THE HERTA SONG - “Lifelike” | HalaCG x Owolet | Honkai: Star Rail (HoYoFair Animated Music Video)

[@einnvon]

The new year has barely started. Who told you you were allowed to give us something this great this early? My playlists are already suffering...

[@HalaCG]

i am very sorry 😔

[@kgwvetor]

Ruan mei: You know what time is? Herta: Kurukuru Ruan mei: Yes herta, kurukuru This is amazing Animation Song You are amazing Hala

[@gggg3955]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="94">1:34</a> It's really magical here.

[@ebafkitten425]

Love the paralles to alice in wonderland, but it actually plays on the lore so well! Sparkle being possessed by her mask into a sort of realistic puppet, turning from human to puppet, while preventing herta, a puppet made in likeness of a human, from ruining her paradise of control. You did a wonderful job conveying the rush of emotion Hala, I love the tempo changes and slower melancholy parts while still maintaining a subtle hint of mystery and intrigue the viewer feels throughout the story! Love love love your honkai star rail work, and if this is the piece you're starting the new year off with I can't wait to see what you'll release next!

[@Laurelscreek]

"Stick my fingers through my eyes/ Make my brain sane again" what a twisted lyric! I seriously adore your bridge and the scream we get at the chorus, it's so cool!! I hope you're throat is okay, i know there are ways to safely scream-sing, but wow, the sound was everything! I also really adore this as a retelling of Alice in Wonderland. I think my fav aspect about it was Puppet Herta finally making it out of wonderland and finding The Herta. It parallels the actually ending of Wonderland (Alice getting attacked by the playing cards and waking up from her confusing dream to her big sister shaking her awake). Just like in the original story, Alice/Herta seems to mature or reach a sense of enlightenment here once she reaches The Herta and awakens from Wonderland. I feel like it's really easy to make a surface level Alice in Wonderland parody, but this felt very intentional and unique to me! I seriously adore your song writing, and the animation and artistry on display here was an absolute highlight of the hoyofair for me! Thank you so much for blessing our eyes with this beautiful piece 😌

[@HalaCG]

Thank you so much!! I can't take credit for the visuals though, that is all Owolet!!

[@bananacat5327]

I absolutely adore Screwllum in this art style Also I just can’t stop listening the “Lifelike, lifelike, is that what you are? Is that what I am? Lifelike, lifelike, give me your hand.” Part

[@ShadyWillowArt]

Starting off the new year with a banger! Really setting the tone of the year!

[@HalaCG]

tysm!! :D

[@prismgaming4568]

Adding Rappa in with the genius society is a decision i didnt expect, but certainly adore. And sparkle as the villain fits in too well. (except by lore it should be a history fictionologist but we only know gallagher and hes too chill.)

[@Haider7G]

When he hears a Hala song and a very beautiful drawing, he will produce a masterpiece

[@ChiDante]

Really appealing animation. The sparkle dolls are very cozy to look at. Over all great vibe!

[@soralight_x]

This is one of my favorite HYF videos mainly because I always wanted a Herta vs Sparkle situation

[@Cyclone_Sekkaio]

You just couldn't resist releasing such a lifelike banger so early could you? Either way I love it so much I'm twirling and twirling like a puppet!

[@ToadTWE]

What a wonderful New Year’s Gift!! Thank you so much, Hala!

[@floridianv1nce316]

is nobody going to talk about the konoha headband at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="27">0:27</a> or how the lock that appears throughout the video kinda looks like a substitute soul reaper badge from bleach

[@collecter343]

Oh that's awesome that one of my favorite music creators got to be in HoYoFair

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Surprise night Song with best girl?! YES PLEASE 😊😊😊😊😊

[@levikazama5601]

We starting off 2025 with a banger! Didnt expect to see an upload this early

[@Sarah-bc6wt]

The innocent intro flowing so seamlessly into that insane chorus and everything afterwards is just insane

[@ailgg8751]

If this song is at the beginning of the new year, what creativity do you have left for the rest of the year It's so beautiful 💞💗

[@zacht3031]

This is so good!! ❤ Always a huge fan of your work, love how good your vocals can change between songs like this, Flashbang and All I Am. Its inspiring! ❤

[@tigerraged6667]

First time discovering you with hoyofair and i have to say it's a blessing to start the year with one of your songs !

[@HalaCG]

Aa welcome!! 🥰

[@MissyV72]

I can't stop listening to this! It's such a bop, and the animation is so cute and so perfectly suited for the song!

[@Loserpp]

This is the best way to start the new year

[@BlazePentsky]

FanTASTIC job! Clean animations, very cute and compelling at the same time. Wonderful music too. I love it!

