Hello /wsr/. This was posted on another board and somewhere deep in my mind I recognize the reference from somewhere in the past.
Shiki, the emerald-haired one pointing the rodlike a sword, is especially reminiscent of something. I know that face, but from where? I've combed my brain for a week and I can't remember.
Can someone please give me peace of mind?
I'll just give this one bump. I admit it's a reference older than the vast majority of people here.
I don't understand what you're asking. If you know the characters are from Touhou, then what are you asking about? The art style? The composition of the picture? It almost resembles Washington Crossing the Delaware...
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I mean it's a direct reference to a video game or anime or something else.
As an example, in this image you can see that it's a reference to Jojo without any Jojo character actually being in the image. The style and poses make it obvious if you have any knowledge of the series.
This image's style and poses is a reference to something I faintly remember from decades ago. I would guess the 80's, but I'm not sure.