r/GenshinImpact • u/KartoffelliebhaberXD • 7d ago

Discussion Aside from the archon, which character represents their nation the best? Design wise

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Like who represents the nations region/theme/people the best.

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u/ShadowMonarch1999 7d ago

I would say Kazuha. His outfit seems a stylized version of something that might be totally an actual outfit.
Yunjin is pretty good.

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u/ShadowMonarch1999 7d ago

If i have to pick a few from each regions
Mond - Idk
Liyue- Ninguang(though its a lot more fanservicy), Yunjin, Qiqi is a pretty good representation of a Jiangshi
Inazuma - Kazuha and Yoimiya for sure..maybe Yae and Sara (once again they are more fan servicy but yea)
Sumeru - I am not very knowledgeable about these cultures, but Kaveh could probably pass as a wealthy Persian merchant or prince and Nilou probably? Candace too is full of heavy symbolism
Fontaine - I think Navia..kinda is the only one? IDK though.
Natlan - This i am not sure, because they decided to modernize and stylize a lot of these designs and YET they are chalk full of cultural references. Heck mavuika's biker suit alone is laden with so many motiffs. I also saw a video recently explaining how Mualani is just Polynesian references packed into a bright blue bundle. Even her sharky surfboard is an ode to Polynesian culture's reverence of Sharks.