You can expect Overwatch to team up with J-pop duo YOASOBI in an upcoming crossover that blends music, storytelling, and in-game content. The collaboration centers on a new animated music video set to YOASOBI’s track “Orion,” drawing from a fresh short story focused on Genji.
As part of the event, you will see themed content for Kiriko, Genji, and Hanzo, including a J-pop-inspired Kiriko skin and an AMV built around Genji’s narrative. The project began with a joint announcement in Tokyo, where the developers and the duo outlined what you can look forward to in this limited collaboration.
Overwatch x YOASOBI Collaboration
Starting June 30, you can access a themed event that blends YOASOBI’s music and narrative style directly into the game.
You receive themed cosmetics and in-game rewards, including new skins for:
- Kiriko
- Genji
- Hanzo
The event centers on music-driven storytelling paired with limited-time content.
J-pop Inspired Kiriko Skin Arrives in Overwatch x YOASOBI
You can expect Kiriko to take center stage with a J-pop themed skin in the Overwatch x YOASOBI collaboration. Blizzard has shared both concept art and in-game previews, confirming the design direction and overall look.
The outfit leans into a futuristic idol style with bright neon details. You will see her wearing a cropped top, black shorts, and coordinated fingerless gloves. Translucent green goggles add a sharp, modern touch.
Her kunai matches the bold color palette, and her updated hairstyle completes the performance-ready aesthetic.
YOASOBI Overwatch AMV spotlights Kiriko, Hanzo, and Genji
You can expect the Overwatch x YOASOBI animated music video to center on Kiriko, Hanzo, and Genji when it arrives on June 30. The featured track, “Orion,” draws from Genji’s latest short story, The Fall of a Sparrow, and shapes the tone of the visuals around its events.
The story places Genji in Tokyo, where he investigates unrest tied to the Hashimoto clan. He notices that their weapons resemble the same advanced tech built into his blade, raising questions about their source.
During the conflict, Genji reflects on his childhood with Hanzo and Kiriko. The AMV teaser points to scenes that revisit their younger years, including moments at an arcade, before shifting back to the present-day fight.
Hanzo and Kiriko join Genji mid-battle to confront the Hashimoto forces. Genji then chooses capture as a strategy, aiming to uncover the group’s intentions from the inside.
After regaining consciousness, he encounters a mysterious figure whose voice carries a mechanical edge.
You will see these key elements woven into the animated video:
- Action sequences against the Hashimoto clan
- Flashbacks featuring the Shimada brothers and Kiriko
- The debut of the collaboration song “Orion”
The AMV blends narrative moments with music-driven animation to highlight the trio’s shared history and present conflict.
