Author Topic: ZUN at AWA - Spam Yo Pics (& Encounters) Yo! ~ Oh shit, found his favourite pose  (Read 53638 times)

Know what we need more of? Pics of the man himself!
*cue stalker mode on*

The man's too stylish! Look at that glorious hat and shirt combo!

If anyone has a better quality, or knows the source for any pic, let me know!
https://twitter.com/KrisDarling/status/383406457116319744


https://twitter.com/korindo/status/383996745769684992
  Twitter Japan was exploding over his doppelganger. Stuff about nose sizes, double the manpower, beer.

https://twitter.com/korindo/status/383603795168481280


https://twitter.com/TheBasedJpoe/status/384015673355038721
Remember, when you meet a language barrier, drinking is an international language.

https://twitter.com/astrange_e/status/383985544126283776
Doppelganger in the bottom left corner, in the shade!

https://twitter.com/korindo/status/383744887058747392


https://twitter.com/RukaSariSari/status/383780534784389120
ZUN is unfazed by the vortex.

https://twitter.com/mauvecow/status/383988064432828416

"Marisa definitely and another weird character. Of course beer would have to be involved."

https://twitter.com/Bakanogami/status/384016305247879168
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Tengukami

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Re: ZUN at AWA - Spam Yo Pics (& Encounters) Yo!
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2013, 07:58:43 PM »
OK, between DDC fast becoming my favorite, the answers he gave at the panel, and how totally chill and friendly he's being with these fans, I think this might be the best year for Touhou for me. I don't think I'm being hyperbolic when I say that this is a pretty historic moment for our community.

"Human history and growth are both linked closely to strife. Without conflict, humanity would have no impetus for growth. When humans are satisfied with their present condition, they may as well give up on life."

Re: ZUN at AWA - Spam Yo Pics (& Encounters) Yo!
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2013, 08:09:12 PM »
« Last Edit: September 29, 2013, 07:15:40 PM by akj »

Re: ZUN at AWA - Spam Yo Pics (& Encounters) Yo!
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2013, 08:12:32 PM »
OK, between DDC fast becoming my favorite, the answers he gave at the panel, and how totally chill and friendly he's being with these fans, I think this might be the best year for Touhou for me. I don't think I'm being hyperbolic when I say that this is a pretty historic moment for our community.

Historic is an understatement! I foresee huge changes incoming.
Also, him being chill and friendly makes him so charismatic.  :blush:

« Last Edit: September 28, 2013, 08:41:07 PM by akj »

Re: ZUN at AWA - Spam Yo Pics (& Encounters) Yo!
« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2013, 09:10:48 PM »
Oh shi-

He just got the epic
https://twitter.com/korindo/status/384062043692998656


Man, I wish there was a video of him receiving it. Would've been epic to see his reaction to its size!

*Update: Ruka's awesome. Go check out his tumblr for more info!
Someone asked for a video?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJuVvgsr_O4
« Last Edit: September 29, 2013, 11:18:36 AM by akj »

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Re: ZUN at AWA - Spam Yo Pics (& Encounters) Yo!
« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2013, 09:38:58 PM »
Oh my god yes. I remember the pessimists who tried to crap all over that scroll idea when it was first brought up. And now look at this.

Lesson learned: never underestimate the power of nerd worship.

"Human history and growth are both linked closely to strife. Without conflict, humanity would have no impetus for growth. When humans are satisfied with their present condition, they may as well give up on life."

Re: ZUN at AWA - Spam Yo Pics (& Encounters) Yo!
« Reply #7 on: September 28, 2013, 10:10:02 PM »
Personally, I think they were crapping over the idea of non-Japanese fans participating in doujin matters. You know, the "purists".

I think that ZUN's just plain flattered though. He's a genuinely cool, intelligent dude, who's really receptive to fans.

*Update: JP Twitter isn't reacting as greatly to the scroll, as they did to the doppelganger. Maybe they're sleeping. It's like 5am over there now.

https://twitter.com/carriewood34/status/384078104752582656
"ZUN SIGNED MY COPY OF POFV AND SAID I WAS A CUTE REIMU"

;_; I wish ZUN could sign my stuff.
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Re: ZUN at AWA - Spam Yo Pics (& Encounters) Yo!
« Reply #8 on: September 28, 2013, 10:58:58 PM »

ZUN and moot.

pineyappled

Re: ZUN at AWA - Spam Yo Pics (& Encounters) Yo!
« Reply #9 on: September 28, 2013, 11:00:24 PM »
Apparently he said at the panel that he'd try to localize the games. Can anyone back that up?

