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Fantasy Kaleidoscope ~The Memories of Phantasm~
幻想万華鏡~The Memories of Phantasm~ Fantasy Kaleidoscope ~The Memories of Phantasm~ | |
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Circle |
満福神社 (Manpukujinjya) |
Director |
蕨抜六 (Warabi Nukeroku) |
Writer |
トミー朕 (Tommy) |
Composer |
幽閉サテライト (Yuuhei Satellite) |
Number of Episodes |
18 |
It's first PV was released in May 2011 in a trailer on Niconico, although the project itself dates back to 2010 with music releases by the circle to promote the series launch, there is also a previous promotional video released on a abandoned version of the Nico mapujinka account.
Synopsis
The series addresses events from Perfect Cherry Blossom, Embodiment of Scarlet Devil, Phantasmagoria of Flower View, Mountain of Faith and Subterranean Animism, It also briefly delves into Cirno's story from Touhou Hisoutensoku, However, these events do not always align with the narratives of the games themselves.
In episode 17, there was a hint that the plot of Scarlet Weather Rhapsody would be fully tackled, but as of now, it has not happened.
Production
The original script for the first OVA was supposed to be written by a different writer instead of Tommy. However, since that person apparently never showed up, he quickly came up with a new script. It was soon adopted as the definitive plot, the most drastic change according to himself [1] was the inclusion of an actual conflict for Marisa and Reimu to deal with it.
The director was concerned about whether the animation would be captivating enough to hold the viewer's attention. As a result, they decided to incorporate a plethora of cherry blossom petals. Additionally, they opted to play the opening song during the final battle to intensify the confrontation [2]. Originally, the idea was to have the cherry blossom viewing scene at the beginning to create a cheerful atmosphere, but it was ultimately moved to the end of the episode due to Tommy's dislike of starting the series with a flashback. [3]
Another point that was addressed is the voice acting. Michael J. Dog, the sound effects supervisor, mentioned, according to Tommy, that the effects he added wouldn't complement voice acting. Therefore, the focus shifted to producing music for the series. [4]
The first episode was intended to have two separate releases, with the first part scheduled for May 2011 during Reitaisai 8. However, due to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, it was consolidated into a single part and subsequently released at Comiket 80 in August of the same year.
Reception
It initially received widespread acclaim following the release of its first two episodes, and to this day, it maintains a generally favorable reception among viewers and it's frequently cited as their introductory media to many fans. However, as the series progressed, a significant portion of the audience became disillusioned, primarily due to perceived inaccuracies in its lore and an increased focus on fan service by the team behind it.
Episodes
Episode Title | Release Date |
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第1話: 春雪異変の章) Episode 1: The Spring Snow Incident |
August 13, 2011 |
第2話:紅霧異変の章(前編) Episode 2: Scarlet Mist Incident (Part One) |
May 26, 2013 |
第3話:紅霧異変の章(中編) Episode 3: Scarlet Mist Incident (Part Two) |
December 30, 2013 |
第4話:紅霧異変の章(后編) Episode 4: Scarlet Mist Incident (Part Three) |
May 11, 2014 |
第5話:花の異変の章(前編) Episode 5: The Flower Incident (Part One) |
May 19, 2015 |
第6話:花の異変の章(後編) Episode 6: The Flower Incident (Part Two) |
October 18, 2015 |
第7話:巨大妖怪伝説の章) Episode 7: Legend of the Giant Youkai |
May 21, 2016 |
第8話:永夜異変の章(前編) Episode 8: The Eternal Night Incident (Part One) |
December 29, 2016 |
第9話:永夜異変の章(中編) Episode 9: The Eternal Night Incident (Part Two) |
November 11, 2017 |
第10話:永夜異変の章(後編①) Episode 10: The Eternal Night Incident (Part Three) |
December 29, 2017 |
第11話:永夜異変の章(後編②)) Episode 11: The Eternal Night Incident (Part Four) |
May 06, 2018 |
第12話:肝試しの章(前編)) Episode 12:The Courage Test Incident (Part One) |
December 30, 2018 |
第13話:肝試しの章(後編))く 第六話 Episode 13 The Courage Test Incident (Part Two) |
May 5, 2019 |
第14話:妖怪の山決戦の章(前編)) Episode 14: The Youkai Mountain Battle Incident (Part One) |
December 31, 2019 |
第15話:妖怪の山決戦の章(中編) Episode 15: The Youkai Mountain Battle Incident (Part Two) |
September 15, 2020 |
第16話:妖怪の山決戦の章(後編①) Episode 16: The Youkai Mountain Battle Incident (Part Three) |
April 28, 2021 |
第17話:妖怪の山決戦の章(後編②) Episode 17: The Youkai Mountain Battle Incident (Part Four) |
March 20, 2022 |
最終話:霊夢暗殺計画の章) Episode 18: The Reimu Assassination Plot |
May 7, 2023 |
Music
The entire soundtrack used in the series is composed by Yuuhei Satellite.
