- "Rin" redirects here. For the character cut from Embodiment of Scarlet Devil, see Rin Satsuki.
Main Profile
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火焔猫 燐(かえんびょう りん)(通称:お燐) Rin Kaenbyou | |
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Controller of spirits in the remnants of the Hell of Blazing Fires | |
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Rin is one of Satori's pets, whose job is to carry corpses to the former Hell of Blazing Fires to regulate its heat. Before the events of Subterranean Animism, Rin learned of her old friend Utsuho's newly acquired power, and of her plans to conquer the above ground. She got terrified at the thought of her friend's future, and the punishment her mistress would impart on her (even though Satori would actually never have, and it was just Rin's thinking on her side). She decided to drive the evil spirits to above ground to lure the youkai in and get them to help her, but instead a human appears before her. Upon seeing that human is unexpectedly strong, though, she asks her to help Utsuho.
Fun Facts
- The characters for Kaenbyou literally mean "blazing cat". The one for Rin means "phosphorus".
- Kasha are a type of youkai that appear amidst stormy weather to bear the bodies of sinners to Hell. They are said to be cats that have turned into youkai (e.g. through long life). Sometimes temples near places where kasha are said to live will hold two funerals for the dead: first, the coffin is filled with rocks so that the kasha won't disrupt the funeral to carry off the deceased.
- In Buddhism, a kasha is a fiery chariot which carries dead sinners to hell.
- Rin is shown pushing a wheelbarrow, which is also known in Japanese as a 猫車 (or literally, cat cart).
- Some of her attacks resemble attacks the second boss of Samidare, Anareta uses.
- Rin may be the most persistent Touhou boss, appearing as a mid-boss in three stages in addition to being a stage boss all in one game.
- Rin is the only Windows Stage 6 midboss that, when defeated, doesn't directly lead to the final boss. A generic "death fairy" leads to Utsuho instead, similar to MoF's Stage 6, except there is no midboss.
- In ancient Aztec culture, each household had a small red dog called the Techihi who was said to guide lost souls to the underworld, and would often be sacrificed along with its master. Strangely, Rin has both red hair and performs a similar duty.
- Rin is commonly referred to as just "Orin" instead of her full name because that's what shows as her boss title in SA. The name 「おりんりん」 or "OrinRin," has also been a standard fanon way of referring to her.
- Careful observers will notice that Rin has both human ears and cat ears. This has led to some fanart where she takes her cat ears off. Or in a few rare cases, the other way around.
- She is paired very often with Chen for obvious reasons.
- In Double Spoiler, when taking a picture of Rin in her cat form, the player is awarded the "Cat bonus", which gives a bonus of 666 points, the mark of the beast. This is somewhat fitting considering that she is located in a Hell.
Official Profiles
Subterranean Animism - おまけ.txt
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○5面ボス 地獄の輪禍 種族:火車 本当の名前は火焔猫 燐(かえんびょう りん) 火の中に棲む猫で、さとりのペットである。口が上手く、死体や霊と 彼女の古い友人に霊烏路空が居る。彼女とはさとりに飼われ始めた頃、 ある日、彼女は灼熱地獄跡に異変を感じ取った。 火力の管理は空の管轄である。お燐はすぐに空の元を訪ねて驚いた。 それ以来、空は増長し始め、力を見せつけるようになっていった。 そんなこと出来る筈もない。さとり様が許す筈もない。 それは怨霊を地上に送り込む事。それにより地上の妖怪達に異変を その人間は思いの外強く、妖怪退治の専門家といううってつけの人 最初からさとり様に相談すれば良かったのだが、お燐は何となく空 | |
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Stage 5 Boss Hell's Traffic Accident Species: kasha Her real name is Rin Kaenbyou. A cat that lives among the flames, and Satori's pet. Since she's well-spoken and can converse freely with corpses and spirits, she was left in charge of controlling the spirits in what was once the Hell of Blazing Fires. She has an old friend named Reiuji Utsuho. They've been close friends since before the time Satori began taking care of her, that is, the time when the underground separated from Hell.
Regulating the flames was Utsuho's job. Orin went to visit Utsuho and was surprised by what she found. Since then, Utsuho began to grow stronger, and to seek out power. There's no way she should have been able to do that. There's no way Satori would allow it.
That human was unexpectedly strong, and what is more, she specialized in youkai extermination.
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Book Synopsis
The Grimoire of Marisa
- Main article: The Grimoire of Marisa: Orin's Spell Cards
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