Touhou @ Anime Weekend Atlanta 2013: A Tribute to ZUN

[@countrybluegrass]

ZUN said on Twitter that he was so moved by the experience that he's going to learn English and become, and I quote: "Global Oji-san."

[@yuriton2775]

コスプレがどうとかいう話じゃなくて、外国の人達も自分たちと同じように東方を愛してくれてるってことがとても嬉しい！

[@DeityDiz93]

This is one of the best tribute video I've have ever watched in my entire life. And I have many reason I will give that share just a part of my passion for the Touhou Project. I have personally been a fan of Touhou for five years. I plan to be a fan of Touhou for the rest of my life. I will never forget the works done by ZUN and the the rest of wonderful people that helped to shape this marvelous fan base. I truly feel blessed to be a part of this humble following, I'm truly thankful for that. The day I found Touhou is the day I never really ever looked away from it. From that point on I've been enjoying Touhou pretty much every single day. And you know what's even better? It's been truly incredible to see there are so many fantastic people that have gather together and have a experience so perfect all because of Touhou and to reach out to ZUN himself during his stay for Anime Weekend Atlanta 2013. These days spend here must have been some of the most special for every Touhou fan there, and even ZUN himself. I wish I could have gone there to seen that historic weekend happen. There will never ever be anything else that is quite like the Touhou Project is now, it will always be something I hold very near and dear to my heart and I know that there are so many of you people out there that can agree with me on that much. With all this said; I mean to stress this aspect for as long as I live: The whole world is made better with Touhou. And I'm happy I got to live to experience the wonderful realm of Gensokyo.

[@williamtang899]

I know this comment is six years old, but god, what I would give to be able to go to something like this. I came to Touhou in 2020, and it's just not at its peak here in the US anymore. It's hard to find Touhou fans around here, though lots of people have heard of it. I just wish more people knew about it, I'm getting emotional seeing so many Touhou fans in one place.

[@DeityDiz93]

@@williamtang899 I'd have no fear, Touhou really hasn't reached a halt, even in 2020, while true it isn't exactly at a 'peak', in the US, the series itself has continue to rise that reaches no end. 6 years on I can still enjoy it so much. It was actually a good year for Touhou in the US, ZUN's finally given an official website that host the first ever officially endorsed English Terms of Use, allowing for a new stint into the English speaking world for Touhou creations. They've already played around with some English translations within the games, so really it's an exciting time to be a Touhou fan, especially as more of the series comes to wider platforms like Steam, and iTunes for its musics. While the year has not been kind to most things, I believe that Touhou can rise again from it, especially in the western world, once the normal we've known before comes back, and as far as this old fan is concerned, a 2020 start is just as fine as my old 2008 start.

[@williamtang899]

@@DeityDiz93 Glad to hear that! What I'd give for some official English translations. We could get a second golden age of western Touhou(western eastern lol) if more games get official translations on steam. For now, where would you recommend an English speaker to get Touhou games? Is Moriya Shrine the only option?

[@DeityDiz93]

​@@williamtang899 ​Until Touhou games are fully released on Steam, many of the games are found on many online stores like the typical Amazon, and so on, but not always with reasonable shipping prices due to the pandemic, even where I'd usually recommend you go, AkibaHobby isn't delivering overseas right now. And while I'm happy the games have come to steam, I am more than happy to own physical copies and encourage people to get them as well as it's really nice to own the real deal, but a buy on steam goes directly to the creator right now since AkibaHobby isn't selling the games until Japan's situation improves, so I highly recommend that for directly supporting the series. The Moriya Shrine I do not recommend in good faith because it is piracy and does not support ZUN, as he asks that they be avoided especially by people in Japan. I'd *always* recommend checking online stores first before you even try Moriya Shrine, even if there is an argument to be made for getting it free, buying it later. The only grey area is the first fives games as they're technically abandonware until further notice, due to no longer being sold, so it's technically fine to get those, I recommend using Neko Project II if you are willing follow a few advanced setup guides or T98-Next if you don't like too much setup, and the great news is all of the English patching projects still work great! If you'd ever need help, let me know here, I can absolutely hook you up with direct links if need be!

