Shou Toramaru's usual outfit. It features a waistcloth with a tiger pattern resembling Bishamonten's statues.
White Tiger Adhering to Her Teachings
Shou's Fantasy Rebirth outfit. It was fashioned at Kourindou based on information in the journal.
Famous Detective's Famous Assistant
Shou's detective assistant outfit. The cane isn't an accessory, it's a weapon!
Disciple of Bishamonten
Voice Lines
Gacha Pickup
I am Shou Toramaru, disciple of Bishamonten. The light from my pagoda will illuminate the path ahead.
Introduction
Ah, you're the human Hijiri told me about, aren't you? I am Shou Toramaru, disciple of Bishamonten at Myouren Temple. Not only am I here to protect you during this incident, I was also told by Hijiri to keep you from wavering on your path forward. The light from my pagoda will... hm? Where has it gone now? Phew, it's here in my pocket. Ever since I misplaced it, I've been careful not to let it out of my sight.
Purple Heart
Put your all into your training, and the path forward will reveal itself.
Blue Heart
Do you want my help with the incident? I'll lend my aid in any way I can.
Green Heart
It seems that even the light from my pagoda cannot show us the way to resolve this incident. As students of Buddhism, what are we to do now...?
Orange Heart
Lost Word...? That sounds very interesting! Would you be willing to tell me more?! ...Oh, my apologies. Your story was just so strangely similar to what Hijiri teaches in her sermons!
Pink Heart
Mantras are the root of all our teachings. They are the truth of Buddha and cannot be repeated in the words and languages of humans, which is why we must express them through chants and prayer.
Summer
This time of year, there are many people who test their courage by going to graveyards. If that were all, then...! Hey, stop right there, you kasha and corpse experimenting wicked hermit!
Login
Let us dive into our training. Tackling challenges is admirable, but you mustn't give in to despair when you fail to find a solution. I shall join you.
Enhancement
This is the result of my training. I must push myself even further!
Return
The last battle taught me that I still have much to learn. I must continue with my training.
Home 1
It is a mistake to think that I misplace things, as it so rarely happens. Especially my pagoda, which is... hm? Aaah, it was right here. Phew.
Home 2
Nazrin is my faithful subordinate. You can trust her. I pay her the proper respect when interacting with her as she is an agent of Bishamonten.
Home 3
If we hadn't run into Hijiri, our lives would be forfeit. We owe everything to our most honorable teacher.
Reaction 1
Yes, I am at your side. There is no need to worry.
Reaction 2
Touching the pagoda is dangerous!
Reaction 3
I have something I would like to talk to Nazrin about.
Task
Tasks are much like training. What kind of task is it?
Task Complete
You've finished your task. How admirable! Those skills will come in handy.
Mail
Mail for you has arrived. I've left it here for you.
Errand Finished
Someone has returned from an errand. We should welcome them back.
Start of Battle
With the light of dharma, I will illuminate the path ahead and burn to ashes all evil.
Mid-Wave
I will not hold back if you stand in my way!
Victory
The light of dharma shines bright here. Shall we proceed?
Defeat
I still have room to grow... I must train more!
Spellcard 1 Chant 1
The gift of Buddha is a
weapon of purity.
Spellcard 1 Chant 2
A piercing light that can
penetrate any and all evil!
Spellcard 1 Casted
Jeweled Pagoda: Radiant Treasure
Spellcard 2 Chant 1
Bishamonten's protection will
see me through this fight!
Spellcard 2 Chant 2
Justice will be served!
Spellcard 2 Casted
Light Sign: Absolute Justice
Last Word Chant 1
The history of Buddhism is
the history of conflict itself.
Last Word Chant 2
I will protect its teachings by
taking up arms against you!
Last Word Casted
Pagoda Tank
Boost 1
Hoooooo!
Boost 2
Haaaaaa!
Boost 3
My faith will not be shaken!
Graze 1
Hyaa!
Graze 2
Ha!
Graze 3
Light, come forth!
Command A
I get it!
Command B
I understand.
Command C
All right.
Command D
Bishamonten's disciple will face you!
Skill A
I bestow my divine protection.
Skill B
I'll show the way.
Shot A
Prepare yourself!
Shot B
You won't get away!
Damage
Kya!
Heavy Damage
Augh!
Guard
Oh!
Graze Activated
Hmmm?
Change to Rear
I'll leave it to you.
Change to Front
Accept the light of dharma!
Buff/Heal
I appreciate it!
Knocked Out
Grr... I'll make a temporary retreat!
Voice Sets
Disciple of Bishamonten
VA: Yahagi Sayuri
Myouren Temple's God of Fortune
VA: Ueda Kana
Shining Pagoda
VA: Fairouz Ai
Character Information
Temperament: Rinkou
Rinkou (a Touhou LW original) refers to a Brocken spectre, a shadow surrounded by a halo of light that can be observed when you have your back to the sun and look toward an empty field or a surface of water on a foggy day. It is a fitting temperament for a disciple of Bishamonten. Shou is endowed with Metal Phase, the element of treasure, and Sun Essence, the symbol of firm belief.
