The Hakurei Shrine Maiden of Gensokyo. While her raw training may fall short of past generations, she has resolved numerous incidents through sheer talent and intuition. Though she finds it bothersome, she joined the tournament for the prize money. Her ability is "the ability to float (in the sky)."

The other protagonist of Touhou, an ordinary magician who is both Reimu's rival and best friend. She wasn't interested in the tournament itself, but joined because Reimu was participating. Her ability is "the ability to use magic."

A gardener and swordsman of Hakugyokurou. She is participating reluctantly because Lady Yuyuko ordered her to do so. Her ability is "the ability to handle sword techniques."

A shrine maiden said to cause miracles. She joined the tournament to promote the Moriya Shrine. Her ability is "the ability to cause miracles."

A wanted fugitive who once deceived Shinmyoumaru in an attempt to overthrow the social order. She is afraid of being caught, but joined the tournament as a first step toward another uprising.

The host of this tournament and a Sage of Gensokyo. In truth, she organized the event as a trap to lure out the fugitive Seija Kijin.

The MC and judge of the Touhou Strongest Under Heaven Tournament. Her ability is "the ability to manipulate wind."

She came to cheer for Reimu... but she is shocked and worried to see that Seija is participating.

The other host who organized this tournament specifically to capture Seija. She serves as a judge.

She has no interest in the tournament itself, but joined under the orders of Remilia, the mistress of the Scarlet Devil Mansion. Is she looking for someone?