Yuuka Kazami/RicePigeon's first version

''Carrying a parasol, a sadistic flair that would impress Frieza and what might be a layer of body armour underneath those clothes, this Yuuka is a grappler with increased damage output and physical endurance, though at the cost of reduced mobility. Yuuka may have to do a bit of work in order to approach opponents, but the pay-off lies in being able to throw said opponents to the ground and pummel them into the dirt.''

Gameplay


Yuuka is technically a six-button character, but plays like a standard three-button character, using the extra buttons for shortcut;, when used combined with or  acts as a shortcut for the character's   and   dash commands. acts as a shortcut for +, while acts as a shortcut for.

Uncharacteristic of a Touhou character, this Yuuka forgoes danmaku and projectiles in favor of being a grappler type character. As such, Yuuka focuses on getting up close to the opponent and smacking them down with powerful grabs. Of course, this is easier said than done, as Yuuka is cursed with poor walk and dash speeds. Yuuka's combos are also limited, not only because of the fact Yuuka's grabs cannot hit opponents in hitstun, but also because unlike most of RicePigeon's Touhou characters, Yuuka cannot chain normals into  normals. However, Yuuka's and  normals sport big damage to compensate, as well as moving Yuuka closer to the opponent. Since Soil Tilling will be Yuuka's primary special, being able to utilize Yuuka's normals in order to perform tick throws will be key to success.

At the beginning of the match, Yuuka must select from one of two Level 3 Hypers, as both cannot be used during the same match. "Original Master Spark" is a powerful grab attack that flings the opponent into the wall, before Yuuka's parasol opens up and fires the one move that Marisa Kirisame is best known for, albeit in its original, unaltered form. "Twin Spark" is a powerful, anti-air attack where Yuuka smacks the opponent out of the sky, pinning them down before creating a clone, both firing smaller Master Sparks at an angle towards the opponent. Unblockable, but cannot hit grounded opponents.

General
"I won't fight anyone seriously with your level of power."

"Well then, I guess I'll start being serious. But if you take me lightly, you'll see what happens."

"What causes flowers to bloom is the power of the soil. So, don't forget to give back to the soil when you bloom."

"Flowers bloom only with the colors held in soil, and as petals they return to the soil."

"Something around here smells weak!"

"Genocide is just another game. It doesn't matter whether it's humans or outside world residents."

Character-specific
"What's with you? Treating people like youkai..."

- vs. Reimu Hakurei

"Oh, long time no see. Still being a poor miko, I see."

- vs. Reimu Hakurei

"You humans are so full of yourselves."

- vs. Marisa Kirisame

"Ah, you're still alive? You've grown up quite a bit."

- vs. Marisa Kirisame

"Hmph. What, are you some kind of god?"

- vs. Kanako Yasaka

"Even if you are a god, power is everything!"

- vs. Kanako Yasaka

"If you don't step away from my flowers I'll murder you... again."

- vs. Fujiwara no Mokou

"Flowers get their power from the soil, and soil smothers flames."

- vs. Fujiwara no Mokou