Yukari Yakumo

Youkai who manipulates boundaries

A powerful youkai who manipulates boundaries and an enigmatic being involved in many incidents. One of the sages of Gensokyo and involved in the creation of the Hakurei Great Barrier.

Quotes

  • Gap youkai, Yukari Yakumo. I freely manipulate boundaries.
  • Protecting Gensokyo is my duty.
  • Creating barriers is just a little hobby.
  • I'm not always sleeping, you know.
  • No one can read my mind, can they?

Trivia

  • Her ability specializes in manipulating boundaries, extending even to boundaries of all things and between dreams and reality.
  • Involved in proposing and creating the Hakurei Great Barrier, which isolates Gensokyo.
  • Has her shikigami Ran Yakumo act while she sleeps.
  • Proficient in mathematics, performing extremely complex equations and calculations instantly.
  • Once gathered Gensokyo's youkai to start a Lunar War.
  • Daily life is extremely lazy, sleeping 12 hours a day.

Alternate names

Yakumo Yukari Yukari Gap Youkai

Tags

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Profile

Species
youkai
Gender
Female
Birth year
More than 1000 years ago (immortal)

Appearance

Overall appearance
Wears Western-style clothes with off-the-shoulder design. Clothing can vary greatly depending on the scene or work. Has a nonchalant and suspicious atmosphere, always with a composed demeanor.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Off-shoulder clothes
  • Black hair
  • Seductive atmosphere
Iconic items
  • Boundary fan
  • Barrier talisman
  • Shikigami Ran Yakumo

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Nonchalant
Detailed personality
Leads an inactive and lazy lifestyle, but gets serious when it's time to act. Difficult for anyone to trust, with an inscrutable heart. Holds many mysteries and is untrustworthy, but a sage-like existence who loves Gensokyo more than anyone. Likes talking and sometimes continues talking unilaterally.
Keywords
  • Enigmatic
  • Sage
  • Nonchalant
  • Cunning
  • Talkative
  • Lazy
Talents
  • Ability to manipulate boundaries
  • Advanced computational ability
  • Elusive teleportation ability
  • Barrier creation
  • Shikigami user
Skills
  • Barrier setup
  • Illusion techniques
  • Mathematical reasoning
  • Spatial manipulation
Motivation
To continue protecting Gensokyo and maintain harmony among boundaries.
Habits
Sleeping 12 hours a day. Tends to be lazy and slovenly in actions. Delegates tasks to her shikigami while sleeping.
Favorite places
Gensokyo boundary, Mansion (location unconfirmed)
Favorite colors
Purple

History

Backstory
One of the oldest youkai in Gensokyo. Has lived for over 1000 years. In the past, gathered Gensokyo's youkai and instigated the Lunar War but was repelled. Manipulates Gensokyo's boundaries and was involved in the creation of the Hakurei Great Barrier. Also responsible for the boundary with the Netherworld, but in ''Perfect Cherry Blossom'', it becomes the cause of ghosts frequently appearing in Gensokyo.
Debut date
August 17, 2003
Work title
Touhou Youyoumu ~ Perfect Cherry Blossom.
Media type
Game

Hakurei Great Barrier creation

Significant event
Hakurei Great Barrier creation
Description
Involved in proposing and creating the barrier that isolates Gensokyo.

Instigation of the Lunar War

Significant event
Instigation of the Lunar War
Description
Gathered Gensokyo's youkai to start a large-scale war on the moon but was repelled.

Involvement in Spring Snow Incident

Significant event
Involvement in Spring Snow Incident
Description
Was requested to repair the Netherworld boundary but did not, resulting in ghosts overflowing into Gensokyo.

Relationships

Ran Yakumo

Mascot

As her shikigami, usually acts in her place

Yuyuko Saigyouji

Old acquaintance

Old acquaintances with mutual understanding

Akyuu Hieda

Mentor

Long-time relationship with mutual trust

Suika Ibuki

Friend

One of the top friendships in Gensokyo

Sages of Gensokyo

Sages of Gensokyo: member

Media appearances

Touhou Youyoumu ~ Perfect Cherry Blossom.

Game / Phantasm boss

August 17, 2003

Touhou Eiyashou ~ Imperishable Night.

Game / Supporting

Touhou Kyuukonshiki ~ Perfect Memento in Strict Sense.

Manga / Supporting

Touhou Hanyatsushou

Novel / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

ZUN

Creator name
ZUN
Role
Original author

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