【Touhou Lyrics】 Last Occultism ~ Esotericist of the Present World

[@Umbralon]

Ooh, this'll be fitting for starting off 2021.

[@killaqueen3005]

Yes

[@Se--Se]

"When the world comes to end"

[@s24xuanzhengyu39]

Agreed

[@ppelphoruscaptain2315]

Yup, it does seem rather fitting regarding... current events. Still, regardless, It is a very good song with an even greater cover.

[@josephcastillo5091]

Oh my god this is more true than I would like to be... conspiracy theorists

[@aardvark123]

That was a brilliant song. It's just full of Sumireko and everything she believes in, or believed in until it turned out she didn't need to sacrifice herself.

[@youmubutsheforgotherunderw3563]

I see what u will do there, lyrica The name of the Theme is *Last* Occultism Esoterism of the *present* world Will be fitting for the end of 2020.

[@yukochanuwu3031]

Are you Potifine?

[@hatedpersonofinternet5107]

That genius.

[@seant1326]

And the New Year will be a *Present* World *Overhaul,* assuming we didn't jinx it by getting our hopes up.

[@youmubutsheforgotherunderw3563]

@@seant1326 yes

[@neilisawesome2333]

@@seant1326 Melonkai zuifeng!

[@IamaMedalHunter]

Here before it goes live. Sumireko on her way to shatter the barrier of 2020.

[@therealnitori2234]

I love the text formats for some of the parts, really shows how modern sumeriko really is, editing is top notch

[@objectfool0401]

hi nitori i love y ou

[@Touhou_101]

I can't help but imagine that when the text parts come up, it's just Sumireko texting her group chat with Renko and Merry, and they're in bed at 2AM (Like the final texts say) and they're just thinking, "...Wtf..."

[@ladel2540]

Renko: Come with me tomorrow, you really need to touch some grass [02:31] Merry: You're a true poetess Sumireko! [08:12] Merry: Renko! [08:12] Renko: What? I'm waiting at the park right now [08:13] Sumireko: 🗿 [08:34]

[@Chaossoul87]

@@ladel2540 Renko keeping her mom in line, she needs it

[@icecrownpoint]

OMG, THAT'S ONE THE BEST PRESENTS THAT WE COULD GET ON THE NEW YEAR!!!

[@killaqueen3005]

Agree

[@Amelia_Whitevoid]

YES

[@desmond9740]

I've never noticed this before "Generations jaded and old, I see the lies that they told" --refers to the humans from The Outside World telling myths and coming up with mythological creatures. "Became a truth that they could never bear to hold." --fantasy becomes reality in Gensokyo; the mythological creatures come to life. "Again, now what will it take for you to see just how fake you are to disbelieve in your own words?" --humans accept them as creatures of myth and fiction despite telling the stories as if they were real. Well, this is how *I* interpret it, at least. But if my analysis is correct that'd be so cool! I've listened to this vocal multiple times but only *now* have I realized the meaning of the lyrics.

[@katiemckinney9456]

If you pause at just the right time, around 2:09, you can see Yukari behind Sumireko. She is the Gap Youkai Watching from the Shadows, and she is not pleased with what you have done, Sumireko Usami. Yukari is responsible for the border between the Outside and Gensokyo, and she is all too eager to teach you what happens when boundaries shift and break. Cease the ritual, or this truly will be your Last Occultism, and you will become Esoteric to the Present World you live in.

[@EmeraldEleki7]

They'll need the power of Flex Tape!

[@imperialguardsman5726]

To be fair, if Yukari is who we are 90% sure she is, she's the touhou character with quite possibly the most reason to *really, really* not want Sumireko dead

[@zacharyyoungblood7013]

​@imperialguardsman5726 Dang, the Yukari = Merry and Sumireko being related to Renko theory is even stronger now. If there's anything Yukari loves, it's Gensokyo, and especially the border separating it from the outside world, and if anyone were to even dare threaten it she would obviously stop at nothing to reduce them to ash, yet Sumireko lives on and Yukari never harms her... strange.

