InThe Ugly MonsterbyMichelle Kwan‘Persona 5 Royal’ Subverts Eastern Philosophical Views and Storytelling TraditionsAnother day, another Persona analysisJun 9, 20243Jun 9, 20243
InThe Ugly MonsterbyMichelle KwanThe Chinese Cultural and Mythological Roots of Xianzhou Luofu in ‘Honkai: Star Rail’The Xianzhou Luofu region of Honkai: Star Rail is rich with Chinese cultural and mythical influencesApr 21, 20247Apr 21, 20247
InCrossplaybyMichelle KwanFood as a Love LanguageHow Venba the Game Reminded Me of My Own Experiences Growing UpFeb 19, 20246Feb 19, 20246
Michelle KwanFrom East to West: Chinese Idioms as a Window into Liyue’s Cultural Identity in Genshin ImpactYou’ve finally arrived at Liyue in Genshin Impact and were cruising through the dialogue when you encountered this sentence — “Don’t rush…Dec 20, 20231Dec 20, 20231
Michelle KwanExploring Cantonese Cuisine in Liyue’s DishesLast week, I explored Chinese folklore’s influence on Genshin Impact’s characters. Today, I wish to delve into another aspect of the game…Dec 13, 2023Dec 13, 2023
InThe Ugly MonsterbyMichelle KwanTracing Chinese Folklore in Genshin ImpactI was delighted when I entered Liyue in Genshin Impact and met a bunch of characters inspired by the folklore I grew up with.Dec 7, 20233Dec 7, 20233
