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Japanese doujin music circle renowned for its energetic electronic music, particularly arrangements and original compositions for the Touhou Project series.Founded in 2003, COOL&CREATE is a prominent Japanese doujin music circle primarily composed of Hotta Aya (arrangement, composition, lyrics) and ARM (composition, arrangement). They are famous for their high-energy, often humorous hardcore, gabber, and techno arrangements of themes from the Touhou Project bullet-hell shooter games, alongside original vocal tracks. Key members use pseudonyms, and they maintain a consistent, distinctive sound characterized by fast tempos, catchy melodies, and playful themes. They actively release albums, perform at major doujin events like Comiket and M3, and have a large, dedicated fanbase within the Touhou and doujin music communities.

• The circle's core members are known by pseudonyms: Hotta Aya (堀田あや) handles most arrangement, composition, and lyrics, while ARM is a key composer and arranger. Their real identities are not publicly disclosed, a common practice in the doujin scene.
• COOL&CREATE achieved massive popularity within the Touhou fandom with their 2007 album "東方爆音ジャズ #1", featuring the iconic track "Miracle∞Hinacle" (based on Touhou character Cirno's theme), which became an internet meme and a staple at events.
• They are pioneers and leading figures in the "Touhou Hardcore" subgenre, significantly influencing the sound and energy of Touhou arrangement circles.
• Despite their long career spanning over two decades, they maintain a prolific output, releasing multiple albums and singles per year and actively participating in major doujin music events.
• Their style often blends intense hardcore beats with playful, quirky, and sometimes nonsensical lyrics, creating a unique and instantly recognizable sound.