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| nameJp = {{lang|ja|ひまわり}}{{ruby-ja|妖精|ようせい}}
| nameEn = Sunflower Fairy
| nameIPA =
| image = [[File:Th09SunflowerFairy.png|Sunflower Fairy (PoFV)]][[File:Th09SunflowerFairyMuenzukaVer.png|Sunflower Fairy (PoFV (Muenzuka version))]][[File:Th10SunflowerFairy.png|Sunflower Fairy (MoF, SA, UFO, FW, TD)]][[File:Th12SunflowerFairy.png|Sunflower Fairy (UFO, another type)]][[File:Th12SunflowerFairyMakaiVer.png|Sunflower Fairy (UFO (Makai version))]]
| image = [[File:Th09SunflowerFairy.png|Sunflower Fairy (PoFV)]][[File:Th09SunflowerFairyMuenzukaVer.png|Sunflower Fairy (PoFV (Muenzuka version))]][[File:Th10SunflowerFairy.png|Sunflower Fairy (MoF, SA, UFO, FW, TD)]][[File:Th12SunflowerFairy.png|Sunflower Fairy (UFO, another type)]][[File:Th12SunflowerFairyMakaiVer.png|Sunflower Fairy (UFO (Makai version))]]
| nameJp = {{lang|ja|ひまわり}}{{ruby-ja|妖|よう}}{{ruby-ja|精|せい}}
| caption = Sprites of the Sunflower Fairy from various games
| nameEn = Sunflower Fairy
| species = [[Fairy]]
| species = [[Fairy]]
| abilities = Unknown
| age = Unknown
| occupation = Unknown
| location = Anywhere in [[Gensokyo]]
| location = Anywhere in [[Gensokyo]]
| relationships = Unknown
| appOfficialgames = *''[[Phantasmagoria of Flower View]]'' (Common Enemy)
| appOfficialgames =
*''[[Mountain of Faith]]'' (Common Enemy)
*[[Phantasmagoria of Flower View]] (Generic Enemy)
*''[[Subterranean Animism]]'' (Stages 1, 4 and Extra Stage Enemy)
*[[Mountain of Faith]] (Generic Enemy)
*''[[Undefined Fantastic Object]]'' (Common Enemy)
*[[Subterranean Animism]] (Generic Enemy; Stages 1, 4 and Extra Stage)
*''[[Fairy Wars]]'' (Common Enemy)
*[[Undefined Fantastic Object]] (Generic Enemy)
*''[[Ten Desires]]'' (Stages 3, 4, 5, 6 and Extra Stage Enemy)
*[[Fairy Wars]] (Generic Enemy)
*''[[Double Dealing Character]]'' (Common Enemy)
*[[Ten Desires]] (Generic Enemy; Stage 3)
*''[[Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom]]'' (Common Enemy)
| appPrintworks = *''[[Visionary Fairies in Shrine]]'' (Chapter 3 Cameo, Chapter 8 cameo)
*''[[Wild and Horned Hermit]]'' (Chapter 33 Cameo)
}}
}}
The {{nihongo|'''Sunflower Fairy'''|ひまわり妖精|Himawari yōsei}} are sub-group of [[fairy|fairies]] who are a common stage enemy in various ''[[Touhou Project]]'' games, only in [[danmaku]] shooting games. They're one of the most notable and used generic enemies in the ''[[Touhou Project]]''.
==Character Design==
===Name===
Because their name was originally unknown, the fans named this type of [[fairy]] the {{nihongo|''Sunflower Fairy''|ひまわり妖精|Himawari Yousei}} since they hold a sunflower in their hands. In Chapter 8 of [[Visionary Fairies in Shrine]], an almost identical descriptive name, {{nihongo|''Sunflower Fairies''|ひまわりの妖精|Himawari no Yousei}}, was used by [[Luna Child]] when referring to these fairies.


The '''Sunflower Fairy''' is a modern stage enemy who appears in [[Phantasmagoria of Flower View]] to [[Ten Desires]]. She's one of the most notable Generic Enemies in [[Touhou Project|Touhou]].
===Appearance===
The main appearance of the fairy is where it has short red hair, (possibly) orange cherry hair pins and a long pony tail. Large slightly pinkish wings and a dress. And she holds two large sunflowers.


