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ANEMO AND THE CONCEPT OF FREEDOM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAlNxcrfmH4&t=23s
HYDRO AND THE CONCEPT OF JUSTICE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXL83alYxDo
PYRO AND THE CONCEPT OF WAR: https://youtu.be/8vMgtsVNOAw
Genshin Impact’s Electro and the Concept of Eternity. Memento mori.
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Yay my favorite element!
I NEED THIS TYPE OF VIDEO FOR EVERY ELEMENT please
I know you've already made a video about hydro vision but I think it would be fitting to say hydro vision holders are generally more self-disciplined
id have an electro vision due to wanting eternal primogems
Electro being eternal makes so much sense
Unlike all the other elements, electro, or better yet, energy, has existed since the dawn of time and was most likely the first thing to ever exist.
And will be the thing to end existence
As energy cannot be created nor destroyed.
It is eternity in it's simplest form
But is also ironically the most fluid of the elements
It's the reason all the elements exist, change and grow.
I honestly love this interpretation of electricity, it makes sense yet is such refreshingly unique take on it!
The characters portraying different versions of eternity is literally soooooo perfect
Great video demonstrating this!
I had initially thought that Electro's trait was transience, living in the present moment, because some of the electro characters sort of fit that descriptions, such as Lisa. But your concept is pretty eye opening and expands it a bit more. Perhaps Electro Visions embody both Transience and Eternity. Or perhaps the concept of getting an Electro Vision changed after Makoto died. Who knows, Visions are still an ambiguous wildcard in this whole story.
electro archon = edm archon
Walang forever
🌸🌹It is so that I rather fancy the lore and analysis uploads most of all and am but powerless to leave a like and comment each time.🌹🌸
The description for Eternity that resonated with me most comes from the Rite of Descension: Cyclicality. "The design of this kite displays a firm grasp on the *cyclicality* and eternity so dear to the Electro Archon. -Zhongli"
I believe Makoto's perspective on Eternity can be described as a "perpetuity born through repetition". Beautiful, fleeting, and transient moments strung together. Strangely enough, I think Yoimiya and the Naganohara Fireworks Show story did a good job of conveying this concept. Fireworks are explosions; momentary bursts of light and color. But by hosting a festival every year, something momentary becomes something enduring.
Before her revelation during Imperatrix Umbrosa, I think Stasis is definitely a good way of describing Ei's perception of Eternity. It was that of a "stretched out now". However, nothing can remain the same and change is the very nature of the world. So in a strange way, Ei's Eternity is a transient dream while Makoto's Transience is a concept that can endure the test of time.
In my assessment, each of the Electro characters are trying to "preserve' something and I think you did a great job is illustrating what each of those things are. Great video!
After reading up about Transcience and Eternity and the terminology of Thunder/Lightning only happening in a flash before it disappears. That is what Makato was talking about things never last forever so enjoy while you still can. Her philosophy reminds me of Carpe Diem, or the modern term YOLO. Like how Fireworks only last for a short time but it's heavily related to how lightning flashes for a short while too.
In my opinion, the eternity that Makoto was chasing in the "Now" is never the past or future. Just enjoy the eternity of the moment that is ever-changing.
damn its been so long since i last watched a video of yours, i went off genshin impact for like 6 months, cuz i was burnt out of it (i've been playing since launch) and i've watched your channel since your first video that took off, i've even left afew theories of mine, you inspired me to make a genshin impact theory vid, obviously it didnt take off and i did get a few things wrong but hey, it was just a theory, still, i like your content, you're literally the only genshin youtuber that im subbed to
these are the best think pieces to listen to, you have a great way of narrating!!
This is a great video; as always for an Aster video.
I also wanted to share that I think all electro vision holders have this eternal strive for a perfect life where everything works out for everyone. It can range from personal (Lisa, Fischl), a small group (Razor, maybe Kuki?), or large population (Sara, Keqing, Beidou).
I might disagree with Lisa's case of stagnation but rather she also wanted to leave something big behind: her research of elements themselves. I think that's her form of eternity based on how she got her vision, her knowledge of everything and, this is just an implied observation, but her promising persuance of getting her life back. I belive she thinks that if she can't get her time back, at least she can impart a knowledge so important that her name will be immortalized. Miss girl said being the best in Sumeru since the last 200 years is not enough. Lol.
