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== Artbooks ==
==Artbooks==
Six artbooks have been released containing ''[[Touhou Project]]'' material. Each of these artbooks has a different theme; for example, ''[[Bohemian Archive in Japanese Red]]'' focuses on characters, while ''[[The Grimoire of Marisa]]'' is solely dedicated to different kinds of [[spell card]]s. It should be noted that ''[[Seasonal Dream Vision]]'' is semi-official; it is more of a compilation of comics from various authors, along with an original story written by [[ZUN]] himself.


Four artbooks have been released containing Touhou material. Each of these artbooks has a different theme; for example, [[Bohemian Archive in Japanese Red]] focuses on characters, while [[The Grimoire of Marisa]] is solely dedicated to different kinds of [[danmaku]]. It should be noted that [[Seasonal Dream Vision]] is not quite official; it is more of a compilation of comics from various authors, along with an original story written by [[ZUN]] himself.
*{{BAiJR}}
**[[Extra of the Wind]] (comic)
*{{SDV}}
**[[A Beautiful Flower Blooming Violet Every Sixty Years]] (short story)
*{{PMiSS}}
**[[Memorizable Gensokyo]] (comic)
*{{GoM}}
*{{SoPm}}
*{{AFiEU}}


* [[Bohemian Archive in Japanese Red|東方文花帖 ~ Bohemian Archive in Japanese Red]]
==Comics==
* [[Seasonal Dream Vision|東方紫香花 ~ Seasonal Dream Vision]]
Four official major comic series have been released. The first, ''[[Touhou Sangetsusei]]'', details the mishaps and adventures of the [[Three Fairies of Light]] as they meet various [[characters]] in [[Gensokyo]]. ''[[Touhou Bougetsushou]]'' focuses on an expansion of the events that occur in ''[[Imperishable Night]]'', and describe a voyage to the [[Moon]] to resolve a mysterious conflict. Technically, ''[[Cage in Lunatic Runagate]]'' is a collection of illustrated short stories that give more insight into the storyline. ''[[Wild and Horned Hermit]]'' focuses on a new character named [[Kasen Ibaraki]] who regularly visits the [[Hakurei Shrine]], while ''[[Forbidden Scrollery]]'' focuses on [[Kosuzu Motoori]] who works at a bookstore in the [[Human Village]].
* [[Perfect Memento in Strict Sense|東方求聞史紀 ~ Perfect Memento in Strict Sense]]
* [[The Grimoire of Marisa|The Grimoire of Marisa]]


== Comics ==
As of 2017, ''Visionary Fairies in Shrine'' and ''Wild and Horned Hermit'' are still ongoing. The other comic series have been completed.


Three official major comic series have been released. The first, Touhou Sangessei, details the mishaps and adventures of the [[Three  Mischievous Fairies]] as they meet various [[Characters|characters]] from the Touhou world. Touhou Bougetsushou focuses on an expansion of the events that occur in [[Imperishable Night]], and describe a voyage to the moon to resolve a mysterious conflict. Technically, [[Cage in Lunatic Runagate]] is a collection of short stories(including a few pictures) that give more insight into the storyline. The newest manga in this continuity, [[Wild and Horned Hermit]], introduces a new character named [[Kasen Ibara]].
*{{nihongo|''[[Touhou Sangetsusei]]''|東方三月精}}
**{{EaLND}}
***[[Fairy of the Moon]] (short story)
**{{SaBND}}
**{{OSP}}
**{{VFiS}}
*{{nihongo|''[[Touhou Bougetsushou]]''|東方儚月抄}}
**{{SSiB}}
**{{CiLR}} (short story series)
**{{IoM&IoE}} (Inaba of Moon & Inaba of Earth)
*{{WaHH}}
*{{FS}}


