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What makes Bad Apple!! a cornerstone of Touhou Project's cultural legacy? Learn!
"Bad Apple!!" is a famous song from the Touhou Project, a popular series of bullet hell shooter games created by Jun'ya "ZUN" Ōta. Here are some interesting facts about ZUN and the song "Bad Apple!!":
ZUN's Role: Jun'ya "ZUN" Ōta is the sole creator of the Touhou Project, which includes the games, music, and characters. He is responsible for the game design, programming, artwork, and music composition. "Bad Apple!!" is one of his notable compositions.
Bad Apple!! Origins: "Bad Apple!!" originally appeared as the stage 3 theme in the Touhou Project game titled "Lotus Land Story," which was released in 1998. The song quickly gained popularity among fans of the series.
Arrangement by Alstroemeria Records: The version of "Bad Apple!!" that gained widespread recognition and popularity was an arrangement created by the music circle Alstroemeria Records. It was released in 2009 as part of their album "Lovely★Project."
Touhou and Bullet Hell: The Touhou Project series is known for its challenging bullet hell gameplay, where players navigate intricate patterns of projectiles while defeating enemies. "Bad Apple!!" is often associated with this intense gameplay style.
Music Video: The Alstroemeria Records arrangement of "Bad Apple!!" became particularly well-known due to an animated music video created by a fan known as "niconico user ああああ." This video features intricate, synchronized animation set to the song and became a viral sensation on the Japanese video-sharing website Nico Nico Douga.
Cultural Impact: The "Bad Apple!!" music video helped introduce the Touhou Project to a wider audience and contributed to the popularity of both the song and the series outside of Japan. It also inspired numerous fan-made remixes and covers.
Localization: The popularity of "Bad Apple!!" and the Touhou Project led to fan efforts to translate and localize the games, making them more accessible to non-Japanese-speaking audiences.
Touhou Fandom: The Touhou Project has a dedicated and passionate fanbase that has created a vast amount of fan art, music, and fan-made games, known as "danmaku fangames." ZUN has been generally supportive of fan creations.
Touhou Music Culture: ZUN's music for the Touhou Project has led to the creation of various music circles and events dedicated to Touhou music remixes, such as Comiket, where fans release their music albums and merchandise.
Legacy: "Bad Apple!!" remains one of the most recognizable and iconic tracks from the Touhou Project, showcasing the enduring influence of ZUN's music in the world of video game music and fan culture.
"Bad Apple!!" is a prime example of how the creativity and passion of fans can contribute significantly to the popularity of a video game series and its music.