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| caption = Sprite of YuugenMagan in [[Highly Responsive to Prayers]]
| caption = Sprite of YuugenMagan in [[Highly Responsive to Prayers]]
| chartitle = EvilEyes
| chartitle = EvilEyes
| species = [[Demon]] (?)
| location = Somewhere within [[Makai]], possibly near its gate
| location = Somewhere within [[Makai]], possibly near its gate
| MusicThemes = *{{H:title|{{lang|ja|天使伝説}}|Angel's Legend}} ([[Highly Responsive to Prayers]])
| MusicThemes = *{{H:title|{{lang|ja|天使伝説}}|Angel's Legend}} ([[Highly Responsive to Prayers]])
| appOfficialgames = *[[Highly Responsive to Prayers]] (Makai Route Stage 10 Boss)
| appOfficialgames = *[[Highly Responsive to Prayers]] (Makai Route Stage 10 Boss)
}}
}}
'''YuugenMagan''' is a being that [[Reimu Hakurei]] encounters in [[Makai]] in the [[PC-98]] game ''[[Highly Responsive to Prayers]]'' after entering through the gate. Like the other characters in the game, there is no information regarding this enemy.
'''YuugenMagan''' is the first being that [[Reimu Hakurei]] encounters in [[Makai]] during ''[[Highly Responsive to Prayers]]'' after passing through the gate to Makai. Like other bosses in the game, there is little to no information regarding this enemy.


==Character Basis==
==Character Basis==
===Name===
===Name===
Like most characters in the ''Highly Responsive to Prayers'', YuugenMagan doesn't have an official kanji and its name is written in Romanised characters. It is assumed to be written as "{{lang|ja|幽玄魔眼}}" or "{{lang|ja|幽幻魔眼}}". Generally, {{nihongo||魔眼|Magan}} indicates the same concept of the [[wikipedia:Evil eye|"evil eye"]] (literally magical/demon's eye). If "yuugen" was interpreted as {{lang|ja|幽玄}}, it means "recondite/subtle/profound/etc" or indicates the concept of the traditional Japanese aesthetics similar to that of [[wikipedia:Elegant|Elegant]] in English. Likely a coincidence, the kanji exists on the theme title {{nihongo|"Eternal Dream ~ Mystical Maple|幽玄の槭樹}}.
Like most characters in the ''Highly Responsive to Prayers'', YuugenMagan doesn't have an official kanji spelling. Its name is written just rendered "YuugenMagan" in-game. Two possible spellings are "{{lang|ja|幽玄魔眼}}" and "{{lang|ja|幽幻魔眼}}". ''Magan'' (魔眼 lit. "magical/demon's eye") is roughly equivalent to  [[wikipedia:Evil eye|"evil eye"]]. "Yuugen" interpreted as {{lang|ja|幽玄}} means "simple and elegant/subtlely graceful/profoundly mysterious/mystic/etc". The word also refers to the [[wikipedia:occult|occult]], which is the most likely meaning in this case as YuugenMagan has five evil eyes surrounding it. ZUN used the kanji 幽玄 before on the theme title {{nihongo|"Eternal Dream ~ Mystical Maple|'''幽玄'''の槭樹}}. Using this interpretation, "YuugenMagan" would translate to "Occult Evil/Demon Eyes" or "Mystic Evil/Demon Eyes".


{{lang|ja|幽幻}} is not a legit established term in Japanese, so if it was interpreted as this, it's likely to come from {{nihongo||'''幽幻'''道士|Yuugen doushi}} (original title {{lang|zh|殭屍小子}}): a horror action comedy movie made in Taiwan starring a [[Jiang Shi]] as the heroine. Likely a coincidence, the kanji exists on the theme title {{nihongo|"Eastern Record of the Sealing of a Demon ~ A Phantom's Boisterous Dance"|東方封魔録 ~ 幽幻乱舞}}
{{lang|ja|幽幻}} is not a legitimately established term in Japanese, so, if interpreted as this, it's likely to come from {{nihongo||'''幽幻'''道士|Yuugen Doushi}} (original title {{lang|zh|殭屍小子}}): an action horror comedy movie made in Taiwan starring a [[Jiang Shi]] as the heroine. Again, an example of ZUN using this word before exists in the form of the theme title {{nihongo|"Eastern Record of the Sealing of a Demon ~ A Phantom's Boisterous Dance"|東方封魔録 ~ '''幽幻'''乱舞}}. Using this interpretation, "YuugenMagan" would translate to "Phantom Evil/Demon Eyes".


