Genshin Impact Aranara Pet via Crunchyroll: How to Get

Genshin Impact players in the Americas finally have a realistic chance to pick up the Aranara pet that previously slipped through the fingers of everyone outside Asia. HoYoverse is bringing the Neo Terminal: Floating Leaf Model companion to the region through a Crunchyroll crossover timed to Version 7.0. The pet, however, is not for everyone: it requires a paid Mega Fan or Ultimate Fan subscription. For the latest coverage around the update, check Genshin Impact news.

At a Glance

• Event window: August 12, 2026, 9:00 AM PT – September 22, 2026, 8:59 AM PT
• Headline reward: Neo Terminal: Floating Leaf Model (Aranara pet)
• Free bundle: 40 Primogems, 3 Mystic Enhancement Ore, 3 Hero's Wit, 20,000 Mora
• Availability: Crunchyroll members in the US, Canada, and Latin America (excluding Cuba)
• Server: America server only
• Minimum requirement: Adventure Rank 2

The Aranara Pet Was Asia-Exclusive for Months

The small Sumeru creature first appeared in June 2025 through a KFC China promotion, then returned in June 2026 with KFC Japan. Even when Japanese codes circulated online, many players found the process too complicated or region-locked. This Crunchyroll collab solves that problem by putting the reward behind a straightforward account check instead of a fast-food receipt.

It also continues HoYoverse's history of regional promos. The Wings of Delicacies glider, for example, started as a KFC China item and later became a US McDonald's reward. The original Aranara event also included an Alhaitham and Kaveh Namecard, but this announcement does not mention that Namecard, so Americas players should not assume it is part of the package.

How to Get the Aranara Pet

The event website will generate limited Genshin Impact redemption codes. Each code can be used once per account. A free Crunchyroll account qualifies for the smaller bundle, but only paid subscribers can grab the pet.

Step-by-Step Redemption

1. Visit the official Genshin Impact x Crunchyroll website after August 12, 2026, 9:00 AM PT.
2. Log in to your Crunchyroll account or sign up for one.
3. Check your membership tier. Upgrade to Mega Fan or Ultimate Fan if you want the Aranara pet.
4. Copy the unique redeem code tied to your account.
5. Redeem it before September 22, 2026, 8:59 AM PT.
6. Log into Genshin Impact on the America server with Adventure Rank 2 or higher, then claim the rewards from in-game mail.

Eligibility and Server Restrictions

This is not a global event. Crunchyroll members in the US, Canada, and Latin America (excluding Cuba) can participate. The codes also work only on Genshin Impact's America server, so players who usually play on Asia or Europe servers will need to think twice before assuming the reward will land on their main account.

There is one useful detail: players can upgrade to Mega Fan or Ultimate Fan at any point during the event to unlock the pet. If you are already thinking about a Crunchyroll upgrade for other reasons, the timing is flexible.

Should You Upgrade for the Pet?

The Aranara pet is a companion item, not a combat upgrade. If you already pay for Mega Fan or Ultimate Fan, the pet is essentially a no-cost bonus. But subscribing just for one in-game pet is a harder sell. The free bundle only contains 40 Primogems and a few leveling materials, which is well under one pull. That said, dedicated collectors who missed the KFC drops may decide the pet is worth the subscription, especially since the previous regional availability made it nearly impossible to obtain.

Why the Crunchyroll Collab Arrives at the Right Time

The event opens on the same day as Version 7.0, the long-awaited Snezhnaya update. With the new Cryo nation, Archon Quests, and the newly added Stellar Swirl reaction, players will have plenty of reasons to spend Primogems on fresh characters. Even a modest bundle of Primogems helps, though it will not make or break a summoning session. For details on the patch and its first character, check the Genshin Impact 7.0 Release Date & Odette Banner Info and the Swirling Snow Odette Banner Guide: Should You Pull?.

Bottom Line

Players who want the Aranara pet should log into the Crunchyroll event site early, confirm their membership tier, and redeem the code before the September 22, 2026 deadline. Everyone else can still grab a few free Primogems and materials. Just remember the America server and Adventure Rank 2 requirements before getting too excited.