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| caption          =A green flying yin-yang in [[Double Dealing Character]].
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*''[[Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom]]'' (Stage 3 & 4)
*''[[Hidden Star in Four Seasons]]'' (Stages 1, 5-6, Extra)
*''[[Wily Beast and Weakest Creature]]'' (Stages 4, 6, Extra)
*''[[Unconnected Marketeers]]'' (Stage 4)
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These independent flying yin-yang objects are [[stage enemies]] in the ''[[Touhou Project]]'' that have first appeared in ''[[Subterranean Animism]]''. Their appearance bares the resemblance of the [[Yin-Yang Orb]]s, but they likely to have no connexions with the orbs due to [[Reimu Hakurei]] destroying these things. It's a total mystery as to what these things are, what they are called or what their purpose is since no-one makes reference to them and they've only appeared in the gaming series.
'''Wheel Ghosts''' are flying yin-yang objects that appear as [[stage enemies]] in the ''[[Touhou Project]]'', which first appeared in ''[[Subterranean Animism]]'', and were given an official name in ''[[100th Black Market]]''. Their appearance bears resemblance to the [[Yin-Yang Orb]]s, but their connection to them is unknown.


These things have two outer layer rings that spin on their opposite directions with 5 spherical lights on each ring. There are four known colours to these: blue, green, red and purple. Which colour and what kind of [[danmaku]] they shoot depends on the game [[stage]] they're on and what difficulty. Also, they mostly use lasers for their danmaku.
The wheel ghosts have two outer layer rings that spin on their opposite directions with 5 spherical lights on each ring. There are four known colours to these: blue, green, red and purple. Which colour and what kind of [[danmaku]] they shoot depends on the game [[stage]] they're on and the difficulty.  


==Flying yin-yangs' Appearances==
==Wheel Ghosts' Appearances==
[[File:YinYangEnemySprite.png|frame|Sprite of the flying Yin-yangs without the outer ring]]
[[File:YinYangEnemySprite.png|frame|Sprite of the wheel ghosts without the outer ring]]
===Windows Games===
===Windows Games===
;''Subterranean Animism''
;''Subterranean Animism''
The flying yin-yangs made its début on stage 2 of ''[[Subterranean Animism]]'', coming in fast and shooting danmaku in the [[Underworld]]. On stage 3, they were zooming in from the background and appear to support [[Yuugi Hoshiguma]] during her [[boss]] battle. They re-appeared on stage 4, coming down in queues and again in stage 5.
The wheel ghosts made their debut on stage 2 of ''[[Subterranean Animism]]'', coming in fast and shooting danmaku in the [[Underworld]]. On stage 3, they were zooming in from the background and appear to support [[Yuugi Hoshiguma]] during her [[boss]] battle. They re-appeared on stage 4, coming down in queues and again in stage 5.


;''Undefined Fantastic Object''
;''Undefined Fantastic Object''
The flying yin-yangs make a re-appearance in ''[[Undefined Fantastic Object]]'', which can be said that it fits well to have these in this game since it is UFO-themed and that these flying creature do resemble unknown flying objects. On stage 2, they'll appear from a mist and shoot large danmaku at the heroine while homing on them. They were shown to appear in [[Makai]] on stage 5, creating a sort of obstacle for the player to dodge.
The wheel ghosts appeared again in ''[[Undefined Fantastic Object]]''. On stage 2, they'll appear from a mist and shoot large danmaku at the heroine while homing on them. They were shown to appear in [[Makai]] on stage 5, creating a sort of obstacle for the player to dodge.


;''Ten Desire'' / ''Double Dealing Character''
;''Ten Desires'' / ''Double Dealing Character''
The flying yin-yangs again make an appearance in ''[[Ten Desires]]'' and ''[[Double Dealing Character]]'', performing the same way as it did in the previous games.
The wheel ghosts make an appearance in ''[[Ten Desires]]'' and ''[[Double Dealing Character]]'', performing the same way as they did in the previous games.


