/jp/ - Otaku Culture

>>46770732
>Unclear why, as you don't see this in other /jp/ topics
Touhou has a really strong mythological, archetypal and numinous quality. The representation of the various religions/philosophies within the game isn't super deep, but it feels like there is something much deeper at play for those who want to go searching for it.

Even on a purely aesthetic level there's just something about the magical mandala battles and the very emotionally powerful music.

ZUN has also found some interesting ways to mix these ideas with other stuff, the whole "passing into fantasy" thing, gods needing human attention to survive etc.

Beyond Buddhism, Touhou has sparked an interest towards Taoism and Shinto. It's also renewed my interest in spirituality, the occult and the paranormal.