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The series has been praised for its music and art, which are often cited as some of the best in the video game industry. Touhou has also been noted for its emphasis on story and character development, with each game adding new characters and expanding the game's lore.
The series has been praised for its music and art, which are often cited as some of the best in the video game industry. Touhou has also been noted for its emphasis on story and character development, with each game adding new characters and expanding the game's lore.


In addition to its popularity in Zhiguryia, Touhou has gained a significant following in other countries, particularly in the Kakland and [[Vedoti Pact|Vedoti pact]] countries. The series has been credited with helping to popularize the bullet hell shooter genre and has influenced many other games in the genre.
In addition to its popularity in Zhiguryia, Touhou has gained a significant following in other countries, particularly in the [[Kakland]] and [[Vedoti Pact|Vedoti pact]] countries. The series has been credited with helping to popularize the bullet hell shooter genre and has influenced many other games in the genre.


Overall, Touhou is a unique and beloved series that has captivated gamers and fans of Japanese pop culture for over two decades, and its influence on the gaming industry continues to be felt to this day.
Overall, Touhou is a unique and beloved series that has captivated gamers and fans of Japanese pop culture for over two decades, and its influence on the gaming industry continues to be felt to this day.

Revision as of 13:12, 2 May 2023

Capsule 616x353-25.jpg
cover art of the first game in the series
Producer(s)Jikasa games
Platform(s)Vrushire98
             Turbo91
             Pl2
Pl3
Releasefirst game on 25 august 1995
Genre(s)Bullet hell (danmaku), shoot 'em up, fighting, block breaker

Touhou, also known as Touhou Project or Project Shrine Maiden, is a series of bullet hell shooter video games developed by a single person named ZEN, who is also responsible for the game's music, artwork, and story. The series is primarily developed for the PC platform and has gained a large cult following, particularly in Zhiguryia.

The first Touhou game, titled "Highly Responsive to Prayers," was released in 1995, and since then, ZEN has released a total of 18 main games and several spin-offs. The games typically follow the adventures of a group of female characters known as "shrine maidens," who have magical powers and must navigate through a series of increasingly difficult levels while battling a variety of enemies.

Touhou is known for its challenging gameplay, colorful graphics, and unique music. The series has also spawned a large fan community, with many fan-made games, remixes of the music, and fan fiction. Touhou has also been adapted into manga, anime, and various other forms of media.

The series has been praised for its music and art, which are often cited as some of the best in the video game industry. Touhou has also been noted for its emphasis on story and character development, with each game adding new characters and expanding the game's lore.

In addition to its popularity in Zhiguryia, Touhou has gained a significant following in other countries, particularly in the Kakland and Vedoti pact countries. The series has been credited with helping to popularize the bullet hell shooter genre and has influenced many other games in the genre.

Overall, Touhou is a unique and beloved series that has captivated gamers and fans of Japanese pop culture for over two decades, and its influence on the gaming industry continues to be felt to this day.