* 東方三月精 (Touhou Sangessei)
==Magazines==
** [[Eastern and Little Nature Deity|東方三月精 ~ Eastern and Little Nature Deity]]
''[[Strange Creators of Outer World]]'' is the first official [[Touhou Project]] Magazine with full support and oversight of [[ZUN]].
** [[Strange and Bright Nature Deity|東方三月精 ~ Strange and Bright Nature Deity]]
*{{SCoOW}}
** [[Oriental Sacred Place|東方三月精 ~ Oriental Sacred Place]]
* 東方儚月抄 (Touhou Bougetsushou) (completed)
** [[Silent Sinner in Blue|東方儚月抄 ~ Silent Sinner in Blue]]
** [[Cage in Lunatic Runagate|東方儚月抄 ~ Cage in Lunatic Runagate]] (short story series)
** [[Inaba of the Moon and Inaba of the Earth|東方儚月抄 ~ 月のイナバと地上の因幡 (Inaba of the Moon and Inaba of the Earth)]]
* [[Wild and Horned Hermit|東方茨歌仙 ~ Wild and Horned Hermit]]


== Fiction ==
==Fiction==
''[[Curiosities of Lotus Asia]]'' was the first official supplement to the Touhou storyline. Now completed and compiled into a tankobon, each story is a standalone account of the everyday life of [[Rinnosuke Morichika]], the owner of a small variety store specializing in items from the [[outside world]].


[[Curiosities of Lotus Asia]] was the first official supplement to the Touhou storyline. Now completed and compiled into a tankobon, each story is a standalone account of the everyday life of [[Rinnosuke Morichika]], the owner of a small variety store specializing in items from the [[outside world]].
*{{CoLA}}


* [[Curiosities of Lotus Asia|東方香霖堂 ~ Curiosities of Lotus Asia]]
==Music CDs==
:''Full article: [[Music CDs]]''
The "ZUN's Music Collection" album series is accompanied by short stories which relate to the tracks (with the exception of ''[[Unknown Flower, Mesmerizing Journey]]''). The story of the first album, ''Dolls in Pseudo Paradise'', is set in [[Gensokyo]]. Later stories are set in the future of the [[Outside World]], following the adventures of the [[Secret Sealing Club]] - a pair of college students in search of the paranormal.
*{{DiPP/Story}}
*{{GFC/Story}}
*{{CoSD/Story}}
*{{R53m/Story}}
*{{MA/Story}}
*{{TGA/Story}}
*{{NtoJ/Story}}
*{{DrLFR/Story}}
*{{DBOA/Story}}
 
==Miscellaneous==
*[[:Category:Interviews and Statements|Interviews and Statements]]: A collection of miscellaneous statements made by [[ZUN]] and/or [[Twilight Frontier]].
 
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Revision as of 18:16, 4 September 2017

Artbooks

Six artbooks have been released containing Touhou Project material. Each of these artbooks has a different theme; for example, Bohemian Archive in Japanese Red focuses on characters, while The Grimoire of Marisa is solely dedicated to different kinds of spell cards. It should be noted that Seasonal Dream Vision is semi-official; it is more of a compilation of comics from various authors, along with an original story written by ZUN himself.

Comics

Four official major comic series have been released. The first, Touhou Sangetsusei, details the mishaps and adventures of the Three Fairies of Light as they meet various characters in Gensokyo. Touhou Bougetsushou focuses on an expansion of the events that occur in Imperishable Night, and describe a voyage to the Moon to resolve a mysterious conflict. Technically, Cage in Lunatic Runagate is a collection of illustrated short stories that give more insight into the storyline. Wild and Horned Hermit focuses on a new character named Kasen Ibaraki who regularly visits the Hakurei Shrine, while Forbidden Scrollery focuses on Kosuzu Motoori who works at a bookstore in the Human Village.

As of 2017, Visionary Fairies in Shrine and Wild and Horned Hermit are still ongoing. The other comic series have been completed.

Magazines

Strange Creators of Outer World is the first official Touhou Project Magazine with full support and oversight of ZUN.

Fiction

Curiosities of Lotus Asia was the first official supplement to the Touhou storyline. Now completed and compiled into a tankobon, each story is a standalone account of the everyday life of Rinnosuke Morichika, the owner of a small variety store specializing in items from the outside world.

Music CDs

Full article: Music CDs

The "ZUN's Music Collection" album series is accompanied by short stories which relate to the tracks (with the exception of Unknown Flower, Mesmerizing Journey). The story of the first album, Dolls in Pseudo Paradise, is set in Gensokyo. Later stories are set in the future of the Outside World, following the adventures of the Secret Sealing Club - a pair of college students in search of the paranormal.

Miscellaneous