I can't help but think the music playing at the beginning of the video sounds like "The Capital City of Flowers in the Sky". Nice analysis. I think listening to these things while drawing is great background noise!
The idea that Electro’s concept of Eternity manifests in different forms makes understanding the elements significance to each character easier to understand.
“Oh Xinyan has a Pyro Vision? Well Pyro’s concept is war. So she must be at war with Liyue Harbor and intend to raze the entire city! Get her!” -Rock and Roll hating Liyue citizen probably
Out of all the 7 elements, I feel like Electro and Eternity is closest to the Heavenly Principles as well as Celestia. The main reason being it being a concept that mortals and even immortals sometimes cannot grasp full of it. It is an alienating concept.
Didn't you do pyro before I swear you did
My mind goes to think of Yae Miko’s elemental burst voice line that I always get 6:56 into the video lmao
I'm just gonna ask this
What about Tomo's (Kazuha's friend)?
Just curious ><
WE NEED MORE LIKE THESE FOR EVERY ELEMENT
Honestly, I’ve thought of this myself and I couldn’t exactly pinpoint where Razor’s depiction of Eternity was but putting it simply as Loyalty… I’d be willing to take this as the answer! It makes the most sense!
I never thought i would relate to Fischl's loneliness
the only thing I associate most cryo characters with is loneliness and not fitting in tho a lot of electro characters have that trait as well
I just don't know do we play Raiden Shogun as a Puppet or Ei. in the last story, Ei and puppet clashed because Puppet was created to follow strict rules, to be Shogun. Ei was childish. they didn't grow up because they are child in the eyes of eternity. they manufactured puppets and protocols and stuff, I don't think that they alone have an Idea of what eternity is, or how to obtain it. Like they heard it somewhere and said…it seems fine. As a god they surely see other gods perish and get killed and said…if I keep things unchanging, stagnant, predictable…I can avoid it. Electro or lightning is also weird as a concept in the connotation of stagnance and "eternity". Inazuma was inspired by Japan and even in the early 1900 fought back against outside influence, and change…burrowed in isolationism and xenophobia as main political forces…and we know how that ended. Even now when we see Japan as a technological superpower…it really isn't,
in japan, for outsiders, it looks like they're in some sci-fi, with robots, bullet trains, etc…but they are stagnant for decades now, isolated.
We have Raiden shogun as playable char, but Ei is one that realized that change is inevitable. Venti is childlike and seems aloof, like wind, but they are I think much wiser and more knowledgeable than Ei. Morax seems senile. I think Ei is suffering from PTSD.
I agree with all of them except beidou. I believe her eternity aligns more towards protecting her bonds she have created in the present time. Her hangout quest has shown that she was pretty much ostracized by the village for a reason which was not her fault to begin with and she received her vision after she and her crew defeated haishan. I agree that beidou is a woman of principles but I disagree that she received her vision because of her principles.
It's funny how some individuals are wrapped up in their own Eternal suffering, world concept, their eternal world-building, and their eternal view of the world makes them indifferent to others. The Electro element stands out the most in my opinion in the opposite to other elements. Fascnating!✨
omg u are so good with this oneee
Aster completely forgot her "pyro and the concept of war" video
I would say that Eternity in the sense of several electro users is close linked to Stoic philosophy.
The more I watch your videos the deeper I understand the story. This makes me want to make a new account and do the stories in a new light.
ur videos are awsome
it is very interesting the two character that fully 'mastered' Electro at its essence is Ei & Razor which both had the same ability to sense danger. Much like Venti & Kazuha able to hear the voice of the past and Zhongli & Albedo able to analyze their surrounding.
Great video!
Me still waiting for a story where my favourite character, Fischl appears… (i started after the one event she was featured in 😭)
I think the vision holders have the same characteristics as their current archon.
Electro people, are not understood well. As Yae said, Ei’s goal was never to become understood by her people but to guide them towards the true path of eternity. She didn’t care much if she is villainized. When you look at characters like Lisa, Fischl, Razor, Kujou and Keqing, they literally are something entirely else than what they seemed earlier on. Same with Ei.
As for Cryo, they all are deprived of companionship, or they choose to be so. They are kinda lonesome, stripped away from love from their outside world, like their archon.
Geo characters are very dutiful towards their profession. For them, their profession is their word, and they must remain true to it. Be it Gorou, Ningguang, Noelle, Albedo, or Yunjin. Idk about Itto, that dude is out of this world lmao.