==Other Information==
====Past Appearance====
===Name and Concept===
Other versions of the fairy exist in different colours. In ''Phantasmagoria of Flower View'' she had instead of red hair, light blue hair and white wings. In the same game when the heroine is in [[Muenzuka]] the fairy wears a dark blue dress and a blue hat with a gold emblem in front. [[ZUN]] said that the fairies where cosplaying as the [[yama]] in the stage. {{Reference needed|Interview with ZUN}}
*"Sunflower Fairy" ({{lang|ja|ひまわり妖精}}, ro. ''Himawari yōusei'') is a rather popular fan name, even in the Japanese community of Touhou, to refer to this character.


===Trivia===
In ''[[Undefined Fantastic Object]]'' a version of this fairy was mainly purple, with purple hair and purple hair pins. The sunflowers are also purple and the wings and dress are also slightly purple. The [[Makai]] version has short black hair with (possibly) red cherry hair pins and a long pony tail. And wears a pure white dress and holds 2 large sunflowers which has a black stem with black petals and red seeds. Also the fairy has large black wings with red markings that appear to be similar to [[Shinki]]'s.
*There are a number of different colours of this fairy for different areas of [[Gensokyo]].
**Muenzuka's version of this fairy seems to dress like [[Shikieiki Yamaxanadu|Shikieiki]].
**Makai's version of this fairy seems to have wings with similar colors and markings like [[Shinki]]'s.


===Fandom===
==Story==
*The Sunflower Fairy has often been depicted with other fairies, such as [[Daiyousei]] and [[Lily White]].
They are generic enemies in [[Windows]].


==Fandom==
{{main|Fandom/Phantasmagoria of Flower View#Sunflower Fairy|l1=Fandom: Sunflower Fairy}}
==Official Sources==
{{hidden begin|title = Official sources|titlestyle = background:pink; text-align:center;}}
*2005/08/14 '''[[Phantasmagoria of Flower View]]'''
*2007/08/17 '''[[Mountain of Faith]]'''
*2008/08/16 '''[[Subterranean Animism]]''' - Stages 1 and 4; Extra Stage
*2009/08/15 '''[[Undefined Fantastic Object]]'''
*2010/08/14 '''[[Fairy Wars]]'''
*2011/08/13 '''[[Ten Desires]]''' Stages 3-6; Extra Stage
{{hidden end}}
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[[Category:Generic Enemies]]


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[[Category:Characters without official artwork]]
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[[Category:Returning 1st Windows Generation Characters]]
[[Category:Returning 2nd Windows Generation Characters]]
[[Category:Unnamed Characters]]

Revision as of 23:20, 22 January 2019

ひまわり妖精 (ようせい)
Sunflower Fairy
Sunflower Fairy (PoFV)Sunflower Fairy (PoFV (Muenzuka version))Sunflower Fairy (MoF, SA, UFO, FW, TD)Sunflower Fairy (UFO, another type)Sunflower Fairy (UFO (Makai version))
Sprites of the Sunflower Fairy from various games
Species

Fairy

Location

Anywhere in Gensokyo

Appearances
Official Games
Print Works

The Sunflower Fairy (ひまわり妖精 Himawari yōsei) are sub-group of fairies who are a common stage enemy in various Touhou Project games, only in danmaku shooting games. They're one of the most notable and used generic enemies in the Touhou Project.

Character Design

Name

Because their name was originally unknown, the fans named this type of fairy the Sunflower Fairy (ひまわり妖精 Himawari Yousei) since they hold a sunflower in their hands. In Chapter 8 of Visionary Fairies in Shrine, an almost identical descriptive name, Sunflower Fairies (ひまわりの妖精 Himawari no Yousei), was used by Luna Child when referring to these fairies.

Appearance

The main appearance of the fairy is where it has short red hair, (possibly) orange cherry hair pins and a long pony tail. Large slightly pinkish wings and a dress. And she holds two large sunflowers.

Past Appearance

Other versions of the fairy exist in different colours. In Phantasmagoria of Flower View she had instead of red hair, light blue hair and white wings. In the same game when the heroine is in Muenzuka the fairy wears a dark blue dress and a blue hat with a gold emblem in front. ZUN said that the fairies where cosplaying as the yama in the stage. [Ref. Needed]

In Undefined Fantastic Object a version of this fairy was mainly purple, with purple hair and purple hair pins. The sunflowers are also purple and the wings and dress are also slightly purple. The Makai version has short black hair with (possibly) red cherry hair pins and a long pony tail. And wears a pure white dress and holds 2 large sunflowers which has a black stem with black petals and red seeds. Also the fairy has large black wings with red markings that appear to be similar to Shinki's.

Story

They are generic enemies in Windows.

Fandom

Official Sources

Official sources