Key Takeaways
- HoYoverse has announced a new 5-Star character for Honkai: Star Rail, named Rappa.
- Rappa’s eccentric ninja persona blends with rap, graffiti, and comics.
- Aligned with the Galaxy Rangers, Rappa pursues the villain Evil Ninja Osaru relentlessly.
Honkai: Star Rail has officially revealed Rappa, a new character which is likely going to make her debut in the turn-based RPG with the 2.6 update.
Though the game is currently in Version 2.4, HoYoverse is known for its drip-feed marketing, revealing characters well ahead of their release.
According to the announcement, Rappa is a 5-Star Imaginary-type character following the Erudition Combat Path.
For the uninitiated, Erudition characters excel at dealing multi-target damage, making them ideal for taking down groups of enemies.
Rappa is aligned with the Galaxy Rangers, a voluntary faction that acts as a sort of spacefaring vigilantes, driven by a belief that justice must be actively pursued.
Rappa’s Ninja Obsession
Rappa’s personality and backstory in Honkai: Star Rail are anything but ordinary. Described as a “peculiar girl,” Rappa sees the world through a ninja lens, believing everything is connected to ninjutsu.
She practices ninja techniques, recites a “ninja mantra,” and even creates Dazzling Ninja Seals. But Rappa’s interests don’t stop there — she mixed up her ninja lifestyle with rap, graffiti, and comics, for a unique mix of subcultures.
Her connection to the Galaxy Rangers stems from her pursuit of the villain Evil Ninja Osaru. She’s determined to chase down this foe “to the very edge of the Cosmos,” embodying her relentless ninja spirit.
Fans have expected Rappa’s arrival for some time, with leaks hinting at her appearance and abilities. However, this is the first official introduction of the character, confirming her place in the game’s expanding universe.
