HoYoverse Titles Featured in China-Brazil 48th Anniversary Event, Raising Eyebrows in Community

Recently, netizens discovered that HoYoverse titles 'Genshin Impact' and 'Honkai Impact 3rd' were featured during the 48th-anniversary celebration of China-Brazil diplomatic relations, hosted by the Chinese Consulate-General in São Paulo. What surprised the community most was the public screening of 'Cooking with Valkyries' (Ren'ou Xueyuan). Fans found the inclusion of such a quirky, lighthearted spin-off in a diplomatic setting 'cao sheng'—a slang term derived from Japanese 'kusa,' used to describe something so absurdly funny or unexpected that it makes people laugh.

The news sparked intense debate in the community. Some jokingly commented on the 'dark nature' of the company's international reach, while others made initial blunders confusing Brazil with Pakistan. Regarding the specific choice of content, some analytical fans pointed out that HoYoverse was likely the only 'safe' option: other major Chinese ACG games either lacked suitable promotional shorts, had audio localization issues, or lacked global brand recognition. Consequently, HoYoverse’s portfolio became the most logical choice for this official diplomatic showcase.