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Home » Tighnari’s VA in Genshin, Elliot Gindi Apologizes After Allegations of Sexual Misconducts Come to Light; HoYoverse Updates
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Tighnari’s VA in Genshin, Elliot Gindi Apologizes After Allegations of Sexual Misconducts Come to Light; HoYoverse Updates

By AzailFebruary 17, 2023

The Genshin Impact community is infamous for many things. Somehow the community always finds itself in the middle of controversies ranging from a toxic fanbase to character, story elements, and gameplay. Even the company itself, HoYoverse (formerly known as miHoYo) was under fire a couple of years ago for its poorly designed first-year anniversary rewards.

What Happened to Elliot Gindi?

However, the hubbub surrounds one of the game’s English voices actor, Elliot Gindi who joined the Genshin Impact cast as the first 5* Dendro character (Tighnari) in the game during its August 2022 Sumeru update.

In a document publicized on Twitter by his former Twitch and Discord moderator, the voice actor was accused of sexual misconduct.

By the way, I'm not just some rando. I was one of Elliot's main twitch and discord moderators, that's how I got all of this information.

— Yes i know the doc is down (❁´◡`❁) Matty (@FretCore) February 8, 2023

The document which includes some explicit material is made up of many fan conversations with Gindi during the previous year. As of writing this article, the document is no longer available for public access however you can check the screenshots in this link provided by @FretCore. The page has a warning for several explicit triggers. Proceed at your own risk.

https://t.co/aWfx8uXPEt since the doc is locked

— Yes i know the doc is down (❁´◡`❁) Matty (@FretCore) February 12, 2023

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The fans shared their experiences, stating that even though they were minors at that time, the chats with Gindi turned sexual and left them feeling uncomfortable. According to their accounts, Gindi would try to make them feel special by promising to visit them and pressuring them into signing “contracts” that forbade them from dating other men.

One of the screenshots allegedly shows Gindi discussing problems with his moderators and claiming that he made sure not to leave a paper trail by wiping his Discord clean, while another shows him stating that he is “considering medication to make the pain go away”.

On February 7, Gindi posted a cryptic message on his personal Twitter account that omitted any references to the previously mentioned topics. The file was released to the public on February 8.

I will not be reading the replies, I am logging out. Thank you for understanding.

— Elliot (@ElliotGindiVO) February 7, 2023

Two days after he posted a full apology on his account.

I owe an apology

Read: https://t.co/y6d3Z1KyQf

— Elliot (@ElliotGindiVO) February 8, 2023

How Did the Genshin Community React?

@FretCore’s original document spread like wildfire among the community, not only to the players but those who worked as English VAs for other characters in the game. Well-known Genshin Impact content creators also voiced their sentiments over the issue. Many of the members of the English VA and content creators extended their sympathies to the victims and condemned Gindi’s behavior.

Zach Aguilar, who voices Aether, expressed his disappointment and anger on the issue. He posted a tweet stating that he no longer associates with Gindi and has removed streams with him.

Disappointed and angry. I have removed the stream with Elliot and will no longer be associating with him. I refuse to give someone like this a platform in any way. To use your power this way over fans is disgusting and shameful. My heart goes out for the victims of this situation

— Zach Aguilar (@airzach) February 8, 2023

Alejandro Saab, who voices Cyno, also voiced his thoughts about the issue. One of the screenshots from the document shows Gindi using Alejandro’s name to lure people.

One of Gindi’s conversations using Saab’s name

Then we literally just talked about collabing on stream and the occasional dumb joke or something Genshin.

That was the literal extent of any relationship we had. Just because I voice Cyno and he WAS Tighnari, doesn’t mean it went any deeper than that.

— Alejandro Saab = Cyno (@KaggyFilms) February 13, 2023

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Here are other Genshin Impact English VAs’ tweets pertaining to the scandal, condemning Gindi’s behavior:

I am furious. HOW DARE Elliot threaten to take his life if the victims came forward. Truly sick in the head. Everything Elliot has done has left me so angry and triggered. There needs to be consequences for his actions. There needs to be support for the victims.

BELIEVE VICTIMS.

