Marisa Kirisame
The self-proclaimed ordinary magician of Gensokyo — a human who chose the path of magic through sheer effort, collecting knowledge, danmaku, and the occasional borrowed book.
✦ Who is Marisa?
An ordinary human girl who became one of the most powerful magicians in Gensokyo.
Ordinary Magician
Unlike the youkai around her, Marisa is fully human. Her power comes from relentless study and practice rather than birthright.
Avid Collector
She hoards books, mini-hakkero furnaces and magical trinkets in a cluttered house deep in the Forest of Magic.
Danmaku Duelist
Famous for dazzling bullet-hell patterns and a cheerful, competitive spirit in spell-card duels.
✦ Signature Spell Cards
A selection of Marisa's most iconic danmaku.
Master Spark
Her trademark: a colossal beam of concentrated magic fired from the Mini-Hakkero. "Love Sign" in its most dazzling form.
Stardust Reverie
A storm of glittering stars sweeping across the field — beautiful, chaotic and hard to dodge.
Blazing Star
Marisa hurtles herself forward like a comet, trailing sparks and raw magical momentum.
Non-Directional Laser
Lasers scattered in every direction at once — a signature crowd-control pattern.
Final Spark
An even larger, wider evolution of Master Spark that engulfs nearly the entire screen.
Illusion Laser
A tricky mix of afterimages and lasers that keeps opponents guessing.
✦ Profile
Key facts about the ordinary magician.
- NameMarisa Kirisame (霧雨 魔理沙)
- SpeciesHuman
- OccupationMagician
- ResidenceForest of Magic
- AbilityUsage of magic
- Signature ItemMini-Hakkero
- Theme ColorsBlack · White · Gold
"The next time we meet, I'll blow you away with my Master Spark!"
Marisa is energetic, blunt and endlessly curious. She treats every encounter as a chance to test her magic and pick up something new — a spell, a book, or a rival worth beating. Beneath the bravado is a diligent student who earned her power the hard way.
✦ Gallery
Motifs from Marisa's world — rendered as original vector art.
✦ Lore & Legacy
Marisa across the Touhou Project.
First appearing back in the PC-98 era and becoming a mainstay playable character from Embodiment of Scarlet Devil onward, Marisa Kirisame is one of the most beloved figures in the Touhou Project. As a fast, high-power playable option she contrasts with her friend and rival Reimu Hakurei, the shrine maiden. Her cheerful determination — the idea that an "ordinary" human can stand shoulder to shoulder with gods and youkai through pure hard work — has made her an enduring fan favorite in music, art and fan games worldwide.