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{{nihongo|'''Benben Tsukumo'''|九十九 弁々|Tsukumo Benben}} is a [[tsukumogami]], transformed from a biwa. She is the older sister of [[Yatsuhashi Tsukumo]], though they are technically not blood related, and just became sentient at the same time | {{nihongo|'''Benben Tsukumo'''|九十九 弁々|Tsukumo Benben}} is a [[tsukumogami]], transformed from a [[Wikipedia:Biwa|biwa]]. She is the older sister of [[Yatsuhashi Tsukumo]], though they are technically not blood related, and just became sentient at the same time. | ||
==General Information== | ==General Information== | ||
As a biwa tsukumogami, she carries a biwa, and uses it in her attacks and for her spell cards. | Benben first appeared as the Stage 4 [[boss]] and midboss of ''[[Double Dealing Character]]'', as has also appeared as the fifth day boss of ''[[Impossible Spell Card]]''. As a biwa [[tsukumogami]], she carries a biwa, and uses it in her attacks and for her spell cards. | ||
==Backstory== | ==Backstory== | ||
Both Benben and Yatsuhashi were once merely an instrument used by others in the | Both Benben and [[Yatsuhashi Tsukumo]] were once merely an instrument used by others in the [[Outside World]], but eventually they came to [[Gensokyo]]. When the [[Miracle Mallet]] was used, its magical power flooded into them, and they both became tsukumogami at around the same time. However, they quickly learned where their power was coming from (the [[Shining Needle Castle]]) and decided to overthrow society as tools, like [[Seija Kijin]] did as well. | ||
==Background Information== | |||
The motif of hers might be derived from {{nihongo|"Bokuboku Biwa"|琵琶牧々}}, a tsukumogami transforming into [[Wikipedia:Biwa hōshi|biwa houshi]]. It should be pointed that Bokuboku and Kotofurunushi, would-be Benben's and Yatsuhashi's motives, are drawn next to each other in the facing pages of an ukiyoe aritst [[Wikipedia:Toriyama Sekien|Sekien Toriyama]]'s [[Wikipedia:Gazu Hyakki Tsurezure Bukuro|last work]], and that Bokuboku is there on the left side. This means the tsukumogami of koto appears earlier and that of biwa later on the book in the traditional Japanese style, the order when the player choose Type A of any character in ''[[Double Dealing Character]]''. | |||
===Name=== | ===Name=== | ||
Her family name "Tsukumo" | Her full name is {{nihongo|''Benben Tsukumo''|九十九 弁々}}. Her family name "Tsukumo" is a short form of "[[tsukumogami]]", her species of [[youkai]], that was changed into different kanji, which can read as the number "99". Her given name "Benben" likely comes from the name of the goddess [[Wikipedia:Benzaiten|Benzaiten]], as they both have the kanji "{{lang|ja|弁}}" in their names meaning "valve," "speech," or "petal," and because Benzaiten is often depicted holding a biwa. Another possibility is that "Benben" is derived from "ben-ben", an onomatopoeia of deep sound (two deep sounds in this case; "ben" is repeated) from the lute like biwa or shamisen; "be-be-ben" is seen in the bonus chapter of 1st volume of ''[[Forbidden Scrollery]]'' when [[Byakuren Hijiri]] is playing the shamisen. | ||
===Design=== | ===Design=== | ||
Benben has short lilac hair with two long ponytails, and purple eyes. Her outfit consists of a brown and black dress, with long white sleeves. She is barefooted and wears a small floral accessory in her hair. She also carries a biwa that is chained to her left hand. | Benben has short lilac hair with two long ponytails, and purple eyes. Her outfit consists of a brown and black dress, with long white sleeves. She is barefooted and wears a small floral accessory in her hair. She also carries a biwa that is chained to her left hand. | ||
== | ==Benben's Appearances== | ||
===Games=== | ===Games=== | ||
;''Double Dealing Character'' | ;''Double Dealing Character'' | ||
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==Relationships== | ==Relationships== | ||
=== | ===Yatsuhashi Tsukumo=== | ||
