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How did "Bad Apple" become a viral sensation beyond the Touhou Project? Learn!
"Bad Apple!!" is a well-known song from the Touhou Project, a series of bullet hell shoot 'em up games created by a Japanese game developer known as ZUN. Here are some interesting facts about ZUN and "Bad Apple!!":
Creator of Touhou Project: ZUN, whose real name is Jun'ya Ota, is the sole developer of the Touhou Project. He is responsible for the game's programming, character design, music composition, and overall concept. His one-man development team is known as "Team Shanghai Alice."
"Bad Apple!!" Origin: "Bad Apple!!" is actually the stage 3 theme song from the Touhou game titled "Touhou 4: Lotus Land Story," which was released in 1998. ZUN composed the music for this game, and "Bad Apple!!" quickly gained popularity among fans.
Music Collaboration: While ZUN composed the original music for "Bad Apple!!," it was later arranged by various artists in the Touhou community. The most famous arrangement is probably the "Bad Apple!!" music video created by Nico Nico Douga user NND Touhou community. This video features stunning animation synchronized to the music and helped popularize the song even further.
Cultural Impact: The "Bad Apple!!" music video became a viral sensation on the internet and played a significant role in introducing the Touhou Project to a wider audience outside Japan. It also inspired many fan-made remixes, covers, and parodies.
Lyrics: The song "Bad Apple!!" is instrumental, meaning it doesn't have any lyrics in its original form. However, fans have created various lyric versions in multiple languages, further expanding its reach.
Bullet Hell Gameplay: The Touhou Project games are known for their intense bullet hell gameplay, where players control a character and navigate through intricate bullet patterns while battling various enemies and bosses. "Bad Apple!!" is played during a particularly challenging stage in "Lotus Land Story."
Continued Success: The Touhou Project has continued to thrive over the years, with ZUN releasing new games and music. The fanbase has grown significantly, leading to numerous fan conventions, fan-made games, and a rich online community.
Music Albums: ZUN has released various music albums featuring Touhou Project music, including "Bad Apple!!" arrangements. These albums have become popular among fans and can be purchased at conventions or online.
International Appeal: Despite its origins in Japan, the Touhou Project has a strong international following, with fans from all over the world creating their own fan works, fan translations, and fan events.
"Bad Apple!!" and the Touhou Project, in general, showcase the power of fan communities and the impact of independent creators like ZUN in the world of video games and music.