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 gathering treasure
An appropriate ability given her status as the avatar of Bishamonten. Bishamonten is one of the Seven Gods of Fortune. Shou is rarely seen collecting treasure (possibly because she does it when people aren't looking). It is safe to assume that Shou's clothing and equipment are valuable, since Bishamonten is adorned with valuable treasures from head to toe. Buddhist statues are purposefully created to be ornate and beautiful in order to reflect the majesty of Sukhavati (Amitabha's Pure Land).
Her pagoda, while also being valuable in its own right, has the ability to fire beams of light that transform whatever they hit into gems, leading to Shou's reputation for attracting treasure. There is nothing more tantalizing than material wealth in this modern world, which is why Myouren Temple is so popular among humans even though it is a temple of youkai. Myouren Temple's strategy of attracting followers with Shou's ability and retaining them through Byakuren's sermons admonishing those drawn to easy profits is terribly effective!
While Shou's ability is to gather treasure, in a past incident, she ended up losing her treasured pagoda during the confusion of trying to gather flying treasures in the sky. However, she managed to regain her pagoda thanks to her underling, Nazrin's efforts. Shou and Nazrin have a complicated relationship, and perhaps it could be said that they become a full-fledged God of Fortune when they support each other.
Attacks
Vajra of Affection
Shou Toramaru's Spread Shot (a Touhou LW original). She unleashes the light of dharma as bullets from her Dokkosho. A Dokkosho is a type of vajra. It is used in rituals, as a weapon, and is considered a valuable treasure. It can dispel bad thoughts and smite enemies of the Buddhist faith.
Bullets
Vajra of Cleanliness
Indestructible Vajra
Vajra of Truth
Vajra of Vigor
Vajra of Purity
Shining Vajra
Tiger Tamer
Shou Toramaru's Focus Shot (a Touhou LW original). Her bullets take the form of tiger cubs and assault the enemy. It appears that tigers may have been an important symbol in the mountains that Shou originates from. Or perhaps the temple that she served at in the outside world. This symbolism was probably of the tiger from the Chinese Zodiac, which denotes the east rather than the animal itself since there are so few tiger youkai in Japan. The regional cultures that worshipped her as a symbol of their faith gave her the name and form that she still retains today.
Bullets
Jewel Tiger
Gold Tiger
Little Tiger
Handy Tiger
Mini Tiger
Money Tiger
Jeweled Pagoda: Radiant Treasure
Shou Toramaru's Spell Card. Her pagoda unleashes a barrage of light. A pagoda is a kind of Buddhist tower that may be based on the idea of the sun climbing high in the sky. Shou's pagoda can fire light as brilliant as any shining jewel. Anything hit by said light will become a jewel—wonderful, but scary!
Bullets
Pagoda's Purifying Light
Pagoda's Holy Light
Pagoda's Shining Light
Particle of Light
Particle of Purification
Particle of Salvation
Light Sign: Absolute Justice
Shou Toramaru's Spell Card. She fires the absolute light of justice that looks like an amidakuji (a lottery in which you connect lines between a lattice pattern to determine a winner). It also resembles the pattern of the halo behind the Amitabaha buddha, known as Amidanyorai in Japan, which is where the amidakuji may trace its origin. Like the sun's rays, this Spell Card shines light down on Earth.
Bullets
Absolute Justice Bullet
Youkai Justice Bullet
Buddhist Justice Bullet
Ecumenical Laser
Singularity Laser
World-Saving Laser
Pagoda Tank
Shou Toramaru's Last Word (a Touhou LW original). A tank laden with a two-story pagoda launches an all-out assault on the enemy. While it does represent an astounding amount of force, it also follows the Buddhist teaching of "protecting ideologies through force when necessary." This may appear to go against the idea of not harming others, but justice cannot be served without power to back it up, much like a country protecting itself with armed forces. It is the same mindset that any monk practicing martial arts would need to succeed.
Bullets
Pagoda Warhead
Prabhutaratna Beam
Two-Story Pagoda Warhead
Prabhutaratna High Beam
Supreme Pagoda Warhead
Prabhutaratna Mega Beam
Skills
Skill: Dharmapala's Staff
A type of club meant to attack enemies of the Buddhist faith. May also dispel unfavorable thoughts.
Skill: Trident
A three-pronged spear. Shou normally wouldn't be seen using this weapon.
Skill: Prabhutaratna's Pagoda
It shoots beams of light that chase away the dourness in the world. According to legend, this pagoda was orignally some sort of flying vehicle like a UFO...