Yatsuhashi is Benben's younger sister, and serves as a hot-headed, energetic counterpart to Benben's cool and collected demeanor. The two of them are both tsukumogami, so they are not technically related by blood; they call themselves sisters because they were both "born" at roughly the same time. | [[Yatsuhashi Tsukumo]] is Benben's younger sister, and serves as a hot-headed, energetic counterpart to Benben's cool and collected demeanor. The two of them are both tsukumogami, so they are not technically related by blood; they call themselves sisters because they were both "born" at roughly the same time. | ||
===[[Raiko Horikawa]] | ===Raiko Horikawa=== | ||
[[Raiko Horikawa]] is a drum [[tsukumogami]] that approached her and Yatsuhashi, and offered to swap out their source of power. | |||
===Minor Relationships=== | ===Minor Relationships=== | ||
;[[Seija Kijin]] | ;[[Seija Kijin]] & [[Shinmyoumaru Sukuna]] | ||
No dialogue is exchanged between these characters; when mentioned by the heroine, Seija appears to realize she's talking about tsukumogami, but no more than that. They all appear to share the same goal of overthrowing society. | No dialogue is exchanged between these characters; when mentioned by the heroine, Seija appears to realize she's talking about tsukumogami, but no more than that. They all appear to share the same goal of overthrowing society. | ||
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==Additional Information== | |||
* Benben is one of eight musically themed characters, Yatsuhashi Tsukumo, Raiko Horikawa, Lunasa Prismriver, Merlin Prismriver, Lyrica Prismriver, Kyouko Kasodani, and Mystia Lorelei | *Benben is one of eight musically-themed characters, with others being [[Yatsuhashi Tsukumo]], [[Raiko Horikawa]], [[Lunasa Prismriver]], [[Merlin Prismriver]], [[Lyrica Prismriver]], [[Kyouko Kasodani]], and [[Mystia Lorelei]]. | ||
==Official Profiles== | ==Official Profiles== | ||
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Benben Tsukumo (九十九 弁々 Tsukumo Benben) is a tsukumogami, transformed from a biwa. She is the older sister of Yatsuhashi Tsukumo, though they are technically not blood related, and just became sentient at the same time.
General Information
Benben first appeared as the Stage 4 boss and midboss of Double Dealing Character, as has also appeared as the fifth day boss of Impossible Spell Card. As a biwa tsukumogami, she carries a biwa, and uses it in her attacks and for her spell cards.
Backstory
Both Benben and Yatsuhashi Tsukumo were once merely an instrument used by others in the Outside World, but eventually they came to Gensokyo. When the Miracle Mallet was used, its magical power flooded into them, and they both became tsukumogami at around the same time. However, they quickly learned where their power was coming from (the Shining Needle Castle) and decided to overthrow society as tools, like Seija Kijin did as well.
Background Information
The motif of hers might be derived from "Bokuboku Biwa" (琵琶牧々), a tsukumogami transforming into biwa houshi. It should be pointed that Bokuboku and Kotofurunushi, would-be Benben's and Yatsuhashi's motives, are drawn next to each other in the facing pages of an ukiyoe aritst Sekien Toriyama's last work, and that Bokuboku is there on the left side. This means the tsukumogami of koto appears earlier and that of biwa later on the book in the traditional Japanese style, the order when the player choose Type A of any character in Double Dealing Character.
Name
Her full name is Benben Tsukumo (九十九 弁々). Her family name "Tsukumo" is a short form of "tsukumogami", her species of youkai, that was changed into different kanji, which can read as the number "99". Her given name "Benben" likely comes from the name of the goddess Benzaiten, as they both have the kanji "弁" in their names meaning "valve," "speech," or "petal," and because Benzaiten is often depicted holding a biwa. Another possibility is that "Benben" is derived from "ben-ben", an onomatopoeia of deep sound (two deep sounds in this case; "ben" is repeated) from the lute like biwa or shamisen; "be-be-ben" is seen in the bonus chapter of 1st volume of Forbidden Scrollery when Byakuren Hijiri is playing the shamisen.
