The usual outfit of Meiling from the world where giant shadows roam―aka the perfect world to train in martial arts.
Chinese Girl (Law)
Voice Lines
Gacha Pickup
I'm Hong Meiling, the gatekeeper of the Scarlet Devil Mansion, and I'm here to take down Taisui Xingjun! Show yourself, great calamitous catfish, the most fearsome of all youkai!
Introduction
Where are you?! Show yourself, Taisui Xingjun! The time has come for me, Hong Meiling, youkai and protector of my beloved Gensokyo, to defeat you! ...Huh? Did it transform itself into a little girl? What? You're not Taisui Xingjun? Right, that makes sense. Stay close to me, little one, and do your best to keep out of sight, all right? It seems there's a monstrous catfish up to no good.
Purple Heart
*sleepy noises* ...What's casting... that great shadow?
Blue Heart
I was just exaggerating things 'cause I was bored and needed some excitement...
Green Heart
But now that it's here, it's clear Taisui Xingjun really DOES mean to attack Gensokyo. Not even Lady Remilia or Miss Sakuya could take it down.
Orange Heart
Taisui Xingjun is said to be the spirit of Jupiter, as well as its shadow. After it sets in the west, it passes through the depths of the earth before rising again in the east. While underground, it takes the form of a giant catfish, a calamitous god that causes earthquakes.
Pink Heart
I also heard the giant catfish is a follower or incarnation of a colossal dragon-serpent that cradles the world... I think Lady Remilia or Lady Patchouli once mentioned that there are similar myths in the West and in India. I doubt they're connected, though!
Summer
Sudden summer downpours are scary, huh? I heard thunder the other day and it made me wonder... do the Dragon Palace envoys get to see dragons all the time?
Login
This morning, I saw a massive shadow. It belonged to Taisui Xingjun, the embodiment of calamity! Youkai of Gensokyo, now's the time to join forces and follow me! ...Maybe that was too dramatic.
Enhancement
If only I could show Miss Sakuya my bravery...!
Return
OK, time to get back to guarding the gate. Taisui Xingjun might show up again.
Home 1
Lady Remilia didn't give me permission, but I'm sure she'll understand. Taisui Xingjun is just that terrifying of a youkai.
Home 2
I think Lady Patchouli underestimates earthquakes. If one were to hit the Scarlet Devil Mansion, she'd instantly be buried under her books!
Home 3
The tengu manga I exchange with Lady Remilia would definitely get confiscated if Miss Sakuya found out. Don't tell her, OK? Don't. Tell. Her.
Reaction 1
Sleepy? Use my lap as a pillow. I wish I could nap on Miss Sakuya's lap...
Reaction 2
Am I in a dream? Realizing that while still dreaming would be too strange, so I can't be.
Reaction 3
Oh, she fell asleep. Guess that means this really isn't a dream... *pats head*
Task
I'll help you with your tasks, so could you help me find allies to take down Taisui Xingjun?
Task Complete
Well done finishing your task. Here, lemme pat your head. Or would you rather a big hug?
Mail
Here, a letter came for you. Don't forget, I'm a gatekeeper.
Errand Finished
Someone's back. Since I'm a gatekeeper, I'll go greet them!
Start of Battle
Come forth, Taisui Xingjun and all its minions!
Mid-Wave
You're Taisui Xingjun's minions too, aren't you?!
Victory
Whatever type of youkai you send to fight me, it's pointless. Face me yourself, Taisui Xingjun!
Defeat
Zzz, zzz... That was one big snooze-fest.
Spellcard 1 Chant 1
Neither anger nor
sadness rule over me.
Spellcard 1 Chant 2
I love Gensokyo. Fear me, all
those who seek to destroy it!
Spellcard 1 Casted
Qi Sign: Star-Pulse Shot
Spellcard 2 Chant 1
I'll never let you wreak
havoc on Gensokyo!
Spellcard 2 Chant 2
Your disasters aren't
welcome here. Leave, now!
Spellcard 2 Casted
Strike Sign: Dapeng Fist
Last Word Chant 1
Taisui Xingjun! I won't
allow your presence here!
