Taffy

Taffy
Taffy with her signature mallet/segway
Taffy with her signature mallet/segway
Character Information
Species	Bunny-human (presumably)
Gender	Female
Occupation	Investigator at ACD (Anti-Chaos Directorate)
Affiliation	ACD, Yeet Squad (founding member)
Status	Playable character
Combat Information
Weapon	Transforming mallet/segway
Media Information

Taffy (Chinese: 塔菲) is an announced playable character in the upcoming free-to-play action RPG Ananta (previously known as Project Mugen), developed by Naked Rain and published by NetEase. She is a bunny-human investigator at the Anti-Chaos Directorate (ACD) known for her laid-back personality and unique combat style involving a transforming mallet that can convert into a motorized segway.

Character Overview

Background

Taffy is a new investigator at the ACD who initially joined the organization hoping for "a cozy job with a fat check." However, her expectations were quickly shattered as she found herself tasked with delivering various cargo throughout Nova City, making her job far more demanding than anticipated.

Despite the challenging nature of her work, Taffy maintains an optimistic outlook and dreams of joining the ACTF (Anti-Chaos Task Force) to become a legendary investigator, a dream she shares with many of her colleagues.

Personality

Taffy embodies a carefree and energy-efficient approach to life, which she has distilled into three core principles:

Taffy's Life Philosophy

Principle	Description
1. Energy Conservation	"Never do anything annoying"
2. Compensation Focus	"Payment, always. The more cola—err, payment, the better"
3. Work-Life Balance	"Work 5 min, rest for 2h"

Her motto, "All work and no play? Hah, more like all play and no work!" perfectly encapsulates her approach to her duties at the ACD. Despite her seemingly lazy demeanor, Taffy proves to be surprisingly competent when it matters.

Goals and Aspirations

• Joining the ACTF and becoming a legendary investigator
• Gaining one million fans
• Securing better perks and benefits as a founding member of the Yeet Squad

Gameplay

Combat Abilities

Taffy's combat style revolves around her unique weapon—a large mallet that can transform into various forms:

• Mallet Mode: Used for close combat attacks, dealing heavy damage similar to a hammer
• Segway Mode: Transforms into a motorized bike/segway for rapid traversal and charging attacks
• Charge Attack: Uses the segway to ram into enemies, dealing damage

Traversal Mechanics

Unlike other characters in Ananta who might use web-swinging or parkour, Taffy's primary traversal method involves her transforming mallet:

• The mallet transforms into a "supercharged segway" for ground-based movement
• Provides faster movement across the city compared to running
• Allows for unique combat opportunities by combining traversal with attacks

Ultimate Ability

Game previews have shown Taffy possessing what appears to be an ultimate skill, though specific details about this ability have not been fully revealed.

Combat Style

According to hands-on gameplay reports, Taffy's combat involves:

• Basic attack and block/counter buttons
• Dodge rolls for avoiding projectiles and attacks
• Environmental weapon usage (such as crowbars)
• Ability to throw objects at enemies
• Finishing moves with her giant hammer

Role in Ananta

Team Position

Taffy serves as one of the four confirmed playable characters at launch, alongside:

• The Captain - The ACD task force leader
• Richie - An overachieving crime fighter
• Seymour - A masked technical specialist

Narrative Function

As described by players and developers, Taffy represents "that part of all of us that just wants to chill but somehow ends up being incredibly competent at everything we do." Her character provides comic relief while also serving as the player's "bestest partner... Or, perhaps not" in their investigations.

Delivery Missions

A significant part of Taffy's role involves delivering cargo to different parts of Nova City, which forms a core gameplay mechanic associated with her character. These missions showcase the contrast between her desire for an easy job and the reality of her demanding duties.

Character Design

Appearance

Taffy is designed as a "bunny girl" character with anime-inspired aesthetics consistent with Ananta's cel-shaded art style. She has become one of the game's most recognizable characters, frequently featured in promotional materials including backpack swag-bags at Tokyo Game Show 2025.

Cultural Reception

Taffy has emerged as a fan favorite even before the game's release, with her character appearing in:

• Fan art and community creations
• Promotional merchandise
• Game convention materials
• Social media campaigns

Development

Character Evolution

Taffy was among the first characters revealed when the game was still known as Project Mugen. Her design and abilities have remained consistent through the game's rebranding to Ananta in November 2024.

Accessibility

Unlike traditional gacha games, Taffy (along with all other playable characters) will be obtainable through story progression rather than randomized pulls, making her accessible to all players without requiring gambling mechanics.

Relationships

Professional

• ACD: New investigator, though her work ethic often clashes with organizational expectations
• Yeet Squad: Founding member, seeking to leverage this position for better benefits
• Player Character: Described as the player's partner, though the relationship is portrayed with humorous ambiguity

Trivia

• Taffy's weapon transformation from mallet to bike is considered "one of the coolest weapon concepts" in recent gaming
• Her character philosophy resonates with players who appreciate characters that balance laziness with unexpected competence
• The name "Taffy" may be a play on her sweet, candy-like personality combined with her tendency to "stretch" her work breaks
• She was prominently featured at Tokyo Game Show 2025, becoming one of the event's surprise hit characters

Quotes

• "All work and no play? Hah, more like all play and no work!"
• "The sun's all warm and fuzzy, totally nap-worthy weather!"
• "Work 5 min, rest for 2h."
• "Payment, always. The more cola—err, payment, the better."

Gallery

Note: Gallery section would include official artwork, gameplay screenshots, and promotional materials

See Also

• Ananta
• Anti-Chaos Directorate
• Nova City
• Captain (Ananta)
• Richie (Ananta)
• Seymour (Ananta)

External Links

• Official Ananta Website
• Official Ananta Twitter/X
• Taffy on Ananta Wiki