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The Times of India
The Times of India
World
Barsha Dutta

Twitch streamer and Anran voice actor pushes Blizzard to rethink hero’s slimmer look

Blizzard is reworking one of Overwatch’s newest heroes after a heated debate over her appearance spilled across social media. Anran, a fire-based DPS introduced during a recent spotlight event, quickly became the center of controversy when fans compared her in-game model to earlier animated depictions. Many argued that her sharper features and stronger build had been softened into a slimmer, more conventional look.

The discussion gained momentum when Fareeha Andersen, the English voice actor behind Anran and a Twitch streamer known as AskFareeha, publicly addressed the backlash. Rather than dismiss the criticism, she acknowledged it. Within days, Overwatch Game Director Aaron Keller confirmed the team would revisit the character’s design, aiming to better align Anran’s visual identity with her personality and backstory.

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