Ye Shunguang has been confirmed to be a horse Thiren, specifically modeled after the Akhal‑Teke horse breed in Zenless Zone Zero. This was clarified in recent 2.5 program-related materials and community posts discussing her official species reveal.

What kind of Thiren?

  • Ye Shunguang is a horse-type Thiren, not a fox, dog, or wolf as earlier fan theories suggested.
  • More precisely, she is described as an Akhal‑Teke horse Thiren, a rare desert horse breed known for its metallic, shimmering coat.

Why Akhal‑Teke?

  • The Akhal‑Teke inspiration matches her elegant, sleek design and the refined, almost “shimmering” aesthetic often associated with the character in fan analysis and discussion.
  • Official and semi‑official promo discussions for Version 2.5 explicitly call her an Akhal‑Teke horse Thiren, which settled earlier debates in the community.

Quick context on Thirens

  • In Zenless Zone Zero, Thirens are anthropomorphic beings with animal traits (ears, tails, etc.) who coexist with ordinary humans and animals.
  • Ye Shunguang and her brother are both Thirens, recognizable by their large drooping ears and long tail, which led to earlier speculation before the horse type was confirmed.

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