[@williamtang899]

@@DeityDiz93 Awesome, thanks! When I visit Japan after the pandemic is over, I'll definitely look for the games in Akihabara(though I might not go there; I usually visit South Japan rather than Tokyo, are the games available at normal Japanese Gaming stores?). And yeah, I'm more than happy to fork money over to support ZUN and I'm within the means to do so. But, are there any translated games available anywhere on the web? If not, I assume the fandom has already translated the text elsewhere.

[@gugalaxy7772]

AAA I WISH I WAS THERE! Ever since I joined the fandom in 2019 I always watch these types of videos as a way to see what Touhou was like back then, it hurts to see.

[@TheLugiaSong]

OMG I NEED TO GO THERE!! I have a Remila cosplay! :D

[@edberaga6357]

Mint Mochi GO FOR IT!!~~

[@KyokoProStudios]

Indeed, the Touhou community has always come across to me as one of those few genuinely happy fandoms; there's never a suspicion that they're faking it or just using the fandom as an outlet to be obnoxious clowns like plenty of other fandoms I see regularly.

[@KyokoProStudios]

That ending even drew a few tears from me as I was making it~! I share your sniffles~ ;_;

[@youmukonpaku3092]

Here no one knows about touhou .-. Imma go pic crazy with my Aya Cosplay XD

[@kiyomasa777]

世界のZUN

[@TheDeathlyKappa]

This video makes me so proud I'm a Touhou fan, but so sad I wasn't there. XD This is just so amazing, all these cosplays, ZUN being right there in the video; I was almost on the verge of crying! Touhou's just so wonderful! TT_TT

[@silverseaturtle]

Felt so good re visiting this weekend I can't wait until the next time supposedly in Boston.

[@Kagefox1]

you did an amazing job on this one from beginning to end. Hope you enjoyed your time picking up another Marisa.

[@KyokoProStudios]

Ooo, props for going outside the box with your cosplay, dude~! You and our one-and-only ZUN doppelganger were such a treat to get on camera~ :D

[@Veranek]

ZUN is an inspiration for all thos who wanna pursue a career as a Indie Game Creator/Developer.

[@Fate_GO]

The Aya at 1:35! Omg I just want to hug her, the getas, the fabric, the Tengu mask, wings, and poofies on her hat are just so adorable! Haha at the sinsack! The Shinki and Little Alice deserve an award! That Unzan/Ichirin cosplay combination was intense! Oh wow was that a Maryln Manson Nue crossover?

[@KyokoProStudios]

Feel fortunate, though~! I can't believe I managed to put nearly every cosplayer I shot footage of into this video at all--and even then, not every cosplay made it in, which I really do feel bad about, nonetheless. :/

[@Inflictator]

Amazing as always Zak! Appreciate the effort put into this for people like me who couldn't make it! Almost felt like I was there with you and Tony! - Your buddy Xen! (Bawb)

[@totlmstr]

Parsee cosplay, Cirno in middle of vid, that Kagerou winner near the end, at least two Ayas, one of those Utsuhos, and that Alice-Shinki duo have really good costumes.

[@anissodon3714]

x2

[@spyman004]

i feel like smiling but crying at the same time since im stuck here in singapore knowing they actually meet zun face to face even getting their autograph... still i feel happy that touhou fans actually unite together in one convention for nothing but touhou... emotion strucked like hell now... gaaahh all the feels coming in

[@dantonio7368]

This is really cute

[@HagarenOtaku726]

I'm the Sekibanki on the right at 2:52 (Julie) :3 I've said it like, 3 times already, but this is an awesome video. Great way to remember the con; this video is one of the best souvenirs I could ask for! (but I'm super Parsee over here at all the cosplayers you got on video but I somehow didn't get pics of myself)

[@KHIIPlayer21]

I have just recently gotten into Touhou.. and its really a wonderful game and all the characters were fun and cool in their own way. I really wished I could've been there. I really hope I can go to such events.

