ABA

ABA (Anime Battle Arena) is a 2D-style anime fighting game on Roblox developed by Dogs Studios: South where players choose from a roster of over 80 anime-licensed characters and battle using character-specific combos and special moves. The full name is ANIME BATTLE ARENA. Created in February 2018, ABA has accumulated over 1.23 billion visits and sustains 2,000-6,000 concurrent players, making it one of the oldest and most-visited anime fighting games on Roblox. The game received an update as recently as April 2026, confirming active development after seven years.

Players select a character from franchises including Dragon Ball, One Piece, Naruto, Bleach, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Demon Slayer, and My Hero Academia, then enter matches where combining basic attacks (Mouse1), aerial attacks (Space+Mouse1), and special moves (keys 1-4) forms unique combos per character. The block key (F), dodge (Q), sprint (Shift), and transformation (G) complete the control set. Depth comes from each character having a distinct combo tree and move kit that rewards mastery. The competitive structure includes:

• ⚔️ Ranked mode - competitive 1v1 with skill-based matchmaking, seasonal rewards, and leaderboard rankings
• 🏆 Tournament mode - organized bracket-format competitive play in a dedicated game instance
• 🎭 Arena and Casual - free-for-all and team battles without ranking consequences; the DOUBLE VOTING pass gives extra weight in map votes
• 💎 Character roster - 80+ characters spanning major anime franchises, with SS-tier picks including Yuji Itadori, Broly (DBS), and Jolyne Cujoh as of 2026
• 💼 Hunter Pass - a seasonal battle pass equivalent providing periodic rewards for active players
• 🗺️ AFK World - a dedicated idle zone for players waiting between matches or exploring off-meta

Characters are purchased with Robux via DLC packs - the Jojo Villain Pack (350 Robux), Bleach Pack (350 Robux), and individual DLC Char packs expand the base roster. Gold is the in-game currency confirmed by the Extra Gold pass, used for in-game progression and match rewards. The Transformation mechanic (G key) applies to characters with power-up forms such as Super Saiyan Goku, adding a burst phase that changes the combat dynamic mid-fight.

ABA sits alongside The Strongest Battlegrounds as one of Roblox's defining anime fighting experiences, drawing players who want character-specific mastery and competitive ranked play rather than the ability-collection approach of other anime games.