Portals: Rewards & Secret Units

Learn how Anime Adventures Portals work, what they drop, how Secret Portals appear, and smart ways to farm and use every portal type.

What Are Anime Adventures Portals?

Anime Adventures Portals are more than shiny inventory icons: they are the game’s shortcut to evolution materials, new units, and even exclusive Secret Portal runs. If you have been stacking portal items without opening them, you are leaving rewards on the table. This guide breaks down how Anime Adventures Portals work, where they come from, and how to avoid wasting time on retired Secret Portal content.

You will find them in the Portals tab of your inventory, not mixed in with ordinary consumables. Opening one can produce evolution items, units, another portal of the same type, or access to an exclusive Secret Portal. That reward pool makes every portal worth checking before you spend time elsewhere.

Reward typeWhat it gives youWhy it matters
Evolution itemsMaterials used for unit evolutionHelps finish evolution goals without separate farming
UnitsNew roster additionsExpands team options
More portalsAdditional portals of the same typeKeeps portal chains going
Secret Portal accessA chance at an exclusive Secret PortalOpens limited-time special unit runs

The key takeaway: do not treat portal items as clutter. Check the tab regularly, especially after limited-store refreshes or infinite-mode sessions.

How to Get Anime Adventures Portals

There are two clear sources for portal items: limited stores and infinite modes. Limited stores matter because the stock is not permanent, so a portal you skip may not be waiting later. Infinite modes reward portal items through play, which makes them a reliable backup when store stock is thin. Opening portals can also return more portals of their type, creating a small loop of extra opens.

SourceWhat to doBest practice
Limited storesBuy portal items while availableCheck stock before it rotates out
Infinite modesPlay the mode and collect portal rewardsUse spare runs when you need more portal items
Opening portalsOpen portal items from your inventoryExpect evolution items, units, more portals, or Secret Portal access
Completing respective portalsFinish the related portal for a Secret Portal chanceRepeat only when the related Secret Portal is still relevant

If your goal is simply to build a stash, infinite modes are the safer grind because they do not depend on a shop timer. If a limited store offers a portal you actually need, prioritize it over a generic run. That is the simplest way to make Anime Adventures Portals work for your account instead of piling up unused icons.

How Secret Portals Work

Secret Portals are not the same as the Anime Adventures Portals you open from your inventory: they are limited-time portal runs that drop Special Units. They hold up to six players, so group play fits them well. The important quirk is how they appear: completing the respective portal gives a slight chance for its Secret Portal to show up as a reward. For example, finishing a Frozen Portal can produce a Frost Queen's Portal.

That means your routine should be: clear the related portal, check the reward, and repeat while the Secret Portal is active and useful. Do not assume every clear guarantees the Secret Portal; the chance is explicitly slight. Bring up to six players when possible, because the cap allows a full group.

StepActionWhy it helps
1Check the Portals tab for portal itemsConfirms what you can open or run
2Complete the respective portalCreates the chance for its Secret Portal
3Inspect the reward screenConfirms whether the Secret Portal appeared
4Team up to six playersUses the full player cap
5Verify the unit is still obtainableAvoids chasing retired content

A Secret Portal is worth planning around, not panic-running. If the related portal is quick to clear, repeated attempts make sense while the reward is relevant. If the featured unit is retired, skip the grind and put your time into a portal that can still produce something useful.

Secret Portal Drops and Availability

The table below covers 14 Secret Portal entries. Several are unobtainable now, so treat those as collection history rather than active farms. If a portal has no retirement note, it is still a limited-time feature and should be checked while it is live.