Last Word Chant 2
Soon, I'll be a legend! I'm the strongest
gatekeeper and protector of Gensokyo!
Last Word Casted
Taisui Xingjun Phantom - Vision of Legendary Triumph
Boost 1
Ha, ha, ha!
Boost 2
I understand―
Boost 3
Everything!
Graze 1
You!
Graze 2
You're a youkai sent by Taisui Xingjun!
Graze 3
Aren't you?!
Command A
Let's meet them in battle!
Command B
Give me all you got!
Command C
Zzz...
Command D
I'll protect the Scarlet Devil Mansion and all of Gensokyo!
Skill A
Here I go!
Skill B
I'm not done yet!
Shot A
Try dodging my fists!
Shot B
Witness over four thousand years of history!
Damage
Oops.
Heavy Damage
I'm kinda sleepy...
Guard
Projectiles?!
Graze Activated
That's enough!
Change to Rear
I could use a nap...
Change to Front
...Huh?! I'm awake!
Buff/Heal
I owe you one!
Knocked Out
*sleepy noises* All of a sudden, I'm fiercely sleepy.
Voice Sets
Gensokyo's Top Gatekeeper
VA: Suzumoto Akiho
Defeater of Taisui Xingjun
VA: Hanamori Yumiri
Dreamt Hero
VA: Fujimoto Yuri
Character Information
Temperament: Kousa (Law)
Kousa refers to the fine yellow sand that is carried by the wind from the continent. This is the temperament of Meiling, whose own sense of danger compels her to take every action possible to prevent the havoc she believes Taisui Xingjun's coming will bring. She's imbued with azure dragon temperament (Wood Phase) and shooting star temperament (Star Essence).
The strong and kind Wood Phase resists Water Phase, because water nourishes wood, but it is weak to Metal Phase, because metal carves wood.
The diverse and uncooperative Star Essence resists the cooperative and indecisive Moon Essence, but it is weak to the charming and arrogant Sun Essence.
Ability/Backstory: Capable of using qi
The ability of Hong Meiling from the world where giant shadows roam (a Touhou LW original). There are no noticeable differences between this ability and that of other Meilings.
A giant shadow strode through Gensokyo. Was it a daidarabotchi? Or perhaps a giant robot? As everyone's imaginations ran wild, Hong Meiling took one look and instantly knew it was the shadow of Taisui Xingjun. But then, she awoke from her dream. Originally, that was all Taisui Xingjun's assault on Gensokyo was―a dream.
In this world, Hong Meiling might be the greatest victim of all. This incident going unresolved and becoming prolonged meant that she was still asleep, unable to wake from her dream. A heroic tale played out in a dream may be exciting at first, but if it never ends, the dreamer becomes trapped in a never-ending series of battles. Of course, the battles themselves may also be enjoyable, but if the opportunity to defeat the evil villain once and for all never arises, they, too, will inevitably lead to frustration. The dream becomes a tortuous race with no finish line.
Taisui Xingjun is widely known as a malignant god and bringer of disasters. While it is most commonly recognized as a deity of direction and fortune—meaning it can also bring blessings and good fortune—it is seen as a purely evil existence by those who suffer at the hands of the earthquakes it causes. It was once believed to be a massive, earthquake-causing catfish writhing beneath the earth, mirroring Jupiter's movements as it drifted across the sky. There are many legends and tales of animals being deeply tied to the world's structure, such as the earth being surrounded by a colossal venomous serpent who dwells beneath the sea and the idea that all things rest upon the back of a giant creature who serves as the foundation of the world. In fact, Taisui Xingjun was believed by some not to be a catfish, but a dragon.
In this incident, it battles against Hong Meiling, aka the azure dragon. Could that really be just a coincidence?
Attacks
Crimson Energy Release
The Spread Shot of Hong Meiling from the world where giant shadows roam. She focuses all of her qi and physical strength into her arm and throws a devastating punch. Meiling is a youkai martial artist with the ability to wield qi. People often assume Meiling is low on the pecking order at the Scarlet Devil Mansion, but when it comes to qigong and martial arts, it's possible her skills surpass even those of her mistress, Remilia Scarlet. That's in spite of Remilia being a vampire, a species known for their physical prowess. After all, Remilia herself has entrusted Meiling with the mansion's security. However, if she dozes off on the job, her refined, powerful techniques are as good as useless.