[@gengarzilla1685]

Yeah, it's Yukari's uncharacteristic absence during this game that sold me on the Maribel = Yukari theory. Why else would Yukari let Sumireko *Usami* off the hook for directly trying to harm the barrier when Tenshi got punished for unrelated actions that could have harmed the barrier as unintended collateral?

[@approximatelyme3260]

Tbh, that little flash of Yukari was kinda terrifying.

[@MaitreKorda]

Sounds like a manifesto of a conspiracy fan teen about to commit a gamer move at school.

[@moh.syafrianabie8899]

Because it is, but instead of school shooting, she tried to destroy both worlds (Gensokyo and Real World) by suicide "bombing" to break the barriers

[@Comeoniwantaccount]

Holy shit

[@guncatto2625]

No sumireko don't say the n word!!?!??!!?

[@moritamikamikara3879]

In a lot of ways that's what Sumireko is doing XD

[@ceejaytwoyoshi8536]

aw hell nah sumireko usami boutta do some pumped up kicks shit 💀

[@spongeintheshoe]

The fact that you included emojis in her lines made me picture an urban fantasy world where magical diagrams can be used through emojis of them and that honestly sounds like something that there might be a plausible technical reason for.

[@franbh94]

So... Shin Megami Tensei Digital Devil Saga? Now seriously, a common ground for the SMT ganes featuring COMPs is that there are computers capable of running a Demon Summoning Program. The explanation is that Summonings requires a methodical procedure, a thing that a computer can provide (being a machine and so). Take note that the novel which inspired the SMT games is from the 80s (I think?), when computers started their fame and family use, so a mythological approach to them is plausible.

[@theFiredbones]

2:58 through 3:14 you can see her fellow sealing club members in the background. nice touch...

[@Flowery0]

Counting thumbnails that you are yet to pixilize: 1 - reverse ideology 2 - yokai girl at the gate 3 - great fairy wars 4 - primordial beat 5 - candid fren 6 - hartmann's yokai girl 7 - impeccable heights 8 - the concealed four seasons 9 - egotistic flowers 10 - crazy backup dancers(wait, didn't it already have the new thumbnail?) 11 - pierrot of the star-sprangled flag 11.5 - magical astronomy 12 - our hisoutensoku 13 - september pumpkin 14 - last occultism

[@amoura39]

Sumireko is kinda ... CRAZY LOL She ENTERED GENSOKYO from the outside world She passed the freaking Hakurei barrier

[@archevenault]

2021: The Barrier Breaks

[@prismus6520]

Our little Sumi's finally had her chance to sing her song! This is perfect, just wonderful! I realized how some lyrics are very thematic given the time of when this is made. Also, "I've been saving my voice"? Is this about the fact that this was a premiere? Or the fact that Lori sang this and this is her first solo in the channel?

[@roberthunter6122]

Man, Rumia must be around when she keeps going dark.

[@Hifuutorian]

Loved the Renko and Merry at the end!

[@pinocchialice6665]

I struggle a lot with this song, because it speaks to me on an embarrassing level that I cannot let go of or ignore. A part of me will always, definitely be, chuunibyou. Thank you again, for a wonderful cover that hits.

[@AJSdanmakufu]

2:09 Oh hello!!! :D I love all the visual touches you put on this video. Really made the song come to life to compliment your already wonderful singing!

[@houraidinbucuresti3583]

This was an excellent song with a great video to go along with it! Lori did an amazing job with the vocals; they were really intense! Sumireko is a really fun character, and I think these lyrics did a good job capturing her fun chuuni side while also making it feel serious and exciting at the same time. I think it's really impressive when people take a stand for what they believe, whether it be in opposition to "artificial peace" or simply in earnest desire to let the truth be known. This cover is yet another one of my favorites so far. Asa and Lori, you both have my congratulations for completing this magnificent work!

