)	3★ Pick-Up	2025-09-15 – 2025-09-29 01:59 UTC

Recruitment Points accumulated on any Pick-Up banner can be used to recruit any featured student during their active period. Points expire when the banner ends, so spend them at least 5 minutes before 01:59 UTC on 2025-09-29 to avoid last-minute issues.

Should You Pull?

Mutsuki (Dress)

Mutsuki (Dress) is a new 3★ student, likely filling a niche in PvP or specific raid content. Without official skill details, her meta impact is Unconfirmed — subject to change. However, given Mutsuki’s base version is a strong Mystic dealer, this Dress variant may offer a different role. If you lack Mystic coverage, consider pulling—but wait for community testing.

Haruka (Dress)

Haruka (Dress) is another new addition. Haruka’s base form is a tanky frontliner, so Dress Haruka could be a support or DPS hybrid. Again, skills are not stated in official materials. Pull if you’re a collector or need a specific role, but prioritize based on your roster gaps.

Reruns: Aru, Kayoko, Saori (Dress)

These three have established value. Aru (Dress) is a top-tier Mystic DPS for raids like Kaiten and Hieronymus. Kayoko (Dress) provides excellent crowd control and debuffing for PvP and certain raids. Saori (Dress) is a strong single-target dealer for Urban raids. If you missed them before, this is your chance.

For F2P Senseis, focus on one or two banners. If you already have strong Mystic and Explosive teams, you might skip the new units unless they power-creep existing options. Low-spenders should consider the 3★ guaranteed recruitment if they have Pyroxene to spare.

Events and Rewards

The 9/15 maintenance also brings 480 Pyroxene compensation, as detailed in our 9/15 maintenance article. Use this to offset your pulls. Additionally, check the 100-Free Recruitment event for more free pulls—though that event may have ended by now. Always check in-game notices for current events.

Teams and Synergies

• Mutsuki (Dress): Likely pairs with other Mystic dealers like Wakamo or Haruna (New Year) for raid bosses. If she’s a debuffer, she could fit into PvP stall teams.
• Haruka (Dress): Could synergize with Aru (Dress) if she provides crit buffs or cost reduction. Otherwise, she might be a standalone tank.
• Aru (Dress): Core for Mystic raids; pair with Karin and Himari for buffs.
• Kayoko (Dress): Excellent with Shun (Small) and Iori in PvP for turn manipulation.
• Saori (Dress): Best with Ako and Koharu for sustained DPS.

Without exact skill data, these are educated guesses based on base versions. Test in-game before committing resources.

Conclusion

The 9/15 Pick-Up Recruitment offers a mix of new and returning Dress students. If you’re a meta chaser, prioritize Aru (Dress) and Saori (Dress) for raid dominance. If you’re a collector, the new Mutsuki and Haruka are must-haves. Remember to spend Recruitment Points before 2025-09-29 01:59 UTC. For more Blue Archive guides and news, visit EarlyGG’s Blue Archive hub.