Headliner Hunt Event
Every update that adds new units to Anime Expeditions pairs them with a Headliner Hunt quest list, one quest per unit and per variant of that unit. The Release Update launch list alone covers ten base units, 8th Sword, Shadow, Cursed Student, Elf Mage, Flame Emperor, Hollow, Lady Giant, Puppet, Salmon Sorcerer, and Reaper, plus a matching variant quest for most of them, such as Lady Giant (Envy), Elf Mage (Unleashed), Hollow (Blaze), and Puppet (Telekinetic).
Every quest on the list pays the same flat 40 Event Coin simply for obtaining the target unit or variant, regardless of rarity or how it was acquired, whether through summoning, a quest reward, or any other source. With roughly 15 obtainment quests on the Release Update list, fully clearing Headliner Hunt for that update is worth 600 Event Coin.
Because every quest pays out independently and the event supports claiming all completed rewards at once, Headliner Hunt rewards players who summon broadly during a new update rather than only chasing a single unit. Coin earned this way spends in the same shared Event Shop as every other Event Coin source, for Trait Crystal, Stat Reroll, Stat Lock, Equipment Reroll, Equipment Lock, Sprite (Grey), and Gem.
Details
How Headliner Hunt works
Each update's Headliner Hunt list is built around that update's new unit releases, listing a separate obtainment quest for the base version of each new unit and, in most cases, a second quest for a notable variant form of the same unit. Simply owning the unit clears its quest, so no combat, leveling, or evolving is required beyond getting a copy into the roster.
Rewards
Every obtainment quest on the list pays a flat 40 Event Coin, with no scaling by rarity between a Legendary pull like Reaper and a Secret-tier pull like 8th Sword or Shadow. The Release Update's list runs roughly 15 quests deep across its ten headline units and their variants, so a player who pulls the full roster during that update clears all 600 Event Coin available.
Best strategy
Because each quest only checks ownership rather than usage, the most efficient approach is to pull broadly on the update's new banners rather than focusing all resources on a single unit, since even lower-priority pulls still clear their own 40 Event Coin quest. Checking the target unit list before spending premium currency helps avoid missing an easy quest clear on a unit that was pulled but not immediately noticed as a Headliner Hunt target.
FAQ
How do I complete Headliner Hunt quests in Anime Expeditions?
Simply obtain the listed unit or variant through any means, summoning, quest rewards, or otherwise, and the matching Headliner Hunt quest clears automatically, ready to claim its Event Coin reward.
What are the rewards for Headliner Hunt?
A flat 40 Event Coin per unit or variant obtained, with the Release Update's roughly 15-quest list worth 600 Event Coin in total if every target is pulled.
Does Headliner Hunt reward rarity differences?
No, every obtainment quest pays the same 40 Event Coin regardless of whether the target unit is Legendary, Mythic, or Secret rarity.
Does Headliner Hunt change every update?
Yes, the quest list is rebuilt around whichever units and variants that specific update introduces, so the target list on a future update will differ from the Release Update roster.
Can I claim all Headliner Hunt rewards at once?
Yes, completed Headliner Hunt quests support claiming all their rewards in a single action rather than needing to collect each one individually.
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Source-checked
Extracted from Anime Expeditions client data (events.json ClaimAllAllowed field) and community wiki quest listings for the Release Update. updated · GuideDex staff. Report a correction.