[@GrahamChapman]

Two songs in one month. You two are really spoiling us here, you know. xD Clever detail to have Lori voice Sumireko in this one since she voices Renko in your duets. I really liked this one, and I really liked that neat little touch of displaying lyrics as phone messages, too. Somehow, I also feel like this song ties really well into T.Stebbin's "Nightmares". Seriously, it's like a prequel leading up to it.

[@super7sayain305]

2:09 it's all fun and games until Yukari starts showing up in you pics.(Happy New Year)

[@Azusa_segs]

Wow those are some sharp eyes you’ve got! I didn’t even notice until I see your comment!

[@super7sayain305]

Hikarikaruma Real nah, I just thought it was sus that it flickered so I paused it at that time.

[@ailius1520]

That just means Sumirenko is making progress!

[@super7sayain305]

Ailius was* , because Reimu f'd her up.

[@Usami_Salami]

Lori really has outdone herself on this one! The editing is also amazing.

[@seki108]

I'm sad to have missed the premier, but a few extra hours were worth the weight. I've definitely looked forward to Sumireko's theme, and it was definitely worth it. At least it's in my top 5 of your lyrical adaptions, but I'll have to give it some more listens to say for sure. This was was my longwinded way of saying: GREAT WORK!

[@penndragyn3728]

Bit late to the party, but how could I not say anything? Sumireko is one of my favorite characters, and I think you've really nailed it with this! Loved the lyrics, I got chills on that last verse! :D

[@xiao4097]

THE YEAR IS SAVED, THANK SO MUCH LYRICA

[@randomperson5124]

Fantastic job as always, Lyrica! The lyrics are well done and well thought out, really brings out Sumireko's character and such. The effects were really cool too! I liked how Maribel and Renko were also in the background which was pretty cool and a nice touch. Happy new year, Lyrica and everyone!

[@enlongjones2394]

This was a really good one. Last Occultism is a song I really like to begin with, so it was nice to see how well you managed to fit good-sounding lyrics into it. Especially the quicker parts. The visual effects were a lot of fun, with the texting and all. I liked all the little references, to stuff like Sumireko’s debris-based attacks, her dreams and doppelgänger, and the way her story goes in ULIL. And of course, the future members of the sealing club showing up toward the end. That was really cool.

[@violetdetectorsumirekousam461]

I've waited 4... No, 5000 years for this!

[@controlcore1]

thank you sumireko from touhou project

[@Degaliuss]

Thank you sumireko from touhou project

[@Osamu-Dazai-kill-me]

thank you sumireko from touhou project

[@spongeintheshoe]

Imagine if she lived in the SCP 'verse instead.

[@izzymosley1970]

She would probably join the serpent's hand or try and expose the SCP foundation probably both.

[@foolyq4112]

this channel is actually absolute SOUL wth

[@nawalathhariansyah3263]

Looking forward to this!

[@izzymosley1970]

I love that the backup singers are renko and Maribel. And then the video links to a song about them. It's such a nice touch.

[@galactica-rd6cv]

I recently got back into the whole ULiL-LoLK-AoCF chronological trilogy, and this is basically the only song I've been listening to lately apart from the OSTs of those games, and I'm obsessed. Lori's somewhat soft-spoken, yet bold voice fits this song perfectly, especially because she's also the voice of Renko. Like some other lyrical adaptations of your's, the lyrics reflect the plot of ULiL from her point of view, especially the point about her willing to sacrifice her life even if she'd only put a dent into the Great Hakurei Barrier. I feel like not a lot of people pay much attention to that, even I forgot about it until I replayed some of ULiL's story modes last night. Sumireko is such a cool last opponent. We haven't had a human as a final boss since TD, but if we're not counting former humans, PoDD.

