Anime NFT Battle: Final Bosu vs Azuki — Who's Actually Winning?

The anime NFT space is getting spicy. Two projects keep getting compared: Azuki (the OG blue-chip) and Final Bosu (the new contender). Let’s cut through the hype.

Azuki’s Problem

Launched in 2021 by Chiru Labs, Azuki became iconic fast—10k NFTs, exclusive “Garden” community, merch drops, the works. But here’s where it stumbled: when they dropped Azuki Elementals in 2023, the community felt betrayed. People saw it as a cheaper knockoff of the original, and the backlash was brutal:

• Floor price crashed 61%
• Long-term holders dumping NFTs jumped 871%

That’s what happens when you dilute your own collection without proper storytelling. Holders got scared their original NFTs were becoming worthless.

Final Bosu’s Different Approach

Final Bosu (formerly on Ethereum, now on Abstract L2) took the opposite route. Instead of flooding the market with similar traits, they built character-driven lore. Each NFT has a role and story function in their universe called “Keshuna City.”

The vibe: quality over quantity. 555 original NFTs. Now they’re back with curated new drops. The anime community is noticing—artists and builders are actually hyped.

The Real Talk

Azuki proved that even blue-chips can mess up if they dilute value. Final Bosu’s betting on scarcity, lore, and authentic builder energy instead of rapid expansions.

Which wins? Right now, Final Bosu’s community energy looks fresher, but Azuki still has brand recognition and the long-term holder base. The real winner? Projects that learn from Azuki’s floor-price-collapse lesson.