Author Topic: Miscellaneous Questions Thread 4 - Bring us your Questions! (Read 194717 times)

Biakmon · « **Reply #900 on:** March 04, 2014, 06:28:39 PM »

Why/how did Mokou assume/know that the earthing invaders would encounter Yorihime or even more that Vampire would fight her and there would have been vast difference their power?
I mean does she know Yohirime or something?

"...Well, no matter what sort of plans they have in mind, the difference in power between Yorihime and that vampire with her three stooges is absolute, I think."

Yatsugatake and the Youkai Mountain are one and the same if I understand correctly so does the goddess of immortality (a.k. Iwanagahime) live on top of the youkai mountain found in Gensokyo or the outside world mountain...or could be both?

Clarste · « **Reply #901 on:** March 04, 2014, 06:37:01 PM »

That wasn't Mokou talking. She was eavesdropping on a conversation between Kaguya and Eirin. Eirin obviously knows Yorihime and would expect her to confront them because she herself had sent a letter telling her to. Mokou has no idea what's going on, she was just worried that Kaguya would return to the moon and leave her alone again.

Biakmon · « **Reply #902 on:** March 06, 2014, 03:45:41 PM »

How does Tojiko and/or Futo address Miko?
Does they still call her Crown Prince... and if yes, why not crown princess instead or is that force of habit or maybe a political thing?

Clarste · « **Reply #903 on:** March 06, 2014, 03:56:07 PM »

They call her Taishi (太子). This is usually translated as "Crown Prince" but I guess technically you might consider it gender neutral. I believe someone pointed out that there's a historical Korean princess or something who had that title, but obviously that's not Japanese. Whatever the case, there is no obvious female equivalent for them to use instead.

As a translation issue though, the title Taishi is heavily associated with Prince Shoutoku (Shoutoku Taishi) in Japan. They'll be reminded of him, the historical person, every time they hear it. I think emphasizing this contrast between expectations is more important than blithely matching the genders. And who says a woman can't be Prince anyway? Women can be anything they want.

Drake · « **Reply #904 on:** March 06, 2014, 04:24:09 PM »

Never understood why people feel the need to match up their genders or make up some weird excuse for Miko to have transformed from a male into female or whatever. Having a figure who is historically considered male but whoops actually female all along, is history wrong? Is Shoutoku made up? Miko's in Gensokyo now so is she only now considered made up? etc, is the entire point being made.

Anyways yes, as Clarste said, the term is gender-neutral and so what the characters mean could vary, but the people playing are the ones with the notion that Taishi implies male because of Prince Shoutoku.

Stifled Voices · « **Reply #905 on:** March 06, 2014, 09:19:27 PM »

For the sake of one of my fanfics I'm writing, did Reisen II ever meet Reisen Udongein or know her? Because my story involves them both teaming up...

Clarste · « **Reply #906 on:** March 06, 2014, 09:33:31 PM »

They met in the "Inaba of the Moon, Inaba of the Earth" gag manga. I think the canon of the details of that series is dubious at best (rule of funny), but I think something as basic as them visiting Eientei is reasonable enough. They basically commiserated with each other.

Stifled Voices · « **Reply #907 on:** March 06, 2014, 09:46:07 PM »

...Also, who are the "Lunar emissaries" mentioned in the backstories of the moon-related characters? What do they do?

Tengukami · « **Reply #908 on:** March 07, 2014, 12:41:15 AM »

Quote from: SoundsOfSilence on March 06, 2014, 09:46:07 PM

...Also, who are the "Lunar emissaries" mentioned in the backstories of the moon-related characters? What do they do?

This might be of help.

game2011 · « **Reply #909 on:** March 07, 2014, 04:33:27 AM »

Can kappa breathe underwater?

I've always assumed they can't, since they're based off turtles.

And did ZUN ever said fanon is canon for the series? My friend claims he did...

Thanks in advance!

Stifled Voices · « **Reply #910 on:** March 07, 2014, 04:40:38 AM »

/even moar moons

Suddenly, I'm the most active user on the forums!

