Regression - Honkai Impact 3rd Theme Song Performed by: Ayanga - Honkai Impact 3rd

Regression
Performed by: Ayanga
Music by: 林一凡Fan
Lyrics by: TetraCalyx
Arranged by: 宫奇Gon/林一凡Fan
String by: 龙之艺交响乐团 Art of Dragon Symphony Orchestra
Mixed & Mastered by: 宫奇Gon
Produced by: 宫奇Gon
Music By HOYO-MiX

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[shirayuki]

Otto has probably one of the best arc in the game. His dedication to revive Kallen is really off charts.

[NineUnity]

"A hero would sacrifice you to save the world, but a villain would sacrifice the world to save you."

[fearfrost]

*Regression*

"Too much of the past for one to memorize"
*- 500+ years of life.*
"Too many words remained for one to read through the lines"
*- Too many good memories and past occurrence with regrets forever etched in him.*

"The ebb and flow of the crowd floods the world and paradise
Along the path of time"
*- From the moment Kallen was sentenced to death by the people's decision, the regression of humanity (and himself) over the course of Otto's lifespan.*

"Every night brings a dream but the day, relentlessly keeps me awake"
*- He is experiencing living hell day by day. Though there is still one meaningful goal and dream to cherish in life (Kallen).*
"All the rest will be torn up whenever a choice is made"
*- Has always been Otto's methodology. Sacrifice anything for the greater good. Summon Honkai beast to destroy everything in order to save Kallen. Sacrifice Cecilia (Sirin battle) & all other Valkyries. Sacrifice even the world (Kolosten arc).*
"Every living soul in the fray striving for their own safe place"
*- Everyone is fighting for what they believe in. Otto himself, Kiana, Durandal, etc..*
"Life is too long to end at a grave"
*- He understands that a sinner like him no longer deserves a memorial in the world. Too many sins cannot be undone. He has regressed to the point of no return. He even mentioned that he hopes everything would start anew when it is passed down to Theresa.*

"Just a drop of water suffices"
*- Merely trying to revive/save 1 girl over the course of 500 years of Humanity.*
"Encompassed and swallowed through space by the universe"
*- Toyed by fate like a clown no matter the timeline and method.*
"Back to the source
Gone are those years living for a reason
Here it comes the moment of the scene of lost and found"
*- Countless attempts to revive Kallen but barely any progress repeatedly through the course of his life eventhough fully devoting and dedicating his entire life for this purpose.*

"Personas played out on the stage
Will return to the self when there's a curtain call"
*- No matter how things played out, it'll eventually lead to the pre-determined Destiny you're born to traverse through & end with. Also a reference to Sixth Serenade and her fate.*

(Second Verse chorus - Lyrics reflective of the scenes in Full Version MV)
"Every night brings a dream but the day, relentlessly keeps me awake"
*- Currently fighting to death for the "Dream" after he witnessed the "Miraculous" Kiana K423.*
"All the rest will be torn up whenever a choice is made"
*- Choice is made. His life for Kallens'. His legacy would soon be over. A timeline sprouts anew on the other side (As per the scenes in the MV).*
"Everyone has their own desire leading to the ultimate"
*- He's now heading towards his ultimate goal. The climax of his life. One he has desired for 500 years. He also believes that the "heroes" (Kiana/Durandal) and everyone else would one day reach their ultimate goal as well (as seen from his farewell ghostly speech to them in-game).*
"Life is too long to end at a grave"
*- Scenes reflecting all the actions and sins of his past. He personally accepted that some of his actions are irredeemable and hopes his sins and ways of the past would be forgotten and cleansed by Theresa's goodwill and leadership eventually. Scene ends with Otto shutting his eyes post-reflection of sins, signifying acceptance of his lonesome ending.*

"Just a drop of water suffices"
*- Just wishes to spend just another moment with Kallen once more. Wishes to change the fate of Kallen Kaslana, even if it is just another distant timeline where he is no longer there.*
"Still I wish to embrace the world with my thoughts"
*- Otto Apocalypse, the "Scientist" that was understood and approved by Kallen. The recognition then led him to strive to become the greatest scientist to assist Kallen and eventually led humanity against Honkai. Over the course of time, the methods slowly regressed and starts to leave a bitter taste.*
"A eulogy"
*- Despite all the sins, no one can deny that Otto Apocalypse has left a legacy worthy of praise in several aspects. Without Otto, Humanity may not stand against Honkai as it is now. There would be no Kiana. Valkyries would not be as it is today.*
"Time to leave where I have stood so long"
*- 500+ years of legacy and humanity's progress.*
"Letting you go recover traces overlapped"
*- I leave the rest to you (to Theresa in present, and to Kallen in the new timeline).*

"Ends, then Begins".
*- My story ends here. Your story starts here.*

[KetherParadox]

When you realize that since the beginning of the game we were really playing Otto's Arc all this time 🗿

[wiredrayne]

I find it poetic, how Otto's final moments were utilizing the full power of Judgment of Shamash, a tool he always hated with a passion because of the Kaslana oath to use it to sacrifice themselves, a fate destined for Kallen that he had always fought against with his every breath, and used it to save her and break that cycle of tragedy.