Design
Benben has short lilac hair with two long ponytails, and purple eyes. Her outfit consists of a brown and black dress, with long white sleeves. She is barefooted and wears a small floral accessory in her hair. She also carries a biwa that is chained to her left hand.
Benben's Appearances
Games
- Double Dealing Character
Both Benben and Yatsuhashi appear before the player character in Stage 4, though only one of them fights the player at a time. The fight the player gets is decided by which shot type they choose - if they chose to take their weapon along, they face Benben, and Yatsuhashi earlier on as a mid-boss; if they didn't take their weapon, it's vice-versa. At first, the two of them are under the impression that the heroine is looking to join their side, but it quickly turns violent. After being defeated, she points out the Shining Needle Castle, which is where they're getting their power from.
Between the main game and the extra stage, they were approached by Raiko Horikawa, who explained what had happened - and a way out of their situation. The two tsukumogami had realized that their power was coming from the Miracle Mallet. Not wanting to return to being tools, they successfully replaced the magical power they used to survive as self-aware beings with one from the outside world. The heroine must fight both of them at once.
Spin-offs
- Impossible Spell Card
Presumably from hearing or seeing a wanted sign about the mischief-making amanojaku Seija Kijin, Benben appears to be one of the many youkai that tries to capture her. She uses spell cards that are considered impossible to dodge.
Relationships
Yatsuhashi Tsukumo
Yatsuhashi Tsukumo is Benben's younger sister, and serves as a hot-headed, energetic counterpart to Benben's cool and collected demeanor. The two of them are both tsukumogami, so they are not technically related by blood; they call themselves sisters because they were both "born" at roughly the same time.
Raiko Horikawa
Raiko Horikawa is a drum tsukumogami that approached her and Yatsuhashi, and offered to swap out their source of power.
Minor Relationships
No dialogue is exchanged between these characters; when mentioned by the heroine, Seija appears to realize she's talking about tsukumogami, but no more than that. They all appear to share the same goal of overthrowing society.
Spell Cards
Name | Translated | Comments | Games | Stage | ||
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平曲「祇園精舎の鐘の音」 | Heikyoku "Sounds of Jetavana's Bell" | DDC GoU |
St. 4A: E/N/H/L — | |||
怨霊「耳無し芳一」 | Vengeful Spirit "Hoichi the Earless" | DDC | St. 4A: E/N | |||
怨霊「平家の大怨霊」 | Vengeful Spirit "Taira's Great Vengeful Spirit" | DDC | St. 4A: H/L | |||
楽符「邪悪な五線譜」 | Music Sign "Wicked Musical Score" | DDC | St. 4A: E/N | |||
楽符「凶悪な五線譜」 | Music Sign "Malicious Musical Score" | DDC | St. 4A: H | |||
楽符「ダブルスコア」 | Music Sign "Double Score" | DDC GoU |
St. 4A: L — | |||
弦楽「嵐のアンサンブル」 | String Music "Storm Ensemble" | Co-owner with Yatsuhashi | DDC | St. Ex | ||
弦楽「浄瑠璃世界」 | String Music "Joururi World" | Co-owner with Yatsuhashi | DDC | St. Ex | ||
音符「大熱唱琵琶」 | Noise Sign "Biwa of Euphoric Song" | ISC | St. 5 | |||
楽譜「スコアウェブ」 | Score "Score Web" | ISC | St. 5 | |||
両吟「星降る唄」 | Double Chant "Song of Falling Stars" | Co-owner with Yatsuhashi | ISC | St. 5 |
Additional Information
- Benben is one of eight musically-themed characters, with others being Yatsuhashi Tsukumo, Raiko Horikawa, Lunasa Prismriver, Merlin Prismriver, Lyrica Prismriver, Kyouko Kasodani, and Mystia Lorelei.
Official Profiles
Official Sources
- 2013/08/12 Double Dealing Character - omake.txt (profile, extra stage profile)
- 2013/12/10 Wild and Horned Hermit - Chapter 20
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