Blue Archive Rerun Banners: Sumire, Rei & More (Sept 2025)

Blue Archive is bringing back five familiar faces for a week-long recruitment window. Starting September 1, 2025 at 2:00 AM (UTC), the Pick-Up Recruitment banners for Sumire (Part-Timer), Rei, Akari (New Year), Izumi (New Year), and Haruka (New Year) will all be live simultaneously. If you missed any of these students the first time around, this is your chance to grab them before the banners close on September 8, 2025 at 1:59 AM (UTC).

This kind of multi-rerun lineup is a good moment to check your roster and decide where your Recruitment Points are best spent. Since all five banners run at the same time, you'll want to plan ahead — especially if you're a free-to-play player saving for future limited units. For the latest Blue Archive news and updates, keep an eye on our hub.

At a Glance

• Banner Period: September 1, 2025 2:00 AM – September 8, 2025 1:59 AM (UTC)
• Featured Students: Sumire (Part-Timer), Rei, Akari (New Year), Izumi (New Year), Haruka (New Year)
• All are 3★ and returning (not new)
• Recruitment Points can be used to spark a featured student during their banner
• After the period ends, these students remain in the Regular Recruitment pool

Banner Details and Rates

Each Pick-Up Recruitment banner features one student with increased drop rates. The exact rate-up percentages are not listed in the official notice, but standard Blue Archive 3★ rate-ups typically apply. Not stated in official materials.

You can use Recruitment Points to directly recruit the featured student during their Pick-Up period. This is the safest way to guarantee a specific character if you're close to pity or have saved enough pulls.

All five students will also be added to the Regular Recruitment pool after their banners end, so there's always a small chance to get them later — but the rate-up is your best opportunity.

Should You Pull?

Sumire (Part-Timer)

Sumire is a 3★ Striker who excels in sustained damage over time. She's a solid pick for Total Assault and Joint Firing Drill content, especially if you lack a strong red DPS. If you already have a built-up Mutsuki or Aru, she's less essential.

Rei

Rei is a 3★ Special support who provides healing and utility. She's not a top-tier meta pick, but she can fill a niche in certain team compositions. For most players, she's a skip unless you're a collector.

Akari (New Year)

Akari (New Year) is a 3★ Striker with a focus on crowd control and debuffs. She's a decent option for PvP and some PvE stages, but her value depends on your existing roster. If you're missing a good CC unit, she might be worth a few pulls.

Izumi (New Year)

Izumi (New Year) is a 3★ Striker who brings a mix of damage and survivability. She's a flexible pick for early-to-mid game content, but falls off in higher-difficulty modes. Not a must-pull for veterans.

Haruka (New Year)

Haruka (New Year) is a 3★ Tank with strong defensive capabilities. She's a great addition for Blue teams and can help you survive tougher stages. If you lack a reliable tank, she's a good investment.

F2P / Low-Spend Advice: Since all five are returning students, you can wait for future banners or the Regular Recruitment pool. Only pull if you specifically need one of these characters for your current team or if you're close to pity.

Events and Rewards

This banner period doesn't come with a new event story, but the Pick-Up Recruitment itself is the main focus. There are no additional rewards tied to these banners beyond the standard recruitment mechanics. Not stated in official materials.

If you're looking for more content, check out our coverage of the Blue Archive update featuring Akari and the August 20th update with Aru & Kayoko.

Teams and Synergies

• Sumire (Part-Timer) pairs well with Aru and Mutsuki for red-team damage stacking.
• Rei works best in teams that need extra healing, especially in Total Assault.
• Akari (New Year) synergizes with CC-focused units like Iori or Shun.
• Izumi (New Year) is a good flex pick for Blue teams that need a secondary DPS.
• Haruka (New Year) is a solid tank for Blue teams, especially when paired with Chise or Nonomi.

Pre-Pull Checklist

• Check your Recruitment Points balance — you'll need 200 to spark a featured student.
• Decide which banner to prioritize before the period starts.
• Remember that the banner ends at 1:59 AM (UTC) on September 8 — don't wait until the last minute.
• If you're planning to pull, consider doing so early to avoid any server issues.

Final Thoughts

This rerun banner set is a good opportunity to fill roster gaps, but it's not a must-pull for most players. Save your Pyroxene if you're waiting for future limited characters. For more Blue Archive guides and updates, check out our Blue Archive hub.