miHoYo Sues TaoMi for Copyright Infringement — Mole Manor's 'Honkai' Update Allegedly Stole Audiovisual Assets from Honkai Gaike 2, and the Internet Is Losing It

miHoYo suing TaoMi — six characters that sent the Chinese gaming community into a frenzy. Two companies both carrying the character '米' (Mi) in their names are now battling it out in court, and netizens have already dubbed it the 'Battle of the Two Mis' (双米大战).

According to court information screenshots leaked in the original post, miHoYo filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against TaoMi. While the specific ruling details haven't been made public, the case has apparently already gone to trial.

The alleged infringement centers on Mole Manor (摩尔庄园) — TaoMi's flagship title — releasing an update literally branded as 'Honkai' (崩坏), which is miHoYo's signature IP name, and reportedly using audiovisual materials from Honkai Gaike 2 (崩坏学园2) in its promotional content. The OP admitted they couldn't find video comparisons anywhere, lamenting: 'Stealthy theft, stealthy lawsuit. This tea-loving bystander is dying of curiosity.'

The comment section instantly became a masterclass in Chinese internet sarcasm. One user dropped a classic analogy: 'This is like the Third Reich criticizing America for racism' — implying miHoYo itself has a history of content-related controversies, making this lawsuit peak irony. Another commenter doubled down: 'Me being racist against Group A ≠ you being allowed to be racist against Group B,' perfectly capturing the 'rules for thee but not for me' energy.

Others went full savage mode: 'A thief got stolen from and is now throwing a tantrum.' Meanwhile, the more level-headed commenters noted: 'If it's already in court now, this must have been filed ages ago. If miHoYo wins, rival companies should remember to file the exact same lawsuits back' — a not-so-subtle hint that if this sets a precedent, every company miHoYo has ever allegedly borrowed from could come knocking.

The biggest mystery remains: what exactly did Mole Manor copy from Honkai Gaike 2? Even the OP was dying to know: 'I'm way more curious about what they actually stole.' Alas, comparison materials are virtually nonexistent online, and the details behind this 'stealthy lawsuit' remain shrouded in mystery. As for who'll have the last laugh — guess we'll let the courts decide.