Kana Anaberal

Poltergeist of the Western Mansion

A poltergeist girl who haunts the Western Mansion in Touhou: Phantasmagoria of Dim.Dream. She speaks in a unique manner and has recently become accustomed to the residents, leading her to consider moving out.

Quotes

  • "I'm thinking about moving out soon"
  • "The residents of this Western Mansion seem to have gotten used to me already"
  • "Ah, no one is paying attention to me today either"
  • "I want a new place where someone will play with me"
  • "I am Kana Anaberal, the ghost girl of the Western Mansion"

Trivia

  • One of the playable characters in Touhou: Phantasmagoria of Dim.Dream., appearing as a guardian deity-like existence of a haunted house.
  • Her name and setting are based on the poltergeist, a type of ghost.
  • She has lines in the ending about considering moving, reflecting the fickle nature of ghosts.
  • She becomes lazy when the mansion residents get used to her, leading to the motif of seeking a new home.
  • Scientists from another world and magical researchers are involved as subtext in the game's story.

Alternate names

Kana Anaberal Kana

Tags

Touhou Project Poltergeist Magical Girl Danmaku Shooting Gensokyo Doujin Game Earth Spirit Western Mansion Dream Space-Time

Profile

Species
Poltergeist
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
A ghost in the form of a girl who haunts the Western Mansion. She has sharp eyes and gives off a somewhat lonely impression.
Eye color
Blue
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Girl's appearance
  • Ghostly hazy body
  • Faint presence that blends into the Western Mansion's atmosphere
Iconic items
  • Western Mansion

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Lonely
Detailed personality
Although she has lived in the Western Mansion for a long time, she feels lonely because the residents have grown accustomed to her and no longer pay attention to her. Her speech is somewhat unique, and she has a whimsical side that craves attention from people.
Keywords
  • Lonely
  • Mischievous
  • Unique speech pattern
  • Guardian of the Western Mansion
  • Fantastical
Talents
  • Poltergeist abilities as a ghost
  • Telekinesis to move objects
  • Protection of the Western Mansion
  • Persistence as a ghost
Skills
  • Staging supernatural phenomena
  • Concealing her presence
  • Astral projection for movement
Motivation
To find a new home where she will be recognized and given attention.
Habits
She has a habit of considering moving out when the residents become too familiar with her. Her speech is sometimes archaic and tsundere-like.
Favorite foods
unknown
Favorite places
Her own Western Mansion
Hobbies
Pranks, Ghostly play
Disliked situations
Being ignored, Loneliness

History

Backstory
A poltergeist girl who has haunted the Western Mansion for a long time. She has various feelings toward the residents of the world of 'Touhou: Phantasmagoria of Dim.Dream' who appeared suddenly, and feels particularly lonely about the situation where the residents have grown accustomed to her and no longer pay attention.
Debut date
December 1, 1997
Work title
Touhou: Phantasmagoria of Dim.Dream.
Media type
Game

Appearance in Touhou: Phantasmagoria of Dim.Dream.

Significant event
Appearance in Touhou: Phantasmagoria of Dim.Dream.
Description
Appears as a playable character in the versus shooting game 'Touhou: Phantasmagoria of Dim.Dream.'

Change in relationship with Western Mansion residents

Significant event
Change in relationship with Western Mansion residents
Description
An ending depicts her considering moving out because the residents have grown accustomed to her and no longer pay attention.

Move to Hakurei Shrine

Significant event
Move to Hakurei Shrine
Description
In the ending, she is sent to Hakurei Shrine by Okazaki Yumemi and haunts a new location.

Relationships

Okazaki Yumemi

Mentor

She created the opportunity to be sent to Hakurei Shrine in the ending.

Kitashirakawa Chiyuri

Ally

Visited from another world together and is a companion who believes in science alongside Yumemi.

Hakurei Reimu

Acquaintance

Recognized as the shrine maiden of Gensokyo.

Media appearances

Touhou: Phantasmagoria of Dim.Dream.

Game / Protagonist

December 1997, Released at C53

Voice cast and creators

ZUN

Creator name
ZUN
Role
Original author

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