[@the7thchromedisaster708]

Be me: silently praying that Lyrica uploads as this is my sole exposure to Touhou

[@Spade948]

Your music truly is a godsend

[@Yggi_the_tree]

There are so many musical things you've done in the past Tracks of yours that just made me smile from ear to ear (like the Harmonics at the end of Easygoing Egoist or more recently the very beginning of September Pumpkin) and now I can add 2:41 to that list. I don't know what it is, but I think it's the close up to the eyes and the Lyrics at that point, it's amazing

[@fluffy_cheese7478]

Agreed! Happy new year

[@gengarzilla1685]

"I bet you wouldn't ever have been ready for the likes of me!" She's not wrong. The hidden and isolated land of Gensokyo was very nearly brought to its knees by the machinations of a single first-year high school girl. And even if she was stopped, the aftermath of her actions enabled what can only be described as attempted colonisation of Gensokyo by the Lunarians. I think this ULiL-LoLK arc can reasonably be described as the biggest danger to Gensokyo's existence.

[@clpynucliae3778]

Nice, the works are getting better and better. I will comment here so one day I can tell others "I have been watching this channel"

[@なあなかた]

秘封Vocalを漁っていたらこんな所まで来てしまった… 何言ってるのか分からないけど好き

[@johaiko]

Love this more than I can express. That editing is absolutely phenomenal

[@loxartofficial]

Thank you for bringing us so much joy through the years! This is amazing as always!

[@yukinamera]

I like this! I don't know what the English lyrics mean, but I know you're a great singer!!

[@Alanlopez-pg2nz]

Everyone board up to yukari's hype train

[@bellduke6417]

Holy unnamed Hakurei deity! I thought you couldn’t top yourself but you sure proved me wrong.

[@LucarioDoT]

Very good. I can only imagine how much time was spent editing this, and I applaud you.

[@satonyakwaii]

I can see Sumireko in the background

[@television3272]

ive been looking for 6 days where is she i-

[@haifafarras8540]

Really but how??

[@Osamu-Dazai-kill-me]

Where

[@uwasa1454]

Second premiere I am genuinely excited for

[@occulticplate2401]

Let’s go. I can’t wait and I am hype for my Favorite touhou character

[@josecoronadonieto6911]

Ah yes Sumireko fights Sumireko while Sumireko watches

[@swampazzo9615]

2020 will be fixed by this song.

[@chmonyaaa]

I have waited since 2017 and finally, it's here ❤️ thank you!

[@PerplexPrays]

this goes hard, sumireko my beloved

[@ValunarTonix]

Coming back to this really makes me realize time goes by so fast... I remember waiting for the second of release

[@DarkOverord]

This was a fantastic work from both of you here

[@megapokemon189]

Do I see a bit of Maribel and Renko in there at one part?

[@panzuko1344]

best gift of the new year!!

[@dilardo]

I'll be waiting darn i was asleep.. happy new year everybody

[@MariNyan.p]

This is incredible!

[@SaleXchannel]

another insane one, love it

[@ookami_rika]

Oooh, can't wait! Edit: Wow, just WOW This is make me having chills like yoo, this such a awesome lyrics like what. Thanks to Lyrica now.. I wanted to sing now, and I don't regret it! Like yeah.

[@TempoDub721]

I don't like it... I LOVE IT!!!!! It's just beautiful to listen and Last Occultism is starting to become one of my favorites now. Plus, Happy New Year Lyrica and y'all, it may not be the best year, but we had a great time in this year. Hopefully 2021 won't be too bad.

[@gameingtothemax6266]

Ya had me in the first half

[@haifafarras8540]

@@gameingtothemax6266 same

[@sqocks8254]

A lovely song to end the year with. Thank you for all the songs you have given us this year ❤ Happy new year Lyrica Live ☺

[@fan_shot_va]

i love this you should have a lot more views

[@WWpl4y3r]

This is, at the same time, a farewell for the past decade, and a welcoming act for the new age of discoveries.

[@nyarlathotep4889]

I’m not sure how you can top this. I swear every new video is better then the last.

