Ichirin Kumoi
The Great Wheel, Having Guarded and Been Guarded
Ichirin Kumoi's usual outfit. It features a navy blue hood, a white skirt, and a golden ring.
Iron Fist Buddhism Bunny
Rinnosuke says this rabbit costume raises Ichirin's fighting aura. The way of the fist is the way of dharma!
White Monk Soaring Above the Clouds
Ichirin's Fantasy Rebirth outfit. It was fashioned at Kourindou based on information in the journal.
The Great Wheel, Having Guarded and Been Guarded
Ichirin Kumoi's usual outfit. It features a navy blue hood, a white skirt, and a golden ring.
Voice Lines
Voice Sets
Myouren Temple Monk
VA: Koga Aoi
Former Human Nyuudou User
VA: Ito Miku
Splendid Buddies
VA: Kurosawa Tomoyo
Character Information
Temperament: Nyuudou-Gumo
Nyuudou-Gumo (A Touhou LW original) refers to a cumulonimbus cloud. This is an apt temperament for Ichirin, who is a nyuudou user. Ichirin is endowed with Water Phase, the element of clouds, and Sun Essence for her honesty and quick wits. The flexible and patient Water Phase resists Metal Phase, because metal collects water, but it is weak to Earth Phase, because earth directs water. 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 nyuudou
Ichirin Kumoi's ability as a nyuudou user. It seems that she uses this ability to cooperate with Unzan, a mikoshi nyuudou. Ichirin is a youkai known as a nyuudou user and was apparently sealed in the Underworld with Captain Murasa and Unzan before the incident. When Byakuren Hijiri was sealed in Makai for being a demonic chief priest, it is said that humans also sealed Ichirin away as she was one of the youkai who followed Byakuren. For this reason, Ichirin avoids Former Hell and calls it the land of her disgrace. (Although, she sometimes visits the Palace of the Earth Spirits when required). Since Ichirin is a nyuudou user, Unzan is always by her side. (There have been no reports of anyone seeing them separated so far.) Ichiran encountered Unzan before she was sealed in the Underworld and even before she met Byakuren Hijiri. Ichirin shouted the magic words, "I've seen past you," exposing Unzan's identity as a mere mikoshi nyuudou. However, Unzan's presence greatly changed the fate of Ichirin, who was human. She no longer needed to fear youkai, so she became a youkai known as a nyuudou user. At first glance, this is a dramatic and emotionally complex fate. However, Ichirin does not treat Unzan like a mere servant but more like a partner or father. Likewise, Unzan treats Ichirin not like a master but more like a partner or daughter. This is perhaps because of their deep bond, similar to the bonds of family. The way Ichirin coordinates with Unzan during battle is reminiscent of Ken no Gohou depicted in the Shigisan Engi scrolls. In particular, the way she manipulates the clouds with a ring is the same. Perhaps Ichirin coordinates with Unzan through her ring. (Further investigation is required).
Attacks
Gliding Treasured Rings
Ichirin Kumoi's Spread Shot. She glides while brandishing her treasured rings. Ichirin often cooperates with Unzan in combat. However, she charges forward on her own in this attack. It is normal for Buddhists to fight to protect the teachings of Buddha, but Ichirin, as a youkai, is also fully capable of fighting on her own. After all, she saw past a mikoshi nyuudou, a youkai that becomes larger the higher you look up.
Bullets
- Ring Attack
- Cloud Qi Aura
- Cloud Flow Aura
- Ring Tackle
- Ring Charge
- Ring Assault
Hanging Cloud's Iron Hammer
Ichirin Kumoi's Focus Shot. An attack where Unzan slams his fist to the ground. Unzan is capable of changing shape and size at will! So it is no surprise that he can assault the enemy by transforming into a large fist. He may be a cloud nyuudou, but he's hard-headed and righteous, and his fist is rock hard!
Bullets
- Hanging Cloud's Hammer
- Hanging Cloud's Great Hammer
- Hanging Cloud's Hard Hammer
- Hanging Cloud's Giant Hammer
- Hanging Cloud's Solid Hammer
- Hanging Cloud's Ultimate Hammer
Iron Fist: An Unarguable Youkai Punch
Ichirin Kumoi's Spell Card. An attack that breaks conversation. When competing with Ichirin, you may be assaulted with this attack first. You will be overwhelmed by the impact of Unzan's fists. Be careful not to look up too high and be overwhelmed.
Bullets
- Youkai Punch
- Youkai Straight Punch
- Youkai Backhand Punch
- Youkai Single Punch
- Youkai Knuckle Punch
- Youkai Back Palm Punch
Fist Sign: Heavenly Net Sandbag
Ichirin Kumoi's Spell Card. An attack where Unzan punches the wall. It seems quite difficult to dodge this meticulous barrage of fists. But even if someone avoids the fists, they will still have to deal with debris falling down from the sky.
Bullets
- Heavenly Net Rush
- Heavenly Net Barrage
- Heavenly Net Jab
- Heavenly Net Combination Punch
- Heavenly Net Straight
- Heavenly Net Hook
Traditional Era of a Splendid Old Man
Ichirin Kumoi's Last Word. An attack where Ichirin and Unzan unite as one. In the past, Ichirin once vanquished Unzan, so Unzan decided to follow Ichirin. However, the relationship between the two may be closer to that of a good old father-daughter relationship rather than a master-servant relationship, which goes against how most people treat their familiars and shikigami. The taciturn and loyal Unzan is like a stubborn father who treats the cheerful and earnest Ichirin like his only daughter. This may be the form their bond took after being fostered over a long period of time. Or is it a sign that they have overcome some special trial? The truth lies within their hearts.
Bullets
- Old Man's Cloud Fist
- Old Man's Cumulus Cloud Fist
- Old Man's Cumulonimbus Cloud Fist
- Old Man's Cloud Flow Fist
- Old Man's Cumulus Cloud Flow Fist
- Old Man's Cumulonimbus Cloud Flow Fist
Skills
Skill: Golden Ring
Ichirin's favorite ring. When Ichirin swings the ring, Unzan also swings his fist.
Skill: Divine Power Focus
There is a theory that youkai with names relating to monks such as kozou and nyuudou are animals or tools that have acquired a sense of right and wrong.
Skill: Enlargement (Unzan)
There is no limit to how large mikoshi nyuudou can grow. There are also stories of animals like tanuki disguising themselves as mikoshi nyuudou.
