The Guardian Beast Devoted to Shintoism and Buddhism
Aunn Komano's usual outfit. It features a red muumuu-like shirt and white shorts.
White Komainu Shrine Protector
Aunn's Fantasy Rebirth outfit. It was fashioned at Kourindou based on information in the journal.
Busy, Busy, Busy at New Year's
Aunn's fancy winter outfit. "Time to dress up warm and go out with Miss Reimu!"
The Guardian Beast Devoted to Shintoism and Buddhism
Voice Lines
Gacha Pickup
I'm Aunn Komano, a komainu! Please leave the protection of the shrine to me! I'll defend everything!
Introduction
Hey, you there, please wait a second! ...You don't look suspicious. I've remembered your face and soul, so next time, there shouldn't be any problems! In fact, you look like someone who could contribute to gathering faith. The shrine maiden here, Miss Reimu's motivation is... uh. Anyway! Leave the protection of the shrine to me, Aunn Komano, the komainu! I'll guard it day or night, rain or shine! No holidays for me! Aaaauuuun!
Purple Heart
It's my duty to protect the shrine from intruders! Do you want to join me?!
Blue Heart
I sometimes go to Moriya Shrine and Myouren Temple, but Hakurei Shrine is my home!
Green Heart
I am both a komainu and the divine spirit of a youkai beast. That's right. Lady Okina used her power to open a door on the back of a komainu statue at Hakurei Shrine, and that's how I was born!
Orange Heart
Oh! But before I took this form, I was still watching over Miss Reimu and the others as a divine spirit in a komainu. My protection is half the reason why Hakurei Shrine is as safe as it is! Hehe!
Pink Heart
I started going to Moriya Shrine and Myouren temple from time to time ever since they appeared. ...Do I walk? Not at all! I switch between bunrei to appear there in the blink of an eye! Isn't that cool?!
Summer
Here's a scary story. I was on night guard duty when I felt a presence behind me. I turned around and didn't see anyone, but the feeling was still there... I turned around ten times before I realized it was my tail.
Login
I've been waiting and protecting this place until you came! Please, pet me! Oh, be careful of my horn!
Enhancement
Look! Look! I've gotten stronger! Now I can protect even better!
Return
That battle was fun! Woof. Do you want some tea?
Home 1
Oh, Miss Reimu and Miss Marisa are talking to each other again. They look like they're having fun! Those are the smiles I've been protecting! Hehehe!
Home 2
*growl* ...Oh? Could you please chase away those prankster fairies for me? See, they're in the shade of that tree... or is that just dead grass?
Home 3
Miss Suika used to use me as a coat rack back when I was a stone statue. But now she always invites me to parties, so I've forgiven her!
Reaction 1
That white wolf tengu is so cool, isn't she?!
Reaction 2
I think Kagerou is cool too...!
Reaction 3
I feel a strange kind of kinship with Miss Kyouko.
Task
Hmm, a task?! Is it like a riddle? Hm...
Task Complete
You completed the task! You really are amazing!
Mail
There was a letter for you, so I went and got it! Here you go!
Errand Finished
*sniff* I sense that someone has come back from an errand!
Start of Battle
The best offense is a good defense! Woof. Or is it the other way around?
Mid-Wave
Wait up! Aaaaaauuun!
Victory
Woof. I somehow managed to protect everyone. I fulfilled my duty!
Defeat
*whimper* This is bad. The shrine will get messed up!
Spellcard 1 Chant 1
Intruder sighted! Commence capture!
Maintain high alert!
Spellcard 1 Chant 2
I've already got you fully surrounded!
Spellcard 1 Casted
Hound Sign: Mountain Hound's Walk
Spellcard 2 Chant 1
Spin and spin in circles!
Keep on spinning!
Spellcard 2 Chant 2
Do you want to try it?
OK!
Spellcard 2 Casted
Spinning Top: Koma-Inu Spin
Last Word Chant 1
Lion! Komainu! The pounce of
the two great beast youkai!
Last Word Chant 2
You think you can deal with this?!
I'm going full speed!
Last Word Casted
Guardian Beast Pincer Attack
Boost 1
Hmph!
Boost 2
Grrrrr!
Boost 3
I'll give it my all!
Graze 1
Haaaa!
Graze 2
Argh!
Graze 3
I'll unleash my power!
Command A
Leave it to me!
Command B
OK, I'll do that!
Command C
All right!
Command D
I'll protect everyone!
Skill A
I'm watching!
Skill B
I'm guarding!
Shot A
I won't let you pass!
