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ZUN, also known as Jun'ya Ota, is a Japanese musician and game developer who is best known for creating the Touhou Project, a series of bullet hell shooter games. "Bad Apple!!" is a popular song and music video associated with the Touhou Project. Here are some interesting facts about ZUN and "Bad Apple!!":
Origin of "Bad Apple!!": "Bad Apple!!" is actually a remix of the stage 3 theme song from Touhou 4: Lotus Land Story, titled "Bad Apple." The remix was created by a Japanese music circle called Alstroemeria Records. It gained immense popularity and became one of the most recognized Touhou remixes.
Vocaloid Cover: The most famous version of "Bad Apple!!" features a Vocaloid character named Hatsune Miku singing the song. The use of Vocaloid technology allowed for a virtual singer to perform the song, contributing to its widespread appeal.
Music Video: The music video for "Bad Apple!!" is known for its visually stunning and intricate animation. It was created by a talented artist named Masataka P (also known as Nomico). The video features characters from the Touhou Project and has garnered millions of views on YouTube.
Touhou Project Influence: The Touhou Project, created by ZUN, has a dedicated fan base and is known for its challenging bullet hell gameplay and intricate lore. "Bad Apple!!" contributed to the popularity of the series among a wider audience.
Cultural Impact: "Bad Apple!!" has become a cultural phenomenon and has been parodied, remixed, and referenced in various forms of media, including other video games, animations, and fan-made content. It has also inspired fan-created videos with different animations and interpretations of the song.
ZUN's Role: While ZUN is not directly responsible for the creation of the "Bad Apple!!" remix or music video, his Touhou Project provided the source material and characters that inspired the work. ZUN is primarily known for his game development and music composition within the Touhou series.
Concert Performances: "Bad Apple!!" has been performed live at various Touhou-related events and concerts, showcasing its enduring popularity among fans of the series.
English Subtitles: Due to its international popularity, fans have created English subtitle versions of the "Bad Apple!!" music video, allowing non-Japanese-speaking viewers to enjoy the song and its animation.
"Bad Apple!!" remains a notable example of how fan-created content can achieve widespread recognition and become an integral part of a larger cultural phenomenon, in this case, the Touhou Project.