Can I get Reimu and Marisa without the DLC?

[NotFredi]

This also goes for the other characters, can I still get them without having the dlc? Or do I actually need the dlc

[CRCGamer]

The DLC really is the majority of the game. And things like the collab characters are pretty much locked behind that. The base game is really more of a cheap taste test.

[Orderbz]

I'd say it's differently worth getting the DLC. The price is very cheap, especially compared to other rhythm games, and it includes future updates as well.

[Catratio]

You need the DLC, but those two characters also have danmaku style dodging stages as secret alternatives for the Touhou collab songs, and Sister Marija basically gives a second variation to *every* song in the game by flipping the notes upside down, so you get more content than just new songs. It'll probably be on sale next week.