Sunset

Sunset is an animated short released by official Genshin Impact media on December 23, 2024. Its teaser was released during the Version 5.3 Special Program.
==Description==
==Transcript==
;(Scene begins in a tavern)
:Flower-Feather Clan Warrior: You'll do great! Even two against one
:People of the Springs Warrior: Haha, you bet! Or even three against one
:;(Four of the original six heroes of Natlan - Sundjatta, Tupac, Wanjiru and Menilek - make a toast)
:Sundjatta: ...I propose a toast. To the two who are no longer with us: Sanhaj and Burkina
:;(The four of them drink together)
:Tupac: *sigh* It's not the same without them here, they'll both be missed
:Tupac: Even though Sanhaj wasn't that much of a talker...
:Wanjiru: And yet the news of his death rings loud and clear, a rallying cry in our hearts
:;(Menilek slams his cup down)
:Menilek: Hero! He died a hero! Him and Burkina both!
:;(The others look at him in surprise before laughing)
:Sundjatta: Hehe... Now a second toast: to the Pyro Archon in whom we place all of our trust
:Menilek: Here's to her courage, indomitable will, and magnificent plan!
:Tupac: I just wish she would've joined us for tonight... She should be here, sharing a drink with us
:Wanjiru: She's making a five-hundred year trip alone... 
:Wanjiru: If it were me, my emotions would be all over the place
:Wanjiru: Give her some time
:Sundjatta: This final toast is to us...
:;(Sundjatta refills Wanjiru's cup)
:Sundjatta: And to our impending death, both grim and glorious
:Wanjiru: Certain defeat tomorrow... We'll march to our deaths, eh? Hehehe...
:Wanjiru: So, you ready to face it, Tupac?
:Tupac: Defeat? Says who? Our sacrifice will feed the Sacred Flame, paving the way for true victory in 500 years
:Tupac: I am ready, Natlanese warriors don't fear death. Am I right, Menilek?
:;(Menilek is fast asleep)
:Tupac: ...Menilek?
:Sundjatta, Tupac, Wanjiru: Hahahaha
:;(The scene pans to the Stadium of the Sacred Flame)
:Wanjiru: Let him sleep...
:Wanjiru: Fearlessness is one thing. But to nap in the face of death? You don't see that every day
----
;(The scene cuts to Mavuika sitting on a cliff, overlooking the Stadium)
:Mavuika: Sunset... The sky burns bright tonight ...Just like the day I took office
:;(The scene cuts to Mavuika talking to her younger sister Hine)
:Mavuika: Hine... What are you doing?
:Hine: Um, Mom said... You shouldn't stare at bright flames, or you'll hurt your eyes
:Hine: And I heard that you're the brightest flame of all now. So... I'm covering my eyes
:;(Mavuika sighs and kneels down)
:Mavuika: Hine, take your arm away
:;(Their Yumkasaur companion jumps onto Mavuika's shoulder)
:Hine: Ahh...! Wow! Your flames aren't blinding at all
:Hine: They're so warm... Like... like the setting sun! Everyone looks at it, but no one gets hurt. ...Mavuika?
:Mavuika: Hine... Do you think... There'll be sunsets like this in the far future, too?
----
;(The scene cuts to the four heroes and Mavuika on a cliff overlooking an area with severe Abyssal contamination)
:Sundjatta: So this is where I meet my end... It's sobering
:Tupac: Hahaha, when Tenoch summoned us, you should have seen this day coming. Hey, you recovered yet, Menilek?
:Menilek: Hehe, with a fierce battle to sober me up, I will be soon enough! Hahahaha...
:Wanjiru: Let's show the Abyss... That if they want to take our lives, it's gonna cost them dearly
:Mavuika: Friends, in this final battle, may you burn bright until the end. Natlan will remember this day
:;(The five of them engage in battle with the Abyss)
----
;(The scene cuts to black, followed by a weakened Tupac slowly carrying an injured Mavuika up the steps to the Sacred Flame at the Stadium)
:Tupac: Menilek's headlock was so strong, it outlived him. That giant beast suffocated to death because it couldn't break free from a dead man's grip...
:Tupac: And Sundjatta fell too soon...
:Tupac: If he hadn't taken that hit to save Wanjiru, he'd have lasted a lot longer...
:;(Mavuika awakens)
:Tupac: A senseless sacrifice — considering we were all gonna die anyway, hehehe...
:Mavuika: Tupac...?
:Tupac: Ah, you're awake... I knew you'd pull through
:Tupac: To keep the plan on track, I thought I'd give you a lift here...
:Mavuika: You're...
:Tupac: *cough* *cough* Look. We're almost there
:;(Tupac places Mavuika down)
:Tupac: You are our flame... You have to burn on
:Tupac: And never... go out...
:;(Mavuika sits down on her throne, before looking up to see Tupac standing motionlessly)
:Mavuika: Tupac...?
:;(Mavuika puts her hand on her throne, thereby placing her life into the Sacred Flame)
----
;(The scene cuts to an endless road in a desert, with Mavuika riding on her motorcycle into the sunset)
:Mavuika: That sunset is the only thing in sight
:Mavuika: I don't know how far I've come
:;(Mavuika drives by several benches that are in various states of disrepair)
:Mavuika: I don't even know where this road leads
:Mavuika: Where am I heading?
:;(Mavuika drives by more of such benches, with signs indicating various numbers, presumably showing the number of years since she placed her life into the Sacred Flame)
:Mavuika: I can't remember, I feel lost, but... this is the only road there is. I guess, maybe... I'll take a break
:;(Mavuika stops at a bench to find Hine there)
:Mavuika: ...Who are you? Why are you here?
:Hine: I'm waiting for sunset
:Mavuika: But it never sets here
:;(Hine takes a seat behind Mavuika)
:Hine: It will... when the time comes 
:;(Time passes as Mavuika continues to stay at the bench. Hine is playing with Mavuika's hair)
:Hine: Have you heard the saying? "After the evening flame burns away all evil, the peaceful night will finally arrive"
:Mavuika: The evening flame...
:Hine: Hey sis, you have a mission to do... remember?
:;(Mavuika stands up, seeming to have come to a realization)
:Mavuika: I do, there's people watching the sky... I can't keep them waiting
:Mavuika: ...Hine?
:;(Mavuika turns around to find Hine gone. She begins to walk to her motorcycle, the sign behind her indicating "499")
:Mavuika: That's right, I never lost my way. I'm still on track
:;(Mavuika drives her motorcycle into the sunset)
:Mavuika: My destination has been right there all along
----
;(The scene cuts to present-day Natlan, with Mavuika making a speech)
:Mavuika: We all have made many sacrifices, and faced our inner demons...
:Mavuika: But finally we are here
:;(The scene showcases the six present-day heroes of Natlan, alongside Aether and Paimon)
:Mavuika: Natlan has suffered long enough
:;(The scene cuts to the present-day Stadium of the Sacred Flame)
:Mavuika: By nightfall, this war will be over
:Mavuika: ...For Natlan
==Gallery==
"Sunset" Animated Short Coming Soon - Genshin Impact
==Other Languages==
==Navigation==