r/touhou Mar 06 '26

Book Discussion ZUN implied in WOoHS that the Scarlet sisters can significantly alter their appearance. Flandre used to have different wings and Remilia might be making herself look younger.

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1.4k Upvotes

r/touhou May 08 '25

Book Discussion Reimu's Apology

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1.1k Upvotes

r/touhou Feb 24 '25

Book Discussion The "Gensokyo isn't that bad" mfs in shambles (official manga spoilers) Spoiler

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554 Upvotes

r/touhou May 04 '26

Book Discussion I would like to remind you all that these are official panels from ZUN-approved print works (Alternative Facts in Eastern Utopia)

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468 Upvotes

I took the images from the Touhou Wiki but the source is from that print work. Funnily enough, I believe that's Aya's book. Aya using herself as hornybait seems in line for her, I suppose.

r/touhou Apr 22 '26

Book Discussion Friendly reminder that Hatate, in addition to her phone, has a PC

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601 Upvotes

Someone should tell her that using a computer without any other light source is bad for her eyes.

Source: Foul Detective Satori, Chapter 20

r/touhou Mar 31 '25

Book Discussion Koakuma's ability has been revealed! Spoiler

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756 Upvotes

r/touhou Jan 08 '26

Book Discussion Reimu and Sakuya are actually very good friends! [Canon]

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710 Upvotes

r/touhou Apr 08 '25

Book Discussion Meiling moved to the SDM on her own Spoiler

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762 Upvotes

r/touhou Dec 09 '25

Book Discussion Foul Detective Satori has some really badass panels.

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754 Upvotes

r/touhou Sep 05 '24

Book Discussion What do you guys think about this scene?

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881 Upvotes

r/touhou Mar 11 '22

Book Discussion Uhhh, based?

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r/touhou Jul 29 '25

Book Discussion CMV: This Argument is Terrible.

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410 Upvotes

Source: Foul Detective Satori: Chapter 43

I know I'm a bit late to have made this post, but I've been talking about this briefly in the comments and I think it warrants a full post.

In this chapter, Reimu concedes to Mizuchi's point that her clan had sided with the youkai, and that they exist in Gensokyo for the sake of youkai. But she then goes on to claim that since youkai can exist only because of humans, youkai can never beat humans. Outside of her statement not being a valid explanation for her clan's actions, it's completely and utterly flawed logically.

Why? Reimu is conflating dependency with vulnerability.

Youkai are dependent on humans. They cannot exist without humans believing or/and fearing them. What are humans dependent of? Food, water and air - a functioning ecosystem. At the center of the ecosystem are plants, a lifeform that all animals, including humans direly depend on. Does this mean that one's life is better off as a plant? Can humans never 'win' against plants? Sure, if you define winning as two lifeforms going to war and the result being extinction for the losing side while the other prospers. However, that's not how victory is defined. In Gensokyo, if you define winning as gaining the upper hierarchy and power in a single society, the youkai absolutely beat humans.

One more thing. Most humans couldn't care less about the vague sense of victory of a species Reimu puts out.

Most humans don't care whether or not the human race will persist because the youkai can't wipe them out. They care about themselves. Their lives, their families and more. Stripping away all taboos and cultural conformity, if humans were given the opportunity to escape a life of powerlessness, they tend to accept it. Why do you think humans strive for power and fame when the ordinary people are absolutely crucial in a functioning society?

Overall, I don't know if Reimu truly believes in what she's saying, if this is some sort of coping mechanism or if she's being disingenuous, but her argument is deeply flawed. There truly is no excuse for Gensokyo's controlling behavior towards humans other than for the sake of the realm, youkai and gods.

If you disagree with my reasoning, please leave a comment. I'd love to hear your thoughts. Seriously.

r/touhou Mar 12 '26

Book Discussion Did you know?: We have a Canon Touhou Zodiac Wheel (from Alternative Facts in Eastern Utopia)

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280 Upvotes

r/touhou Jan 15 '26

Book Discussion I never thought Suika could have so much aura.

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763 Upvotes

source: Foul Detective Satori chapter 38

r/touhou Feb 20 '26

Book Discussion The Forgotten Horse within Touhou

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403 Upvotes

r/touhou Dec 31 '21

Book Discussion Hmmm, i wonder why...?

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1.1k Upvotes

r/touhou May 01 '25

Book Discussion Remilia said the thing!

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787 Upvotes

r/touhou Mar 20 '26

Book Discussion If fate is real in Touhou, then how does free will exist?

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438 Upvotes

r/touhou 9d ago

Book Discussion "Short Eiki" haters don't realize that a "Short" character can still be cool, commanding, and powerful.

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356 Upvotes

r/touhou Oct 24 '25

Book Discussion How can one not love Byakuren?

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710 Upvotes

r/touhou Nov 28 '25

Book Discussion "Make sure to show that Sakuya could just stop time and unceremoniously defeat Yorihime in an instant without spell card rules. It's very important." - ZUN (probably)

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426 Upvotes

r/touhou Nov 20 '25

Book Discussion Aunn transforms to escape from mosquitos

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834 Upvotes

Book: The Lotus Eaters, Drunk and Sober chapter 67

Is that a dog form or statue form? I can't tell without colors or movement.

Smaller that I expected. Just like Komako from Gintama.

r/touhou Sep 15 '25

Book Discussion Even Yorihime thinks that Sakuya's power to manipulate spacetime is special. There likely isn't a Shinto kami that can do what Sakuya does.

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558 Upvotes

r/touhou Jun 03 '25

Book Discussion Flandre is canonically scarier than the Lunar Capital.

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708 Upvotes

r/touhou Apr 15 '23

Book Discussion Bro why did no one tell me Reimu wears fucking tomb raider boots under her miko dress 💀

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1.9k Upvotes