Yuyuko Saigyouji

Mistress of Ghosts, Netherworld Ghost Manager

A ghost who appears in Touhou Youyoumu, and a member of the Phantom Orchestra. She is a youkai ghost who manages ghosts as the master of Hakugyokurou in the Netherworld. She possesses the ability to manipulate death.

Quotes

  • Take it easy!!!
  • Welcome to the world of the dead
  • Now, taste the end of this world
  • No objections allowed to Lady Yuyuko's meals

Trivia

  • One of the characters with the most spell cards in Touhou Project.
  • During her lifetime, she was the daughter of the Saigyouji family.
  • Although in a position to manage ghosts, she leads an orchestra where ghosts gather.
  • Loves cooking and is a gourmet; often depicted as a big eater in fan works.
  • Her distinctive attire features an eboshi wrapped around a nightcap.

Alternate names

Yuyuko Yuyuko Yuyuko Saigyouji

Tags

Touhou Project Ghost Youkai Netherworld Black Hair Manipulates Death Danmaku Hakugyokurou Big Eater Gourmet

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Profile

Species
Ghost
Gender
Female
Birth year
About 1000 years ago

Appearance

Overall appearance
Pale pink medium-length hair, wearing a kimono primarily in light blue and white, with a frilly nightcap. The nightcap has a patterned eboshi wrapped around it, and she wears pumps with blue ribbons. Several small ghosts float around her.
Hair color
Red
Distinguishing features
  • Pale pink medium-length hair
  • Frilly nightcap
  • Pumps with blue ribbons
Iconic items
  • Nightcap
  • Eboshi
  • Blue-ribboned pumps
  • Ghosts

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Elusive
Detailed personality
Her true intentions are hard to grasp; she has a gentle and carefree demeanor while wielding high-difficulty danmaku. A gourmet who loves food. She often toys with her servants and other youkai.
Keywords
  • Carefree
  • Mysterious
  • Gentle
  • Gourmet
  • Big Eater
  • Strategic
  • Ghost Manager
Talents
  • Ability to manipulate death
  • Ability to manipulate spirits of the dead
  • High spiritual power
Skills
  • Master of gorgeous danmaku
  • Ghost management
  • Knowledgeable about culinary tastes
Motivation
To manage the ghosts of the Netherworld and maintain order in the Netherworld.
Habits
Pushes various chores onto her servant and loves to eat.
Favorite foods
Delicious food, Varied meals

History

Backstory
About 1000 years ago, born as the daughter of the Saigyouji family, she possessed a special ability to manipulate spirits of the dead. Triggered by her father's death, she imbued a cherry tree with youkai power, found her ability troublesome, and committed suicide as a seal. Currently, as a ghost, she resides in Hakugyokurou in the Netherworld, managing ghosts. Her ability allows her to manipulate death to the extent of instantly killing targets, turning them into ghosts, and making them her subordinates.
Debut date
December 29, 2003
Work title
Touhou Youyoumu ~ Perfect Cherry Blossom.
Media type
Game

Entrusted with ghost management in the Netherworld

Significant event
Entrusted with ghost management in the Netherworld
Description
Entrusted by Shiki Eiki, the Yama of Gensokyo, with managing ghosts in the Netherworld.

Member of the Phantom Orchestra

Significant event
Member of the Phantom Orchestra
Description
Known as a member of the orchestra of ghosts, and appears in various works.

Guest Appearance

Significant event
Guest Appearance
Description
Guest appearance alongside Hakurei Reimu in LORD of VERMILION Re:2.

Relationships

Saigyouji's Father

Father

A famous song saint. Passed away under the cherry tree, the origin of Yuyuko's cherry tree youkai power.

Konpaku Youmu

Teammate

Serves daily as Yuyuko's servant and swordsmanship instructor.

Yakumo Yukari

Best friend

Old acquaintance from before her death. They understand each other through advanced unspoken communication.

Phantom Orchestra

Phantom Orchestra: unknown

Netherworld Administrator

Netherworld Administrator: leader

Media appearances

Touhou Youyoumu ~ Perfect Cherry Blossom.

Game / Protagonist

2003

Touhou Eiyashou ~ Imperishable Night.

Game / Protagonist

2004

Touhou Shinreibyou ~ Ten Desires.

Game / Supporting

LORD of VERMILION Re:2

Game / Guest

2012

Voice cast and creators

Ai Kayano

Voice actor
Ai Kayano
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Recent works

ZUN

Creator name
ZUN
Role
Original author

Shanghai Alice Phantom Orchestra

Creator name
Shanghai Alice Phantom Orchestra
Role
Licensee

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Yuyuko Saigyouji Figure

Item name
Yuyuko Saigyouji Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Yuyuko Plush

Item name
Yuyuko Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Limited

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