Honkai: Star Rail’s Astral Express crew is about to welcome a new member, Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae, in the Version 1.3 update. To give players a glimpse into his story, miHoYo released an animated short on Aug. 28. Little did they know that this video would become a goldmine for memes and generate excitement among the community.
The animated short, titled “Ichor of Two Dragons,” showcases Dan Heng reflecting on his past and confronting Dan Feng, the previous Imbibitor Lunae, in his mind. The confrontations between the two characters have sparked several iconic scenes, with one in particular becoming the main source of meme material.
Players have been using a scene where Dan Feng ominously looms behind Dan Heng to represent the struggle they face in gacha games like Honkai: Star Rail. The constant battle between spending pulls on featured characters or saving for future ones resonates with many players. The imminent arrival of Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae has further intensified this struggle, as players now find themselves torn between saving for other characters and pulling for him after watching the video.
One fan created a meme showcasing the expectation versus reality of pulling for Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae. While their desire is to obtain him, the reality is that they will likely end up with yet another March 7th, one of the featured four-star recruits on Dan Heng’s banner. This scenario is frustratingly probable for many Trailblazers, as they may already have multiple copies of March 7th.
Even Nicholas Leung, the English voice actor for Dan Heng, joined in on the meme fun. He shared a meme representing the struggle of playing video games all night while parents knock on the door at dawn. Leung’s meme resonated with many players, who found humor in the relatable situation.
The iconic scene of Dan Feng looming behind Dan Heng has become a popular meme template across all platforms. Players have used this shot to represent various situations, both within the game and in general life. Memes about late-night thoughts, running from feelings, and even changing the Wi-Fi password have all been created using this scene.
While most memes focus on the Dan Feng scene, the animated short offers plenty of other moments for players to turn into memes. One such moment occurs when March 7th interrupts Dan Heng’s reflections to take a picture of him. Despite his deep thoughts about his traumatic past, Dan Heng puts on a smile and acts as if everything is fine. This moment inspired another meme, highlighting the contrast between inner struggles and outward appearances.
These memes, although lighthearted, serve as a way for Honkai: Star Rail players to appreciate the stunning quality of the video and express their excitement for the arrival of Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae in the Version 1.3 update. The positive comments under the YouTube video and across all the memes reflect the community’s admiration for miHoYo’s work and their anticipation for the new character.
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