Honkai: Star Rail _ and Genshin Impact _ are similar in more ways than they are different, and one such parallel can certainly be drawn in character design. Both HoYoverse games share nearly the same game structure, being RPGs with a prominent gacha system and a growing roster of unique characters drawn in an Anime game beginner guide style; the main differences between the two are that Honkai: Star Rail has turn-based combat and isn't technically open-world. Nonetheless, the charm of its predecessor is ever-present, especially when comparing Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail characters.
Genshin 's medieval-esque fantasy world setting, devoid of modern technology, limits its character roster somewhat. The opposite is true for Honkai: Star Rail , as the space-themed game is naturally able to include characters that feel more current, such as the mech-accompanied Clara or hacker Silver Wolf. Of course, the former has a larger roster than the latter - Genshin currently has 63 playable characters, whereas Honkai: Star Rail has 27 playable characters . Despite all their differences though, taking a look at Genshin Impact 's and Honkai: Star Rail 's characters shows that they actually have a lot in common.
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1 Trailblazer & Traveler
Of course, the most prominent example of Honkai: Star Rail and Genshin Impact twins are Trailblazer and Traveler, who both embody literal twins in the sense of the word. Indeed, in HoYoverse's newest title, players can again choose to play as either a female (Stelle) or male (Caelus) character while they explore the expanses of space. Though there's a clear difference in age, and one could argue that Genshin Impact 's Aether and Lumine are a bit closer in appearance, it doesn't get much more identical than the Trailblazer and Traveler pairs.
2 Kafka & Rosaria
Shifting away from verbatim twins, Honkai: Star Rail 's Kafka and Genshin Impact 's Rosaria are also strikingly similar. Both characters sport long, flowing locks of wine-colored hair, black bottoms, a fashion garter on one leg, a head accessory, and accents of gold. In fact, the two are similar even in their unapologetic, AnimeInformer Articles unorthodox love of fashion; Kafka is known to "collect coats," which landed her name on a wanted list, whereas Rosaria rebels against her status as a nun through her choice of clothing.
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3 Asta & Yae Miko
The style parallels continue with Honkai: Star Rail 's Asta and Genshin Impact 's Yae Miko. While the two are fundamentally opposites - Asta is a devout scientist, whereas Yae Miko is in charge of running a shrine - they share near analogous appearances. Both characters have layered, peachy-pink hair that frames their faces and light-colored eyes. They wear high-necked, sleeveless white blouses, accompanied by lots of layers of clothing and accessories, a long jacket, and even a bracelet around one ankle.
4 Dan Heng & Zhongli
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