Rikako Asakura

Scientist and magician

A rare scientist and magician girl who appears in Phantasmagoria of Dim. Dream. Visiting Gensokyo, where few believe in science, she holds her own beliefs while harboring tremendous magical power.

Quotes

  • I absolutely believe the ruins were created by science.
  • When seriously using magic, she possesses uncontrollable power.
  • I want to explore both science and magic.

Trivia

  • An extremely rare character in Gensokyo who is a scientist yet can use magic.
  • Originally came to Gensokyo from another world as a scientist.
  • Has a setting where she dislikes using magic.
  • Name origin from author ZUN's setting materials, etc.

Alternate names

Rikako Asakura

Tags

Touhou Project Phantasmagoria of Dim. Dream Magician Scientist Magical Girl Otherworld Fighting Beauty Magic and Science Rare Character Danmaku Shooting

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
A calm girl befitting a scientist, with the appearance of a typical human girl. Perhaps because she uses magic as well, she exudes a somewhat mystical aura.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Wears glasses befitting a scientist (speculated from unofficial illustrations, etc.)
  • Calm expression
  • Straight black hair
Iconic items
  • Research equipment
  • Magic book
  • White coat (from illustrations and fan works)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Intellectual
Detailed personality
A rare existence who believes in science, with a strong scientist side that emphasizes theory and empirical evidence, but since she can use magic herself, she harbors reverence and conflict toward magic deep in her heart. Highly curious and proactive in problem-solving.
Keywords
  • Theory-oriented
  • Calm and composed
  • Highly curious
  • Intellectual curiosity
  • Magician
  • Rare existence
Motto
Science and magic are both means to uncover the truth of the world
Talents
  • Extraordinary magical power
  • Advanced scientific knowledge
  • Otherworld understanding
  • Rapid problem analysis
Skills
  • Magic usage
  • Scientific investigation
  • Application of unknown technology
  • Other realm adaptation ability
Motivation
Unraveling the mysteries of Gensokyo with the power of science and exploring new possibilities through the fusion with magic.
Habits
Hesitant to use magic and avoids going all out.
Favorite foods
Sweets, Black tea
Hobbies
Research, Experiments, Reading

History

Backstory
From a near-futuristic world different from Gensokyo, she arrives via an otherworldly possibility space transfer ship. In a world where almost no one believes in science, she is the sole modern scientist at heart and a rare existence who can wield magic. She attempts scientific analysis of ruins and incidents but seeks coexistence while clashing with the youkai and magicians of the magic world.
Debut date
1997-12
Work title
Phantasmagoria of Dim. Dream
Media type
Game
Episode or chapter
C53 release

Arrival in Gensokyo

Significant event
Arrival in Gensokyo
Description
Appears in Gensokyo as a near-futuristic scientist and begins investigation amidst magic and science.

Conflict with magic

Significant event
Conflict with magic
Description
Possesses immense magical power but harbors conflict toward magic due to her scientist values.

Challenge to resolve incidents

Significant event
Challenge to resolve incidents
Description
Attempts to analyze Gensokyo's incidents from a scientific perspective but clashes with the common sense of the magic world.

Relationships

Chiyuri Kitashirakawa

Colleague

Collaborators as fellow visitors from another world.

Yumemi Okazaki

Colleague

Visiting Gensokyo for the same research purpose.

Reimu Hakurei

Acquaintance

Makes contact during involvement in incident resolution.

Otherworldly Scientist Group

Otherworldly Scientist Group: unknown

Media appearances

Phantasmagoria of Dim. Dream

Game / Supporting

December 1997 C53 release

Voice cast and creators

ZUN

Creator name
ZUN
Role
Original author

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