Shot B
No trespassing!
Damage
Eep?!
Heavy Damage
*yelp*
Guard
Grrr!
Graze Activated
Close one!
Change to Rear
I'll wait at home!
Change to Front
Here I come!
Buff/Heal
Thank you!
Knocked Out
I can't keep protecting any longer... Oof.
Voice Sets
Guardian of Shrines and Temples
VA: Kakuma Ai
Open and Closed Mouths
VA: Otsubo Yuka
Lion and Komainu
VA: Morohoshi Sumire
Character Information
Temperament: Genjitsu
Genjitsu (a Touhou LW original) refers to an atmospheric optical phenomenon where two bright dots appear to flank the Sun under certain conditions. This is an apt temperament for Aunn as these two dots are also called sun dogs. Aunn is endowed with Earth Phase, as her spirit is housed in statues, and Sun Essence, because she protects Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples.
The encompassing and regenerative Earth Phase resists Fire Phase, because fire produces earth, but it is weak to Wood Phase, because wood parts earth.
The alluring and arrogant Sun Essence resists the diverse and uncooperative Star Essence, but it is weak to the cooperative and indecisive Moon Essence.
Ability/Backstory: Capable of locating Shintoism and Buddhism
This is Aunn's ability which likely comes from her being a komainu. However, it is unclear exactly what "locating Shintoism and Buddhism" means. Taking the name as read, it could be an ability that restores Shintoism and Buddhism to areas where it has fallen out of favor or been forgotten, but the truth is... unknown. What is known is that Aunn is especially focused on guarding Hakurei Shrine as a komainu.
Considering the fact that youkai seem to come and go as they please, it raises a question about what it actually means to protect something. If her protection is derived from the literal meaning of her ability, then her true value may lie in maintaining Hakurei Shrine or the deity enshrined there.
Maybe Aunn continuing to locate Shintoism and Buddhism is what lets Hakurei Shrine still function as a shrine despite the fact that the shrine maiden doesn't know which deity is enshrined there and that the shrine hardly gathers any faith... No, that's probably an exaggeration.
Attacks
Open-Mouthed Lion
Aunn Komano's Spread Shot (a Touhou LW original). Aunn slashes out with her left hand. It is said that the one without a horn is the lion of the pair.
Bullets
Lion Claw Laser
Sharp Claw Laser
Pointy Claw Laser
Sharp Claw Laser
Stone Statue Laser
Guardian Animal Laser
Closed-Mouthed Komainu
Aunn Komano's Focus Shot (a Touhou LW original). Aunn slashes out with her right hand. It is said that the one with a horn is the komainu of the pair.
Bullets
Komainu Claw Laser
Tearing Claw Laser
Slashing Claw Laser
Bladed Claw Laser
Animal Statue Laser
Divine Animal Laser
Hound Sign: Mountain Hound's Walk
Aunn Komano's Spell Card. She splits her soul to surround her opponent. The mountain hound in the Spell Card's name refers to a wolf, and wolves have been considered guardian animals and messengers of the gods since antiquity. There is a technique for spinning a top called "walking the dog."
Bullets
Mountain Hound
Hayatarou
Inugami
Okuri-Inu
Great God
Shippeitarou
Spinning Top: Koma-Inu Spin
Aunn Komano's Spell Card. Aunn spins around in circles along with a spinning top. This is a collaboration between a spinning top, a traditional toy and artistic performance, and Aunn the komainu. Both tops and komainu are prized as lucky charms for their ability to ward off evil.
Bullets
Aunn's Party Trick
Spinning Top
Spring Spinning Top
Hand-Spun Top
Tossed Top
Bashing Top
Guardian Beast Pincer Attack
Aunn Komano's Last Word (a Touhou LW original). She splits into two great guardian beasts (a komainu and a lion) and starts a wild brawl. The concept of protecting something with a pair of guardian beasts dates back to antiquity, with sphinx statues being a notable example. It is thought that the concept of komainu came to Japan from the continent along with Buddhism.
Bullets
Prismatic Light
Prismatic Light of Protection
Prismatic Light of the Guardian Animal
Prismatic Light of the Divine Statue
Prismatic Light of Legend
Prismatic Light of the Beautiful Youth
Skills
Skill: Sanctuary Protector
It is a komainu's duty to protect Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. They are like police dogs.
Skill: Animal Divine Envoy
Animals that are divine messengers also act on behalf of gods at times. Are foxes and tigers in a similar situation?
Skill: Twin Guardian
Two-in-one doubles the fun! She is a combination of komainu and lion.
