Himeko

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Himeko (姬子)
Alias(es)	Himeko Sis
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Astral Express
Occupation/Role	Navigator of the Astral Express
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 52

Appearance

Himeko is a red-haired woman who typically carries herself with composed maturity. When preparing for combat, she had already deployed a Small Satellite and was packing her suitcase for rapid departure. 52

• Red hair. 52
• Often presents a calm, maternal presence around the Astral Express crew. 52
• Is distinct from Murata Himeko, an identically named and nearly identical-looking woman from another world. 177

Personality

Himeko is protective and attentive toward younger companions. She welcomes March 7th and Dan Heng back from danger, praises their efforts, and treats March with patient, maternal concern. 52

Her curiosity can override her restraint: after learning that Ganyu was half-Qilin, she spent the day following her, obtained entry to Yuehai Pavilion, and became acquainted with Ningguang. 75 She also has a dry, occasionally intimidating sense of humor, such as offering Wang Lei “special coffee” after he returned to help clean the Astral Express lounge. 100

Abilities & Skills

Power of Erudition

Himeko can apply the power of Erudition to strengthen the Grand Cross mothership's weaponry. 80 81

• Enhanced the Grand Cross's main cannon before firing on Osial. 81
• The amplified cannonfire temporarily halted Osial's attack, but did not defeat the god. 81

Navigation and Ship Operations

As the Astral Express's navigator, Himeko manages travel operations and adapts quickly to unfamiliar vessels. 309

• Had a Small Satellite prepared for combat deployment during the Herta Space Station crisis. 52
• Learned to operate the Grand Cross mothership and deployed its light-energy barrier before the battle against Osial. 80
• Organized the Astral Express crew's search for allies in Penacony. 309

Field Research

Himeko collects biological samples and displays particular interest in unfamiliar lifeforms. 75

• Investigated wildlife in Liyue's wilderness. 75
• Became fascinated by Ganyu's half-Qilin heritage. 75

Equipment / Vehicles

• Small Satellite — Prepared for deployment during the Antimatter Legion attack. 52
• Grand Cross mothership — Operated by Himeko during the battle against Osial; its main cannon was enhanced with Erudition. 80 81

Background / History

Herta Space Station

Himeko was waiting in the Main Control Cabin when March 7th, Dan Heng, and Wang Lei arrived safely. Having prepared her Small Satellite to join the fighting, she instead retrieved it after the group returned. She received March and Dan Heng warmly and listened to March's complaints about fighting the Antimatter Legion. 52

When Wang Lei later returned to the Astral Express after causing a mess elsewhere, Himeko joined Welt and Pom-Pom in cleaning the lounge. She accepted Wang Lei's offer to help, then promised him a cup of her “special coffee” as a reward. 100

Liyue and the Battle Against Osial

While in Liyue, Himeko's biological-sample collection led to her meeting Ganyu. Enthralled by the existence of a living half-Qilin, Himeko followed Ganyu through the day and eventually met Ningguang at Yuehai Pavilion. 75

During Osial's attack, Himeko took control of the Grand Cross mothership. She volunteered to fire the opening shot and demonstrated Erudition's practical use by enhancing the vessel's main cannon. The blast interrupted Osial's assault, though it was insufficient to destroy the enemy. 80 81

Penacony

At the Daydream Hotel, Himeko encountered registration difficulties because of the hotel's booking restrictions. Topaz intervened, and Sunday subsequently elevated Wang Lei's party to VIP status. 292

Himeko later briefed Wang Lei's group on the Clockmaker's Legacy encoded within the Astral Express invitation, partly testing their reaction to the information. 293 During Penacony's crisis, she directed the crew's effort to find allies and reunited with Welt to exchange information. 309

Relationships

• March 7th — Astral Express crewmate whom Himeko treats with maternal patience; March freely complains to her after dangerous missions. 52
• Dan Heng — Astral Express crewmate; Himeko welcomes him back and acknowledges his efforts after the space-station fighting. 52
• Welt — Fellow Astral Express member and frequent companion; the two traveled separately in Liyue and later reunited to share intelligence in Penacony. 75 309
• Wang Lei — A world-traveling ally whose potential for Trailblaze Himeko recognizes, though he previously declined her invitation to join the Astral Express. She later approved Gui Zhong and Shenhe joining the Penacony journey. 178
• Murata Himeko — An alternate-world counterpart with the same appearance and name. The two met at Herta Space Station and exchanged a handshake after the initial confusion. 177
• Ganyu — Himeko's discovery that Ganyu is half-Qilin sparked immediate fascination and led to a day spent accompanying her. 75
• Ningguang — Met through Ganyu at Yuehai Pavilion; the two got along well enough to share dinner, and Ningguang invited Himeko to stay at the Jade Chamber. 75

Notable Quotes

“Of course I'm ready. Let me fire the first shot. Wang Lei, I'll also let you see the true use of the power of Erudition.” 80

“Miss Sparkle, it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Himeko, the navigator of the Astral Express.” 309