5.1 - Genshin's MOST DANGEROUS Character No One Knows About | Genshin Impact Lore & Theory, Enjou

[@eiko1490]

The way I scream “Enjou is that you!?” when I saw an inazuman guy walking around in Natlan quest lol

[@starknight1244]

Same, I was like, "why is he here, chop chop no rumbling and explain"

[@Sacration]

Lmaoo same

[@novu6196]

He's so iconic 🫦

[@siennras]

me too, i was like... 'this man smells like enjou,'

[@galacgacwatson3102]

I found him in a random cave in Fontaine after extinguishing some torches when I had that same thought

[@Keiki-kun]

nah bro Enjou is not an NPC that dude got a character demo, appeared in a retrospective video and tried to seduce me with a rose in his mouth in a Valentine's Day post 😳 my God I would love so much for Jeht to become a playable character

[@tecchous_atrocious_food_combos]

jeht drip marketing when?

[@AruHiseki]

one day... Hoyo finally makes more NPCs playable

[@wathh2033]

Same Enjou(Sanka),Jeht and Zhiqiong(i believe she get or learn Abyssal element like Dainsleif,Skirk and maped all The Abyss!)

[@blazingdragonwolf6771]

@@wathh2033 Zhiqiong deserved her death. Reckless-ahh suicidal b1sh

[@blazingdragonwolf6771]

@@wathh2033 Zhiqiong deserves her death. She was suicidal and annoying.

[@SeraYagami]

His name was pronounced Yamashita in Japanese, meaning foothills of the mountain. Because that's where he was chatting up everyone lol. He's so random with his names.

[@hermdude]

山下 can be read as Yamashita or Sanka, so technically the name translation is correct either way.

[@Sacration]

FR

[@gabrielabatista6016]

@@hermdude Yeah, I remember someone in the wiki comments mentioning that it's just two types of readings of the Kanji (I think it was on and kun readings? Don't quote me on that). It certainly explained why on Portuguese they wrote the other reading, which initially confused me.

[@renapundarika2135]

@@gabrielabatista6016 correct. Kanji has kunyomi and onyomi readings, and it can be more than 1 for each readings. This is why even japanese can be confused with kanji lol. Enjou's name is written with kanji flame (炎 kun: honoo, on: en) and above (上 kun: ue/ageru/agaru/nobari/etc; on: jou/shou/shan). Tbh I didn't catch sanka at first, but then I decided to look up yama and shita in my kanji dictionary and I slapped my head hard lmao. Of course this is a word play. Damn you japanese language.

[@Zenfenfen]

@@renapundarika2135 also "fire (火)" can be read as "Ka" so he's still on the theme ((

[@owenzaleski7418]

I named Wanderer Ruu in my game because I wanted him to be able travel alongside us just as he couldn't in life.

[@starpeep5769]

That's so precious of you

[@AruHiseki]

he does look like Ruu... But it would make me cry everytime I used Wanderer

[@OmegaWeiss01]

.....AW. My fucking HEART 😭😭😭

[@Sacration]

NPCS that needs to become playable: 01 - Jeht 02 - Enjou 03 - Ping 04 - Yuandai 05 - Houzhang 06 - Jiehu

[@atriyakoller136]

Wait, who are the last 3? Also, I'd add Rana

[@andizulfan84]

Madame ping is most likely because she's already have playable design from lantern rite event, So I mostly hope mountain shaker and moon carver got new design

[@di8085]

Ping and the other Adeptus will playable, because Lantern Rite is every year, they not gonna stopping the story about Adeptus

[@oraengae]

Don't forget Ruu :((

[@raraavis5418]

Chasm map girl

[@Maikechii]

I love Enjou since my first encounter :D Best NPC for ever and ever!

[@AruHiseki]

Enjou best boy!

[@niinii5303]

One of the interactions that really made me like Enjou was during the Enkanomiya story quest when he got scared by a ghost. It added so much depth to his character. If his reaction was genuine, it opens up a new perspective on the Abyss Order-those creatures that all of Teyvat fears also have their own fears. And if he was faking it (which I doubt), it's still an interesting moment. Why suddenly commit to that act when you’ve been dropping hints throughout the world quest😭? He didn’t even hesitate to use his powers…if I remember correctly, even pea brained Paimon noticed how fast he was for a human.

