Mima

Evil spirit from Touhou Reiiden

An evil spirit appearing in Touhou Reiiden, emanating powerful malevolent energy. Adored as 'Mima-sama' by Kirisame Marisa. Has existed for an extremely long time and possesses overwhelming spiritual power and strength.

Quotes

  • Malevolent evil spirit adored as 'Mima-sama'.
  • 'That spiritual power and strength are immense.' - Genjii

Trivia

  • Representative evil spirit character from PC-98 Touhou works.
  • Legs frequently depicted like the tail of a hitodama.
  • Legs only depicted during the bomb cut-in in 'Kaikitandan'.
  • Nickname from Kirisame Marisa is 'Mima-sama'.
  • Does not appear in works from 'Touhou Koumakyou' onward, but illustrated on music CD jackets.

Alternate names

Mima Mima-sama

Tags

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Profile

Species
Evil Spirit
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Legs are semi-transparent and misty like the tail of a hitodama, usually depicted stretched long. Legs are only depicted during the bomb cut-in in 'Kaikitandan'.
Distinguishing features
  • Legs resembling the tail of a hitodama
  • Aura emitting strong malevolent energy
Iconic items
  • None in particular

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Mysterious
Detailed personality
Essentially an evil spirit with powerful malevolent energy, yet her personality is more human-like than humans. Shares a close relationship with Kirisame Marisa, who adores her. Having endured long ages, her vengeful spirit has faded, and she has a teasing side.
Keywords
  • Malevolent Energy
  • Evil Spirit
  • Immense Power
  • Immortality
  • Mysterious
Talents
  • Immense Spiritual Power
  • Longevity (Immortality)
  • Powerful Spiritual Power
Skills
  • Danmaku Attacks
  • Spiritual Influence
Motivation
Once plotted revenge against all humanity, but now has lost her vengeful spirit and exists closer to an observer from a dimension apart from humans.
Habits
Called 'Mima-sama' by Kirisame Marisa, and sometimes takes a teasing attitude.

History

Backstory
Ancient evil spirit appearing as the stage 10 boss of the Hell Route in Touhou Reiiden. Acquainted with numerous characters including Genjii, Hakurei Reimu, and Kirisame Marisa. Holding a deep grudge against Hakurei Shrine, plotted to seize the Hakurei power sealed in the Yin-Yang Orb for revenge against all humanity. In 'Touhou Fuumaroku', schemed to steal the Yin-Yang Orb, but afterward lost her vengeful spirit and quietly exists as a powerful being.
Debut date
1996
Work title
東方靈異伝 〜 Highly Responsive to Prayers.
Media type
Game
Episode or chapter
Hell Route Stage 10 Boss

Debut in Touhou Reiiden

Significant event
Debut in Touhou Reiiden
Description
First appearance as an evil spirit. Established as a being emitting powerful malevolent energy.

Yin-Yang Orb Plan in Fuumaroku

Significant event
Yin-Yang Orb Plan in Fuumaroku
Description
Plotted to seize the Hakurei power sealed in the Yin-Yang Orb for revenge against humanity.

Loss of Vengeful Spirit

Significant event
Loss of Vengeful Spirit
Description
Had already lost vengeful spirit by stage 5 of Fuumaroku, now an existence adored by Kirisame Marisa.

Relationships

Kirisame Marisa

Best friend

Adored as 'Mima-sama' by Marisa. Long-time close relationship.

Media appearances

東方靈異伝 〜 Highly Responsive to Prayers.

Game / Supporting

1996

東方封魔録 〜 the Story of Eastern Wonderland.

Game / Supporting

1997

Yorokeidan's History 4 〜 Akyu's Untouched Score vol.4

Music disc / Cameo

2007

Voice cast and creators

ZUN

Creator name
ZUN
Role
Original author

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