Touhou's magic system isn't very straightforward. Even simply how Gensokyo operates as a setting can be hard to understand. We will be talking about how different aspects of its magic works from a worldbuilding perspective.

Timestamps
Intro 0:00
Defining Magic Systems 1:14
Touhou's Magic Core 4:11
The Great Hakurei Barrier 6:01
The Spellcard System 9:19
Character Abilities 11:22
Traditional Magic 13:50
How to Learn Magic 16:56
The Importance of Soft Magic 17:58

Music Used
Entrusting this World to Idols - TLPenguin
Rural Makai City Esoteria - Sound Refil
The Primal Scene of Japan the Girl Watched - Melodic Taste
Night Falls ~ Evening Star - ZUN
The World is Made from Cuteness - ZUN
Illusionary Festival - Lowlands Blossom
The Girl's Secret Room - Prismriver Orchestra
Sakura Sakura - arinosu

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