[@iosis9324]

I don't think anyone is really afraid of Abyss Order, usually those who mention them laugh at them or hate, like Jacob and Dainsleif. People are afraid of *ABYSS,* not a small organization (Abyss Order) consisting of cursed Khaenri'ahs using the power of the Abyss.

[@tartagliasjigglydworshipper]

those are technically not ghosts but manifestations of the powers of Istaroth, or Tokoyookami in Watatsumi language. maybe that's why he got scared of them as he's not prepared in facing a shade if push comes to shove

[@equalopportunity2048]

Iansan? Based choice. Also, I'm surprised you didn't mention Enjou being prominent enough that we both heard him conversing with the Abyss Twin in a trailer, and him getting "joke" Valentines Day/White Day art on the official Genshin twitter page. (Unless you flat out didnt know, of course)

[@Twag7]

Which trailer was that in?

[@AruHiseki]

Iansan ftw! Im also waiting for Varesa. 😅I didnt mention that part with Enjou coz I thought everyone knew anyway haha. But I should have, since its still a good highlight for Enjou

[@equalopportunity2048]

@@AruHiseki Understandable, thanks for the great vid!!

[@maddalenadolce7346]

@@Twag7 It was a trailer at the end of the 3rd anniversary livestream

[@streyaaster]

@@maddalenadolce7346 2nd. it was Sep 16-17, 2022

[@ar_greyheart_4]

Came for Enjou lore. But what actually drew me in was the constant mention of the name "Mare Jivari" - a land where even the Wind does not blow. The most notorious destination among adventurers. The place where Bennett was found abandoned, raising questions if he is from Natlan. This place was in our radar from back when the game was launched.

[@iosis9324]

Bennett was not found in Mare Jivari, it's just a popular fan theory that doesn't even make sense if you read Bennett lore and Mare Jivari lore. We know that Mare Jivari is a place where even the wind does not blow and where there is eternal silence, the place where Bennett was found is the exact opposite of this, this is a place where there were incredibly powerful hurricanes and lightning, that is, the wind blows there and it is very loud.

[@Samacorn]

If Enjou was Surtalogi it could would explain why Skirk was confused when we didn't recognise his name

[@Phentic]

That wouldn't make sense though. Correct me if i'm wrong, (didn't do the bedtime story quest), but isn't Surtalogi Vedrofolnir? And Vedrofolnir is Dainsleif's elder brother? Didn't that also confirm that the giant talking crystal was Dain's brother?

[@nilayraha4156]

No I'm pretty sure Surtalogy and Dain's brother are two different people.​@@Phentic

[@AruHiseki]

I can imagine Enjou chatting with Skirk, talking about meeting 2 rascals that always foil his plans lol. And Skirk just assumed that Enjou told his real name to us when we first met 😅 This is crack tier but its a fun theory lmao. If you dont mind, I might make a video with your idea in the future

[@ZanathKariashi]

@@Phentic Vedro and Surtilogi are both seperate sinners. Vedrofolnir is The Visionary, Surtologi is The Foul. Rhinedottir is Gold, Hroptatyr is The Wise, and Rerir is Racher of Solnari.

[@Samacorn]

@@AruHiseki Totally fine, top tier crack

[@fazadhikarizqkoswara9429]

Okay, Aru might hitting the blunt when cooking this one up,but he has a good point. Also, Enjoy, if he throw hands with us again. We need em asap 😅

[@AruHiseki]

I've been sitting on this video since Enkanomiya came out lol. And Enjou coming back in Natlan just triggered it. Buuuutt I might make a deeper video on it in the future if Im high enough on Naku Weed

[@ghoste3991]

"I mean to be fair I totally did betray them"

[@4B1ade]

I remember enkanomiya so well. I explored it and did the story in 2.4, did its event in 2.5, and haven't touched it since. Seriously. I haven't been there since.