— Brianna Knickerbocker (@briannanoellek) February 8, 2023
Hu Tao’s English VA

I'm so sorry to anyone who has been hurt, scarred, or traumatized by Elliot's grotesque behavior. It will be okay and I wish we knew sooner. After reading through everything, I'm appalled. That shit is not tolerated. To those who need an ear, we hear you now.

— Kieran Regan🏳️‍🌈 (@KieranReganVA) February 9, 2023
Heizou’s English VA

I’m canceling today’s streams. To be honest, I’m too angry to stream. Please take care of yourselves and each other.

And to the people that Elliot hurt, my heart goes out to all of you. It was so brave of you to speak out, and I hope you can begin the healing process.

— Anne Yatco (@annejyatco) February 8, 2023
Raiden Shogun’s English VA

My heart goes out to all the victims affected by the situation with Elliot. Taking advantage of fans or ANYONE like this is atrocious and disgusting. Sending love and support to all affected.

— Laila Berzins VO 🔜 Pop Umai Con (@lberzins_voices) February 9, 2023
Xiao’s English VA

Furious. Elliot Gindi has been removed from all group streams/activities I have any part in organizing moving forward. I’m… this is really triggering for me…

— Erika Harlacher-Stone (@ErikaHarlacher) February 8, 2023
Venti’s English VA

Now that I have more spoons: Elliot Gindi is abhorrent. The abuse that he inflicted upon his victims is unforgivable. I am absolutely disgusted with him and anyone trying to defend him.

I wish nothing but peace for the victims.

I don’t give a shit about any “apology”, though

— Jenny Yokobori (@JennyYokobori) February 8, 2023
Yoimiya’s English VA

Absolutely fucking gutted. No one should abuse their power like that, and no level of fame could ever excuse it or make it anything less than fucking horrible. My heart goes out to the victims. I’m sorry you had to be brave like this today, and I hope you can find a way to heal.

— Khoi Dao (@khoidaooo) February 8, 2023
Albedo’s English VA

Absolutely vile, heinous and despicable.

To the victims, coming forth is not an easy thing to do by any stretch of the imagination. Your bravery is nothing short of admirable. May you find some semblance of solace in the outpouring of support and begin your healing process.

— Nazeeh H. Tarsha (@NazeehTarsha) February 8, 2023
Alhaitha’s English VA

Beidou’s English VA tweeted about the relationship dynamics of the game’s fandom:

It is critical—as actors, streamers, content creators, whatever your profession—that we be aware of dynamics in relationships between us and the people who consume our work.

which is a fancy way of saying don't knowingly pursue fans and especially underage ones CHRIST

— Allegra Clark (Alpha Male) (@SimplyAllegra) February 8, 2023

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Genshin Impact’s voice director tweeted this comment about the issue:

I appreciate everyone bringing the situation regarding Elliot to my attention. To say I'm angry, disappointed, and heartbroken about it all, would be an understatement. My heart goes out to anyone who has been victimized by this unacceptable and inappropriate behavior.

— Chris Faiella (@ChrisFaiella) February 8, 2023

Kotaku reached out to HoYoverse and received the following comment on the issue:

“We deeply regret the harm and damage that happened to our fans, gamers, community, and anyone affected. Both our internal teams and external partners including our voice acting studio have been working together on an urgent solution. And we will keep you posted on the progress.”

HoYoverse

Previously, Li Yuanta, who voiced Oz in the game’s Chinese version was changed after a cheating controversy came to light. All of Oz’s lines in the game were changed.

A post from Genshin Impact‘s official Twitter announces updates about the issue stating that Gindi will no longer be voicing the character Tighnari in subsequent versions of the game due to a breach of contract and are presently communicating with the voice recording agency about casting and re-recording for the role.

At present, we are communicating with the voice recording agency regarding matters of casting and re-recording. We will gradually replace Tighnari's existing in-game voice lines, and issue these updates in the corresponding announcements. Thank you for your support, Travelers!

— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) February 16, 2023

HoYoverse, released Genshin Impact on September 28, 2020, on Android, iOS, Windows, and PS4 however a Nintendo Switch release is yet to be announced. 

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