FlandresOldWorld
MS Shinkis Theme: Legendary Illusion ~ Infinite Being
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Artist: ZUN
Album: 東方三月精 ~ Strange and Bright Nature Deity 1
Another really amazing track, this time modelled after IN's style. This extension really doesn't do it any justice, but I did my best.
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Artist: jan (tag: jan_(artist))
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=47375441
Artist: ZUN
Album: 東方三月精 ~ Strange and Bright Nature Deity 1
This song is lovely, it's a shame I have to cut it before the trumpets kick in! Really this should be enjoyed as its short version.
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Artist: 仲谷鳰 (tag: nakatani)
http://rireba.net/img/diary/affect_d.jpg
Artist: ZUN
Album: 東方三月精 ~ Strange and Bright Nature Deity 1
Originals: サニールチルフレクション / Sunny Rutile Flection
(Track 1, from 東方三月精 ~ Eastern and Little Nature Deity)
U.N.オーエンは彼女なのか?/ U.N. Owen was her?
(Flandre Scarlet's theme, from 東方紅魔郷 ~ the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil)
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More excuses to use pictures of Flandre? Yes please. So SaBND is ZUN trying to implement the styles of EoSD, PCB and IN's music. Obviously, this track is based off of EoSD, with a little bit of Sunny Rutile Flection mixed in, which I really enjoy.
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Artist 1 tag: bell_(oppore_coppore) [WORK DELETED]
http://danbooru.donmai.us/posts/403327?tags=sunny_milk+flandre_scarlet
Artist 2: あぐるま/LINEスタンプ (tag: aguruma_yukisita03)
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=23996216
Artist: ZUN
Album: 東方三月精 ~ Eastern and Little Nature Deity
Star Sapphire's theme. For something meant to represent the brilliance of fairies, it seems rather simple, but cheery. Maybe that is the brilliance of fairies?
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Artist: べにたま (tag: benitama)
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=35650634
Artist: ZUN
Album: 東方三月精 ~ Eastern and Little Nature Deity
"Gotta stop making these breaks so long" - Me, a liar
Whoops. Well, ULiL's coming out in May so I'd better be prepared!
Doesn't Luna's theme sound kinda sorrowful? I figured all fairy's themes were playful, but some parts of this sound kinda sad, but that might be to create the feeling of nighttime. Or the feeling of insomnia.
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Artist 1: kotaka (tag: kotaka)
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=18422856
Artist 2: たの@シンステ願-36 (tag: tano)
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=20306843
Artist: ZUN
Album: 東方三月精 ~ Eastern and Little Nature Deity
I've been gone for a while again. I've left such large gaps between each upload that BAiJR uploaded a year ago. It seems silly really, but taking care of the channel as I've gotten older is getting harder, even though I hardly do anything here. I'll keep at it; I don't want to leave half finished, but I need to stop making these breaks so long.
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Artist: Sui. (tag: ayase_midori)
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=16739718
Artist: ZUN
Album: 東方儚月抄 ~ Silent Sinner in Blue
Original: 呑んべぇのレムリア / A Drunkard's Lemuria
(Amakasu Barley Tenji's theme, from 黄昏酒場~Uwabami Breakers~)
I was not expecting Disco Stu. I'll be really honest.
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Artist: 悪餓鬼 (tag: warugaki (sk-ii))
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=44661192
Artist: ZUN
Album: 東方儚月抄 ~ Silent Sinner in Blue
I really love the Watatsuki's theme, it's just a shame there aren't many arrangements of it .-. There aren't many pictures of Toyohime either, as a matter of fact...
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Artist tag: akai_kitsune (Work Deleted)
http://danbooru.donmai.us/posts/985937?tags=watatsuki_no_yorihime+solo
Artist: ZUN
Album: 東方儚月抄 ~ Silent Sinner in Blue
Seems everyone in Gensokyo is interested in space... I guess even a fantasy life gets boring.
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Artist: こめら (tag: kotaro-nosuke)
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=35841706
Artist: ZUN
Album: The Grimoire of Marisa
Original: スプートニク幻夜 / Illusionary Sputnik Night
(Stage 4 theme, from 秋霜玉)
It's not really good to take a "hiatus" in the middle of an album ^^; but I'm here again, so all is well. SSiB is next :)
The themes from this album are really powerful, but then again so are the majority of Marisa's themes. I guess that's why I like them so much.