[@SamuraiSx19]

and Cassiodor anyone? I fell in love with him since the first appearance in Remuria.. gosh Hoyo did him dirty >

[@starpeep5769]

Sorry to be intrusive but I forcefully ship Cassiodor with that guy possessed by the Phobos

[@Crysis2424]

I really love what they did with Enjou in Natlan. Seeing NPCs that we know come back and be involved in the story just feels so cool, we have a connection to them. I think my #1 NPC I would love to see something done with is Jeht. My dream would be a playable version of her, which I know isnt likely at all, but hopefully a major event or story quest or something where she is voiced and plays a main role. Doing her whole quest chain during sumeru through the desert zones made such an impact on me and I hope we get to see her again one day after the awful life she has had.

[@dear_totheheart]

He’s honestly such a joy and fascinating character, amazing overview and so glad you provided such an insightful perspective and focus on him! Also amazing suggestions regarding incorporating these known and loved NPCs more into the lore and world, it would really be desirable and expensive, if only Hoyo listens!

[@-libertyprimev1-902]

Enjou's one of those recurring characters that if we kill at the end of our journey would have an accepted (albeit bittersweet) fulfilling character arc, but if someone else killed the entire community would hunt down the perpetrator like a linch mob.

[@AruHiseki]

killing Enjou would make us join the abyss

[@-libertyprimev1-902]

@@AruHiseki "Come brother, there is nothing left for you here but betrayal and pain." 😂

[@saberbladefang250]

Enjou this was a longtime hidden easter egg from the beginning begin hint right before going to Natlan

[@kanna2227]

I am very happy to see a video on my favorite npc! May Enjou bless us with his presence more often

[@AruHiseki]

For Enjou!

[@peekafch]

Ironic that world quest NPC's are vastly more fleshed out that character quest NPC's. I hope they do return in the near future and possibly become playable, namely Jeht, Rana, Enjou etc.

[@Nokyyyyy]

I loved Xavier in all his quests and the event where he finally got voiced I'd love to see other npc more often too !!

[@ChaosRampant666]

If Enjou is surtalogi, he's gonna look very weird beside Skirk and childe

[@apoorvjoshi2383]

People remember Aranara in general, yet they forget my chaddest of all aranara, Arama(I ll go play him a song after i am done texting) People remember Ruu, but forget Chouji, whose mother went to sumeru to get cured from tatarigami poisoning. For one reason or another, he himself is travelling to Snezhnaya(i wish to see him there so bad), and his dad is still in inazuma. (i want a family re-union). I will keep the memory of Arama and Chouji alive

[@phoenixforce808]

I kinda wanna see Rana come back playable with a redesign. She’s the girl you have to save in the aranara quest.

[@qaztim11]

Jecht too

[@andizulfan84]

Yeah I want Rana, Jeht and Zhiqiong (I hope she still alive) is get redesign and became playable

[@dhruvacharya-wx4bj]

@@andizulfan84 zhiqiong is most likely dead or joined the abyss order we wont know unless chasm gets a part 2

[@andizulfan84]

@@dhruvacharya-wx4bj yeah but I still have hope that she's still alive but I don't want her to join the abyss order either. I really hope we got chasm wq continuation in the future

[@prophetPYSCHO]

​@@andizulfan84Yeah they left it in the dark

[@dualwieldroxas358]

I think Enjou is going to be one of the most critical partsvof thecEndgame of Genshin. He is clearly researching the banned history of Tevyat, and accumulating rare resources, yet he is a "low ranking member of the Abyss order". And yet, he has not allowed the Abyss to consume him, or become a cog like the normal Lectors. He even has friendships with non-abyss entity without corrupting them. I really think he is working parallel to the Sibling's Abyss Order, and seeks to tear down the False Sky. As Genshin has already been confirmed to be in the Honkai universe, i truly believe that the Abyss is the Honkai infection that got through during the Cataclysm, and the Sustainer created the Fake Sky as an attempt to preserve Tevyat as long as she could. Traveler and thier Sibling were too dangerous, as previous Descenders resulted in more explosions of the Abyss.