Would a moon rabbit still die in space, or can you thank youkai durability for letting a youkai breathe in space? I'm trying to play Moon-rabbits-breathing-in-space for laughs in a story ("AHHHH we're being attacked by bunny-girls who can breathe in space-- AHHHH"), but will canon let that happen?

/god i do too many thought experiments

Drake · « **Reply #911 on:** March 07, 2014, 04:57:30 AM »

Quote from: game2011 on March 07, 2014, 04:33:27 AM

Can kappa breathe underwater?

No, but they can hold their breath for several hours.

Quote from: game2011 on March 07, 2014, 04:33:27 AM

And did ZUN ever said fanon is canon for the series? My friend claims he did...

You shouldn't have to come up with evidence against his claim. He needs to back it up to begin with, and you shouldn't have to accept it unless he does so.

The answer is a flat-out no, in any case. That's absurd.

Quote from: SoundsOfSilence on March 07, 2014, 04:40:38 AM

What are the capabilities and limits of the Moon rabbits' communication through waves? Because if Yorihime was to be their commander, sending them on a covert mission (my headcanon has elite moon rabbits, the very very few exceptionally brave rabbits), how would she communicate with the operatives? I'm sure Yorihime can't use the ESP waves, right? Wouldn't she need a radio/ Lunarian equivalent of it?

If you want to be lazy there's probably a Lunar native god for that.

Quote from: SoundsOfSilence on March 07, 2014, 04:40:38 AM

Also, would a moon rabbit still die in space, or can you thank youkai durability for letting a youkai breathe in space?

It almost depends on what space you're talking about. There's actual space, and there's the fictitious won't-actually-kill-you space between Gensokyo and the Moon we've encountered in SSiB. In any case I don't think that's been established.

Stifled Voices · « **Reply #912 on:** March 07, 2014, 05:12:49 AM »

Quote from: Drake on March 07, 2014, 04:57:30 AM

No, but they can hold their breath for several hours.
It almost depends on what space you're talking about. There's actual space, and there's the fictitious won't-actually-kill-you space between Gensokyo and the Moon we've encountered in SSiB. In any case I don't think that's been established.

Real space, BTW. And screw it, humor's better. Bunny-girls breathing in space, taking the ODIN would be humorous.

game2011 · « **Reply #913 on:** March 10, 2014, 11:27:01 AM »

Can Chen turn into cat?

Thanks in advance!

CyberAngel · « **Reply #914 on:** March 10, 2014, 11:57:56 AM »

No, she actually can't change into a cat, she always stays in her human form (by her PCB profile).

Sagus · « **Reply #915 on:** March 10, 2014, 12:47:45 PM »

I think that reads more as "prefers to be in human form" than "is unable to turn into a cat", but I guess it can go either way.

Clarste · « **Reply #916 on:** March 10, 2014, 01:20:39 PM »

Orin is the only animal youkai we see transform, but Shou is the only one where it is made clear that she can't transform. I would assume that everyone else can, until proven otherwise.

Cataquack Warrior · « **Reply #917 on:** March 11, 2014, 09:26:18 PM »

I'm writing a fanfiction story, and I'm considering a plot arc involving Tenshi. However, this plot point only works if Tenshi has already entered Heaven at this point (703 AD). Unfortunately, I can't determine when she and her family ascended.

The main lead I have at the moment is one of her profiles:

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The Hinanawi clan used to be a family of priests who were tasked to protect their keystone, which kept earthquakes under control.

However, even with the Hinanawi keystone, earthquakes occurred rather often. They occurred so often that it went out of the hands of Oomura-no-Kami, a celestial who was in charge of earthquakes at that time, so the Nawi clan, who had been serving the celestials, was ordered to take over the job around the Gensokyo area.

The Nawi clan was a family of earthbound priests, but were enshrined as divine spirits after their death in a small shrine beside a mountain lake known as Nawi-no-Kami. The Nawi-no-Kami still watch quietly watch over Gensokyo.

There is a Nai Shrine in Shimo-hinachi in Nabari City that is for a god of earthquakes, so I think this is the key to the mystery. Unfortunately, that's as far as the trail leads for me. I've run into a dead end, and can't find any information on the Nai Shrine, much less when it was founded.

