Phoenixx and Ankake Spa have officially announced the upcoming release of Touhou: Blossom Blade for Nintendo Switch, slated to launch on January 15, 2026.
This highly anticipated title is a remaster of Youyou Kengeki Musou, a game that first debuted in Japan in late 2011 and marked the debut project of the doujin circle, Ankake Spa.
Known for previous Touhou-inspired hits such as Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity and Touhou: New World, the developers are bringing back the action with updated features and enhanced playability on modern hardware. Touhou: Blossom Blade immerses players in the vibrant world of Gensokyo, a setting beloved by Touhou Project fans.
The gameplay centers around Konpaku Youmu, gardener, security, and sword instructor for the mystic Saigyouji Yuyuko.
Following a challenge from her mistress to prove her swordsmanship by seeking out and defeating Hakurei Reimu—the famous shrine maiden of Gensokyo—Youmu sets out on a stage-based, 3D bullet hell action adventure that balances accessibility with satisfying combat depth. Notably, this remaster brings several quality-of-life updates, enhancing both new player experience and veteran engagement.
Unlike the original, where skill selection required toggling mid-combat, the remaster designates a dedicated button for each of Youmu’s unique skills—movement, area damage, and range attacks—alongside a potent Spell Card mechanic.
This improvement offers more intuitive and responsive controls, addressing feedback from players of the original release. The game also integrates a dynamic combo system: consistently attacking enemies raises a combo counter, which not only boosts score but accelerates skill recharge rates, allowing for more frequent and impactful use of abilities.
Players can further tailor their experience with selectable difficulty options, including Easy, Normal, and Hard modes, ensuring an accessible challenge for both newcomers and series veterans. Touhou: Blossom Blade features a reimagined musical landscape with soundtrack arrangements by Shoichiro Sakamoto (also known as Sound Sepher), enhancing the immersive experience throughout each stage.
Additional improvements include optimized graphics for Nintendo Switch, expanded HUD functionality, more destructible environmental objects, and the removal of fall damage penalties, all designed to offer a seamless and engaging gameplay session. Scheduled for release as a digital download on the Nintendo eShop, Touhou: Blossom Blade is set to expand the legacy of both Ankake Spa and the broader Touhou Project series for a worldwide audience.
As the launch date of January 15, 2026 approaches, franchise fans and newcomers can look forward to experiencing this beloved bullet hell action with a modern twist on Nintendo Switch.
This highly anticipated title is a remaster of Youyou Kengeki Musou, a game that first debuted in Japan in late 2011 and marked the debut project of the doujin circle, Ankake Spa.
Known for previous Touhou-inspired hits such as Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity and Touhou: New World, the developers are bringing back the action with updated features and enhanced playability on modern hardware. Touhou: Blossom Blade immerses players in the vibrant world of Gensokyo, a setting beloved by Touhou Project fans.
The gameplay centers around Konpaku Youmu, gardener, security, and sword instructor for the mystic Saigyouji Yuyuko.
Following a challenge from her mistress to prove her swordsmanship by seeking out and defeating Hakurei Reimu—the famous shrine maiden of Gensokyo—Youmu sets out on a stage-based, 3D bullet hell action adventure that balances accessibility with satisfying combat depth. Notably, this remaster brings several quality-of-life updates, enhancing both new player experience and veteran engagement.
Unlike the original, where skill selection required toggling mid-combat, the remaster designates a dedicated button for each of Youmu’s unique skills—movement, area damage, and range attacks—alongside a potent Spell Card mechanic.
This improvement offers more intuitive and responsive controls, addressing feedback from players of the original release. The game also integrates a dynamic combo system: consistently attacking enemies raises a combo counter, which not only boosts score but accelerates skill recharge rates, allowing for more frequent and impactful use of abilities.
Players can further tailor their experience with selectable difficulty options, including Easy, Normal, and Hard modes, ensuring an accessible challenge for both newcomers and series veterans. Touhou: Blossom Blade features a reimagined musical landscape with soundtrack arrangements by Shoichiro Sakamoto (also known as Sound Sepher), enhancing the immersive experience throughout each stage.
Additional improvements include optimized graphics for Nintendo Switch, expanded HUD functionality, more destructible environmental objects, and the removal of fall damage penalties, all designed to offer a seamless and engaging gameplay session. Scheduled for release as a digital download on the Nintendo eShop, Touhou: Blossom Blade is set to expand the legacy of both Ankake Spa and the broader Touhou Project series for a worldwide audience.
As the launch date of January 15, 2026 approaches, franchise fans and newcomers can look forward to experiencing this beloved bullet hell action with a modern twist on Nintendo Switch.