[@searingteal6019]

This is so cool!! You always manage to not only collect the idea and theme of the character perfectly but also make it a banger at the same time! Good job Hala! Happy to be a fan :)

[@Penuing]

going into 2025 with an amazing start the song is amazing and the animation is so well done

[@HalaCG]

thank you so much!!!

[@Zayden_Chaos]

This is the song we all needed but didnt deserve *bows* you have graced us once again, my liege.

[@HalaCG]

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[@stefhonsmith6547]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 This insane how ever Honkai Star Rail Song HalaCG makes are such amazing and wonderful songs to listen over and over.

[@cheesecake1367]

Star Rail Character Introduction: The Hala: Harmony Imaginary 5* "Hi! It's me! Hala! But instead of saying Hala i decided to call myself *THE* Hala so as to seperate myself from my other alt's! my close friend's and family didn"t like the idea though, but i decided to keep it as it matched the elegance of a singer such as myself." - The Hala

[@HalaCG]

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[@HalaCG]

🤣💖

[@chrisleyhe9039]

This was an unexpected surprise!🥳 Not only is it not a weekend, but it's also 10P.M. here in East Coast USA. I can't crank this up loud on my sound system or in my car. My headphones will have to do.🤣 Great jam Hala! LOVED IT!!!😊💚👍

[@historyman7352]

Best way to start off a new year is with a Hala banger!

[@HalaCG]

wooooo

[@violetiolite]

Gods, I'd watch an anime of this. Herta is so cute here!!!! And the song is great! Good work!

[@kaisasonhadora]

This is a work of art

[@baldvinasgeireyorsson430]

You have a beautiful voice😊

[@baldvinasgeireyorsson430]

This year i am going to be a youtuber😊👍

[@sunshineamvs703]

Mais uma Pedrada da HalaCG 🤩🤩

[@leeblackwolf3158]

Dang what a way to start off the year with a Herta song, I am quite excited for her story as she was always mysterious to me like Acheron. Loved the theme of this having that Alice in Wonderland, childlike yet darkness crewping in vibe it went all so well together, awesome song Hala, I am also really excited for the new year to hear more music from ya!

[@vowgallant4049]

I genuinely do not understand Sparkle's lore. People keep acting like she is this super evil powerful and important entity. But in the game she hasn't really done much of anything yet? (As of where I am just having beaten Sunday.)

[@prismgaming4568]

Well... it's complicated. But if you watch all the official hoyo videos that feature sparkle, that should give you a rough idea. For a spoiler (for Hi3, not HSR): There are only a few characters who have crossed these two verses. 4 to be exact (AFAIK). Welt, Void archives, Sparkle, and sampo. And Sparkle is the only one playable in both. She had a fight with one of the characters in Hi3 in an animation by hoyo, and it was absolutely insane. Go watch that and that's all you'll need to know.

[@zoey9502]

Omg herta song im so excited its gonna be so good

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Your star rail songs are awesome hala! Looking forward to another amazing year ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ataldr4802]

As soon as I saw your comment and song on the Hoyofair video I’ve been waiting for you to release it so I can add it to my playlist. ❤

[@slenderthesavagemaster]

I like to think the herta puts her puppets through the resident evil treatment (if if you know you know plus ruin mai already had her hanmer) just to see if they're worthy to be "her" puppets, Just a silly thought i had absolutely love this song! Abd animation!

[@iwazoi]

Stunning visuals and an incredible song. I am thoroughly impressed with the fluidity of the animation and the range of the vocalist. Absolutely love how her voice can fluctuate between sheer desperation and the feeling of freedom. 🗣️❤️‼️‼️‼️

[@MellFire98babylon]

This has such a magical vibe to it, fantastic work

[@KimDokcha49-51]

The artstyle, animation and song are really amazing , you made absolute banger!!!♡

[@codex03__33]

I didn't expect it yet, as always amazing (Only this time even better, I loved the animation too)

[@haroldtheylez]

This was amazing and put my perspective into a character I didn't think about like this [the herta dolls].

[@AG-ng1ml]

Ah, sounds so magical as usual!

[@Dekarowski25]

Here hoping all The Herta pullers are gonna make it like <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="153">2:33</a>

[@KingOfTheSaltMines]

Amazing song! Great way to kickstart the year!

[@Spider-Man.Geek.Oficial]

Wow, I liked the new song, it was wonderful, congratulations Hala, you sang really well, the editing is impeccable and congratulations to everyone involved, you are incredible.

[@zachyoke]

And Hala claims the 1st Nerdcore drop of 2025! And starting off strong! So excited for another year of fantastic music!

[@rivintrist]

That was amazing!!