;''Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom''
;''Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom''
The flying yin-yangs make a return in ''[[Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom]]'' on Stage 3 in the [[Dream World]] as [[stage enemies]]. Although they shouldn't able to access this place physically, [[ZUN]] does state in the music comments that these are "just things in each dream," but are still mischievous of them to spread barrages of [[danmaku]] despite being in a dream. They're primarily the only stage enemy on Stage 4 at the [[Lunar Capital]], and [[Sagume Kishin]], the midboss and [[boss]] of the stage, over-uses them both using [[spell card]]s and non-spell cards.
The wheel ghosts make a return in ''[[Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom]]'' on Stage 3 in the [[Dream World]] as [[stage enemies]]. Although they shouldn't able to access this place physically, [[ZUN]] states in the music comments that these are "just things in each dream". They're primarily the only stage enemy on Stage 4 at the [[Lunar Capital]], and [[Sagume Kishin]], the midboss and [[boss]] of the stage, uses them in large amounts in her [[spell card]]s and non-spell cards.


;''Hidden Star in Four Seasons''
;''Hidden Star in Four Seasons''
The flying yin-yangs appear as enemies in ''[[Hidden Star in Four Seasons]]'' on Stages 1, 5, 6, and the Extra stage. They're the main stage enemies of both the final and Extra stage, and in the Extra stage [[Okina Matara]], [[Mai Teireida]], and [[Satono Nishida]] all use these flying yin-yangs in their spell cards.
The wheel ghosts appear as enemies in ''[[Hidden Star in Four Seasons]]'' on Stages 1, 5, 6, and the Extra stage. They're the main stage enemies of both the final and Extra stage, and in the Extra stage [[Okina Matara]], [[Mai Teireida]], and [[Satono Nishida]] all use these wheel ghosts in their spell cards.


;''Wily Beast and Weakest Creature''
;''Wily Beast and Weakest Creature''
The flying yin-yangs are stage enemies in ''[[Wily Beast and Weakest Creature]]'' on the 4th, 6th, and Extra stages. They are the main enemies in the final stage, but none of the characters use flying yin-yangs in their attacks.
The wheel ghosts are stage enemies in ''[[Wily Beast and Weakest Creature]]'' on the 4th, 6th, and Extra stages. They are the main enemies in the final stage, but none of the characters use wheel ghosts in their attacks.
 
;''Unconnected Marketeers''
The wheel ghosts appear as stage enemies in ''[[Unconnected Marketeers]]'' on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and Extra stages. A large, transparent, and invulnerable wheel ghost appears as Stage 4's midboss.  


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Th15SC044.jpg|Flying yin-yangs in the [[spell card]] ''Orb Sign "Disorderly Flock's Curse"''
File:Th15SC044.jpg|Wheel ghosts in the [[spell card]] ''Orb Sign "Disorderly Flock's Curse"''
File:Th15SC048.jpg|Flying yin-yangs in the [[spell card]] ''Orb Sign "Impure Body Detection Mines"''
File:Th15SC048.jpg|Wheel ghosts in the [[spell card]] ''Orb Sign "Impure Body Detection Mines"''
File:Th15SC052.jpg|Flying yin-yangs in the [[spell card]] ''Orb Sign "Shotgun Coronation of the Gods"''
File:Th15SC052.jpg|Wheel ghosts in the [[spell card]] ''Orb Sign "Shotgun Coronation of the Gods"''
File:Th16SC107.jpg|Flying yin-yangs in the [[spell card]] ''Drum Dance "Powerful Cheers"''
File:Th16SC107.jpg|Wheel ghosts in the [[spell card]] ''Drum Dance "Powerful Cheers"''
File:Th16SC108.jpg|Flying yin-yangs in the [[spell card]] ''Mad Dance "Crazy Backup Dance"''
File:Th16SC108.jpg|Wheel ghosts in the [[spell card]] ''Mad Dance "Crazy Backup Dance"''
File:Th16SC111.jpg|Flying yin-yangs in the [[spell card]] ''Secret Ceremony "Rear Shots of Betrayal"''
File:Th16SC111.jpg|Wheel ghosts in the [[spell card]] ''Secret Ceremony "Rear Shots of Betrayal"''
File:Th16SC117.jpg|Flying yin-yangs in the [[spell card]] ''Secret Ceremony "Performers Unattached to Society"''
File:Th16SC117.jpg|Wheel ghosts in the [[spell card]] ''Secret Ceremony "Performers Unattached to Society"''
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Additional Information==
==Additional Information==
*The sprites for the flying yin-yangs on each game appears to only have the yin-yang and the inner ring. It's currently unclear where the outer ring is coming from.
*The sprites for the wheel ghosts on each game appears to only have the yin-yang and the inner ring. It's currently unclear where the outer ring is coming from.
*They bare a resemblance to the [[Blood-Vessel Yin-Yang Orbs‎]], a stage enemy that appears in ''[[Story of Eastern Wonderland]]'', as well as [[SinGyoku]]'s first form.
*They bare a resemblance to the [[Blood-Vessel Yin-Yang Orbs‎]], a stage enemy that appears in ''[[Story of Eastern Wonderland]]'', as well as [[SinGyoku]]'s first form.
*The [[Windmill]]s, [[Kedama]] and [[spinning enemies]] have a few similarities to the flying yin-yangs with the way they spin and how they enter the screen.
*The [[Windmill]]s, [[Kedama]] and [[spinning enemies]] have a few similarities to the wheel ghosts with the way they spin and how they enter the screen.