[blackwiddowflainfrost]

"You either die a hero or live long enough to become a villain."

"Even then, you can die as a hero."

[minshookie]

Otto literally lived long enough to become a villian, he no longer cares if the world is against him, he has an objective, and it is to give Kallen happiness even if he has to lose everything. If he can't be with Kallen, might as well atleast let her be the one to live. All for her.

[dunnexrivera]

Summary of this Animation:
Otto created a new branch in the imaginary where Kallen did not die, and thus giving rise to many more branches(Each representing a possible future) where she's alive. He did so in exchange for his own life.
Creating another Future/Timeline from the Past...
Declaring that he was sacrificing the world outside Kolosten was just to have Dudu and Kiana be motivated enough to kill him. In the end, he sacrificed himself rather than the world to create another world where Kallen didn't die.

[Monsoon]

"You either die a Himeko, or live long enough to become the Otto"

-Welt, probably

[neill]

Singer Ayunga
When Ayunga was 3 years old, his father died of a heart attack, leaving behind a tape recorder, which Ayunga listened to for 5 years, learning all of Tengger's songs. When Ayunga was seven years old, his mother left him because of stomach cancer. In desperation, relatives sent him to the local art school.
After the death of his parents, Ayunga's elder brother brought him up. For the sake of his musical dreams, Ayunga wanted to give up his stable job and go to Beijing, which was opposed by many people. Instead of reprimanding him, his stern older brother silently took out a loan of 500 yuan and slipped it into his hands. After coming to Beijing, Ayunga worked in a restaurant to earn tuition fees, and he remitted half of his monthly salary of 2, 000 yuan to his brother, who kept the money for him. Later, his brother passed away due to illness.

[monkeydluffy]

This song definitely goes without saying incredible one for this amazing animation

[helloworld]

Yes! This is Honkai Impact, where each of character IS a MAIN CHARACTER in their own STORY

[Luwkna]

What captivates me most about Honkai is how there is a protagonist, but this doesn't mean they're the main character. Kiana is the protagonist, but every chapter focuses on differents characters, different poins of views, and new stories.

[Dhika]

"Now I am become Otto, The Destroyer of Dreams" - Caelus

[shikichan]

I like how he basically created another timeline where *HE* can save Kallen thus reversing her Faith in exchange of his life.... Big Respect for him.

[evangelis]

When we are children we admire heroes, when we grow up we understand villains

[xhan_]

The fact that there is no longer guarantee that he will be with kallen again, he still pressed forward all for kallen to be happy again. He was so willing to give it his all.

[sajindahal]

Just noticed how the clock in the video kept moving when kallen was alive and stopped when she died meaning that otto's time was stuck on that day until he finally fulfilled his plan and then the clock turned backwards as he made the new branch in the past as if he turned back time.

[Rockstarmoon]

This was the story of a very sad, sad old man going against the entire world to change something that's impossible. To others he might look like a SIMP trying to revive a loved one. But I see a man atoning for letting a girl he cared about die in front of him.
He was not a good person or worthy of forgiveness. But he is worthy of respect of his determination.

[justcasuallysimping]

Lyrics

Too much of the past for one to memorize,
Too many words remained for one to read through the lines,
The ebb and flow of the crowd floods the world and paradise,
Along the path of time.

Every night brings the dream but the day, relentlessly, keeps me awake,
All the rest will be torn up whenever a choice is made,
Every living soul in the fray striving for their own safe place,
Life is too long to end at a grave.

Just a drop of water suffices,
Encompassed and swallowed through space by the universe,
Back to the source.

Come are those years living for a reason,
Here it comes the moment of the scene of lost and found.

Personas played out on the stage,
Will return to the self when there's a curtain call.

Every night brings the dream but the day, relentlessly, keeps me awake,
All the rest will be torn up whenever a choice is made,
Everyone has their own desire, leading to the ultimate,
Life is too long to end at a grave.

Just a drop of water suffices,
Still I wish to embrace the world with my thoughts,
A eulogy.

Time to leave where I have stood so long,
Letting you go recover traces overlapped,
Ends then begins.