Microsoft releases Windows Vista, a new operating system that affects PC gaming and software compatibility including that of niche titles like Touhou games.
Team Shanghai Alice releases Touhou 10: Mountain of Faith, the tenth main installment in the Touhou Project series, known for its bullet-hell gameplay and music.
Doujin (indie) game culture continues to expand in Japan, with titles like Mountain of Faith gaining niche but dedicated followings both domestically and internationally.
Over time, the Hakurei Shrine, once a prominent place of worship, experiences a decline in its spiritual influence and power.
The Moriya Shrine, led by Kanako Yasaka and Suwako Moriya, rises in prominence, attracting more faith and followers on Youkai Mountain.
The gods of the Moriya Shrine issue a challenge resulting in new conflicts to determine the rightful spiritual authority on Youkai Mountain.
Reimu Hakurei, the shrine maiden of Hakurei Shrine, sets out towards Youkai Mountain to investigate the surge in youkai and the Moriya Shrine’s growing influence.
Reimu encounters Shizuha Aki and other youkai defending the new shrine, testing her resolve and abilities.
Reimu faces off against various youkai loyal to the Moriya Shrine, slowly uncovering more about the shrine’s power.
Reimu confronts Kanako Yasaka, the deity leading the Moriya Shrine, challenging her authority and motives on Youkai Mountain.
Following Kanako, Reimu battles Suwako Moriya, a powerful earth deity defending her shrine’s place on the mountain.
After defeating the Moriya deities, Reimu restores balance to Youkai Mountain, reaffirming the power and position of the Hakurei Shrine.