I'm stuck on that part of the start until I can confirm or deny Tenshi's presence in Heaven at that point. Is there anyone who could help? Part of my problem is that I'm not the best in Japanese. Any information would be helpful.

Maiden Synnae ミ☆ · « **Reply #918 on:** March 14, 2014, 09:41:30 PM »

Not a Touhou question, but just what is this "mrgrgr" thing everyone is going on about now?

I know it's related to Bravely Default, but what exactly is it?

Yookie · « **Reply #919 on:** March 14, 2014, 09:49:21 PM »

It's what Edea utters when she is angered by a certain someone or just in general.

Tengukami · « **Reply #920 on:** March 14, 2014, 10:06:20 PM »

Quote from: ☆ Synnae ☆ on March 14, 2014, 09:41:30 PM

Not a Touhou question, but just what is this "mrgrgr" thing everyone is going on about now?

I know it's related to Bravely Default, but what exactly is it?

From a birthday thread in LJ, wherein everyone who posted got a Bravely Default avatar.

hungrybookworm · « **Reply #921 on:** March 15, 2014, 02:15:05 AM »

I've been reading a great book called Shinto: At the Fountain-head of Japan by Jean Herbert. In it it mentions that it's not uncommon for Shinto Priests to not know who the god residing in the shrine actually is. Obviously Reimu's aware that there's a god in her shrine, but has she ever shown signs of being in contact with them, or knowing who they are?

Sagus · « **Reply #922 on:** March 15, 2014, 03:24:44 AM »

She has no idea who the god in the shrine is (as show in OSP 17), and as far as we know she never contacted them.

Kyoren · « **Reply #923 on:** March 15, 2014, 07:34:49 AM »

History of Gensokyo?

Is there any elaborate timeline as to how Gensokyo was formed?

Drake · « **Reply #924 on:** March 15, 2014, 08:10:22 AM »

http://en.touhouwiki.net/wiki/Gensokyo_Timeline

Kyoren · « **Reply #925 on:** March 15, 2014, 11:39:52 AM »

Quote from: Drake on March 15, 2014, 08:10:22 AM

http://en.touhouwiki.net/wiki/Gensokyo_Timeline

Thanks~

Shizzo · « **Reply #926 on:** March 16, 2014, 09:42:34 AM »

Now, I'm not really sure if this is the most appropriate place to post about this since this is a Len'en related question instead of a Touhou one. But well, I heard JynX was going to distribute Len'en 03 on last december's comiket? Reactivate Majestic Imperial was the title if I remember correctly.

I've seen on Nicovideo a single RMI video but it only showed one and half stages. The game got me pretty excited since I personally loved the concept and all the work behind Len'en, but it sadly seems like there aren't that many people interested in it.

Do you guys know if there's anywhere one can download RMI/RMI's demo (I think the video showing could've been a demo) or know if there are more videos of it somewhere?

Grox · « **Reply #927 on:** March 28, 2014, 02:10:17 AM »

I know I don't know much
But I've been wondering lately... This stupid question always bother me.
What happens if ZUN dies? I know he's gonna die early since he drinks a lot...
If he dies will Touhou project dies as well? I'm a big fan of Touhou and I'll be sad if Touhou will end...
I just started loving Touhou last year

Will ZUN be replaced if he dies? sorry if this is offensive and I don't know much.

Clarste · « **Reply #928 on:** March 28, 2014, 03:55:54 PM »

ZUN would not be replaced. New official works would cease being produced. However, the fandom has enough momentum to keep going without him for quite some time.

Tengukami · « **Reply #929 on:** March 28, 2014, 05:48:03 PM »

Quote from: Clarste on March 28, 2014, 03:55:54 PM

ZUN would not be replaced. New official works would cease being produced. However, the fandom has enough momentum to keep going without him for quite some time.

Incorrect. As a god-king, upon ZUN's death he will be interred in a giant tomb which has already been built under the streets of Akihibara. His burial chamber will be adorned with plushies, scrolls and figmas, and 100 otakus will be buried alive with him. All Touhou fans will shave their heads and observe a period of mourning of a year and a day. It's on his blog, look it up if you don't believe me.