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Artist: taker (tag: taker_(flamestorm)
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=24939818
Artist: ZUN
Album: The Grimoire of Marisa
This song doesn't really seem melancholy. It sounds more adventurous and exciting than anything. But who knows how Marisa works. Magicians are complicated.
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Artist: tanebiru (tag: pikuri)
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=45159918
Artist: ZUN
Album: 東方求聞史紀 ~ Perfect Memento in Strict Sense
After so long, I've finally listened to the original of IOSYS's Power of Gumonji... I really liked that song, but that was almost 6 years ago.
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Artist: ★ye (tag: ye_(heroyexin))
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=44227568
Artist: ZUN
Album: 東方求聞史紀 ~ Perfect Memento in Strict Sense
This theme sounds so sinister... do the Hieda's have a secret past we aren't aware of?
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Artist: DomotoLain (tag: domotolain)
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=32670273
Artist: ZUN
Album: 東方求聞史紀 ~ Perfect Memento in Strict Sense
(For those of you wondering about Seasonal Dream Vision, don't worry. It'll get here eventually.)
Why would ZUN go back to using the FM Synthesis style after so long? Who knows, but it's not that bad. Maybe it's because it's Akyuu's favourite genre?
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Artist: ストンナー (tag: stoner08)
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=11887488
Artist: ZUN
Album: 東方文花帖 ~ Bohemian Archive in Japanese Red
I think I prefer the word Kaeidzuka to it's translation, but it doesn't make a difference.
ZUN said himself that the Theme of Eastern Story motif in the titles is the silliest part of Touhou! Or, maybe it's not silly enough. Either way, he said this is Gensokyo, which I suppose is code for 'nothing makes sense here, so silliness doesn't count'.
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Artist: 白露 (tag: shiratsuyu)
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=39059544
Artist: ZUN
Album: 東方文花帖 ~ Bohemian Archive in Japanese Red
[Accidentally uploads to ScarletFlameFlandre ^^;]
Although quite similar to the PoFV version, I think this version sounds more playful, like she's messing with you on purpose. Fairies tend to delight in causing mischief and havoc for those around them.
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Artist: ちるる (tag: chiruru96)
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=32397330
Artist: ZUN
Album: 東方文花帖 ~ Bohemian Archive in Japanese Red
Guess what time it is? Time for more CDs! [audience cheers]
But really, if you haven't heard them already, I think you're going to really like them. Also, stay till the end! There's some sweet piano in store.
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Artist: NEKO♨@真·提督無双 (tag: neko_(yanshoujie))
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=31067277
Composer: Crystal wingS
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A bit repetitive, but I just like Suwa Foughten Field, so I thought I'd upload the Player Score. How well did you do?
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Artist: はd (tag: lynchis)
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=16969939
Composer: Crystal wingS
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I keep telling you guys that my uploads will get more regular, but it just never seems to happen. Well, one more tune, and Marine Benefit will be finished for sure! And by the looks of that poll, it looks like a certain selection of CDs are up next...
In terms of why this upload took so long, I thought long and hard about the best way to extend this tune. Overall, I believed this was the most appropriate way to go.
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Artist tag: hirasaka_ine [Pixiv Not Found]
http://danbooru.donmai.us/posts/892309?tags=hakurei_reimu+water
Composer: Crystal wingS
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I imagine someone treading the shore while listening to this theme; it tracks their journey as they find a forgotten old relic washed up on the seashore before they carry on their way.
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Artist: 吉岡よしこ (tag: yoshioka_yoshiko)
http://www.geocities.jp/a_kar_te/A/umi.jpg (Original Link Not Found)
Composer: Crystal wingS
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U.N. Owen was Hartmann's Heian Alien? Nah, there's more to this theme than that. I guess this princess is actually an alien though? Not sure what's up with her.
Composer: Crystal wingS
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I actually really like this theme. It sounds pretty energetic, and kind of royal? Well, I suppose we are going to meet a "princess"...
I'd originally wanted to use this image for the Final theme, but I couldn't find it in time! I think it fits better here though anyway.
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Artist: 木shiyo (tag: kishiyo)
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=36778946
Composer: Crystal wingS
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[hurried running] [sounds of crashing] [kicks down door] FUCK
GUYS I'M HERE. HOLY SHIT.