[@AruHiseki]

He's definitely not part of the Abyss Order imo... The Parallel working is something I think so too. Like hes just doing Abyss related things to mess up Teyvat, and it for some reason helps in the long run haha. like he says, he prefers doing "inconsequential things". With Honkai, I can only assume we're one of the planets in the Honkaiverse

[@dualwieldroxas358]

@@AruHiseki I believe Tevyat is one of the Reality Bubbles on the Imaginary Tree from Honkai 3rd. Dvalin even made an appearance during the Imaginary Tree scene

[@tartagliasjigglydworshipper]

remember that icy Herald that Eide met during Caribert? that guy is also not a part of the Abyss Order. maybe there are different groups in the Abyss itself and the Order is just one of them. that Herald seems to be following Vedrfoldnir

[@Ren_rz]

But it's already confirmed that Enjou is part of the Abyss order and in Kinich's story quest he even emphasizes that he's a low Ranking member and is not part of the siblings main circle of order

[@brickwall9027]

Yeah but if he's a low ranking mf, why the hell was he in Enkanomiya then in fking Natlan all of a sudden? Like the video said, are there really that many abyss lectors to just let them go to any region that they want. I think his title says it best as "The Thing that calls itself Enjou". He might be pretending as a pyro abyss lector for all we know. He's suspiciously associable with being Surtalogi/The Foul or Skirk's master due to some hints and clues on why TF he knows the sht that he knows like soul retrieval through bungee jumping in Natlan, why the fk he'd arson TF out of enkanomiya's library, etc. He sus as hell

[@Ren_rz]

@@brickwall9027 yeah, that's the case in simple words. Like Enjou is low Ranking in the sense he's not even an officer type rank, he's a clerk. Him being in Enkanomiya and now in Natlan is him doing his own thing outside the order. And there are probably far higher level monsters then just lectors. If lectors are desk jockies then the heralds are probably like a little higher then foot soldiers. I doubt any of the lectors or heralds are proper commanders in ther order

[@marley7659]

He may just be a book keeper or data collector. He enjoys finding hidden truths of teyvat. He isn’t welcome in teyvat as a member of the abyss order. Yet he probably joined to continue his research. Overall. I would say Enjou is probably a low ranking member.

[@_dragonflies_]

Yeah, if it were any other character, I would agree with. But Enjou is known most for his "betrayals". He deceives people in each quest he appears in, although most of the time through half-truth and omission, but he's not above outright lies.

[@starpeep5769]

​@@brickwall9027hes a silly

[@Necrochaosium]

All the sinners have been SOMEWHERE during the last 500 years. Now due to the abyss's different time scaling, If they're in the abyss that moves slower than teyvat so for them it hasnt been 500 years. .Given that surtologi's SPECIAL power they got shortly before khaenriah's fall (like gold's is alchemical creation) is most likely transformation then enjou would be the perfect proxy. my theory (although it is a big grotesque) is that the sinner's "ate" bits of the "second who came" and gained portions of it's power transforming themselves. Now whether they did this willingly or not is another question.

[@danniegarcia4188]

Ty much. I really love him and hope to see him in the near future. I'm so happy to see this video.

[@AruHiseki]

For Enjou!

[@siennras]

Indeed it's been so long since I yearn of seeing Enjou again since Enkanomiya. Now I am waiting for his banner.

[@kamabanga03]

I see Enjou as a wild card.. A character that will be always full of surprises

[@Daivd1111]

World quest > Character quest! Cause they actually give us lore and interesting characters rather than trying to sell playable characters

[@Shintakahashi123]

Just Imagine wht if.... In the upcoming parts we fight The Abyss and we are having a hard time fending off and we were caught off-guard just at tht moment Enjou swoops in and takes the blow for us and he takes his last breath right infront of our eyes?? ( And also says a cheesy line because y not it's enjou we are talking about )

[@TheValkyrieRising]

I started playing Genshin as the Enkanomiya event was happening, so I completely missed that one. I've found Enjou to be an interesting character ever since I did those quests. Inazuma and Sumeru really had some amazing world quest NPCs that I got very attached to.

[@BloodyLunacy]

Hmm, you didn't mention the part of Enjou making a report to Lumine about the Traveler. I thought that was very cute. As for returning NPCs, I would love to see Jeht return, preferably as playable, and Zhiqiong.

[@poporikishin4922]

I want the continuation of the chasm. something like "made in abyss" anime, as for what i remember we still not at bottom of the chasm.