===Origin===
The [[wikipedia:Evil eye|evil eye]] is a widespread concept among many cultures with the common focal point being that a malevolent stare or look can act as a curse. In Japanese, the most common term for evil eye is 邪視 (''jashi''). The [[wikipedia:Judaism|Judaic]] angel of death, [[wikipedia:Sariel|Sariel]], is associated with evil eyes and is said to be able to ward them off. Due to the appearance of [[Sariel]] in the game and [[Makai]] itself containing numerous references to [[wikipedia:Abrahamic religions|Abrahamic]] imagery, YuugenMagan is most likely based off of the [https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.myjewishlearning.com/article/evil-eye-in-judaism/amp Jewish concept] of evil eyes.
===Design===
===Design===
Shown on its sprite, YuuganMagan is a hovering set of five independently-moving eyes, connected by electricity and surrounded by strange markings. If you look at the center, you can almost see a character in a [[wikipedia:kimono|kimono]] in the area where YuugenMagan's "energy" meets. It can be suggested that this is its source.
YuuganMagan is a hovering set of five independently-moving eyes, connected by an electric-like force and surrounded by strange markings. At the center lies what appears to be an outline or projection of a character in a [[wikipedia:kimono|kimono]]. This being seems to be the source or controller of the eyes.


==Relationships==
==Relationships==
;Shinki
;Shinki
[[Shinki]] is the creator of [[Makai]] and everything within it. In light of this, Shinki may also have created YuugenMagan.
[[Shinki]] is the creator of [[Makai]] and everything within it. In light of this, Shinki may also have created YuugenMagan.
;Sariel
Due to the mythological Sariel's association with evil eyes, YuugenMagan might an underling or servant of [[Sariel]].


==Additional Information==
==Additional Information==

Revision as of 06:46, 16 December 2018

YuugenMagan
Yuugen Magan

More Alternative Spellings
YuugenMagan
Sprite of YuugenMagan in Highly Responsive to Prayers
EvilEyes
More Character Titles
Species

Demon (?)

Location

Somewhere within Makai, possibly near its gate

Music Themes
Appearances
Official Games

YuugenMagan is the first being that Reimu Hakurei encounters in Makai during Highly Responsive to Prayers after passing through the gate to Makai. Like other bosses in the game, there is little to no information regarding this enemy.

Character Basis

Name

Like most characters in the Highly Responsive to Prayers, YuugenMagan doesn't have an official kanji spelling. Its name is written just rendered "YuugenMagan" in-game. Two possible spellings are "幽玄魔眼" and "幽幻魔眼". Magan (魔眼 lit. "magical/demon's eye") is roughly equivalent to "evil eye". "Yuugen" interpreted as 幽玄 means "simple and elegant/subtlely graceful/profoundly mysterious/mystic/etc". The word also refers to the occult, which is the most likely meaning in this case as YuugenMagan has five evil eyes surrounding it. ZUN used the kanji 幽玄 before on the theme title "Eternal Dream ~ Mystical Maple (幽玄の槭樹). Using this interpretation, "YuugenMagan" would translate to "Occult Evil/Demon Eyes" or "Mystic Evil/Demon Eyes".

幽幻 is not a legitimately established term in Japanese, so, if interpreted as this, it's likely to come from Yuugen Doushi (幽幻道士) (original title 殭屍小子): an action horror comedy movie made in Taiwan starring a Jiang Shi as the heroine. Again, an example of ZUN using this word before exists in the form of the theme title "Eastern Record of the Sealing of a Demon ~ A Phantom's Boisterous Dance" (東方封魔録 ~ 幽幻乱舞). Using this interpretation, "YuugenMagan" would translate to "Phantom Evil/Demon Eyes".

Origin

The evil eye is a widespread concept among many cultures with the common focal point being that a malevolent stare or look can act as a curse. In Japanese, the most common term for evil eye is 邪視 (jashi). The Judaic angel of death, Sariel, is associated with evil eyes and is said to be able to ward them off. Due to the appearance of Sariel in the game and Makai itself containing numerous references to Abrahamic imagery, YuugenMagan is most likely based off of the Jewish concept of evil eyes.

Design

YuuganMagan is a hovering set of five independently-moving eyes, connected by an electric-like force and surrounded by strange markings. At the center lies what appears to be an outline or projection of a character in a kimono. This being seems to be the source or controller of the eyes.

Relationships

Shinki

Shinki is the creator of Makai and everything within it. In light of this, Shinki may also have created YuugenMagan.

Sariel

Due to the mythological Sariel's association with evil eyes, YuugenMagan might an underling or servant of Sariel.

Additional Information

  • YuugenMagan's stage boss has the most hit boxes in the series that affects the same health bar, coming second would be the Prismriver Sisters in Perfect Cherry Blossom.
  • YuugenMagan and Mima share the same theme, called "Angel's Legend".
  • The kanji "" appears in the background during the battle, which means "wicked" or "evil".
  • Byakuren Hijiri's Lotus Butterfly seems to act similar in appearance (and in two or three attack patterns) to YuugenMagan.

Fandom

Official Sources

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