Secret PortalSpecial UnitAvailability
Deception PortalSwitchbladeLimited-time
Restriction PortalSorcerer KillerLimited-time
Sky Club (Detective mission)InHumanLimited-time
Frost Queen's PortalIce QueenUnobtainable since Update 11
Devil Katana (Portal)Blade Beast (Past)Unobtainable since Update 12
Alien King's PortalAlien KingUnobtainable since Update 13
Witch City (Walpurges)ShadowgirlUnobtainable since Update 15.5
String PortalStringyUnobtainable since Update 16.0
King's PortalSkeleton KnightUnobtainable since Update 17.0
Sea God's PortalSea GodUnobtainable since Update 17.0
Golden PortalGolden KingUnobtainable since Update 18.5
Rain Village (Portal)Agony (Path)Unobtainable since Update 20
The Fallen Star PortalDark MageUnobtainable since Update 20.4.1
Enlightenment PortalEnlightenedUnobtainable since Update 20.4.1

A quick scan shows why portal guides need an update check. Older Secret Portals can look exciting in a collection but offer no current route if their event is gone. Focus your clears on entries that are not marked unobtainable, and do not spend a session chasing a retired unit by mistake.

The availability column also matters when you are trading information with other players. A unit name alone does not tell you whether the portal still exists. Check the retirement note first, then decide whether the Secret Portal is worth a group run. This is especially important for Frost Queen's Portal, Devil Katana, Alien King's Portal, and the later entries marked unobtainable.

Smart Portal Opening and Farming Tips

Anime Adventures Portals reward planning more than panic-opening. Use a simple priority order. First, check the Portals tab after every limited-store purchase or infinite-mode session. Second, open portal items when you need evolution items or roster depth, not just when you are bored. Third, save Secret Portal attempts for groups of up to six players. Fourth, ignore retired Secret Portals unless you are only completing collection notes.

SituationSmart moveReason
You need evolution materialsOpen stored portal itemsPortals can grant evolution items
You want a Special UnitRun the related portal for its Secret Portal chanceSecret Portals drop Special Units
You see a limited-store portalBuy it before the stock changesLimited stores are not permanent
You have spare timePlay infinite modes for portal itemsInfinite modes are a portal source
You are missing a retired unitSkip the farmThe portal is marked unobtainable
  • Check the Portals tab before spending time on unrelated runs.
  • Bring up to six players into Secret Portal runs.
  • Treat “more portals of their type” as a bonus, not a guaranteed loop.
  • Confirm availability before promising a friend a specific Special Unit.
  • Keep portal items organized so you do not forget limited-store purchases.

These habits matter because Anime Adventures Portals sit at the intersection of inventory management and event timing. A portal you forget to open is a reward you never receive. A Secret Portal you chase after retirement is time you cannot get back. A group run with fewer than six players leaves the built-in player cap unused.

One more useful habit: separate portal goals from unit goals. If you need evolution items, open portal items and check the results. If you need a specific Special Unit, verify the related Secret Portal's availability and then run that portal with a group. Mixing those goals can lead to opening portals at the wrong time or farming a retired drop because the unit name looked familiar.

FAQ

What are Anime Adventures Portals?

Anime Adventures Portals are inventory items found in the Portals tab. You obtain them from limited stores or infinite modes, then open them for evolution items, units, more portals of their type, or access to an exclusive Secret Portal.

How many players can join a Secret Portal?

Up to six players. Secret Portals are limited-time runs, and the six-player cap makes them a group activity. If you are planning a run with friends, confirm the portal is currently available before everyone joins.

Do Anime Adventures Portals always drop a Secret Portal?

No. Opening a portal can grant evolution items, units, more portals of the same type, or access to an exclusive Secret Portal. Secret Portals themselves have only a slight chance to appear as a reward for completing their respective portals. Do not expect a guaranteed Secret Portal from every clear.

Which Secret Portals should I farm?

Farm the ones that are not marked unobtainable and that drop a Special Unit you actually want. The retired list includes Frost Queen's Portal, Devil Katana, Alien King's Portal, Witch City, String Portal, King's Portal, Sea God's Portal, Golden Portal, Rain Village, The Fallen Star Portal, and Enlightenment Portal. Check the availability column before you commit a session.