Youmu

Youmu Konpaku is a fictional character from the Touhou Project, a series of Japanese bullet hell shooter games created by Team Shanghai Alice. She first appeared in the sixth installment, "Touhou Koumakyou: The Embodiment of Scarlet Devil," released in 2002. Designed as a half-human, half-phantom gardener and swordsmanship expert, Youmu is known for her agility, sword skills, and steadfast loyalty.

As the attendant to Yuyuko Saigyouji, the ghostly Lady of the Netherworld, Youmu plays a significant role in the game's storyline, often tasked with guarding the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead. She wields a katana named Gorou with exceptional proficiency, capable of performing fast, precise attacks. Her combat style emphasizes swift melee strikes complemented by spell cards that enhance her offensive capabilities.

Youmu is characterized by her cheerful and diligent personality, though she can be serious and focused when performing her duties. Her design features long green hair, fox-like ears, and traditional attire blending Japanese aesthetics with fantastical elements. She is also notable within the community for her popularity, having appeared in numerous spin-off games, manga, and fan works.

The character’s backstory explores themes of duality and balance, embodying her nature as both human and spirit. Her development within the series reflects her role as a protector and a symbol of loyalty, often serving as a bridge between the worlds of humans and spirits. Overall, Youmu remains a beloved figure in the Touhou universe, celebrated for her combat skills, personality, and role within the series' expansive lore.