Similarly Pyro guys are overly passionate about their hobbies, or similar. I mean the difference can be sometimes tough to guess between pyro and Geo characters, but it’s definitely there(you’ll see Yunjin as dutiful about her maid job and Yanfei as passionate about her law work). Be it Bennett, Thoma, Amber, HuTao, Xinyan etc. They all are overly passionate. I think Murata will be too like them.
Hydro characters are the most interesting ones. They’ve a very strong moral compass and are true to their principles. They believe in the existence of things in right or wrong. They are in general, wise and just. Be it Xingqui, Kokomi, Barbara, Ayato, Mona and even Childe (yea, he did say that doing something like awakening Osial was largely against his principles but he had to coz of his loyalty to the Tsaritsa).
Dendro people are just sick from a deadly disease and have snakes around them😂😂😂😂
Anemo, they all are tied by something that denies them freedom. Be it
Xiao(bound by his contract)
Sucrose (bound by the promise she made herself to make a paradise)
Sayu (bound from her sleep)
Jean (bound by her duties)
Kazuha (bound by his nomadic behaviour, and the stain on his clan).
In short, all of them have that one thing that prevents them from achieving freedom. Venti is a shady archon. Though not revealed yet, he too is bound by something(could be his dead friend whose form he has taken, or maybe something else)
Yes yes yes yes I've been looking forward to another one of these for MONTHS I'm so happy you're still doing the element videos <3 <3 <3
Now this is information about vision holders and its element that I looking for…
hoyoverse making lisa be close to razor is like waving a big waving red flag pointing to a ticking time bomb taking its time to blow up…
Wasn't there also a pyro video, not just hydro and anemo?
When you think about it, eternity is transient. Energy in this universe has always been the same, but constantly changes form. Within the many forms it takes, the total amount of energy is maintained
Still, you’re reading the comment of some guy who doesn’t know much about physics, and I might have spoken nonsense there.
can ik the soundtrack at 6:49? its very familiar just forgot the name
I find Lisa's form as the most interesting one while Yae's form of eternity as something I totally agrees on. I love electro characters no matter how much metaslaves sht on them, they are all so interesting both in design and writing.
Your points about Fischl are interesting. Out of all the characters in Genshin, I find Fischl the most relatable. Her experiences with lonliness remind me of my own experiences growing up with undiagnosed Asperger's Syndrome and being unable to make and keep friends. From experience, I know that failing over and over again to make friends and constantly being rejected by your peers really ruins your self esteem and your ability to trust people.
Her connection to and reliance on fantasy as a constant in her life, even when others reject her for it, reminds me of how I used to immerse myself into fantasy novels and video games because I know that human friendships were confusing, unpredictable, and nearly impossible to obtain. I was lonely and depressed, but it was my unique, solitary, special interests that served as a constant in my life that helped me, not relying on other people or something as unpredictable as friendship. And its great that she has Oz to confide in, because who wouldn't want a magical raven best friend who can emotionally support and protect you?
Yae may be my main character to use in battle, but Fischl will always be Best Girl and a relatable comfort character to me.
does she ever have done a face reveal guys i really wanna see her cuteness her voice is very pretty
Regarding Ei, it is now spelt as "Aethernity".
cringe
Man, I remember really wanting to write an essay about this too (but wasn't sure if anyone would care, lol). Before watching the video, my own conclusions to comes down to comparing how Ei's philosophy differs from her sister Makoto on what "eternity" means. While Ei looked at eternity as trying to keep things constant so no change would occur (via isolationism and the Sakoku decree taking away people's visions and ambition), she later realizes in later quests that Makoto's philosophy of "eternity" is much more encompassing and true. While not explicitly said in the game, her philosophy aligns with that well known phrase "change is the only constant in life." After this, I'll admit to feeling much more at ease with that explanation since "eternity" at first seemed like such a weird theme to represent something so ephemeral and transient like bolts of lightning. Rather, "eternity" was probably referring to something like an electric field that influences the electric currents.
Ok, this sounds like an awesome video to play in the background while grinding or doing something else. Thanks to this video, I am reminded of why the electrio element is probably my favorite. Yeah when it comes to meta, it is all either not good or broken like pyro and blah blah blah, I at least like the cast within that element and Ei has some soild people who have that power. This video was an awesome look into how each characters version of eternity is to them and overall, this was an in depth and amazing video! Oh and electric has all the top tier women lol but seriously, great job!