If you’ve been waiting for a meaningful Jujutsu Shenanigans update, this one is definitely worth checking out. Instead of only adding a few balance tweaks, the developers introduced Reggie Star as a brand-new playable character, expanded Hanami’s Awakening, added several fun emotes, and even slipped in a few gameplay changes that will affect combat.
After spending some time looking through everything, it’s pretty clear this update is laying the groundwork for future content rather than simply dropping a finished character. Reggie especially feels like someone you’ll keep learning every time you play him because his moves constantly rotate instead of staying fixed.
Let’s go through everything that’s new and what it actually means during matches.
Jujutsu Shenanigans Reggie Star Update Guide – New Character, Hanami Ultimate, Emotes & Balance Changes
One of the biggest surprises is that Reggie Star isn’t a side character. Instead, he’s a full character that will continue receiving updates.
The developers mentioned he’s only around 50% complete, so don’t expect a finished Awakening just yet. Even with only part of his kit available, he already plays very differently from everyone else.
Instead of having four static abilities, his moves continuously change as you use them.
That means every fight feels slightly different.
How Reggie Star’s Move Rotation Works
The core mechanic behind Reggie is his rotating ability system.
Whenever you use certain attacks, they transform into another move. Rather than waiting on cooldowns for the exact same skill, you’re constantly cycling through different receipts and techniques.
For example:
- Gushing Wound can become Home Run.
- Home Run eventually leads into Piano Drop.
- Piano Drop transitions into Garage Sale.
- Other abilities continue rotating into different attacks.
The game even tells you what move is coming next, making it easier to plan your combos.
Instead of memorizing one combo route, you’ll have to adapt on the fly depending on which move appears next.
That flexibility makes Reggie feel much more creative than most existing characters.
Reggie’s R Special Explained
Reggie’s R Special creates a blue aura around him.
At first it doesn’t seem very exciting, but it’s actually one of the smartest mechanics in the update.
Instead of simply buffing damage, it lets you skip unwanted moves in your current rotation.
Imagine your next ability is something you don’t need in the middle of combat.
Rather than being forced to use it, you can activate the R Special to cycle past it and move toward the attack you actually want.
This adds a surprising amount of skill expression.
Experienced players will probably start planning their rotations several moves ahead instead of reacting randomly.
Reggie’s Current Base Moves
Although his full kit isn’t finished, the current abilities already show how the character is meant to function.
Gushing Wound
A straightforward opening move that begins Reggie’s rotation.
Using it unlocks another attack in the chain, encouraging players to keep cycling through abilities.
Home Run
This follows certain moves in the rotation and acts as another link toward stronger attacks.
Since abilities constantly change, Home Run won’t stay available forever.
Piano Drop
One of Reggie’s more interesting attacks.
Players can aim where the piano lands, giving it decent zoning potential and making it useful against moving opponents.
Garage Sale
Garage Sale creates a barrage-like area attack with decent coverage.
It works well once you’ve cycled into it and can pressure groups of enemies more effectively than single-target skills.
Littering
Littering functions a bit differently.
After placing it, you’ll need to activate it again during its sequence.
It’s another example of how Reggie rewards players who understand his rotation rather than simply mashing abilities.
Coupon
Coupon is probably the most confusing move at first.
The exact mechanics aren’t fully obvious yet, but it appears to interact with other abilities by letting you reuse or gain extra value from them.
The community is still experimenting with its full potential, so expect this move to become stronger as players discover new combinations.
Reggie Doesn’t Have an Ultimate Yet
If you try activating his Awakening, you’ll quickly notice something missing.
That’s because Reggie’s Ultimate hasn’t been added yet.
Since he’s only halfway complete, the developers are saving his full Awakening for a future update.
That also means he’ll likely receive:
- New Awakening moves
- A complete Ultimate
- Additional animations
- More combat interactions
There’s plenty of room for him to grow over the next few updates.
Hanami Finally Gets a Proper Awakening
While Reggie is the headline feature, Hanami (Disaster Plants) quietly received one of the biggest upgrades in the update.
Players who enjoy Hanami finally have more reasons to use the character.
The update introduces:
- New Awakening
- New Ultimate
- New Awakening Special
- Additional attacks
It makes Hanami feel much more complete than before.
Hanami’s New R Special
Hanami’s new R Special immediately stands out because of its damage.
During testing, it almost defeated training dummies by itself.
While balance may change later, it’s easily one of the strongest R Specials currently available.
Besides raw damage, it also gives Hanami another threatening option during Awakening instead of relying only on standard abilities.
Cursed Buds
One of Hanami’s new Awakening attacks is Cursed Buds.
This attack launches cursed plants toward your target.
A few things make it especially useful:
- You can aim it using your cursor.
- It works against multiple enemies lined up together.
- It keeps Hanami dangerous at longer ranges.
Compared to earlier fan concepts, the official version is slightly smaller but still looks impressive in-game.
Shining Sea of Growing Branches
Hanami’s Ultimate introduces Shining Sea of Growing Branches, essentially creating a massive domain covered in vegetation.
Inside the domain:
- The battlefield becomes covered with giant branches.
- You can continue using your other abilities.
- Enemies have much less room to escape.
Visually, it’s easily one of the nicest-looking Ultimates added recently.
Even if you’re not a Hanami player, it’s worth seeing at least once.
New Emotes Added
This update also includes several new emotes.
Although they don’t affect gameplay, they’re fun additions for players who enjoy roleplaying or hanging around public servers.
The new emotes include:
Cursed Walk
A stylish walking animation with unique visual effects.
Mystery Pose
Another new emote that references an animation many players will probably recognize, although the inspiration isn’t officially confirmed.
Dance
A simple dance animation for casual moments between fights.
Talks
One of the more creative additions.
Your character sits in a chair, and multiple players can join together, making it look like everyone is having a meeting.
It’s especially funny when an entire server joins in.
Dance Alone
Exactly what the name suggests.
Your character dances by themselves, making it another fun cosmetic option.
New Finisher for Elbow Drop
Switcher also received a brand-new finisher for Elbow Drop.
Instead of ending normally, defeated opponents become completely flattened after the attack.
It’s a small addition compared to the new characters, but it’s one of the funniest finishers currently in the game.
Other Gameplay Changes
The update also includes several balance adjustments.
Some aerial attacks have been modified, and certain moves are no longer cancelable, changing how a few combos work.
These aren’t massive balance overhauls, but competitive players will definitely notice the differences during fights.
Reggie Is Only Getting Started
The developers confirmed Reggie is currently only about 50% finished.
That means future updates will likely include:
- Full Awakening
- Additional abilities
- Ultimate attacks
- More combat interactions
- Balance improvements
If his current rotation system is any indication, he could easily become one of the most unique characters in Jujutsu Shenanigans.
Weekly Updates Are Coming
Another exciting announcement is the new update schedule.
Instead of waiting long periods between patches, the developers plan to release:
- Weekly mini updates focused on fixes and smaller additions.
- Bi-weekly content updates featuring larger gameplay additions like characters, moves, and major features.
If they stick to this schedule, Jujutsu Shenanigans could start feeling much more active than it has in recent months.
This update feels more like the beginning of a new chapter than a single content patch. Reggie Star already has one of the most original playstyles in the game thanks to his rotating abilities, even though he’s only halfway finished. Hanami players also finally received the Awakening expansion they’ve been waiting for, and the new Ultimate is both visually impressive and genuinely powerful.
On top of that, the extra emotes, new finisher, and balance adjustments give everyone something new to try. If the promised weekly update schedule continues, this could be the start of a much faster content cycle for Jujutsu Shenanigans, which is great news for both casual players and longtime fans.