[@watatsukinotoyohime6403]

Happy New year to whoever sees this! I really liked this. :D

[@homuratottle7934]

The amount of effort you put into this way amazing ! A fantastic way to end the year and welcome the new one !

[@Lucy_LostWord]

Is it just me or did the thumbnail change? You alive?!

[@Touhou20246]

I just want to quickly say that this song is growing on me.👍🏻🥰

[@pestermaster7617]

No wonder image at 2:06 is such low quality. Who uses jpg nowadays? Especialy with messanger?

[@rendyy_9]

this 👏is 👏very 👏epic 👏and 👏well 👏made.

[@Joshthepikachu2123]

Oh, Lori's voice flow sure has been getting better lately The phone text messages... now I need to see Sumireko rapping

[@-dark-matter-]

I used to not like this song, but eventually I started liking it more. Now I can gladly say it's a very good Touhou song!

[@torchperish]

Happy New Year Lyrica! Here's to all your hard work on these wonderful songs!

[@Mugenri]

N o i c e

[@abluehappyface748]

This is a *FANTASTIC* cover!

[@emjakos3548]

Today I thought about how good last occultism is and how I cool it would be if you made lyrics for it, guess my wish has been granted!

[@phantasmpostor]

sumireko is awesome tbh

[@emimono1942]

A great start to 2021

[@midnight_unipigplayz31]

Lyrica great job on this song and good job on 13k subscribers

[@Maid_of_Spiders]

What a way to end 2020 and start 2021. The curtain falls on one epoch and the dawn comes for a new one. I dont think life will ever be the same, whether occultic or mundane.

[@Ehtis1]

This is actually really good, I'm surprised it has less than 9k views.

[@WatatsukiNoToyohime]

now it 99k views

[@Osamu-Dazai-kill-me]

Now it's 129k views

[@izayoisakuya9441]

Sumireko is one of my favorite character

[@Kittyroll-i2r]

HEY, NOW I'M TENSHI!! ~Cirno (Now I'm Chen)

[@techshizik3108]

shizofreniya?

[@Kittyroll-i2r]

@@techshizik3108 Yeah I guess.

[@Frikiman_H]

0:34 Imagine getting that barrage of messages at 2am.

[@I_dunno56]

Happened to me before😭 not fun

[@VividNorman]

Hello again, it seems you had made another godly theme well deserved on this channel, I hope you keep on creating lyrics for more themes. (Also, I think you should perhaps continue with UFO themes, it would be something that somehow feels "fitting" without an actual reason)

[@VividNorman]

🌸✨Sorry for long comment btw, also good vibes from everyone and have a great 2021✨💮

[@Mewhenigetyou]

Remind me to come here when it’s New Years

[@Mewhenigetyou]

1 more day...

[@Mewhenigetyou]

It’s here lmao

[@mintmayden]

here we go!

[@moved_...]

I love the video and everything

[@laivurè]

i have never actually listened to this theme before, but sounds cool

[@rett064]

yooo this is actually pretty good!

[@flamenare9672]

Falta poco para fin de año, vaya año mas duro.

[@tamashi4242]

Epic, I can make it to the premiere. Edit, lyrica's nuclear fusion video is gone, I kinda miss it

[@tamashi4242]

Edit2, it's back

[@JustSomeoneWhoLikesBears]

This made appreciate Sumireko more, i guess she really wanted to reshape society by committing suicide Really one of the best characters, you really did her justice

[@moritamikamikara3879]

She has the most dramatic fucking lines ever man, I love it. "To put an end to this strife, if all that it takes is this life, _I S T A N D P R E P A R I N G F O R M Y F I N A L A C T"_

[@HaotoAnimeOnPiano]

0:39 I heard a pop sound?

[@ryoga808]

Hopefully the last of our bad luck is swept away... bring out the vacuum Hina!

[@lilwutson]

The is song awesome! Weirdly fitting for the end of 2020

[@chickennuggets1990]

Also, i saw this was on patreon months ago, is it meant to show the song publicly?