Patchouli Knowledge

The magician of the Scarlet Devil Mansion

The magician of the Scarlet Devil Mansion, possessing many magic books, and a senior in knowledge to Hakurei Reimu and Kirisame Marisa.

Quotes

  • “Magic is the crystallization of knowledge and effort.”
  • “Reading is the best preparation for magic.”
  • “If I go outside carelessly, my asthma...”
  • “I can't match the young lady (Remilia).”
  • “Purple is my trademark.”

Trivia

  • Doesn't go out much due to asthma.
  • The nightcap hat has a crescent moon decoration.
  • Tends to hole up in the Scarlet Devil Mansion's library.
  • Has built a long friendship with Remilia.
  • One of the characters with many spell cards in Touhou Project works.

Alternate names

Pache Patchouli Knowledge

Tags

Scarlet Devil Mansion Witch Magician Touhou Koumakyou Astrolism Purple hair Library Touhou Project Boss character

Profile

Species
Witch
Gender
Female
Birth year
Over 100 years old

Appearance

Overall appearance
Long purple hair with ends tied with blue and red ribbons, loose clothing with purple vertical stripes, draped in light purple garments. The hat is a nightcap style with a crescent moon decoration.
Eye color
Purple
Hair color
Purple
Distinguishing features
  • Long purple hair
  • Blue and red ribbons
  • Nightcap with crescent moon decoration
Iconic items
  • Magic books
  • Nightcap
  • Blue ribbon
  • Red ribbon

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Intellectual
Detailed personality
A shut-in magician with asthma. Highly knowledgeable and calm, serving as a senior figure in knowledge to Hakurei Reimu and Kirisame Marisa. Friends with Remilia Scarlet.
Keywords
  • Thirst for knowledge
  • Introverted
  • Calm
  • Diligent
  • Delicate
Talents
  • Talent for magic manipulating fire, water, wood, metal, earth, sun, and moon
  • Reading ability
  • Memory
  • Understanding of magic theory
Skills
  • Manipulation of various spell cards
  • Deciphering magic books
  • Magic research
  • Intellectual analysis
Motivation
Deepening magic research and accumulating and protecting knowledge.
Habits
Tends to avoid going out and holes up in the library due to asthma attacks.
Favorite foods
Black tea, Sweets
Hobbies
Reading, Magic book research
Favorite places
Scarlet Devil Mansion Library
Favorite colors
Purple, Blue
Disliked situations
Going out, Poor health
Disliked weather
Dry seasons, Dusty places

History

Backstory
A born witch with a lifespan exceeding 100 years. Holes up in the Scarlet Devil Mansion's library, collecting and researching many magic books. Serves as a senior in knowledge to Hakurei Reimu and Kirisame Marisa, and has a friendship with Remilia Scarlet. Suffers from asthma and is often not in perfect health.
Debut date
August 12, 2002
Work title
Touhou Koumakyou ~ the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil.
Media type
Game
Episode or chapter
Stage 4 boss and Extra midboss

First appearance in Touhou Koumakyou

Significant event
First appearance in Touhou Koumakyou
Description
Appears as Stage 4 boss and Extra midboss. Revealed to be friends with Remilia Scarlet.

First appearance of nickname 'Pache' in Touhou Youyoumu

Significant event
First appearance of nickname 'Pache' in Touhou Youyoumu
Description
Depicted being called by the nickname 'Pache' in the ending.

Diverse spell card usage

Significant event
Diverse spell card usage
Description
Manipulates spells of fire, water, wood, metal, earth, sun, and moon attributes, possessing a wide range of attack patterns.

Relationships

Remilia Scarlet

Friend

Friendship with Remilia, the mistress of the Scarlet Devil Mansion

Hakurei Reimu

Mentor

Provides advice as a senior in knowledge

Kirisame Marisa

Mentor

Positioned as a senior in knowledge

Scarlet Devil Mansion

Scarlet Devil Mansion: unknown

Media appearances

Touhou Koumakyou ~ the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil.

Game / Protagonist

August 2002

Touhou Youyoumu ~ Perfect Cherry Blossom.

Game / Supporting

Touhou Suimusou ~ Immaterial and Missing Power.

Game / Protagonist

Touhou Hisouten ~ Scarlet Weather Rhapsody.

Game / Protagonist

Touhou Hisoutensoku ~ Ultra Supernatural Phenomenon Pursuit.

Game / Protagonist

Voice cast and creators

ZUN

Creator name
ZUN
Role
Original author

Related goods

Patchouli Knowledge Figure

Item name
Patchouli Knowledge Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Patchouli Knowledge Acrylic Stand

Item name
Patchouli Knowledge Acrylic Stand
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular