Hisoutensoku

Hisoutensoku is a character and a story element within the Touhou Project series. First appearing in the 2009 game Touhou Fuujinroku ~ Mountain of Faith, Hisoutensoku is not a singular entity but rather a mechanical giant created by the minor god Kishou Amanami, also known as Gong. The name Hisoutensoku itself translates roughly to "unsettling fowl from the heavens."

In the game's narrative, Hisoutensoku is a massive automaton designed to act as a weapon. It is controlled by Gong and is primarily used in her scheme to sow chaos and challenge the established order of Gensokyo. The giant is depicted as capable of powerful attacks and serves as a formidable boss encounter for the player characters. Its design is distinctly robotic and imposing, contrasting with the more organic or spiritual beings typically found in the Touhou universe. The lore surrounding Hisoutensoku often explores themes of technological advancement and its potential impact on a world largely governed by magic and spirits. The creation and deployment of this giant represent a significant deviation from the usual supernatural conflicts, introducing an element of mechanical warfare.