[@AeonicArc]

Incredible! The animation goes so well with the music, really just amazing. Good luck on The Herta pulls if anyone who's reading this is pulling for her!

[@Manhuntatmax]

This is amazing thank you so much halagc and owolet its incredible

[@AGEJewelry22]

Happy New Year! Time to add this to my playlist!!! Super excited for The Herta!

[@TheLordDyl11]

I did not know what to expect from this but this is peak

[@nyx_wildshadow]

To the playlist this goes.

[@butterknight1236]

probably my favorite song during the hoyofest

[@JakeSm4sh]

This is the right way to start 2025! An upload from the queen. This is going to be a great year for you

[@MistyShnekin]

I was not expecting to love this as much as I did but it's sO GOOD????

[@protox07]

Have a happy new year HalaCG

[@HalaCG]

You too Protox!!

[@jlnv4955]

starting off the new year strong with this one 💜

[@BingusBongus-q5e]

Happy New Year, Hala! Can't wait to see what you cook this year! 2025 will be PEAK!!!

[@katematthews5597]

Was so excited when i saw your name put up in the video ♥️

[@lenatunnissen369]

THIS IS SO GOOD?!? YET ANOTHER BANGER!!

[@britonro7975]

This was incredible! Definitely my favorite song of this year

[@Royce0508]

Finihsed school and saw this first... You making me feel things, Hala. Great song as always, time to sleep to this as well

[@Rurururoh]

TIME FOR ANOTHER YEAR WITH YOU AS MY TOP ARTIST DAMN THIS SLAPS

[@neznamism]

Herta got a song? Very nice , I hope my girl Fu Xuan eventually gets one too.

[@atilacerkez860]

The new year started with a banger 🔥💯 good work halacg, queen of nerdcore

[@Alex-ht7ss]

Barely the start of the next year and i already have another great song of yours added to my list

[@Wahliam]

Dripullum with the tower of hats xd, spectacular song as well.

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

HAPPY NEW YEAR HALA🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@nosly7525]

ANIMATION? QUIIEEEE

[@MyriadCelestia]

Such a nice song with so beautiful animations! I loved watching it!

[@dakotabedeski4653]

An amazing song to ring in the new year. Thank you Halacg

[@HalaCG]

thank YOU for checking it out :D

[@Rockin_it_since_2012]

Wasn't expecting it but I'm loving it new song unlocked?

[@ramsesthethird4274]

I am surprised! I thought for sure we'd only get a 'The Herta' song after 3.0 dropped. Great job!

[@MissMissyArt]

Jesus this song is so good

[@danalai4559]

... Why was I not notified sooner? Amazing song (as usual), and hope you have a Happy new Year!

[@HalaCG]

Happy new year!! :D

[@shantasyyyy]

the way my mood went up as soon as i saw this

[@telesit]

Thank you for giving us another great song

[@KelWasHere]

Here it is, I was waiting for this to drop when I saw it in the HSR Hoyofair

[@iplayhoyogames]

Yay a The Herta song! You slayed Hala!

[@HalaCG]

Tysm!! 😊❤

[@username64397]

THIS IS AMAZIIING THIS IS SO GOOD THIS IS AMAZING Ruan Mei looks so wonderful :D

[@maccheesed689]

I watched the Hoyofair livestream and was so excited for this release

[@ShinkiMusic]

New Year, New Banger 🎉

[@ruu_kiro6974]

Thanks for making me like Herta even more

[@ZaLamander616]

Phenomenal stuff once again, what a start to the new year!

[@寂灵雪]

How wonderful the video is!

[@RogueTheRabbit03]

Even though its already the second day for you or close to. Happy new year! Can't wait to see what amazing stuff you come out with this year ❤

[@HalaCG]

Happy New Year Rogue!! Tysm :DD

[@denzelmedes1780]

This was great thanks for making this on HoyoFair o7

[@youhao9274]

ruan mei looks so pretty in this haha

[@ИльяМостовых]

Disneys evil queen?)

[@AllisterNovum]

Wide open mouth Screwlum can't hurt you, he's not real Wide Open Mouth Screwlum: <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="149">2:29</a>

[@esploratoredelvuoto9204]

This was my favorite on the hoyofair of this year, I like the lyrics very much, you really did a great job ❤ Sparkle as the Queen of Heart is a very nice choise 😌 I'm so in Hype for the Herta

[@notanyone1093]

Another song to probably put on my inevitable 2025 wrapped

[@Skibz-j1n]

The new Year just started and HalaCG has already released a Banger ? I don´t think a Year can start bettter than that, thanks again, for another Masterpiece, HalaCG

[@isamelzorrilla5639]

HalaCG, Your song always makes my day.

[@mirainaraku8335]

THE MADAM HALA CG!?!??!