I totally didn't forget about uploading the rest of Marine Benefit's OST or anything.. why would I do that?? [sweats nervously] [apologises profusely before shrinking back into the shadows]
Composer: Crystal wingS
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Fires of Hokkai much? The final picture I used doesn't actually have any water in it. But I felt it was much more fitting than any others I had found.
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Artist: Ikkano (tag: jofree)
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=35658987
Composer: Crystal wingS
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Well, this theme's a little more impressive compared to the others... I like it.
Artist: Crystal wingS
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Bluh, what a long title.
I guess this theme is a little more dramatic than the rest. Probably just the trumpets though.
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Artist: sherry (tag: sheryth)
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=20472296
Artist: Crystal wingS
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Not really that exciting for a Stage 4 boss... it sounds like the themes building up to something, but then nothing happens. How boring.
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Artists: (tags: mkz / tottema)
http://danbooru.donmai.us/posts/575484?tags=shindou_kasumi
Artist: Crystal wingS
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Okay I really like this stage theme. It starts off frightening, but then becomes pretty grand and adventurous. Pretty cool.
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Artist tag: minase_(mmakina)
http://danbooru.donmai.us/posts/446010?tags=hakurei_reimu+water
Artist: Crystal wingS
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Huh, a bit lack luster for a third stage boss, but it's still pretty nice. A bit strange that she's carrying Benben around though...
Artist: Crystal wingS
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A pretty pleasant Stage 3 honestly. But, isn't this usually where the game is supposed to pick up? No, wait, that's Stage 4...
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Artist: 八雲紫の中の人 (tag: yakumo_shibata)
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=27117033
Artist: Crystal wingS
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Woah hey guys, I told you I didn't forget about Marine Benefit! (Wait, I didn't tell you? Fuck.) Anyway, let's get this motherfucking show on the road again.
Pffft I kept writing the title as Nanako Stream. Nope, does this look like fucking Persona 4 to you?
Artist: Crystal wingS
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Aw, this one's kinda nice. But, what does the title even mean?
Reimu: Okay you guys, I think that there maybe, just maybe, might be, don't take my word for this, MIGHT JUST BE.... AN OCEAN. (DUN DUN DUN HOLY SHIT)
Marisa: ... you mean that one there?
Reimu: ... fuck.
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Artist: TID (tag: tidsean)
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=29578117
Artist: Crystal wingS
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OKAY SORRY GUYS FOR BEING GONE FOR THREE WEEKS BUT I WENT ON A MAGICAL ADVENTURE CALLED "OH FUCK ME I HAVE EXAMS" FOLLOWED BY THE GRIPPING TALE ENTITLED "THE FUCK DO YOU MEAN MY COMPUTER WON'T FUCKING WORK!?!?11?!?" ETC, ETC. YES I AM AWARE THAT I'M A LAZY MOTHERFUCKER BUT IN LIGHT OF THE UPCOMING RELEASE OF:
(DRUMROLL PLS) TOUHOU 13.5 HOPELESS MASQUERADE!!11!!!!!1!!! (HOLY FUCKING BITCHTITS)
I'VE DECIDED TO STOP BEING A COMPLETE SHITSPONGE AND FUCKING CRAM MARINE BENEFIT LIKE I'M CRAMMING MY HISTORY COURSE BEFORE THE GAME GETS RELEASED.
BECAUSE THEN I HAVE TO DO THAT OST TOO.
AUGH.
EXCEPT EVERY OTHER MOTHERFUCKER IN THE OBSERVABLE UNIVERSE AND THEIR MOTHER'LL PROBABLY BEAT ME TO IT, BUT WHO GIVES A SHIT, RIGHT? NO-ONE CAN TOP THE AMOUNT OF SASS I'M THROWING YOUR WAY RIGHT NOW. SO IT'S ALL COOL AND GREAT AND WE CAN ALL GO GET ICE-CREAM LATER AND HAVE A FUCKING BITCH TITS TIME PLAYING AS MONOFUCKINGNOBE NO FUTO WHILE KICKING MARISA'S ASS. GOOOO TAOISTS!
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Artist: とってま (tag: tottema)
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=27054753
Artist: Crystal wingS
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How nice. The sea is pretty grand, right? Well, sometimes. It's not so grand when it's flooding your cities or sinking your ships. But hey, nature. Not much you can do about that, right?
