Yuriko Yamaguchi Replaces Atsuko Tanaka as Rhinedottir in Genshin Impact

Key Facts

• Genshin Impact announced a new voice actor for Rhinedottir on July 9.
• Yuriko Yamaguchi will replace the late Atsuko Tanaka.
• Yamaguchi will also voice Naberius in the game.
• Past versions with Tanaka’s voice will not be re-recorded.
• Genshin Impact is an open-world RPG set in the fantasy world of Teyvat.

On July 9, Genshin Impact announced that Yuriko Yamaguchi will take over the role of Rhinedottir, following the death of voice actress Atsuko Tanaka in August 2024. Yamaguchi is also set to voice Naberius. The developers confirmed that there are no plans to re-record Tanaka’s previous performances in earlier versions of the game.

What Genshin Impact Announced

The official Genshin Impact X (formerly Twitter) account revealed on July 9 that voice actress Yuriko Yamaguchi will assume the role of Rhinedottir. She will also voice the character Naberius. This announcement follows the passing of Atsuko Tanaka, who previously voiced Rhinedottir. Tanaka died in August 2024.

In their post, the developers expressed gratitude to Tanaka, stating: “Thank you to Atsuko Tanaka, who has portrayed Rhinedottir until now.” The statement also clarified that there would be no changes made to previous versions of the game where Tanaka’s voice work appears.

Details of the Character Roles

Rhinedottir is one of the characters in Genshin Impact, a role previously voiced by Atsuko Tanaka. With the change, the new voice lines will now be performed by Yuriko Yamaguchi, who is also known for voicing Nico Robin in ONE PIECE. The announcement also included that Yamaguchi will handle the role of Naberius.

While no further character details were provided in the announcement, the confirmation of Yamaguchi’s dual casting as Rhinedottir and Naberius marks a key update for future in-game content. However, existing content with Tanaka's performance will remain unchanged.

Availability and Schedule

The announcement was made via Genshin Impact's official X account on July 9. While it confirmed Yamaguchi’s appointment as the new voice actress, it did not provide specific dates for when the new voice lines would appear in-game.

The development team clarified that there are currently no plans to replace or update past versions of the game featuring Tanaka’s voice acting. This means that players accessing older content in Genshin Impact will continue to hear Tanaka’s original recordings.

FAQ

Q: Who is the new voice actress for Rhinedottir in Genshin Impact?
A: Yuriko Yamaguchi has been announced as the new voice actress for Rhinedottir.

Q: Who did Yuriko Yamaguchi replace in Genshin Impact?
A: She replaced Atsuko Tanaka, who passed away in August 2024.

Q: Will past voice lines of Rhinedottir be re-recorded?
A: No, the developers stated that there are no plans to replace past recordings.

Q: What other character will Yuriko Yamaguchi voice?
A: In addition to Rhinedottir, she will voice the character Naberius.

Q: When was the voice actor change announced?
A: The announcement was made on July 9 via the official Genshin Impact X account.

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Source : ORICON NEWS