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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Anime Characters

This Mod adds hundreds of popular anime characters as fully animated entities to Minecraft.

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Quick answer

Which Anime Characters release should I use?

Updated today
Latest stable file 1.0.2
Game version 1.21.1
Loader NeoForge

Anime Characters 1.0.2 targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. All 1 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Anime Characters required on the client, server, or both?

Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

Client Optional
Dedicated server Optional
Loader for this release NeoForge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.

What else does Anime Characters 1.0.2 need?

1.0.2. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 1 required mods have matching files

Install Geckolib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

Geckolib Needed by Anime Characters 1.0.2
required
Matching file found Matched file: 4.9.2

We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Anime Characters without breaking your instance.

Built for Anime Characters 1.0.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.0.2. It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Geckolib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.0.2. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Anime Characters add?

✨ Anime Characters Mod (Java Edition)

Over 440+ iconic characters from anime, manga, and video games brought to life in Minecraft Java with high-quality 3D models, smooth animations, and custom survival mechanics.


Anime Characters Mod Cover

👥 What Does This Mod Feature?

Say goodbye to generic static mobs. Powered by GeckoLib, every companion features custom geometry, dynamic sitting, sleeping, blinking, combat animations, and unique behavioral AI suited to their origin.

Exploration & Encounters: Discover characters naturally across specific biomes or craft their spawn items directly at the crafting table.

Survival Companions: Befriend them, customize their loadouts with weapons and armor, upgrade their stats, and conquer dungeons together.

Unique Capabilities: Ranging from psychic attackers and elemental archers to adorable mini-characters that can ride on your shoulders.


Character Exploration

🎮 Gameplay Mechanics Guide

1. 🤝 Friendship & Taming

Tamed Companion

How to Tame: Offer them vanilla items like apples, cookies, or flowers (such as poppies) in the wild.

Owner Protection: Once befriended, companions will never take friendly fire damage from you and will follow you anywhere.

Basic Controls: Crouch and interact with your companion to toggle sitting and standing.


2. ⚔️ Combat Stances

Combat Scene

Neutral Mode (Blue Indicator): Only attacks hostile mobs or enemies that you actively hit.

Peaceful Mode (White Indicator): Companions will neither attack nor take fatal blows. Perfect for traveling, safe storage, or doing PvP battles with friends without ally interference.


3. 🎒 Inventory & Equipment

Companion Inventory Interface

Storage: Open your companion's private inventory to store extra items on long journeys. (Items drop if the entity perishes).

Armors & Weapons: Make them sit down and toss armor pieces or swords to them. They will automatically equip the best tier and benefit from all vanilla enchantments.

Healing: Feed them standard edible food items to regenerate their health points.


4. 👑 Leader Management Menu

Manage your entire party from an intuitive control dashboard:

Leader Menu Interface Buffs and Stats Tracking

Active Companions List Character Roster Directory

Track active followers, locate companions across the world, review roster collection progress, and unlock team buffs.


5. 📈Power Prisms

(Equip the craftable Attack Prism and Life Prism to reach maximum combat potential).


6. 🪞 Revitalizing Mirror & Resurrection

Revitalizing Mirror

Lost a companion in combat? Fallen allies leave behind their souls. Combine a recovered soul with the craftable Revitalizing Mirror to resurrect your favorite character with their power intact.


🌟 Unique Traits & Custom AI

Emissive Textures and Special Actions

Shoulder Companions: Mini-characters are immune to regular damage and can climb onto your shoulders when you sneak near them.

Archers & Psychic Casters: Ranged specialists shoot unique projectiles (such as levitation arrows), while mental casters channel magic attacks from a distance.

Emissive Textures & Cycles: Dynamic glowing visual effects in the dark. Some characters alter appearances based on the day/night cycle or when entering water.

Bed Rest: If unthreatened at night, companions will naturally seek out nearby unoccupied beds to sleep.


🛠️ Installation Guide

1. Make sure you are running Minecraft Java 1.21.

2. Install the NeoForge mod loader.

3. Install the required dependency GeckoLib.

4. Drop the mod's .jar file into your .minecraft/mods folder.

Project description from Modrinth.

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Anime Characters by Minecraft version and loader

Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.

1 available setups

Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.

Recent files

Anime Characters versions and loaders

3 of 3 releases match

Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.