Touhou Project, created in 1996, is a sprawling creative work by ZUN of Team Shanghai Alice. Centered around bullet hell shooting games and expanded across various media, the complex original world and cast of vividly distinctive characters are beloved by fans.

The story unfolds in Gensokyo, a realm sealed off from the outside world by a great barrier. Reimu Hakurei, the shrine maiden of the Hakurei Shrine, and Marisa Kirisame, a witch, join the diverse inhabitants of Gensokyo—including youkai, fairies, gods, and countless other beings—in confronting the strange incidents that arise throughout this fantastical land. The dreamlike music, breathtaking bullet patterns, and the enduring charm of its characters have captivated fans for decades.

Go on a journey with this collection of fan art of Touhou Project.

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Created in 1996, the Touhou Project is a series of bullet-hell shooting games created by ZUN of the doujin circle Team Shanghai Alice. Set in the mysterious world of Gensokyo, where humans, yokai, gods, and ghosts all coexist, players solve supernatural incidents by taking on dazzling danmaku (bullet curtain) battles.

With its unforgettable music, rich worldbuilding, and a cast of deeply beloved characters, Touhou has continued to capture hearts for decades. In this feature, we’re spotlighting two of the series' most iconic heroines: Reimu Hakurei and Marisa Kirisame, familiar faces from viral memes and countless fan-made videos.

You’ll be spellbound by this collection of illustrations featuring Reimu and Marisa!

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