Byakuren Hijiri's usual outfit. It features a black-and-white dress in a gothic lolita style.
Rabbit-Eared Biker
A mock military uniform for bikers that Nitori got for Byakuren. The rabbit on the helmet is used to identify the team.
White Lotus Flower of Salvation
Byakuren's Fantasy Rebirth outfit. It was fashioned at Kourindou based on information in the journal.
Singing Vairocana Prayers
Byakuren's rock band outfit. She designed it herself. Let's attain enlightenment through music! Namusan!
Good Health and Physical Fitness Magician
Byakuren's furisode for the New Year. Praying for a healthy mind in a strong and durable body.
Star Sword Easter Bunny
Rinnosuke says this rabbit costume raises Byakuren's fighting aura. It makes her look like an evil overlord.
Sealed Great Magician
Voice Lines
Gacha Pickup
Ah, the world of Buddha fills with light. Did you call me here? My name is Byakuren Hijiri. I am a nun from an older time.
Introduction
Ah, the world of Buddha fills with light. Did you call me here? My name is Byakuren Hijiri. I am a nun from an older time. Perhaps in modern times you would call me a magician. In the past, I was hated by humans for my mysterious powers and sealed away... but now I'm here. This must be another fateful encounter. Please use my power to your heart's content.
Purple Heart
I applaud the fruits of your exertion, but do not forget to rest your body after a hard day's work.
Blue Heart
You are a normal human, aren't you...? You just seem a little... Hm.
Green Heart
*stare* ...Ah! I apologize for my rudeness. You just captured my attention so completely. I don't mean any offense.
Orange Heart
There are always so many humans and youkai around you, but you treat them all equally as friends... Honestly, I am very envious. Please ensure that you never lose those connections.
Pink Heart
When I talk with you, it makes me remember days long gone. Back when I would just chat about silly things and laugh with Myouren, my younger brother. Since you are a human, one day my memories with you will become recollections from a distant past too.
Summer
It is even hotter than usual this summer. I plan on undergoing some waterfall training to cool off now, but would you like to join me?
Login
Now, you cannot keep lazing about. We need to work together to bring about a peaceful world!
Enhancement
And with this, I have regained more of my youth... Ahem. I meant to say... I have become stronger.
Return
Errands are surprisingly fun.
Home 1
I was sealed by humans in the past. Everyone at Myouren Temple saved me, which is why I'm here now.
Home 2
If you are ever in need of assistance, don't hesitate to speak to me or the others at the temple. We will surely be able to help.
Home 3
We already consider you to be a member of Myouren Temple, so don't let the members of the Divine Spirit Mausoleum deceive you with their tricks.
Reaction 1
You wish to talk to me? I don't mind.
Reaction 2
I received these manjuu as a gift. Would you like some of these steamed buns too?
Reaction 3
Please don't ask about my hair color.
Task
A task? I would be glad to assist you.
Task Complete
Very well done! You constantly impress me with your studiousness.
Mail
It seems you have mail. Shall we take a look?
Errand Finished
Hehe... I used to ask Myouren to do errands for me a lot in the past.
Start of Battle
If they are not receptive to words, I will punish them in Buddha's name!
Mid-Wave
I hope our next opponents will listen to reason.
Victory
It seems that you lack training. You should come to visit our temple.
Defeat
It seems I wasn't strong enough. I have let everyone at the temple down...
Spellcard 1 Chant 1
With the light of Buddha's wisdom...
Spellcard 1 Chant 2
I will illuminate this world of darkness!
Spellcard 1 Casted
Heaven Sign: Brilliance of Mahavairocana
Spellcard 2 Chant 1
From the Shigisan Engi... Myouren,
I will borrow your technique.
Spellcard 2 Chant 2
Now, take this! The tale of my flying bowl!
Spellcard 2 Casted
Flying Bowl: Legendary Flying Saucer
Last Word Chant 1
If you insist on blocking my path,
this is where you meet your end!
Last Word Chant 2
No questions asked. May a curse fall
upon you and turn you into ash!
Last Word Casted
Angirasa Veda
Boost 1
Vroom. Vr-Vroom.
Boost 2
Brrrrrrrr!
Boost 3
*novelty motorbike air horn sounds*
Graze 1
No!
Graze 2
Hmph!
Graze 3
Haa!
Command A
That is a wise decision.
Command B
I am of the same mind.
Command C
I agree wholeheartedly!
Command D
Witness my Buddhist teachings!
Skill A
It is time for a lecture.
Skill B
I shall start reciting sutras.
Shot A
I will no longer forgive you!
Shot B
Atone for your sins!