[@johnreydelatorre3450]

Yes, Enjou. And the entirety of Enkanomiya 💯💯💯

[@streyaaster]

being in 5.1 I don't understand how I manage to keep the flame of my love to him burning for months without really knowing if he returns (there were 1 year 5 months 29 days between Luminous Glimmer and White Day) one day

[@MrManafon]

Honestly all characters should be voiced. If cdpr can do it, hoyo can do it with their gacha trillions

[@hydroho]

i still think about him bringing the saurian back to life. i wont forget that hoyo. can he also bring people back to life?? how did he do it

[@famimame]

Maybe only for saurian and not people, I have a suspicion that saurian are related to phlogiston, which is the primordial form of elemental energy because the Traveler can morph into saurians instead of getting the pyro resonance power. If Enjou did revive the saurian then maybe he is very adept in manipulating elemental energy.

[@razgriz9541]

from what I understood, the saurian "Nana" was not implied to be dead, it jumped to the cliff and went missing, it actually fell to enjou who was happened to be there at that time (he was referring this saurian as bungee when he told the kids a story) it was infected by the abyss and kept under his custody for recovery until it finally recovered then he gave it back to the villagers

[@shanedoesyoutube8001]

Unlike the Senate from star wars, it seems in his basedness, he cured her of abyss curse

[@AruHiseki]

hes in cahoots with Ronova, and Ronova "self pitied" herself into the abyss 💀

[@nagaraventeel5952]

This is a cool theory. There is definitely something going on with this guy. Also I hope you like Capitano more after AC. I wasn't impressed in 5.0 myself, but at this point I kind of like him.

[@Cosmic-Clod]

I have a theory that Enjou Sanka will join the Hexincircle and ordered the abyss mage to get him volumes of The Princess and The Six Pigmies

[@bisayafascist5725]

Yoo Enjou is coming back in a 5.2 event.

[@Crimson-Hat]

In terms of NPCs where tf did the Gourmet Supremos go? I got so hype seeing them in Sumaru and and havent seen them from 3.1.

[@adiaphoros6842]

At best, they might come back when Mt. Esus west is released... At worst, they might have been forgotten.

[@miathapapaya]

He's always looking in places to do with the ancient dragons/dragon people.... his motives are starting to become a bit clearer.

[@AMWmyu00]

the homie friendly hood abyss lector Enjou 🤝

[@rase6080]

Yay more content on Enjou, Im glad he is getting more attention both in game

[@sfericwaves]

Despite not being in the game, that official teaser from 2 years ago indicates Enjou might be closer to the abyss twin than he leads on. It was the second time we've heard his voice, so I'm surprised it's not in the video

[@hriata168]

Capitano is quite literally an NPC

[@LBOZOPLUSRATI0]

Do yall remember the small video from the 2nd anniversary which had lumine and enjoy together?

[@Supreme-King]

Enjou is the best character in Genshin. Genuinely makes 90% of the current roster look like cheap cardboard cutouts.

[@SirZelean]

I mean, we've already seen an Abyss Lector who was not part of the Abyss Order: Jakob, of the Narzissenkreuz Ordo. So there is a basis for this theory. I think whether someone is a Lector or not has nothing to do with the Order. I think people of a specific kind (which? IDK) can be transformed into abyss creatures when gone through a specific process (whatever Rene did to Jakob), and which creature depends on the person's... constitution? Will? Y'know, sorta like there normal people and vision-holders. Weaker people become Abyss Mages, stronger people become Abyss Lectors, etc. And it just HAPPENS that after the Calamity, most (pure blood?) Khaenri'ahns became Abyss creatures and joined the order (or something along those lines). Which means you don't have to be part of the order to be an abyss creature. So yeah, Enjou could be Surtalogi - or he could be anyone else like Jakob. But I like the former better.

[@streyaaster]

by the way, I do not know if leaks are allowed here, but . . . , , , , , . . . have you seen an event menu from version 5.2 and art of its main event? what do you think, this silhouette in flames belongs to Enjou or someone else? he will take part there

[@ItsJustT]

If enjou was beyond the abyss order, why was he conversing with the twin?

[@famimame]

Wait Enjou wasn't voiced the first time? I could have sworn he was.

