Youmu Konpaku

Half-ghost and half-human swordswoman

Half-ghost and half-human swordswoman serving Yukari Yakumo. Also serves as the gardener and sword instructor at Hakugyokurou.

Quotes

  • Hyonna? Myonna?
  • Myon
  • Youmu Konpaku, at your service!
  • I serve Lady Yuyuko Saigyouji.
  • I'll slice enemies with dual wielding!

Trivia

  • Gardener who has never received salary or vacation.
  • Serves as protagonist in numerous works.
  • Eye color varies by work: red, blue, gray.
  • One sword 'Roukanken' is too long for ordinary humans to wield.
  • Fans affectionately call her 'Myon'.
  • Theme from Touhou Youyoumu is 'Touhou Youyoumu ~ Ancient Temple'.

Alternate names

こんぱく ようむ みょん Youmu Konpaku

Tags

Touhou Project Ghost Swordsmanship Dual wielding Gardener Yuyuko Saigyouji Gensokyo Natural airhead Half-ghost Popular character

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Profile

Species
Half-ghost and half-human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Silver or white bob-cut hair, wearing a black headband and ribbon. Eye color varies by work, such as red, blue, or gray. Pale white skin, wearing a white shirt with a teal vest featuring phantom spirit patterns. Wears a black bowtie, white socks, and black shoes or zori sandals. Carries the dual swords 'Roukanken' and 'Hakurouken'.
Eye color
Blue
Hair color
Silver
Distinguishing features
  • Bob-cut silver hair
  • Black headband and ribbon
  • Pale white skin
  • Dual-wielding swordswoman
  • Phantom spirit patterns on chest and skirt
Iconic items
  • Roukanken
  • Hakurouken
  • Black bowtie
  • Black ribbon
  • Swords

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Innocent
Detailed personality
Childish, straightforward, and easy-to-understand personality. Lovable airhead but easily teased. Sometimes pretends to be oblivious while following Yuyuko Saigyouji's orders.
Keywords
  • Innocent
  • Natural airhead
  • Swordswoman
  • Serious
  • Devoted
  • Straightforward
  • Diligent
  • Loyal
Talents
  • Dual-wielding swordsmanship
  • Ghost special abilities
  • Gardening skills as a gardener
  • Low-speed movement
  • High-power slashes
Skills
  • Sword handling
  • Garden maintenance
  • Combat techniques
  • Defensive tactics
  • Spiritual perception
Motivation
Protect the gardens of Hakugyokurou while devoting unwavering loyalty to her master Yuyuko Saigyouji.
Habits
Misuses words (e.g., 'myonna' instead of 'hyonna'), often naturally plays dumb.

History

Backstory
Youmu, the half-ghost of the Konpaku clan, serves as the gardener and sword instructor at Hakugyokurou. She trained in swordsmanship under her grandfather Youki Konpaku and serves her master Yuyuko Saigyouji. She maintains the vast gardens single-handedly with no vacations or salary.
Debut date
December 29, 2003
Work title
Touhou Youyoumu ~ Perfect Cherry Blossom
Media type
Game
Episode or chapter
Stage 5 Boss

First appearance in Touhou Youyoumu

Significant event
First appearance in Touhou Youyoumu
Description
Appeared as the Stage 5 boss character and was introduced as a dual-wielding swordswoman.

High rankings in popularity character polls

Significant event
High rankings in popularity character polls
Description
Ranked 3rd at Comiket 89, 4th at Comiket 100, and has received strong fan support.

Appearances in multiple Touhou Project works

Significant event
Appearances in multiple Touhou Project works
Description
Appeared as a playable character in many works such as Suimusou, Eiyashou, Shinreibi, and others.

Deepening of character lore

Significant event
Deepening of character lore
Description
Revealed to be the gardener and sword instructor serving Yuyuko Saigyouji.

Theme song composition

Significant event
Theme song composition
Description
Theme songs such as 'Touhou Youyoumu ~ Ancient Temple' from Touhou Youyoumu exist.

Relationships

Youki Konpaku

Grandparent

Grandfather and Youmu's swordsmanship master.

Yuyuko Saigyouji

Master servant

Guides Youmu strictly yet with affection as her master. Youmu is constantly bewildered by Yuyuko's behavior.

Hakugyokurou

Hakugyokurou: gardener

Media appearances

Touhou Youyoumu ~ Perfect Cherry Blossom

Game / Protagonist

December 2003

Touhou Suimusou

Game / Protagonist

2004

Touhou Eiyashou

Game / Protagonist

2006

Touhou Shinreibi

Game / Protagonist

2011

Touhou Hisouten

Game / Protagonist

2009

Touhou Hisoutensoku

Game / Protagonist

2013

Touhou Kanjuden

Game / Protagonist

2015

Touhou Danmaku Kagura

Game / Protagonist

Voice cast and creators

Ryo Hirohashi

Voice actor
Ryo Hirohashi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Koumajou Densetsu II Yougen no Chinkonka

Aoi Yuki

Voice actor
Aoi Yuki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Musou Kago ~ A Summer Day's Dream ~ / Touhou Arcadia Record

Nao Minami

Voice actor
Nao Minami
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Mirakuru Chou Party / Fushigi no Gensoukyou

Yuki Takada

Voice actor
Yuki Takada
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Voice drama

Azumi Waki

Voice actor
Azumi Waki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Touhou Cannonball

Hibiki Yamamura

Voice actor
Hibiki Yamamura
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Touhou Spell Bubble / Touhou Denhangkei

Kaori Ishihara

Voice actor
Kaori Ishihara
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Touhou LostWord

Nao Shiraki

Voice actor
Nao Shiraki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Touhou LostWord

Rie Hikisaka

Voice actor
Rie Hikisaka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Touhou LostWord

Risa Kubota

Voice actor
Risa Kubota
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Touhou LostWord

Rena Maeda

Voice actor
Rena Maeda
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Touhou LostWord

Momoka Terasawa

Voice actor
Momoka Terasawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Touhou LostWord

Sachika Misawa

Voice actor
Sachika Misawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Touhou Danmaku Kagura

Saori Onishi

Voice actor
Saori Onishi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Touhou Gensou Eclipse / Gothic wa Mahou Otome

Miyu Tomita

Voice actor
Miyu Tomita
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Touhou Spell Carnival

ZUN

Creator name
ZUN
Role
Original author

ZUN

Creator name
ZUN
Role
Character designer

Team Shanghai Alice

Creator name
Team Shanghai Alice
Role
Publisher

Team Shanghai Alice

Creator name
Team Shanghai Alice
Role
Licensee

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