Kasen Ibaraki's usual outfit. It features an apron with a thorn design and a green skirt.
Unparalleled Head Prefect
A uniform designed especially for Kasen by Yukari Yakumo, inspired by clothing from the outside world.
Hermit's Manchu-Han Imperial Feast
Kasen's cook-off outfit. She learned how to cook under Master Meiling.
Hermit Housework Maid
A maid uniform provided for Kasen. It comes with a mysterious club that was stored away in the maid storeroom.
Sociable White Hermit
Kasen's Fantasy Rebirth outfit. It was fashioned at Kourindou based on the information in the journal.
Hermit Shrine Maiden
Kasen's Hakurei shrine maiden outfit. Maybe it's the broom, but she looks like a more diligent shrine maiden than Reimu.
One-Armed Horned Hermit
Voice Lines
Gacha Pickup
I'm Kasen Ibaraki, but people also call me Ibarakasen. I've heard interesting things about you.
Introduction
I'm Kasen Ibaraki, but people also call me Ibarakasen. I've heard interesting things about you. You came from the outside, but you're connected to an unknown territory and have lost your memory... And then there's the big incident you're involved in too. This should be a concern not just for you but for all of Gensokyo. As you stand at the center of it all, we need you to help us resolve this.
Purple Heart
If I learn more about you, perhaps I will learn more about the big incident as well.
Blue Heart
Good job on resolving the incident. It's something only you can do, so keep at it.
Green Heart
It must be tough working so hard all the time. You should take a break when you need one. We want you well rested for any emergencies.
Orange Heart
Have you gotten used to living in Gensokyo? Let me know if you ever need anything. I'm sure you have your hands full with the incident, so you can rely on me to help with everyday inconveniences. You can even play with my pets if you like.
Pink Heart
I acknowledge your hard work, but be careful not to get too carried away, or you might find yourself facing failure like that shrine maiden. You shouldn't let your guard down even after a victory. And do come visit more often. My pets miss you.
Summer
Have you heard about shaved ice? Apparently, it's a dessert where ice shavings are topped with sweet syrup. It's perfect for this season.
Login
I'm impressed by your diligence. What are you planning to do today? I'm sure you have carefully thought about the consequences of your actions ahead of time.
Enhancement
Strength comes from daily training. I'm speaking on your behalf as well.
Return
I'm back. What should I do next?
Home 1
If you have some free time, why don't you train as well? I can put you in an extra hard course if you want.
Home 2
Perhaps you should use your time more wisely so that you can resolve the incident. Why don't you head to the library or the book rental shop for some study material?
Home 3
Communication is important. Talking to different people can lead to new discoveries, which is exactly what you need right now.
Reaction 1
Hm, I see... Oh, you can just ignore me.
Reaction 2
You want to talk with me? Sure.
Reaction 3
I wonder if Reimu is doing her job properly.
Task
Make sure to finish the new task properly. It'll be good training for you.
Task Complete
Good work finishing that task. See? You can do it if you put your mind to it.
Mail
You have mail. Make sure to read it thoroughly.
Errand Finished
It seems somebody's back from an errand. I wonder if they've brought back some food―oh, it's nothing.
Start of Battle
Since you're barring our path, it must mean you're prepared for what's coming.
Mid-Wave
I will get rid of them all! Step aside!
Victory
That wasn't too hard. I guess that's to be expected when I help out.
Defeat
I got overconfident... But don't worry, I won't make the same mistake next time.
Spellcard 1 Chant 1
Let me show you something interesting!
Spellcard 1 Chant 2
Reflect on your actions as you are crushed!
Spellcard 1 Casted
Wrap Sign: Prosthetic Arm Proteus
Spellcard 2 Chant 1
*sigh* It seems there is no way around it.
Spellcard 2 Chant 2
I'll decide what to do after blowing you away!
Spellcard 2 Casted
Dragon Sign: Dragon's Growl
Last Word Chant 1
Who am I? That's a trivial question.
Last Word Chant 2
I'll answer with everything that I'm made of!
Last Word Casted
When the Ice Melts, the Waves Wash the Old Moss's Beard
Boost 1
Take this!
Boost 2
I'll force them to surrender!
Boost 3
I'll unleash a single powerful blow!
Graze 1
Hyaaaaa!
Graze 2
Focus...
Graze 3
Haaaaa!
Command A
OK.
Command B
All right.
Command C
I see.
Command D
Watch and learn!
Skill A
Let me explain!
Skill B
This is what I mean.
