Collect.anime.xyz is live, introducing a new collectibles marketplace backed by Phygitals, which is known for authenticating and vaulting physical assets. The platform features three purchasing tiers: Base pack for $50, Ultra pack for $250, and Plus Ultra pack for $1,000. Each tier offers varying collectible quality and odds of more rare items, targeting collectors’ diverse needs. All items are vaulted and insured, allowing buyers to either retain the NFT or claim the physical collectible.
Collectors Pass drops today
Alongside the platform launch, a Collectors Pass will mint today at 12 PM PT. This pass provides discounts and is available to members of select whitelisted NFT communities: Azuki, Elementals, Beans, and Moonbirds. These communities represent significant entities within the space, with Azuki, Elementals, and Beans receiving 37.5% of the total ANIME token supply during the January 2025 token generation event. Discount specifics will be unveiled shortly.
Upcoming marketplace integration
While collect.anime.xyz starts without a native marketplace, one is expected to emerge soon on Animechain. This Layer 3 blockchain, unveiled in June 2025, utilizes $ANIME as its native gas token and is tailored for anime-related applications. Hosting a marketplace on Animechain will facilitate low gas fees and improve transaction efficiency, connecting to the $ANIME token economy.
Backend powered by Phygitals
Phygitals provides the infrastructure for vaulting and redeeming mechanics on the platform. By merging arcade-style collecting with on-demand redemption, users can engage with both digital assets and their physical counterparts. For instance, buyers of a $250 Ultra pack can choose between holding the NFT, selling it, or requesting the real-world item, irrespective of pack cost. This approach introduces a vaulted-physical model to anime collectibles on a larger scale.
The Animecoin ecosystem’s evolution
Founded by the Animecoin Foundation, the ecosystem launched its $ANIME token on January 23, 2025, across Ethereum and Arbitrum. The foundation traces its origins to the Azuki NFT collection, which generated over $300 million in sales. Communities tied to Azuki, Elementals, and Beanz secured the majority of the token supply at launch. Since then, the ecosystem has expanded, with Animechain’s mainnet debut, collaborations with esports firm GameSquare Holdings, and integration of $ANIME in online shopping through platforms like Shopify.
Building on existing frameworks
The collect.anime.xyz platform follows the Gacha Grab launch, which debuted in April 2024, mimicking Japan’s gachapon systems. Players use credits earned from NFT ownership to unlock digital rewards across various rarity tiers. Current architecture supports 40,000 transactions per second, establishing a dual collectible economy within Animechain, poised to tap into the growing $60 billion anime market, where nearly half of the revenue comes from games and collectibles.
“I think this approach highlights the intersection of physical and digital collectibles in a compelling way,” a spokesperson said.
