Who is impacted?
Hu Tao, the irreverent yet wise Director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, and her legion of fans worldwide are being wronged by narratives that undermine her strength and autonomy. Players who adore her sharp wit, independence, and unshakable confidence are forced to watch as she is reduced to a doormat in her own story. In-game, characters like Qiqi openly scorn her, yet Hu Tao persists in one-sided “friendship,” while the people of Liyue mock her profession—only to have her sacrifice herself for their sake in the latest event. This is not the Hu Tao we know. Her vibrant personality, which fans cherish as a beacon of self-assured individuality, is being smothered by writing that forces her into subservience and unjustified martyrdom.

What is at stake?
If Hoyoverse refuses to act, Hu Tao’s legacy will be forever tarnished. Her relationships will remain imbalanced, reinforcing harmful tropes that strong, eccentric women must tolerate disrespect to be “likable.” Her unnecessary self-sacrifice in the recent event sets a dangerous precedent: it tells players that even the most spirited characters must debase themselves for those who despise them. But if Hoyoverse heeds this call, they can reclaim her narrative. Imagine a Hu Tao who commands respect, whose bonds with others are reciprocal, and whose courage stems from choice, not obligation. The stakes are nothing less than the integrity of her character—and Hoyoverse’s reputation as a studio that listens to its fans.

Why is now the time to act?
The backlash to Hu Tao’s portrayal in the latest event is a wildfire of frustration—and it’s spreading. Every day Hoyoverse delays, the current lore becomes further cemented in players’ minds. But this is a pivotal moment: the community is united, vocal, and demanding justice for a character who deserves better. Hoyoverse has revised storylines before (e.g., Zhongli’s post-launch buffs, Ayaka’s dialogue adjustments)—proof that change is possible. By acting NOW, we can ensure Hu Tao’s next appearance reflects her true self: a leader who laughs in the face of disdain, not a martyr who dies for it.

 
We Demand that Hoyoverse rewrite Hu Tao’s relationships with other characters to ensure mutual respect and remove narratives of Hu Tao's unjustified self-sacrifice in the new event.

Hu Tao’s strength lies in her balance of mischief and wisdom. She would never throw her life away for those who scorn her. Redesign event plots to highlight her agency and strategic brilliance, not forced martyrdom.
Align her lore with her popularity and fans’ adoration.

She is a top-tier character globally—a fact Hoyoverse’s own metrics prove. Her story should celebrate the traits fans love: her independence, resilience, and unapologetic zest for life.
 
ACT NOW: SIGN, SHARE, AND FORCE HOYOVERSE TO LISTEN!
Do not let Hu Tao’s fire be extinguished by poor writing. Sign this petition to demand that Hoyoverse rewrite her lore with the respect she deserves.