[@Jakublowicz]

This guy looks like postal dude xDDD and this papers looks like his petition.

[@9CirnotheGenius9]

Every time I see something mentioning Touhou stuffs at AWA, I get all excited, wanting it to happen again and again and again. Also a pang of sadness I never ran into ZUN. But at least I saw him at the panel. :D

[@Weimuuu]

honestly these people are so much happier than others, I love it, and i am very proud to be apart of it :D

[@KyokoProStudios]

I managed to get a little more than 90% of my checklist completed... Characters like Mystia and Kisume weren't even made present, though, which was too bad.

[@KyokoProStudios]

REALLY wish you could have been there with us, Bob~! >:I But, hey, if there is a next time, THEN YOU WILL BE DRAGGED THERE--courtesy for Yours Truly~ >:V

[@RamuTC]

You're damn right you're getting DRAGGED WITH US should there be another chance next time! Literally Bawb moments happening errytime D:

[@RamuTC]

Hey bro, like I said, it was the most surreal convention I've ever been to. Every one of us in the Western community all coming together to meet ZUN and have a grand time was everything I imagined it to be. Never seen so much Touhou ever. AWA was truly an unforgettable experience. It was awesome meeting everyone there and hope to run into everyone next time! -Tony / Tony-Chops -

[@KyokoProStudios]

Thanks, Dad. I really wish you could have been there to see it all yourself, but I'm glad to see that this video has done its job for you~ :)

[@Antsaboy94]

Oh my God, that lifted Marisa cosplayer is so cute!

[@KuraiChanZ]

Ah so much jelly rays, wish I could of been there, but I am pretty much all the way across the earth >.

[@Roflcopter147]

fff, just the notion of counting how many touhou's you didn't find is mindblowing :P.

[@Apple-gd3ei]

嬉しいぜ

[@yesman1743]

Now I see how he got all the inspiration.[alchool]

[@KyokoProStudios]

Indeed, she won one of the 100 "golden tickets" that were enigmatically handed out over the course of the convention which would allow the holder to have any one piece of official merchandise they owned to be personally autographed by ZUN.

[@Jorgeaguilar-vt9zu]

i loved zun

[@gabohikari]

OMG.....IS JUST.....AMAZING AND EPIC....I WANT TO BE THERE...ZUN..WAS THERE...SO AMAZING AND BEING WITH ALL TOUHOU CHARACTERS AT ONCE..Seriusly if I was there i would probably go every single person nameing all the touhou characters,seriusly probably from shingyoku to raiko

[@pkthunder3]

IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL!! Dangit why does all this awesome stuff ALWAYS happen in not-washington?!

[@BoredomGuaranteed]

Little Alice and momma Shinki were so cute.

[@アリス上海]

1996年のZUNさんはまさか20年後に東方projectがここまで大きくなると思わなかっただろうな。

[@KyokoProStudios]

I'd say that I managed to get about 90%, actually... Characters such as Mystia and Kisume were sadly never made present.

[@nashitamaniran5867]

I wanna go so badly... But I don't think there's a touhou con in Holland... probably not even in Europe...

[@TheFallenAngel407]

Oh hey! I was the guy Tewi that appeared for a few seconds in the group shoot with the Eientei crew. 'u'

[@KyokoProStudios]

Seriously, half the time, BAWB TEH KEEN moments are what MAKE THE CONVENTION for us~! >:P

[@diegot.yamaguchi3454]

okama way! Bartolomeu should had sent everyone from Kamabakka Kindom to this event, including, of course, Emporio Ivankov and Mr. 2 (somewhere disguised)

[@setsuna_major5184]

Arg...damn it all! Why couldn't I go to AWA?! TT^TT

[@aphagurl]

I'm the Yuugi with my friend as Suika! :D

[@Idontwantyourcookie]

Sinsack here! I never got a ticket or the chance to talk to ZUN, but it was still really fun. I hope he comes again!

