Blue Archive June 16 Banners: Ichika, Kasumi & More

Blue Archive players have a new set of rerun banners to consider. Starting June 16, 2025, at 2:00 AM (UTC), four returning students will see increased pickup rates: Ichika (3★), Kasumi (3★), Sakurako (3★), and Eimi (Swimsuit) (3★). Each banner runs for exactly one week, ending on June 23 at 1:59 AM (UTC).

If you missed these students during their original runs — or if you want to raise their Limit Break levels — this is your best chance to target them efficiently. As always, allocation of Pyroxene and Recruitment Points requires careful planning, especially when multiple reruns overlap. For the latest Blue Archive guides and news, visit the Blue Archive game hub.

At a Glance

• Banner period: June 16 – June 23, 2025 (UTC)
• Featured students (returning): Ichika, Kasumi, Sakurako, Eimi (Swimsuit)
• Pity system: Spark at 200 Recruitment Points; featured student rate ~0.7% (standard)
• Recommendation: Spend only if you need the specific student for your roster or if you’re aiming to collect limited alts (Eimi Swimsuit)

Banner Details

All four banners are standard pickup recruitments with individual spark counters. There is no shared pity between them, so you must choose which student to commit your pulls to. The drop rates follow the usual Blue Archive 3★ rate of 3%, with the featured student occupying 0.7% of that. Recruitment Points (200 max) allow you to directly purchase the featured student before the banner ends.

Banner	Student	Rarity	Expected Value
1	Ichika	3★	Support / Healer (Explosive)
2	Kasumi	3★	Special / Debuffer
3	Sakurako	3★	Striker / AoE Damage
4	Eimi (Swimsuit)	3★	Limited Alt / Healer

Important note from official notices: Recruitment Points must be used at least five minutes before the banner ends, as device clock drift may cause the period to close up to two minutes early.

Should You Pull?

Since all four are reruns, the decision hinges on your current roster gaps and your interest in Eimi (Swimsuit), who is a limited seasonal variant. Here is a quick breakdown:

Ichika – A reliable healer and attack buffer, Ichika shines in Total Assault stages where sustain is key. If you lack a strong support for your backline, she is a worthy investment.

Kasumi – As a debuffer, Kasumi reduces enemy defenses, making her valuable in high-difficulty raid setups. She is a staple for players pushing top percentile scores.

Sakurako – A burst AoE damage dealer, Sakurako excels in clearing waves quickly. She is less critical in the current meta but can speed up farming and certain event stages.

Eimi (Swimsuit) – This summer variant is limited, meaning she is only available during specific seasonal events. If you are a collector or need a water-element healer (noted as Peroro Swimsuit?), she is priority. Note: Limited students do not enter the standard pool.

F2P guidance: Use your free Pyroxene sparingly. Unless you are missing a core unit for your raid team, it is often better to save for upcoming new banners. The good news is that these reruns give you another chance to spark students you may have previously skipped.

For a broader look at upcoming banners, check our Blue Archive’s Magical Girl Heavy Caliber Roadmap.

Events & Rewards

The official announcement does not mention any parallel events or special login rewards accompanying these banners. Only the pickup recruitments are listed. If you are farming Event Data or Pyroxene, standard routines like Scrimmage and Missions remain your best sources.

Teams & Synergies

While individual synergy discussions are beyond the scope of this news update, players should note that Ichika pairs well with heal-reliant teams, Kasumi works best alongside hard-hitting dealers, and Sakurako fits into team compositions that need area control. Eimi (Swimsuit) is a flexible slot for any water-theme or defensively oriented team.

If you missed the earlier patch notes detailing the arrival of Miyo and Fuyu, refer to our Blue Archive Patch 2/10 coverage.

Final Takeaway

The June 16 rerun banners are a reliable way to fill roster holes, but don’t feel pressured to pull unless you have a clear use case for one of these students. Eimi (Swimsuit) is the only limited option, so she gets the highest long-term value for collectors. Set a Pyroxene cap and stick to it.