Bullets
Crimson Energy Release - Strike I
Crimson Energy Release - Strike II
Crimson Energy Release - Strike III
Crimson Energy Release - Strike IV
Crimson Energy Release - Strike V
Crimson Energy Release - Strike VI
Intense Rainbow Fist
The Focus Shot of Hong Meiling from the world where giant shadows roam. She throws lightning-fast punches in quick succession, followed by a barrage of qi bullets to halt her foe's movement, then unleashes a powerful uppercut. In general, youkai are thought of as beings that bring harm to humans. However, Hong Meiling frequently extends her friendship to them. She genuinely seems to want to protect both the Scarlet Devil Mansion and Gensokyo itself. But what kind of youkai is she? And who was she before arriving here? If only there was a way to find out...
Bullets
Intense Rainbow Fist - Strike I
Intense Rainbow Fist - Strike II
Intense Rainbow Fist - Strike III
Intense Rainbow Fist - Strike IV
Intense Rainbow Fist - Strike V
Intense Rainbow Fist - Strike VI
Qi Sign: Star-Pulse Shot
A Spell Card of Hong Meiling from the world where giant shadows roam. She fires a sphere of qi that she skillfully forms before her. One day, Hong Meiling bore witness to a massive shadow. Others who saw what she did took action based on their own speculations, but Meiling was certain it was the shadow of Taisui Xingjun, a malignant god said to unleash all manner of disasters, most often earthquakes. She couldn't allow the Scarlet Devil Mansion to be destroyed and end up like a certain shrine, so she set out in search of her foe.
Bullets
Star-Pulse Shot - Strike I
Star-Pulse Shot - Strike II
Star-Pulse Shot - Strike III
Star-Pulse Shot - Strike IV
Star-Pulse Shot - Strike V
Star-Pulse Shot - Strike VI
Strike Sign: Dapeng Fist
A Spell Card of Hong Meiling from the world where giant shadows roam. She launches a flurry of upward strikes. Not Taisui Xingjun nor his followers and servants could stand against Meiling's righteous fists. In other words, there was no doubt that Meiling's actions were justified. That said, she couldn't shake the feeling that she had read a similar tale to her own in a comic she once borrowed from Remilia...
Bullets
Dapeng Fist - Strike I
Dapeng Fist - Strike II
Dapeng Fist - Strike III
Dapeng Fist - Strike IV
Dapeng Fist - Strike V
Dapeng Fist - Strike VI
Taisui Xingjun Phantom - Vision of Legendary Triumph
The Last Word of Hong Meiling from the world where giant shadows roam (a Touhou LW original). She focuses her desire to protect both the Scarlet Devil Mansion and Gensokyo itself into this attack. Was it all some kind of dream or illusion? Defeating the great malignant god, Taisui Xingjun―even just a part of it―and its followers was no small feat. Indeed, such an act rivaled the deeds of the ancient Chinese heroes.
"Thank you, Hong Meiling," cried the villagers. "Thank you for protecting Gensokyo!"
"You're welcome..." mumbled Meiling, rolling over in her sleep.
Had it all been a dream? Or was Taisui Xingjun truly about to rain terror upon Gensokyo? The truth is now anyone's guess.
Bullets
Triumph Over Taisui Xingjun - Strike I
Triumph Over Taisui Xingjun - Strike II
Triumph Over Taisui Xingjun - Strike III
Triumph Over Taisui Xingjun - Strike IV
Triumph Over Taisui Xingjun - Strike V
Triumph Over Taisui Xingjun - Strike VI
Skills
Skill: Valiant Gatekeeper
"I won't let the Scarlet Devil Mansion crumble in an earthquake. I'm Hong Meiling, and I'll protect it at all costs!"
Skill: Gensokyo Protector
In her dreams, Meiling's true feelings reveal themselves. She truly loves Gensokyo.
Skill: Catfish Hunter
It may just be a catfish, but it is one GIANT catfish. You have to see it to believe it.