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Artist: 唯 (tag: yui (niikyouzou))
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=26391640
Artist: Crystal wingS
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Alright my lovelies, you asked for it so now it's here. Now's the time to thank your ocean gods for not drowning you by offering stuff into your nearest sea/lake/loch/reservoir/cesspool/etc. Or you could just play Marine Benefit. I'm sure your ocean gods don't mind.
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Artist: c7肘 (tag: kieta)
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=34844544
Original: Peaceful Romancer
(Staff Roll theme, from 東方怪綺談 ~ Mystic Square)
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*lines up on firing range* For the crime of taking four whole weeks to upload the last theme from Mystical Chain, I sentence you to death by firing squad!
I'm sorry you guys ;A;
I didn't know how to extend the theme, and then I spent two weeks being ill. And lazy. But mostly ill, I promise D:
Original: ブクレシュティの人形師 / The Doll Maker of Bucuresti
(Stage 3 theme, from 東方妖々夢 ~ Perfect Cherry Blossom)
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So is this the bad end? Well, not so much the bad end, but I assume it's the ending you get if you don't find the secret chapter? Ah, no matter, it's a lovely track anyway, although it carries a weighted feeling of emptiness compared to the true ending.
Original: the Grimoire of Alice
(Alice's 2nd theme, from 東方怪綺談 ~ Mystic Square)
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The final spell to end it all! The book's pages flip and turn faster and faster as it tries to summon all the power it could possibly contain to use against you; clusters of magic appear and spread from the book in deadly powerful waves, bursting out like solar flares in a midnight storm - it's strong, but it won't last forever. You can see the mirage of that young Alice struggling to contain the book, until at last, it's all over...
Spell Card Break!! The last chain has been broken!
Original: the Grimoire of Alice
(Alice's 2nd theme, from 東方怪綺談 ~ Mystic Square)
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The true last boss of Mystical Chain, the Mystic Records! As Alice lies defeated, her grimoire ascends from her hands into the air - it emits a bright light so powerful you're temporarily blinded!
As the light dims, you look up and - what's this!? A young girl... Alice?... is staring down at you, the life drained from her eyes. You don't understand... the Alice you know is still unconscious on the floor, but yet...
You realise that the girl in front of you is not actually Alice, but a mere projection of the book - yes, the book! Her magic book has taken on a life of its own, and doesn't seem to want to come quietly. You look to your partner and you both know what you need to do. It seems this battle hasn't been won just yet!
Original: 人形裁判 ~ 人の形弄びし少女 / Doll Judgment ~ the Girl Who Played With People's Shapes
(Alice Margatroid's theme, from 東方妖々夢 ~ Perfect Cherry Blossom)
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Last but not least, Alice Margatroid... now, for any unfortunate soul who knows what's next, I hope you're prepared...
Original: ラクトガール ~ 少女密室 / Locked Girl ~ the Girl's Secret Room
(Patchouli Knowledge's theme, from 東方紅魔郷 ~ the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil)
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Second boss, Patchouli Knowledge, *cough cough* g-go!
I don't have any dramatic lyrics for you, Patchouli, but you're dramatic enough as it is, so it's okay. Locked Girl is always good as an orchestral arrangement.
Original: 恋色マスタースパーク / Love-coloured Master Spark
(Marisa Kirisame's theme, from 東方永夜抄 ~ Imperishable Night)
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First boss, Marisa Kirisame, go!
"If that's how I feel I've got to do something!
I can't be afraid of losing! I'll make a sure win by the first move!
I'm not going to be captured by anyone!
It's not that I have confidence, but that I just don't wanna lose!"
-君色マスタースパーク, EastNewSound
Original: 東方妖怪小町 / Eastern Youkai Beauty
(Last Word theme, from 東方永夜抄 ~ Imperishable Night)
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The Final Stage of Mystical Chain. Blaze through the forests and find the culprit at the end!
... wait, hold on. This game has no plot. That means there's no culprit. Which means... what the fuck is the point of all of this!? This was your idea, wasn't it Kirisame?
Originals: 亡き王女の為のセプテット / Septette for the Dead Princess
(Remilia Scarlet's theme from 東方紅魔郷 ~ the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil)
U.N.オーエンは彼女なのか? / U.N. Owen was Her?
(Flandre Scarlet's theme, from 東方紅魔郷 ~ the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil)
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Flandre: "Onee-saaaaaaan~! I want to play with Marisa today~!"
Marisa: "Eeeh, what!? Haha, no thank you, we'll just be moving on-- uwaaah!"
