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ZUN, also known as Jun'ya Ota, is a Japanese video game designer, programmer, musician, and the sole member of the doujin circle Team Shanghai Alice. He is best known for creating the Touhou Project, a series of bullet hell shooter games with a strong emphasis on music and characters. "Bad Apple!!" is a famous song associated with the Touhou Project, and here are some interesting facts about it:
Origin: "Bad Apple!!" originally appeared as the background music for a stage in the Touhou Project game titled "Lotus Land Story," which was released in 1998.
Arrangement by Alstroemeria Records: The most well-known version of "Bad Apple!!" is an arrangement by the doujin music circle Alstroemeria Records. It gained widespread popularity and became widely associated with the Touhou Project, even outside the fan community.
Vocaloid Cover: The song has been covered and remixed by various artists, and it has also been adapted for Vocaloid performances. Vocaloid is a singing synthesizer software, and "Bad Apple!!" has been recreated using Vocaloid voices.
YouTube Phenomenon: The "Bad Apple!!" song gained significant attention on YouTube due to fan-made music videos featuring the song. These videos often use intricate and visually stunning animations, contributing to the song's popularity.
Cultural Impact: "Bad Apple!!" and its associated videos have become a cultural phenomenon on the internet. The song and its animations have inspired countless memes, parodies, and fan creations.
Popularity in Western Fandom: Despite the Touhou Project originating in Japan, "Bad Apple!!" and other aspects of the series gained a substantial following in Western fan communities. This helped to bridge the gap between Japanese and Western fan cultures.
Collaborations: ZUN has acknowledged the popularity of "Bad Apple!!" and its impact on the Touhou Project's visibility. The collaboration between fan creators and ZUN's openness to fan works has contributed to the continued success and expansion of the Touhou Project.
"Bad Apple!!" stands out not only as a memorable piece of music from the Touhou Project but also as an example of how fan creations and collaborations can significantly influence the cultural impact of a video game series.