Re: ZUN at AWA - Spam Yo Pics (& Encounters) Yo!
« Reply #10 on: September 28, 2013, 11:02:39 PM »
It was more like "there were talks", as in he's seriously thinking about it, but nothing concrete yet.

ZUN and moot.
Oooh! I missed that one!

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サイン会を終了した。みんなサイン用に持ってきた公式作品がバラエティ満載でビックリした。なんで儚月抄の初連載のREXなんて持ってるの?
Signing's over! He was surprised by the variety of official goods presented, and even more so by a person's copy of Comic REX containing SSIB's first serialization.

Also, so far JP's reaction to the scroll is positive. Impressed even.


https://twitter.com/DJ_Quietly/status/384094906701987841
*cue tons of unwashed hands*

*Annoyance: During my time scouring twitter for ZUN, I noticed a series of accounts (zun_abuse / zun_cosplay / zun_ona / zun_hitozuma) spamming links to some porno thingy. They're all bots for the same website.
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So uhhh, yeah. Discovered his favourite pose.  :ohdear:


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Re: ZUN at AWA - Spam Yo Pics (& Encounters) Yo!
« Reply #12 on: September 29, 2013, 12:27:47 AM »
Oh shi-

He just got the epic
https://twitter.com/korindo/status/384062043692998656


Man, I wish there was a video of him receiving it. Would've been epic to see his reaction to its size!
This is so amazing now that I can see a hard copy of the thing
Kilga is this right; like is this person seriously the player, and it's not some alias or something that's designed to be deliberately obfuscating? NekoNekoRex. Who the hell is that :C   ~Poya Aaaa (Serela), Bunny Must Die Mafia


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From 2chan? 海外ファンのこのパワーはどこから出てくるんだ?
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I like how ZUN isn't alone in being amazed by the fanbase overseas.

And I've seen more JP tweets about the scroll. ?いいな?、?すごい?、etc. Basically, they think it's kinda cool! Positive reception yo!

Also, check this link out for more ZUN shenanigans by the same guy (Ruka) who brought you that first (rough) transcription of ZUN's panel!
« Last Edit: September 29, 2013, 01:11:56 AM by akj »

pineyappled


Aaand this is why everything's bold.
Bold?

And, DOES NO ONE ELSE ENGAGE IN STALKING? I FEEL CREEPY AND LONELY IN MOUNT STALK-A-LOT.

It's night in Atlanta, so I'm running dry on stuff to post.

https://twitter.com/GranTorino551/status/384128476837842944
HOLY SHIT THAT'S A SIGNED COPY OF UNKNOWN FLOWER, MESMERIZING JOURNEY (未知の花 魅知の旅). I'M SO JELLY.
« Last Edit: September 29, 2013, 01:42:51 AM by akj »

pineyappled

Every post on 4chan had the text bolded, and greentext turned un-green. On all boards, probably.

Oh, that's not the reason. moot just broke 4chan with his announcements.

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moot fails at closing tags in his announcement text. This happens pretty much every second or third announcement he makes.

JP Twitter is amazed at four things:
1. ZUN's doppelganger. (Really Japan? No one else thought of that? You're all asian, you look more like him than an American!)
2. The massive scroll & its quality.
3. The existence and size of the overseas fanbase. (Pretty much in line with ZUN then.)
4. The ubiquitousness of male Touhou cosplayers.
« Last Edit: September 29, 2013, 01:50:25 AM by akj »

The doppelganger is awesome because he's like, a Wario to ZUN's Mario.  In that case, maybe other Asian people look TOO similar to ZUN to pull something like that off.

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I'm glad we gave ZUN a good impression. He seems to be very impressed to find out he is well known even outside Japan, at least judging by his happy expressions.