[@shanedoesyoutube8001]

You were confusing the three gateways event for his first appearance

[@Iffem]

three gateways was like RIGHT AFTER Enkanomiya was added, so it's not hard to have mixed up the two ... also, he did technically already have his VA in the Enkan world quest, since all the Pyro Lector battle lines are voiced by Patrick Seitz, just like Enjou himself

[@sianearl1402]

I though bugi jumping was when she jumped of the cliff landing on Sanka and he healed her, not that she went to the night realm

[@mocchi3631]

Is it just me or Hoyo intentionally hinting Abyss lector is actually an angel ( Enjou) ?

[@MrMonklad]

would definitely love more Jeht in Sumeru thats for sure. Enjou is meme.

[@mehedi8331]

Dendro needs support , Most neglected element after cryo 😫😫😫

[@Orion_TheyThem]

I highly doubt Enjou is Surtalogi because we know the Sinners are all Khaenri'ahn thanks to Dain. And Enjou/Sanka doesn't have the star shaped pupils

[@kolapsg7748]

I was exploring enkanomiya during 5.0 and I really want to know about this dude I open wiki and accidentally spoil my self who even expect that he will be in natlan???

[@AkemiHomura771]

Well, leaks say Madame Ping gonna be playable. But rha is not gonna be granny😢

[@jamahldavis5078]

Npc this npc that WHERE IS SKIRK😫😫

[@YukiZero]

WHAT IF.... ENJOU IS ACTUALLY THE SINNER DAINSLIEF BROTHER IN DISGUISE. KIND OF LIKE OBITO.

[@LadyCorax]

Crack theory: Enjou is Chaac

[@doragonzx]

Enjou migth be the Sage of the Stolen flame?

[@Dinofrogg]

But the sage was a Dragon so is unlikely. Unless he's in disguise as a abyss lector that disguises as others.

[@doragonzx]

@@Dinofrogg lectors Changing shapes is already something unheard of outside him . Him being a disguised dragon would also explain why the Abyss trust them , after all, it was Nibelung who brougth them too theyvat and dragons were always linked to it

[@andizulfan84]

​@@doragonzx yeah but the timeline doesn't match up because enjou is kaenriahn from 500 years ago and the sage is already around thousand years before that. So yeah enjou most unlikely not the sage😅

[@vietcuongnguyenle8530]

⁠@@andizulfan842500 year ago, it happen before or same time with archon war

[@andizulfan84]

@@vietcuongnguyenle8530 yeah the sage is already around at the time archon war so theory about enjou is the sage in disguise is unlikely

[@kinokochouchou]

i missed him

[@zat-1-fury]

I think enjo would be the perfect Npc for the story evil or not 😅

[@pmushroom5437]

Zhi Qiong💀

[@leongwaikit6658]

It will be a shocking plot if they review Enjou is responsible for the destruction of Capitano’s home land.😢😢😢

[@beashemmad.sayson545]

Stop coping with Ruu he is gone..😭😭

[@CosplayDiaries]

walking pile of codes 😂😂

[@AruHiseki]

When you think about it after 5.1 AQ... hehehe

[@theoafterdark5110]

Are saurians and vishaps the same

[@brianjneyra]

Lower bgm music. Messes with ur narration.

[@Ani-w7z]

What about Kazari

[@tobyharris4777]

I honestly think it would be more interesting if he's just a rogue clerk. I'm not saying he's not important, just that he's not (at the moment) super powerful. Doesn't mean he isn't working on 'something', and his relationship with fire sure is interesting. I think watching Enjou BECOME powerful, would be more interesting than him just being this powerful being already. Even more interesting is to see how he doesn't exactly follow the lead of the abyss order, he's just kind of doing his own thing -which suggests other lectors aren't FORCED to work for the abyss order, or something about him specifically is different. With the story of Natlan so far, I wonder if 'the abyss order' is NOT the same as 'the abyss'.

[@RandomPerson-cf3gt]

When did enjou has endeavor's voice

[@Bigslam1993]

Enjou had more voice lines than certain playable characters.

[@martins-tl9bu]

It would be fun if NPCs could be playable like 3* characters maybe that you could get in game, they could be weak but free I would build a whole team around jeht

[@nettedteeth]

YIPPEE

[@Paimonology]

He's kinda funny actually, pathetic 😂

[@korikoran]

Well aranara and sorush were in the event! No jeht though :(