SEASON FOUR
Every episode our team provides travelers with visual and video aids to help better understand comparisons, learn more about topics, and follow what we’re discussing. While we strive to include links to official Genshin Impact resources, some may also be to third-party channels.
Below are some resources surrounding this episode about Sangonomiya Kokomi that may be helpful to better understand the talking points and lore:
Kokomi’s character teaser shows us a glimpse into her beginnings as the leader of Watatsumi Island. Along with hearing her mother comment on her age, we learn about her love of strategy. Both are important foundations of this sweet-sounding character.
Watch on YouTube: Sangonomiya Kokomi: The Ocean’s Will
Her character demo continues to bring depth to her leadership role and her focus on protecting her people.
Watch on YouTube: Sangonomiya Kokomi: A Thousand Waves Under the Moon
Dainsleif gives a briefing on Watatsumi’s past and how the Sangonomiya Clan came to be the protectors of the watery island in Kokomi’s collected miscellany video.
Watch on YouTube: Sangonomiya Kokomi: Secret Tides of the Heart
At the end of her story quest, Kokomi meets with Kujou Sara to negotiate Watatsumi’s reunification with the rest of Inazuma. Things get a bit tense, but nothing these two powerful women couldn’t overcome. Thank goodness cause Paimon wasn’t doing well searching through Kokomi’s guidebooks.
Watch on YouTube: Sangonomiya Kokomi Story Quest
Kokomi would totally be Princess Leia if this was Star Wars. But space buns wouldn’t work for her, sushi rolls on the other hand would be perfect.
Note: Tif wants to correct her mistake of calling Supreme Leader Snoke “Snood.” Please don’t take away her nerd card.
Kokomi spins her way into our hearts with her first appearance during the battle of the resistance and Tengu samurais on Yashiori Island.
Watch on YouTube: Kokomi’s First Appearance
If you also forgot where Kokomi’s secret hideaway is and couldn’t follow the directions to turn left at the big tree, you can find it on the ledge of the island to the left of Bourou Village.
Between all the singing, references to Game of Thrones, Cyno dad jokes, and “interestings,” we might as well have a BINGO game going on. Let us know if you’d actually like us to make one to play along with.
Feens mentions that some of the history of Watatsumi Island and its caretakers comes from a set of books called the Sangonomiya Chronicles found at Komore Teahouse. Within these pages, you can read about Orobashi, the meaning behind the name Watatsumi, and how the Sangonomiya Clan became the first noble family on the island.
Lots of the lore of Kokomi’s family, the island, and Orobashi all tie back to Enkanomiya. If you’d like to hear more about the eerie underground of Watatsumi, check out our Season Two episode – Episode 30: Enjou and the Plight of Enkanomiya. And keep an eye out for another episode coming this season where we dive deeper into Orobashi.
In Kokomi’s character demo video, there’s an image that may seem familiar to those of you who have finished the Fontaine archon quest. Kokomi is floating in the sea under a giant whale, much like the same vision we have of Childe. Feens wonders if these giant whales could be related somehow or maybe even the same one. What do you think?
Speaking of large sea creatures, there’s another we encounter on the southwest shores. Or at least, the skeleton. Kumi tells us that the skeleton belongs to her childhood friend, an Umibouzu. This now-extinct type of sea creature was known to attack cargo ships and rob the fisherman of their catch. Perhaps this is the creature we see with Kokomi and Childe.
A little fun fact about Kokomi, during her idle she pulls out a book and starts reading. No, it’s not one of her military strategy epics, but instead, it’s Xingqui’s sci-fi novel “A Legend of Sword.” We learned during the 2.6 Iridori Festival event that his book has been a huge hit in Inazuma. So there’s no surprise it made its way over to Watatsumi.
While talking about Moun’s disciple and how they killed Ei’s Tengu friend, we mention “the picnic blanket.” For those who haven’t seen this uplifting, happy story, check out Raiden Shogun’s character teaser. Just kidding, it’s not happy, it’s sad AF. You’ve been warned.
Artist Spotlight
There are so many talented & creative people in the Genshin community, and we’d like to spread some love to a wonderful artist – Rosy Battaglia (@royxart). This crossover of Kokomi and Honkai Star Rail’s Bailu is dreamy and sweet. Rosy is a talented comic artist with gorgeous originals as well as fanart of Genshin, Honkai, Miraculous Ladybug, Zelda, and more. Be sure to give them a follow at the links below.
See more work from Royx on Instagram, X/Twitter, and Tumblr.
Artwork posted with permission of the artist.
Letters from Afar
Questions and comments delivered weekly by Kirara and the Komaniya Express
Fellow Traveler Rin wrote in asking our thoughts on the theory that Kokomi could be the reincarnation of Orobashi. While Al could go either way, Feens and Tif lean toward the idea that while she’s not exactly the reincarnation, she is kissed by the gods.
Which leads Bee to sing his own version of “Kiss Me” by Sixpence None The Richer. But in his tune, Kokomi & Orobashi were kissing under Watatsumi Island. In case you’re not familiar with the song, we’ve linked it below.
Listen on YouTube: Sixpence None The Richer – Kiss Me (Official Music Video)
Extras
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