Damage
That...
Heavy Damage
That really hurt!
Guard
That was nothing.
Graze Activated
Did you do something?
Change to Rear
Time to fall back!
Change to Front
It is time. Namusan!
Buff/Heal
You have my utmost gratitude.
Knocked Out
There is still much I must do...
Voice Sets
Sealed Nun
VA: Yoshida Seiko
Magician of the Buddhist Temple
VA: Aizawa Yurika
Superhuman of the Youkai Temple
VA: Ishiguro Chihiro
Character Information
Temperament: Kasagumo
Kasagumo (a Touhou LW original) refers to clouds shaped like conical bamboo hats that form at the peaks of tall mountains. This temperament is a good representation of Byakuren, who was sealed in Makai by humans. Byakuren is endowed with Fire Phase, from her burning devotion, and Sun Essence, from the way she disciplines herself and others in the name of Buddha.
The formless and passionate Fire Phase resists Wood Phase, because wood feeds fire, but it is weak to Water Phase, because water dampens fire.
The alluring and arrogant Sun Essence resists the diverse and uncooperative Star Essence, but it is weak to the cooperative and indecisive Moon Essence.
Ability/Backstory: Capable of using magic (specializing in increasing physical ability)
Byakuren Hijiri's ability as a magician. It can be inferred that her ability is similar to Marisa's and other magicians', but she is no regular magic user. She is powerful enough to be called the Great Magician and her specialization in magic that increases physical ability is unusual as well. In the first place, Byakuren's magic seems closely related to the persecution she received from humans for protecting youkai while on the path of Buddha. It also seems connected to the background that led her to be a magician. She began to fear death after her brother died, so she sought immortality through becoming a magician. This magic has led her off the path of Buddha... Perhaps that is the meaning of her magic. The humans who used to fear her must have felt betrayed by the nun since she was protecting youkai, who are known for attacking humans. It would be very difficult even for a person of Byakuren's character to create a world where humans and youkai can live together harmoniously.
Attacks
Sorcerer's Sutra Scroll
Byakuren Hijiri's Spread Shot (a Touhou LW original). She uses an incantation to momentarily increase the strength of her body and then attacks her opponent. The mysterious sutra scroll she often carries was one she created herself with materials from Makai and is said to have the characteristics of a creature from Makai.
Bullets
Enforce
Body Enhancement
Auto Chanting
Demonic Arts
Auto Chanting
Demonic Arts
Star Vortex
Byakuren Hijiri's Focus Shot (a Touhou LW original). She summons a vortex of stars and uses it to attack her target. The universe is a mandala, a world of perfect order woven together by the Buddha. This is just a tiny part of it.
Bullets
Vortex Light
Mandala Light
Star Light
Mandala Light
Star Light
Mandala Light
Heaven Sign: Brilliance of Mahavairocana
Byakuren Hijiri's Spell Card. This bullet hell attack recreates the radiance of Mahavairocana. Mahavairocana is the name of a celestial buddha that was once syncretized with Amaterasu, the Japanese goddess of the sun. To put it in more modern terms, you could also say that the Mahavairocana was cosplaying as Amaterasu...
Bullets
Sun Goddess Syncretism Laser
Light of Wisdom
Sun Goddess Syncretism Laser
Light of Wisdom
Sun Goddess Syncretism Laser
Light of Wisdom
Flying Bowl: Legendary Flying Saucer
Byakuren Hijiri's Spell Card. An ofuda bullet attack that resembles a UFO. Apparently, Byakuren's younger brother was famous for his divine power to make bowls fly using houjutsu.
Bullets
Shigisan Engi Charm
Begging Monk
Begging Monk
Shigisan Engi Charm
Shigisan Engi Charm
Shigisan Engi Charm
Angirasa Veda
Byakuren Hijiri's Last Word. This barrage of bullets lets out all her protective magic in a burst. The Angirasa Veda refers to an old religious text from a certain country and is said to be filled with incantations specialized in attack. Stories of those on the path of Buddha often speak of fighting to protect others, making this a perfect text for Byakuren.
Bullets
Protection Laser
Exorcism Defense
Full Burst Incantation
Exorcism Defense
Full Burst Incantation
Exorcism Defense
Skills
Skill: Lost in Prayer
She chants Buddhist prayers and calms her heart. It makes her very conspicuous though, so everyone ends up looking her way.
Skill: Garuda's Wings
The huge wingspan of a giant garuda provides protection. Reliable and strangely calming.
Skill: Sword-Armored Protection
The blessing of the sword-armored defender and avatar of Bishamonten. This religious power is stronger than even the light of the stars.
