Anime Battle Arena Jinbe: How to unlock and Moves

Anime Battle Arena, the anime-inspired arena brawler, features a plethora of characters from every corner of the animanga world. One of the newest additions to its roster of fighters is Jinbe, a prominent character from the iconic animanga, One Piece. He was added to the game as a part of the Halloween update on October 25, 2024, alongside Akira Fudo, Kokushibo, and Suguru Geto.

This guide demystifies Jinbe's unlocking process in ABA and gives you an overview of his moveset.

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How to unlock Jinbe in Anime Battle Arena

Jinbe in the Character Select screen (Image via Roblox)

Jinbe can be found in the One Piece roster row at the very end. You can purchase him for $2,500, giving you quick and easy access to the fighter if you have the Cash. Earning enough Cash entails securing wins against opponents in matches and emerging as the victors of the battle royale.

With enough Cash, you can access the character by hitting the green Buy button on the character select screen. Of course, if you’re not sure about spending Cash on this fighter, you can always try him out in the game’s Training mode.

Access the mode from the title screen and see how he performs against a variety of dummies before you decide to spend your hard-earned money.

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Breaking down Jinbe’s moveset

Initiating Jinbe's transformation (Image via Roblox)

Jinbe has a fairly straightforward moveset consisting of four specials in base, which transform while in the Awakened Mode. You can switch to the Awakened Mode by pressing G on your keyboard once your Mode gauge is full.

Here’s a complete list of moves that you can use while Jinbe is in his base form:

• Arabesque Tile Punch: Chargeable projectile with an aftershock.
• Five Thousand Tile Punch: A melee strike with a short startup. Can break guard.
• Uchimizu: Throw water droplets towards the enemy. Can strike multiple times.
• Soshark: Grab attack that boosts M1 and special move damage by 20% for 10 seconds.

In his Awakened Mode, Jinbe can use these special attacks:

• Demon Tile Punch: Creates waves of water vapor that cause a shockwave. Can break through guard.
• Knifehand: A chop-style move that can cause a knockdown while in mid-air.
• Spear Wave/Ocean Current Throw: Shoot a mass of water skyward to rain down at the opponent’s location. Can be modified into Ocean Current Throw by pressing the button twice, shooting a massive wave of water at the target. The latter can break guard.
• Shoulder Throw: Grab and slam the opponent into the ground. Ignores guard.

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FAQs

How to unlock Jinbe in Anime Battle Arena?

You can unlock Jinbe by buying him from the Character Select screen for $2,500 in-game Cash.

Which of Jinbe’s moves can break guard in Anime Battle Arena?

Jinbe can break guard using Five Thousand Tile Punch in his base form or Demon Tile Punch and Ocean Current Throw in his Awakened state.

How do I perform Jinbe’s Ocean Current Throw in Anime Battle Arena?

Jinbe’s Ocean Current Throw can be executed by pressing the number key 3 on your keyboard twice.