How did Touhou become so popular? These character designs are awful.
Sarcasm? I will say that I was never a fan of these two, it was the other cast that drew me in. For example Cirno is adorable, and Yukari is one of the most well written and interesting characters I’ve seen.
How did Touhou become so popular? These character designs are awful.
Well, everyone has their own opinion. I wouldn't really know why the designs are awful, I've seen worse, and at least ZUN is trying his best and improving. I personally enjoyed the designs alongside their personalities and their music.
Guess there's just some obstacles you can't get over. It's understandable if you can't be interested due to the graphics but at least try to understand a bit.
For me: the loyality of us, the fanbase; the games, the music, the characters, the fact that a single guy has made almost every game of this whole saga.