Thu. Apr 2nd, 2026

Honkai Star Rail Gets Its Own Rickroll: HoYoverse Unveils Anime-Themed Version

Sparkle and other Honkai Star Rail characters in a Rickroll parody
Sparkle from Honkai Star Rail takes on the iconic role in HoYoverse’s Rickroll parody.

Fans of Honkai Star Rail now have a new, playful link they can use to ‘rickroll’ their fellow players.

HoYoverse (formerly miHoYo) celebrated April Fools’ Day with a unique twist. The developers of Honkai Star Rail released their very own version of the legendary Rickroll meme, delighting the community.

In this special rendition, characters from the game performed the iconic song “Never Gonna Give You Up.” Notably, Sparkle from HSR stepped into the role traditionally filled by Rick Astley, delivering a memorable performance.

Several Honkai Star Rail heroes also joined in the fun, showcasing their dance moves. However, it seems Blade’s attempts at dancing didn’t quite manage to impress Sparkle.

By Artemius Grimthorne

Artemius Grimthorne Independent journalist based in Manchester, covering the intersection of technology and society. Over seven years investigating cyber threats, scientific breakthroughs and their impact on daily life. Started as a technical consultant before transitioning to journalism, specializing in digital security investigations.

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