I don't know why, but Reimu being pictured this way looks kinda unsettling to me.
Still, it's a good YukaRei artwork nonetheless.
Jinxeddd
Jan 14, 2024 2:04AM
Is this supposed to be a previous Hakurei shrine maiden? Because the way the artist covers her face reminds me of Osana Reimu
Akaii
Jan 14, 2024 7:51AM
Is this supposed to be a previous Hakurei shrine maiden?
It's YukaReimu pairing according to the author. There's more art of them at the source where she's unmasked.
the way the artist covers her face
From this image with the dream kanji the intent may be to turn it into a controlling ofuda seal. Or, considering this image, here it might just be a just a rule-of-cool menpu/cloth mask implying something spiritual (like hiding your face to eschew temptations and discard your ego). Japanese Yahoo discussions wondering about the meaning of this mask style suggest it's an import into manga/games from China or Chinese Taoism, used to mark things mystical/magical or youkai-related, but without a deeper meaning past what a given author wants it to be.
Zesc
Jan 14, 2024 11:45AM
hiding your face to eschew temptations
I believe it's too late for that now. The temptation already got to her.
LexHarper37 Jan 13, 2024 3:39AM
I don't know why, but Reimu being pictured this way looks kinda unsettling to me.
Still, it's a good YukaRei artwork nonetheless.
Jinxeddd Jan 14, 2024 2:04AM
Is this supposed to be a previous Hakurei shrine maiden? Because the way the artist covers her face reminds me of Osana Reimu
Akaii Jan 14, 2024 7:51AM
It's YukaReimu pairing according to the author. There's more art of them at the source where she's unmasked.
From this image with the dream kanji the intent may be to turn it into a controlling ofuda seal. Or, considering this image, here it might just be a just a rule-of-cool menpu/cloth mask implying something spiritual (like hiding your face to eschew temptations and discard your ego). Japanese Yahoo discussions wondering about the meaning of this mask style suggest it's an import into manga/games from China or Chinese Taoism, used to mark things mystical/magical or youkai-related, but without a deeper meaning past what a given author wants it to be.
Zesc Jan 14, 2024 11:45AM
I believe it's too late for that now. The temptation already got to her.