Blue Archive Swimsuit Reruns: Who Should Pull in 2025?
Blue Archive’s swimsuit squad—Kanna, Fubuki, Shiroko, Nonomi—returns 2025-12-30. F2P guidance, event timelines, and meta analysis inside.
Lumine Lee Blue Archive Swimsuit Rerun Banners: 2025’s Early Summer Stakes for F2P and Veterans
After a long wait, the Blue Archive global server sees the return of its coveted swimsuit students—including Kanna (Swimsuit), Fubuki (Swimsuit), Shiroko (Swimsuit), and Nonomi (Swimsuit). This rerun, anchored in the update landing after maintenance on 2025-12-30 (UTC), invites both new and returning players to revisit one of the most popular limited banners in the game's history. For anyone still building out raid comps or filling collection gaps, the next two weeks may well shape your long-term roster.
At a Glance: Key Details
- Patch Release: After maintenance, 2025-12-30 (UTC)
- Banner End: 2026-01-06 at 01:59 UTC
- Featured Units: Kanna (Swimsuit), Fubuki (Swimsuit), Shiroko (Swimsuit), Nonomi (Swimsuit)
- Rerun Status: All units are returning; no new swimsuit students confirmed in this phase
- Pick-Up Rules: Probability boosted for named students; eligible for Recruitment Point redemption
- After the Event: Units join regular recruitment from this pool; rates no longer boosted
Phase and Banner Schedule (Patch ver. Not stated in official materials)
| Banner Phase | Start (UTC) | End (UTC) | Featured Student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 2025-12-30 (after mtc) | 2026-01-06 01:59 | Kanna (Swimsuit) |
| Phase 2 | 2025-12-30 (after mtc) | 2026-01-06 01:59 | Fubuki (Swimsuit) |
| Phase 3 | 2025-12-30 (after mtc) | 2026-01-06 01:59 | Shiroko (Swimsuit) |
| Phase 4 | 2025-12-30 (after mtc) | 2026-01-06 01:59 | Nonomi (Swimsuit) |
All four banners will run concurrently during the event window.
Veteran's Take: Why This Rerun Matters
Swimsuit reruns in Blue Archive are more than cosmetic; many of these units have left a significant mark on the game’s meta since their initial 2023 release. Kanna (Swimsuit) and Fubuki (Swimsuit), in particular, support dominant raid compositions in both PvE and PvP due to their versatile kits and unique role coverage. This window is crucial for min-maxers who missed them previously, especially given their uncertain return timeline.
Pity, Rates & Event Mechanics (as per official info)
- Standard Pick-Up Rates: Enhanced probability to pull the banner student for each respective banner.
- Pity/Recruitment Points: Pulls accumulate Recruitment Points; these can be redeemed for the Pick-Up student during the banner period only. No confirmation of the pity threshold in this official notice; refer to in-game banners for exact figures.
- Regular Recruitment: After 2026-01-06, these units enter the general pool but with standard (unboosted) rates. Sniping them post-banner becomes a much longer—and less guaranteed—process.
Should You Pull? Strategy for F2P, Low-Spend, Optimizers
For F2P/Low-Spend:
– Kanna (Swimsuit): Remains top-tier as a buffer in specific raids; if you missed her, now’s the strongest banner to target.
– Fubuki (Swimsuit) and Shiroko (Swimsuit): Valuable in niche PvP and challenge content, but more replaceable for early/mid-game rosters. Consider your currency and priority for future banners.
– Nonomi (Swimsuit): Considered a luxury pick—collection over meta.
If you’re sitting on a stash but lack a must-have from this lineup, split pulls by priority but avoid stranding yourself just short of a future new-release featured student. F2P should map out their Recruitment Points path early and aim to secure all pulls well ahead of the stated end time, due to device/server lag as noted in the official patch notes.
Teams & Synergy: Where Swimsuit Units Excel
- Kanna (Swimsuit) fits best in City raid teams where her buffs can push your DPS past threshold in burst phases.
- Fubuki (Swimsuit) remains a staple debuffer, dramatically amplifying Single Target EX attacks in bosses with short vulnerability windows.
- Shiroko (Swimsuit) offers excellent wave clear and sustained DPS; pairs well with explosion-based comps in longer story or event content.
- Nonomi (Swimsuit), while used less at endgame, rounds out casual team comps for story and early raid clears. No current Abyss-equivalent content prioritizes her.
Optimize rotation choices based on current Challenge Mode trends and past data (e.g., similar to how Kanna’s value skyrocketed during the 2024 Trinity Raid event).
Banner Artwork & Hidden Details
- Official images showcase each character in their signature summer gear, reaffirming Blue Archive’s commitment to expressive, thematically rich costume design. (Players often debate the subtle differences in skill animation color—nothing in this reveal shows functional changes.)
- For visually impaired readers: Banner art features each student in stylish swimwear with unique background elements signifying their academy.
Preparation Checklist
- Stockpile Recruitment Points and pyroxene.
- Prep farmable materials for immediate leveling/skill-ups if you hit early pulls.
- Set reminders for 2026-01-06 01:59 UTC banner close; do not attempt final pulls at the last minute due to server/device lag.
Community Chatter
The summer banner reruns are already generating discussion on both Reddit and Blue Archive Discords. There’s an ongoing debate about whether Kanna (Swimsuit) will get content that pushes her value up again, but most veteran min-maxers agree: "Swimsuit banners are the rare reruns worth double pity." New players are cautioned by veterans: if you miss a key meta unit like Kanna now, expect a long wait for the next opportunity.
Official details, patch highlights, and further info: see the 2025-12-30 Patch Notes (external official link provided in source material). For broader updates, see EarlyGG’s Blue Archive Update: New Student Akari & Events Revealed – What’s Coming?.
Conclusion: Don’t Let This Swimsuit Wave Pass
With all four swimsuit students finally back, this Blue Archive rerun presents both an opportunity and a challenge, especially for F2P players. Players seeking to stay competitive in 2026 raid content or to round out their squad for collection purposes should weigh their pulls carefully—with a special eye toward the continuing evolution of the meta. As always, keep your currency management tight and watch upcoming banners for any surprise additions or overlaps.
Images
- Kanna (Swimsuit) official banner art: Kanna in a blue-and-white swimsuit, wielding her signature staff, with a city sunset background. (Purpose: Recognizability for players considering the banner.)
- Fubuki (Swimsuit) official banner art: Fubuki in teal swimwear, standing in front of library architecture—subtle nod to her role as an academic tactician. (Purpose: Thematically links to lore and summer event visuals.)
- Shiroko (Swimsuit) official banner art: Shiroko in athletic beach attire, set against an athletic field (highlighting her all-rounder stats).
- Nonomi (Swimsuit) official banner art: Nonomi in playful yellow swimwear, backdrop of a high school courtyard—casual and fun impression.
For more in-depth banner guides and meta discussions, continue at EarlyGG. Official schedule and patch details can be referenced at Nexon’s Blue Archive patch notes as cited above.