Anime Dimensions (StanFord85)/Waves

Waves are Anime Dimensions set releases, there are currently a total of 8.5 waves that have been released for the game and 1 wave left to still be released.

Each character is made to play different from another. Many characters were chosen to be included in the game due to popular demand, in which Anime conducted polls on their social networking pages.

While some characters are playable in a ??? and the ???, some are only playable in ??? mode. Characters are split up into two categories, Hyperdimension Neptunia, Persona Series and Danganronpa (characters that are based on video game properties) and Anime Classic (characters that are based on News and Older properties).

In addition to the game's starter pack, Anime Dimensions has a wide range of packs available, split into four categories: story packs, level packs, team packs, and fun packs. Packs from the game's second year (Wave 6-9) also unlock Adventure World Battle Arenas, competitive four-person multiplayer areas themed after each figure's respective franchise. Included the characters of Polybags.

Story packs
Story packs add six new levels to the game based on the represented franchise; these levels retell the story of their respective film, with characters from other franchises making occasional appearances. The packs also include one or two characters, a vehicle or gadget, and a new gateway design for the toy pad. Story packs each also unlock a new keystone for the portal, providing additional abilities. (Like LEGO Dimensions)

Level packs
Level packs contain a character with two items, which are either vehicles or gadgets, along with a new level to play in, based on the represented character's franchise. (Like LEGO Dimensions)

Team packs
Team packs are similar to Fun packs except they contain two characters and a combination of two vehicles or gadgets, one for each character. (Like LEGO Dimensions)

Fun packs
Fun packs each contain a character from a certain franchise and a gadget or vehicle to play with. (Like LEGO Dimensions)

Polybags
Polybags are limited-edition releases of a single character figure, distributed only at events and via special offers. (Like LEGO Dimensions)