{{Navbox Enemies}}
{{Navbox Enemies}}
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[[Category:Objects]]
[[fr:Yin-yang volant]]
[[fr:Yin-yang volant]]
[[ru:Противники#Летающие Инь-Ян]]

Revision as of 00:17, 9 October 2022

Flying Yin-yangs
A green wheel ghost in Double Dealing Character.
Location

Gensokyo, Underworld, Makai, Lunar Capital

Appearances
Official Games

Wheel Ghosts are flying yin-yang objects that appear as stage enemies in the Touhou Project, which first appeared in Subterranean Animism, and were given an official name in 100th Black Market. Their appearance bears resemblance to the Yin-Yang Orbs, but their connection to them is unknown.

The wheel ghosts have two outer layer rings that spin on their opposite directions with 5 spherical lights on each ring. There are four known colours to these: blue, green, red and purple. Which colour and what kind of danmaku they shoot depends on the game stage they're on and the difficulty.

Wheel Ghosts' Appearances

Sprite of the wheel ghosts without the outer ring

Windows Games

Subterranean Animism

The wheel ghosts made their debut on stage 2 of Subterranean Animism, coming in fast and shooting danmaku in the Underworld. On stage 3, they were zooming in from the background and appear to support Yuugi Hoshiguma during her boss battle. They re-appeared on stage 4, coming down in queues and again in stage 5.

Undefined Fantastic Object

The wheel ghosts appeared again in Undefined Fantastic Object. On stage 2, they'll appear from a mist and shoot large danmaku at the heroine while homing on them. They were shown to appear in Makai on stage 5, creating a sort of obstacle for the player to dodge.

Ten Desires / Double Dealing Character

The wheel ghosts make an appearance in Ten Desires and Double Dealing Character, performing the same way as they did in the previous games.

Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom

The wheel ghosts make a return in Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom on Stage 3 in the Dream World as stage enemies. Although they shouldn't able to access this place physically, ZUN states in the music comments that these are "just things in each dream". They're primarily the only stage enemy on Stage 4 at the Lunar Capital, and Sagume Kishin, the midboss and boss of the stage, uses them in large amounts in her spell cards and non-spell cards.

Hidden Star in Four Seasons

The wheel ghosts appear as enemies in Hidden Star in Four Seasons on Stages 1, 5, 6, and the Extra stage. They're the main stage enemies of both the final and Extra stage, and in the Extra stage Okina Matara, Mai Teireida, and Satono Nishida all use these wheel ghosts in their spell cards.

Wily Beast and Weakest Creature

The wheel ghosts are stage enemies in Wily Beast and Weakest Creature on the 4th, 6th, and Extra stages. They are the main enemies in the final stage, but none of the characters use wheel ghosts in their attacks.

Unconnected Marketeers

The wheel ghosts appear as stage enemies in Unconnected Marketeers on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and Extra stages. A large, transparent, and invulnerable wheel ghost appears as Stage 4's midboss.

Gallery

Additional Information