Kinich, a Saurian Hunter of Huitztlan, had quite the juicy lore teased and unleashed by Genshin Impact, and the fandom just exploded. Keyboard smashing with capitol letters screaming, “I NEED HIM NOW” vibes. I might actually join them.
Let’s see the information given one-by-one. The official Genshin Impact Twitter account laid out some notes about Kinich’s teased lore and skills. The title of the post was, “A Saurian Hunter Skilled at Counting Costs,” an alluring description that just about gave some clues about the character: he seems to have much more to him than just Pyro and some big crazy attacks. But it is in the replies where madness truly breaks loose.
What’s in store for the crazy fan theories? User @ryunosensei went on a full-fledged detective spree, speculating Kinich’s potential relation to Xianyun (because this Genshin lore just doesn’t let us breathe, does it?). Others, like @FebbyFloriani, are just screaming, “AÀAAAAAAAAAAA CANT WAIT😭”—mood indeed.
And there, much to everyone else’s delight, erupted the voice actor drama. Turns out Kinich’s Japanese voice actor was the very same who voiced Sasuke in Naruto, and for that little apprentice, Ajaw, they have the voice of Naruto! Cue the minds of all anime fans unleashed everywhere. @Dynamic2403 expressed this wholeheartedly, “Yes I knew but what I got to know now is Ajaw voice is Naruto voice🤯.” How does HoYoverse keep dropping these casting bombs?
But gameplay-wise, things are heating up! Some players debate whether Kinich would powercreep over Alhaitham (whom we all call another Dendro king). @RD_Laurant, from the camp of holding both characters, stated quite boldly that Kinich’s raw damage endowed with the highest investment is “>>” Alhaitham’s. Oof! The others, meanwhile, say “Powercreep who?” (@SOFTTY03); because Genshin fans just love arguing.
There are those who have pulled him. Oh, the pullers. @iTahasin wants Kinich desperately after losing the 50/50. @uid334455 meanwhile are just crying, “I’m gonna get you 😭😭😭.” In the meantime, @Its_wiranata flexes hard, “Thank god I already secure him and his weapon from 5.0 💚💚.” Such a show-off!
These will make great memories to share laughs about: @biishounens tagged the hilarious tabloid from the full post where Ajaw almost bonked Neuvillette with the “your mom” joke.
So, yes, Kinich is a new obsession already. Between lore, voice actor, and meta-altering powers, there’s enough for Genshin players to shout about. And with Natlan coming into view? Buckle up, that train ain’t slowing down anytime soon.
TL;DR—Kinich came, fandom lost its mind, and your primogems are at stake. Good luck out there, Travelers!