Sweetness and love~ ♥

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There were requests for ZUN to play the Extra stage, but there wasn?t enough time among other things.
Damn, that would've been so awesome :(

Short video!  :3c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCGCBPriFK4
The doppelganger is awesome because he's like, a Wario to ZUN's Mario.  In that case, maybe other Asian people look TOO similar to ZUN to pull something like that off.
Hmm... That's true...
I'm glad we gave ZUN a good impression. He seems to be very impressed to find out he is well known even outside Japan, at least judging by his happy expressions.
ZUN does look like a happy man! Could be the alcohol too...
Damn, that would've been so awesome :(
Yeah, but he did comment on the game being played! Too bad no one's uploaded any text or video of what he said. There wasn't a translator translating on the fly either.
« Last Edit: September 29, 2013, 02:45:18 AM by akj »

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I can stress how much of a cool guy ZUN is. He's like, so friendly man. Good 'ol ZUN!
And then a sacked Sakuya told everyone that Flandre was one of her ex-bosses

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The Japanese community's surprise and enjoyment of what they're seeing is really encouraging. Could be a new phase of international relations!

"Human history and growth are both linked closely to strife. Without conflict, humanity would have no impetus for growth. When humans are satisfied with their present condition, they may as well give up on life."

Well, I'm more of a twitter person, so I can't say too much for 2chan and such!

*Update: I forgot to mention this, but JP is super surprised that that question about Rin Satsuki was asked. Old & obscure trivia! EOSD is like a decade old.
Also, impressed with the depth / thoughtfulness of questions asked.
« Last Edit: September 29, 2013, 03:31:42 AM by akj »

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Man. This is... The greatest thing. I regret so much that I didn't sell everything I own to attend.
I made a PADHerder. It's probably out of date though.

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Re: ZUN at AWA - Spam Yo Pics (& Encounters) Yo!
« Reply #27 on: September 29, 2013, 03:56:27 AM »
Also, so far JP's reaction to the scroll is positive. Impressed even.
They've already been impressed when they found out the scroll exists.

http://blog.livedoor.jp/tohomemory/archives/32568417.html
Touhou Fantasy News: twitter

They've already been impressed when they found out the scroll exists.

http://blog.livedoor.jp/tohomemory/archives/32568417.html
I wish I could read all of their comments without hurting my brain so much  :fail:   But yeah, generally positive remarks!

Oh hey, I don't know how I missed these pics from Ruka's tmblr:


He so happy!
« Last Edit: September 29, 2013, 04:09:26 AM by akj »



So uhhh, yeah. Discovered his favourite pose.  :ohdear:
The nice guy pose! How fitting!

Oh shi-

He just got the epic
https://twitter.com/korindo/status/384062043692998656


Man, I wish there was a video of him receiving it. Would've been epic to see his reaction to its size!
Wow, I would like a digital version of that, or at least a better look at it.
EDIT:
Saw the scroll, damn, that is cool! Thanks, akj
Also, is that Littleshrimp doing Tojiko?

For the Q&A:
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Q: I heard there was a rumor that the games were going to be sold on Steam. Is that true?

ZUN: Steam is really good. I like it. There is talk about it, but it?s just talk. It would be good if it was, but it?s just a rumor. Nothing has been decided. It?s also really difficult to release. The process would be really complex to complete.
And he also said he still haven't planned for localization, mainly because it's too complicated. Maybe you guys should ask him if he wanted some help from the fan on that. But since he said making Touhou is all about himself, he might refuse.

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Q: Is there anything you can tell us about Satsuki Rin? The character that was cut out from Embodiment of Scarlet Devil?

ZUN: Ahhh? Well, Embodiment of Scarlet Devil was the 1st for the Windows platform. I wanted her to be a playable character in the game, but due to time constraints I had to cut her out.
Ask him whether he'll put her in future games or not!
Also, "Kirin" beer. Take note.

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Q: I heard that in Undefined Fantastic Object, there was going to be a boy character. Are you considering to make any boy characters in the future?

ZUN: I feel as if boys get in the way of the game. I?d like to make boy characters in another game as long as the game was completely unrelated to Touhou. Boys would just ruin the balance of the series.
That just kills any chance for a male playable or boss characters. And since ZUN said he can only make Touhou, that pretty much means he's not going to make any male in games. Word of God, right there.

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Q: Are there any characters that hold a special place in your heart?

ZUN: Hakurei Rin.
I hope this is just a miss on the translator part or ZUN just being silly. Or neither, who's that?

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Q: Will you consider bringing back very old characters from the series?

ZUN: I won?t say no. There?s your answer.
So, who's going to start asking about Mima?

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Q: Have you ever considered taking some of your musical ideas and take them into orchestras, small bands, group ensembles, and etc?

ZUN: I don?t need to, because I have the fans do it for me.
You heard the man. Now go make one!
But wow, he does trust us...


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