Shot A
I won't let you escape!
Shot B
I'm going to get a bit wild!
Damage
Ah?!
Heavy Damage
Argh!
Guard
That's dangerous, you know.
Graze Activated
You sure did miss a lot.
Change to Rear
All right, I'll head to the back.
Change to Front
Leave it to me.
Buff/Heal
Thanks. This helps a lot!
Knocked Out
I must still lack training...
Voice Sets
Hermit Leading the Shrine Maiden
VA: Yoshida Seiko
Heavenly Animal Lover
VA: Shinomiya Asuka
Sermon-Loving Hermit
VA: Sasaki Hitomi
Character Information
Temperament: Saiun
Saiun (a Touhou LW original) refers to iridescent clouds, an optical phenomenon that occurs when clouds appear near the sun and are lit up in rainbow colors. Humans seem to think that seeing these clouds is good luck, making this an apt temperament for a hermit. Kasen is endowed with Metal Phase, from how she seems to be hiding some secrets, and Sun Essence, from her strong sense of morality.
The cold and silent Metal Phase resists Earth Phase, because earth bears metal, but it is weak to Fire Phase, because fire refines metal.
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 guiding animals
Kasen Ibaraki's ability lets her speak and communicate with animals. Kasen lives with many animals, including giant eagles, raiju, a tiger, and even a young dragon. She loves all animals and devotes herself to protecting them. She is also a hermit, which puts her in a position to lead humans, but come to think of it, humans are also just another kind of animal... Her hermitry may be a bit different from most.
She can also use various senjutsu because of her hermitry. She is definitely one of the most powerful hermits in Gensokyo, with her own private Senkai and her ability to hide the path to her home using fangshu. Her personality also befits her stature, as expected of a virtuous hermit.
Attacks
Jintsuu Bullet
Kasen Ibaraki's Spread Shot (a Touhou LW original). This attack uses jintsuu, or transcendental power, to shoot bullets of air. The transcendental power mentioned here refers to supernatural techniques only obtainable through virtuous living and meditation. Kasen has this power because she is a hermit. Hermits have a very complicated history.
Bullets
Shukumyou Bullet
Jinsoku Bullet
Tengen Bullet
Tenni Bullet
Rojin Bullet
Tashin Bullet
Kanda
Kasen Ibaraki's Focus Shot. Kasen uses Kanda, one of her pet giant eagles, to attack her targets. Apparently, the name Kanda comes from the name of a hermit in a certain book of tales.
Bullets
Kanda's Charge
Hawk Eye
Kanda's Charge
Hawk Eye
Kanda's Charge
Kanda's Charge
Dragon Sign: Dragon's Growl
Kasen Ibaraki's Spell Card. She positions her bandaged arm to make it look like a dragon and shoots out compressed qi in this senjutsu attack. Its force is as intense as a bellowing dragon.
Bullets
Water Dragon Qi Bullet
Water Dragon Qi Cannon
Qi Bullet
Qi Cannon
Qi Bullet
Water Dragon Qi Cannon
Wrap Sign: Prosthetic Arm Proteus
Kasen Ibaraki's Spell Card. She uses her unwrapped bandage to make a false arm, wrap up a large rock and throw it with senjutsu. This is normally a technique which binds and strikes its target, but this time, it has been devised with long-range attacks in mind. Proteus is the name of an ancient Greek sea god, which is where the word protean (meaning versatile or mutable) comes from. Perhaps the name of this attack is referencing the arm's changing forms.
Bullets
Rock Catapult
Rock Smash
Catapult
Smash
Catapult
Rock Smash
When the Ice Melts, the Waves Wash the Old Moss's Beard
Kasen Ibaraki's Last Word (a Touhou LW original). Kasen imbues her bandaged arm with scorching heat before spearing her ultra hot hand through her target to make them explode. The name of the attack comes from an old Japanese poem.
Bullets
Moss Counter Cut
Anti-Hero Explosion
Divine Spear Hand
Super Shockwave
Divine Spear Hand
Anti-Hero Explosion
Skills
Skill: Breath Control
A qi manipulation method that is taught at the dojo. Control your breathing to manipulate the qi flowing through you and keep your mind and body calm.
Skill: Qi Movement
A qi manipulation method that is taught at the dojo. Focus on a part of your body and send your qi to it.
Skill: Ibaraki Box
Kasen's beloved Ibaraki Box of a Hundred Medicines. For some reason, if you drink alcohol out of this wooden box, your wounds will heal and you will be filled with power.
