Motoko
Last updated 2026-08-01
Motoko (Japanese: 素子) is a mission-exclusive NPC on Planarcadia.
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Motoko resembles an older version of Himeko. In the past, she frequently encouraged and cheered Himeko despite the latter's deteriorating physical condition and the mental toll caused by the Weathering Curse. Before Motoko disappeared, she gave Himeko the long overcoat that Himeko now wears.
History
When Himeko was young, the Graphia Family's Weathering Curse gradually worsened, eventually confining her to a sanatorium. Despite this, she dreamed of reaching the stars after witnessing the crash site of the Astral Express, which had fallen onto Planarcadia during the Cindearth Age.[3][4] To pursue that dream, she imagenated an idealized version of herself named Motoko, who would help her repair the Express. While Himeko remained in the sanatorium, drawing up plans for the restoration, Motoko would secretly leave the facility and travel to the crash site to carry out the repairs Himeko had designed.[1]
As Himeko's condition continued to deteriorate, Motoko suggested that they participate in the Phantasmoon Games. Together, they amassed a tremendous amount of Wishpower. However, the Herald of Death soon began a massacre across Graphia Academy and Dovebrook. Himeko and Motoko confronted the Herald of Death, and Himeko expended all of the Wishpower she had gathered to imagenate Starblazer, whose hand crushed the Herald of Death and brought about his defeat.[1][5]
Because the Phantasmoon Games ended without a victor, Aha did not appear. Instead, Motoko encountered an unknown figure upon the Phantasmoon. The figure expressed their condolences that such a bloody game had ended without a winner, but offered to help Motoko using their own limited power. They revealed the secret that Murata Hiro had once learned from Aha: the Weathering Curse could be passed on to another person who was willing to bear it.[6]
Motoko ultimately chose to take the Weathering Curse in Himeko's stead. Freed from the curse, Himeko was finally able to reignite the Astral Express and depart from Planarcadia. Before leaving, she promised Motoko that she would one day return during the next Phantasmoon Games to tell her the stories of her journey among the stars.[1][5]
Missions and Events
Trailblaze Missions
- The Lethe Below the Living
- Yesterday's World (flashback)
- Non-Existent State (flashback)
- In Ravages Does the Whistle Sound
- The Comedy of Errors (flashback)
- Limelight
Character Mentions
Character Stories
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Character Voice-Overs
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Gallery
Videos
Official YouTube Video
Official YouTube Video
Official YouTube Video
Trivia
- Motoko shares the same English voice actor, Cia Court, with:
- Motoko shares the same Chinese voice actor, Lin Su (林簌), with:
- Lady Vermillion
- Murata Himeko, Mobius, and Susannah Manatt in Honkai Impact 3rd
- Murata Himeko in Houkai Gakuen 2
- Ganyu and Jean in Genshin Impact
- Motoko shares the same Japanese voice actor, Tanaka Rie (田中 理恵), with:
- Murata Himeko in Honkai Impact 3rd
- Murata Himeko in Houkai Gakuen 2
- Lisa in Genshin Impact
Etymology
- 素 moto means "basic element" or "plain," and 子 ko means "child."
Other Languages
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Motoko |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 素子 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 素子 |
| Japanese | 素子 |
| Korean | 모토코 |
| Spanish | Motoko |
| French | Motoko |
| Russian | Мотоко |
| Thai | Motoko |
| Vietnamese | Motoko |
| German | Motoko |
| Indonesian | Motoko |
| Portuguese | Motoko |
Change History
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Trailblaze Mission, In Ravages Does the Whistle Sound: The Comedy of Errors
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 崩坏：星穹铁道 (July 3, 2026). 4.4版本PV：「鸣笛于归寂之时」. Bilibili. Retrieved July 21, 2026.
- ↑ Relic, Fallen Star Anchorage: Stranded Express at the Anchorage
- ↑ Data Bank, Terms: Planarcadia (Location)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Trailblaze Mission, The Lethe Below the Living: Non-Existent State
- ↑ Trailblaze Mission, In Ravages Does the Whistle Sound: Limelight