Himeko: Departure PV Shows Himeko Leaving the Astral Express
The PV confirms a major narrative turn for Himeko and deepens the ambiguity between her and Motoko, setting up a key moment in Honkai: Star Rail's ongoing story.
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HoYoverse released the character PV 'Tonight, the Morning Star Falls' for Himeko: Departure (CV: Rie Tanaka) on July 14, 2026, ahead of the character's implementation on July 15. The PV opens with Himeko telling the Trailblazer she is leaving the Astral Express. It also depicts an exchange between Himeko and Motoko (also Rie Tanaka), continuing the mystery from the short anime 'Your End, My Beginning' released July 12. The PV includes battle scenes, the train crew, and the voice of Star Pioneer (CV: Takayuki Ishii). The BGM is an arrangement of 'Nightglow' from Honkai Impact 3rd.
The PV opens with Himeko telling the Trailblazer she is leaving the Astral Express, a line that immediately raises questions about her future role. The video then shows an exchange between Himeko and Motoko, both voiced by Rie Tanaka, continuing the ambiguity introduced in the short anime 'Your End, My Beginning' from July 12. A fierce battle sequence follows, and the train crew appears in a heated scene. The voice of 'Star Pioneer' (CV: Takayuki Ishii) is also heard. The background music is an arrangement of 'Nightglow,' Himeko's theme from Honkai Impact 3rd.
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