[@KyokoProStudios]

Nope. No bucket lolies to be seen~ ┐('～` )┌

[@skyblazer55]

Dat adorable Tenshi who does all the JoJo poses. My new official AWA waifu.

[@Roflcopter147]

それはよかったんです。

[@user-dx8ub9hx8p]

ZUNさん外国の強い酒浴びるように飲んだんだろうな…

[@EnvyMizuhashi]

Be proud, man. Scratch that, we should be proud. Now if you'll excuse me, I've got my own tribute to make.

[@neojuneapple3001]

おぉ、ＺＵＮさんだ！ いいなー

[@KyokoProStudios]

Hi.

[@Liistro777]

I got a piece of non-official gear signed.

[@koryaiine7393]

I wanted to goT_T. I wonder when the next time he'll attend an American event again? ;/

[@youmukonpaku3092]

@Kazu Kuro U Americans are lucky ZUN goes there I swear he's not gonna go to Canada .-.

[@thefacelessmenreiki2583]

Youmu Konpaku I really hope one day ZUN will come to Canada T-T

[@infinitecreations4702]

Remilia Scarlet i really hope ZUN will come to germany T___T ...what we say in german "Die Hoffnung stirbt zuletzt" (what means: "the hope dies last") Touhou FTW !!! Cant wait for the release of the "Touhou 15 - Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom" demo, that will come out on 10. of may in 10 days !!! >.

[@thefacelessmenreiki2583]

hbyuevhrgbi i really can't wait for Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom (I think LoLK sounds wierd) too >.< Well, i hope ZUN will go everywhere around the world xD

[@infinitecreations4702]

Remilia Scarlet Remilia is my fav. touhou character :3 ^-^

[@popiop]

that feel when i never met someone who knows wats touhou in person

[@PunkIsNotDead]

So much win T_T

[@KuroBloodXArmpitMaiden]

Please tell me Junya'Ota might be making a reappearance in america, i'm dying to know

[@ayashameimaru3805]

2:29 OH MY GAWDDD THIS ALICEEE :D

[@sbricksful]

I should've read all the comments first

[@erlosungmetal]

awww my gf and i only got a split second appearance at the end. still a good video!!

[@yamamoto_1989]

うぽつ

[@NaturesRose]

Aw man, I didn't show up ^^; . But, at least my good friend the Nitori cosplayer did!

[@Fate_GO]

My Master Koishi is so cute! I've yet to meet you in person!

[@WishMakers]

Fanbases are crazy...xD Still, I probably would've done the same...what if TH15 was released at next year's AWA?

[@EnvyMizuhashi]

Which I'm jealous that it won't be as good, paru.

[@skyblazer55]

@evaunit01berserk No way, I know how this sorta thing works. You're trying to take my AWA waifu! Well, you can't have her, I'm afraid. However, the Cirno at around 1:00. You can have that guy as your AWA waifu, cool?

[@evaunit01berserk]

@skyblazer55 she's really kimoi

[@cristopeleslee]

EPICO

[@elektrolites2891]

I feel Parsee jealous!! If only I lived in the US ;_;

[@koishifumo2060]

same

[@Sonamyfan92]

Where was i during this!?!?! I never say any of these cosplayers. All I saw were all of the crossdressers (who stil looked cool btw). I wish I could've seen that Cirno!

[@setsuna_major5184]

No one cosplayed as the Touhou THAT LIVES IN A BUCKET?! D:

[@kwsn24]

So how many touhou chars did you not check off, and which ones? o:

[@sbricksful]

So which 2hus didn't you get in your list?

[@Roflcopter147]

So, did you find EVERY touhou?

[@katzea.a7880]

Sup bro!

[@anissodon3714]

2:29

[@totlmstr]

Brohou! Respond or you're not a bro!

[@anissodon3714]

a los hombres le gusta hacer cosplay de personajes femeninos ?

[@anissodon3714]

3:37