Updated · September 2026
Jump Showdown Characters
Every fighter is a renamed homage with a real kit. This roster is the index; unlock routes and Skill Builder sit beside it. Rankings live on the tier list.
Main roster (free)
Six mains, no character gamepass. Unsealed Sorcerer (Gojo) is the original fighter: Lapse Blue, Reversal Red, Palm Strikes, Reverse Cursed Technique healing, and the NO MORE HOLDING BACK awakening that can dump Maximum Output Purple. Unhinged Esper (Accelerator) reflects vectors and becomes a monster in Level 5. Greatest Psychic (Reigen) looks like a joke until Mob Mode and 1000% Exorcism. Unwanted God (Kratos) is the most honest melee kit. Godly Highschooler (Jin Mori) currently sits S-tier with Heaven’s Equal. Edgerunner (David Martinez) is free as of the Hornet / Everything updates, built around Sandevistan and Cyber Skeleton.
This June 2026 all-skills reel includes Short Alchemist’s new ultimate, Burning Star’s R, and the current mains. Use it as a visual index, then come back here for unlock rules. One video per page — older montage uploads are the same kits filmed earlier.
Sub-characters and Early Access
Sub-characters — Living Blade (Anubis), Silk Weaver (Hornet), Burning Star (Ryu Ishigori) — do not replace their entire kit on G. They fire one huge Awakening hit (Phantom Dominion on Living Blade is a documented 100%). Silk Weaver’s full ultimate and Burning Star’s R shipped in the 2026 Everything wave. Rank subs on the sub-character note, not against Godly Highschooler’s full second kit. Short Alchemist (Edward Elric) is still Early Access, but the June 2026 ultimate is live — use the Short Alchemist guide instead of any “unfinished kit” leftover.
Boss, event, and exclusive bodies
Cursed Child is the only boss unlock and the other S-tier when the drop lands. The Conquered and Meaty Michael are World Event bodies. World Class Candy Maker, The Red Mist, Star Platinum, and Mr Prince are donator / PS+ / exclusive. Admin toys (Superman, Jimpee) are not a grind. If a YouTube title says “secret character,” check unlocks before you farm a rumor.
| Character | Inspiration | How you get them |
|---|---|---|
| Unsealed Sorcerer | Gojo | Free |
| Unhinged Esper | Accelerator | Free |
| Greatest Psychic | Reigen | Free |
| Unwanted God | Kratos | Free |
| Godly Highschooler | Jin Mori | Free |
| Edgerunner | David Martinez | Free |
| Short Alchemist | Edward Elric | Early Access |
| Living Blade / Silk Weaver / Burning Star | Anubis / Hornet / Ryu | Free subs / EA as tagged |
| Cursed Child | Chara | Boss drop |
| The Conquered / Meaty Michael | Invincible / event original | World Event |
Frequently asked questions
How many Jump Showdown characters are there?
Six free mains, Early Access Short Alchemist, three subs, one boss unlock, two World Event fighters, plus exclusives.
Is Godly Highschooler a gamepass?
No. He is free. See the tier list.
Where is Vergil?
A Skill Builder import, not a roster character. Skill Builder.