Reimu Hakurei

''This article is about the main protagonist of Touhou Project. For the unofficial fan-made character serving as the former Hakurei shrine maiden, see Miko Hakurei.''

Reimu Hakurei is the main protagonist of Touhou Project. As the Miko of Hakurei, she manages the Hakurei Border of Gensokyo and exterminates youkai.

Her personality is straightforward, optimistic, and a bit curious. She is quick to anger if offended, but just as quick to offer help to those in need. According to Komachi, Reimu has an innocent heart that can't truly hate anyone. While rather lazy in her free time, she is highly devoted to her duties as the Hakurei Shrine Maiden, resulting in a "shoot first and ask questions later" attitude to youkai extermination. It's been stated that Reimu treats everyone the same, whether they're humans, youkai or gods, giving them no particular respect or disrespect. This habit has caused her to inadvertently befriend many youkai she defeats. While she tries to keep youkai away from her shrine, this is because it makes it harder to do her job rather than because she dislikes them.

In M.U.G.E.N, there are many versions and edits of her, Nachel's being the most well known. RicePigeon has also recently released his own version of Reimu, which plays like a more traditional fighter without reliance on bullet hell attacks.