Touhou Project
Touhou Project (東方Project, Tōhō Purojekuto) is a series of Japanese bullet hell video games created by Junya Ota, also known as "ZUN". The series has gained a cult following both in and outside Japan, spawning several official doujinshi manga, albums, spin-offs, and fighting games.
ZUN is admittedly a big fan of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and has made multiple references to the series in each game. The most notable being the character Sakuya Izayoi whose ability to stop time was inspired by DIO.[1]
Summary
Embodiment of Scarlet Devil
Embodiment of Scarlet Devil[a] is the sixth game in the Touhou Project series, and introduces the character Sakuya Izayoia, a maid who serves the vampire sisters Remilia and Flandre Scarlet. Sakuya's abilities and attacks were based on DIO from Stardust Crusaders,[1] with her combat style prominently involving stopping time and throwing knives at the opponent. Furthermore, one of her spell cards is named "Illusion World: The World," which is a reference to DIO's Stand, The World.[2]
These influences can also be seen in other Touhou games, particularly in the fighting games Immaterial and Missing Power and Scarlet Weather Rhapsody. In these games, Sakuya's attack animations are directly inspired by DIO's moves from Heritage for the Future. Additionally, she posseses the spell card "Sakuya's World," which is a reference to DIO's World.[3] In the spin-off game Impossible Spell Card, one of Sakuya's scenes is named "I Don't Know What Happened," referencing the scene where DIO uses his Stand to stop Polnareff from ascending a set of stairs. In Double Dealing Character, Sakuya also possesses a spell card that erases time, eliminating the bullets around her, reminiscent of King Crimson's ability.
In Marisa's scenario during Embodiment of Scarlet Devil, she asks the final boss Remilia how many people's blood she's sucked up until now. In response, Remilia says "Do you remember how many slices of bread you've eaten in your lifetime?" This is a reference to the quote between Dio and Zeppeli in Phantom Blood. In The Grimoire of Marisa, Marisa comments on Sakuya's abilities, comparing them to super speed or teleportation. She then states, "Reimu's technique isn't something cheap like that. I'm sure you don't understand what I'm saying, but I don't really get it either." This is another reference to Polnareff's quote, and is also referenced again in the fighting game Hopeless Masquerade.[4]
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Patchouli's reference to Will A. Zeppeli
ZUN's comment referencig Esidisi
Marisa's dialogue with Ran
Sakuya Izayoi in Touhou Luna Nights throwing knives while in stopped time.
Notes
- ↑ "Touhou Koumakyou ~ the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil" (東方紅魔郷 ～ the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil)