Remilia: "Of course, Flan, Marisa would love to play with us, right? Ufufufu~"
Marisa: "Ugh, damned vampires! Shoulda staked 'em when I had the chance..."
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Artist: ぽちはる (tag: pochiharu)
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=22835571
Original: ツェペシュの幼き末裔 / The Young Descendant of Tepes
(Final Stage theme, from 東方紅魔郷 ~ the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil)
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Uwaa, kinda scary~ I don't remember the Scarlet Devil Mansion being this creepy... well, maybe I do, but that's not the point. The point is, two little devils are going to appear, and as usual, they want to play with you~
Originals: 広有射怪鳥事 ~ Till When? / Hiroari Shoots a Strange Bird ~ Till When?
(Youmu Konpaku's theme, from 東方妖々夢 ~ Perfect Cherry Blossom)
幽雅に咲かせ、墨染の桜 ~ Border of Life / Bloom Nobly, Cherry Blossoms of Sumizome ~ Border of Life
(Yuyuko Saigyouji's theme, from 東方妖々夢 ~ Perfect Cherry Blossom)
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"No matter how many seasons pass
I shall wield my blade for your sake
The dew upon the its tip touches my cheek
Till when does this loop continue? I do not know."
-幻奏幻花、届かずの音色, EastNewSound
"Blossoming, blossoming, never rewarded,
My children, weaving the road;
Embrace your tales,
Someday they will reach the heavens."
-死奏憐音、玲瓏ノ終, EastNewSound
Original: 東方妖々夢 ~ Ancient Temple / Mystic Oriental Dream ~ Ancient Temple
(Stage 5 theme, from 東方妖々夢 ~ Perfect Cherry Blossom)
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Well, surprise surprise, Youmu's here! Watch out, she's pretty fast, and is also pretty keen to slash your face off. However, her mistress isn't so uptight... as usual.
Pretty ghostly, but the notes are too high for me, I think. Sounds a bit squeaky...
Originals: 竹取飛翔 ~ Lunatic Princess / Bamboo Cutter Flight ~ Lunatic Princess
(Kaguya Houraisan's theme, from 東方永夜抄 ~ Imperishable Night)
月まで届け、不死の煙 / Reach for the Moon, Immortal Smoke
(Fujiwara no Mokou's theme, from 東方永夜抄 ~ Imperishable Night)
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SO FUCKING MAJESTIC. I CAN'T EVEN.
So, you may be wondering, "Hmm, shouldn't it be Kaguya AND Mokou's theme? Do you get to play as one of these characters hmmm I am confused someone explain" okay okay calm the fuck down I'm explaining. So basically, in this battle, you are fighting Kaguya and Mokou.
Who are also fighting each other. At the same time.
... DANMAKUCEPTION *shot repeatedly*
It's literally a battle within a battle. The siren goes off, and *BOOM*, the dragon princess and the everlasting phoenix appear and dance in blood under the pale moonlight.
... and you just stand there and take shots at either one of them whenever they become vulnerable, and the other stands there and laughs. There is literally no point to this battle because they aren't even attacking you, they're attacking each other. But the music.
Oh dear God it's beautiful.
Original: シンデレラケージ ~ Kagome-Kagome / Cinderella Cage ~ Kagome-Kagome
(Stage 5 theme, from 東方永夜抄 ~ Imperishable Night)
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Finally, an arrangement of Cinderella Cage that I actually enjoy. Dem trumpets...
And of course, neither Reisen or Eirin show up in Mystical Chain. The closest you get to them in this stage is little Tewi copies that run around with giant mochi hammers. But, the boss of this stage... hoho, now that's something exciting to wait for.
Originals: 六十年目の東方裁判 ~ Fate of Sixty Years / Eastern Judgement in the Sixtieth Year ~ Fate of Sixty Years
(Shikieiki Yamaxanadu's theme, from 東方花映塚 ~ Phantasmagoria of Flower View)
彼岸帰航 ~ Riverside View / Higan Retour ~ Riverside View
(Komachi Onozuka's theme, from 東方花映塚 ~ Phantasmagoria of Flower View)
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Alright peasants, who's first to face the Yama's judgement? Oh, me? Aha.. no thanks...
So, yes, Komachi does show up a few times during this battle, but really, she's basically a target. She swings her blade around and rushes back and forth, but that's nothing a good ol' Master Spark to the face can't fix! Sorry, Komachi, back to work for you.