Reimu Hakurei

Reimu Hakurei

Touhou: Highly Responsive to Prayers


Reimu is the shrine maiden of the Hakurei Shrine, tasked with maintaining the balance between humans and youkai in Gensokyo. As the series progressed, Reimu became a symbol of peace and resolution, often resolving incidents alongside her friend Marisa. Her laid-back yet determined personality has endeared her to fans worldwide, making her one of the most iconic characters in the Touhou universe.

Gameplay Tips

  • Reimu's Down Smash summons 8 Ying-Yang orbs that orbit around her, making them very good for getting enemies away from you. You can also move sideways during the move.
  • Reimu's Neutral Special has 3 variants depending on charge. At no charge Reimu fires 5 Ofuda Cards in a spreadshot pattern, weak but has low commitment overall.
  • Reimu's Neutral Special has 3 variants depending on charge. At half charge, Reimu fires a Talisman that travels a considerable distance.
  • Reimu's Neutral Special has 3 variants depending on charge. At full charge she fires a 2 Talisman that splits itself into multiple projectiles with homing capabilities.
  • Reimu's barrier (Side Special/Side EX) can reflect projectiles, the EX variant will damage enemies who comes in contact with it.
  • Reimu's Yin-Yang Ball can be hit by anyone, but it will never damage Reimu herself unless it's reflected.

Trivia

  • Reimu Hakurei is the main protagonist of the Touhou Project series.
  • As the shrine maiden of the Hakurei Shrine, Reimu manages the Hakurei Border of Gensokyo and exterminates troublesome youkai.
  • In Gensokyo, Reimu and Marisa usually solve incidents at their own pace, and often compete as rivals on who can solve incidents first.