The Epic Clash Between Kiana and Blade: Pokémon or Honkai?
Recently, the latest game title from miHoYo – Honkai: Nexus Anima has released a vibrant opening trailer. In it, Kiana Kaslana from Honkai Impact 3rd and Blade from Honkai: Star Rail make surprise appearances, sparking a showdown in a lush environment.
However, what’s surprising is the change in gameplay dynamics – instead of relying solely on familiar powerful characters, both protagonists summon adorable creatures to assist in battles. Kiana summons a cute pudding dog, while Blade conjures a fierce-looking steel wolf.
This new dynamic has led many to compare the game to battle-centric titles such as Pokémon or Pokémon Masters EX, where trainers battle through “team-ups” between characters and their creatures. Some fans speculate that Nexus Anima could be a strategy game with gacha mechanics combined with auto-battle elements, featuring new Honkai characters accompanied by a “spirit” representing their spiritual strength – just like the term “anima” in the title, which means “soul” in Latin.
Exciting New Elements and Crossover Theories in the Honkai Universe
Not only does the trailer reveal exciting content, but keen fans also discovered that miHoYo has subtly registered the trademark for Honkai: Nexus Anima and created multiple social media accounts for this project. Additionally, recent announcements from miHoYo hint at a new Auto-Chess game titled “Destined Spirits” (translated: spirits of destiny), further suggesting that Nexus Anima will bring a high level of strategy, distinctly different from previous Honkai titles.
The simultaneous appearance of characters from two different Honkai titles, such as Blade, Welt, Acheron (HSR) and Kiana, Bronya, Mei (HI3), also raises theories about a crossover event within the Honkai universe – where characters are reimagined in a new setting, with entirely different battle systems and interactions. This could be a strategic move by Hoyoverse to connect the existing fanbase across current titles while simultaneously expanding the Honkai universe in new and profound directions.
Although there has been no official announcement regarding the release date or detailed gameplay, this teaser has already captivated the Honkai community. Let’s stay tuned to see what miHoYo reveals next in the expanding Honkai universe – where there will be not only battles but also charming spirits accompanying the journey.
