About

Clownpiece is a recurring character from the Touhou Project series of vertical bullet-hell shoot-'em-up video games. As one of the most popular side characters in all of Touhou, she has inspired numerous memes and in-jokes among fans of the series.

Origin

Clownpiece appeared as the Stage 5 Boss in Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom and as the main protagonist of Visionary Fairies in Shrine, along with Sunny Milk, Star Sapphire, and Luna Child. She is Hecatia Lapislazuli's subordinate, who has instructed her to live in Gensokyo for the time being. She currently lives under the Hakurei Shrine in a replica Hell she made for herself. Other characters often refer to her as "Piece", a shortening of her name.

Spread

Clownpiece has been frequently memed as a humorous version of Americana and patriotism. In fan art and videos, Clownpiece has been given the personality of a "ugly American" who will shoot first and ask questions later, frequently spouting patriotic jargon and jingoism.