The following is the list of songs that were featured in the openings and endings:
- OP 1. 色は匂へど 散りぬるを (03:47)
- original title: 神々が恋した幻想郷
- source: 東方風神録 ~ Mountain of Faith
- OP 2. 月に叢雲華に風 (04:34)
- original title: ラストリモート
- source: 東方地霊殿 ~ Subterranean Animism
- OP 3. 華鳥風月 (05:47)
- original title: 六十年目の東方裁判 ~ Fate of Sixty Years
- source: 東方花映塚 ~ Phantasmagoria of Flower View
- OP 4. 泡沫、哀のまほろば (03:55)
- original title: エクステンドアッシュ ~ 蓬莱人
- source: 東方永夜抄 ~ Imperishable Night
- ED 1. Opposite World (04:42)
- original title: 亡き王女の為のセプテット
- source: 東方紅魔郷 ~ the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil
- ED 2. ヒトリシズカ (04:19)
- original title: 妖魔夜行
- source: 東方紅魔郷 ~ the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil
- ED 3. 夜桜に君を隠して (04:13)
- original title: ルーネイトエルフ
- source: 東方紅魔郷 ~ the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil
- ED 4. 残響は鳴り止まず (04:27)
- original title: 上海紅茶館 ~ Chinese Tea
- source: 東方紅魔郷 ~ the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil
- ED 5. ニヒル神楽 (04:21)
- original title: 不思議の国のアリス
- source: 東方怪綺談 ~ Mystic Square
- ED 6. 魂の語りに導かれて (04:27)
- original title: 彼岸帰航 ~ Riverside View
- source: 東方花映塚 ~ Phantasmagoria of Flower View
- ED 7. 可能性の化身 (03:34)
- original title: ぼくらの非想天則
- source: 東方非想天則 ~ 超弩級ギニョルの謎を追え
- ED 8. 共鳴しない愛のカタチ (03:54)
- original title: 懐かしき東方の血 ~ Old World
- source: 東方永夜抄 ~ Imperishable Night
- ED 9. 躊躇いのユリカゴ (03:56)
- original title: 千年幻想郷 ~ History of the Moon
- source: 東方永夜抄 ~ Imperishable Night
- ED 10. 照らされるくらいの幸せ (03:26)
- original title: ヴォヤージュ1969
- source: 東方永夜抄 ~ Imperishable Night
- ED 11. 御伽噺のカラクリは、 (04:00)
- original title: 竹取飛翔 ~ Lunatic Princess
- source: 東方永夜抄 ~ Imperishable Night
- ED 12. 今、誰が為のかがり火へ (04:14)
- original title: 東方妖怪小町
- source: 東方永夜抄 ~ Imperishable Night
- ED 13. 月輪に巡らされた記憶 (04:31)
- original title: 亡き王女の為のセプテット
- source: 東方紅魔郷 ~ the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil
- ED 14. 果てなき風の軌跡さえ (04:23)
- original title: 信仰は儚き人間の為に
- source: 東方風神録 ~ Mountain of Faith
- ED 15. 紅に染まる恋の花 (04:10)
- original title: 稲田姫様に叱られるから
- source: 東方風神録 ~ Mountain of Faith
- ED 16. 明日散る運命なら (03:10)
- original title: 厄神様の通り道 ~ Dark Road
- source: 東方風神録 ~ Mountain of Faith
- ED 17. 語り継ぐ魂は (03:55)
- original title: 明日ハレの日、ケの昨日
- source: 東方風神録 ~ Mountain of Faith
- ED 18. 永遠の都で (04:55)
- original title: 竹取飛翔 ~ Lunatic Princess
- source: 東方永夜抄 ~ Imperishable Night
Promotional Videos
Trivia
- One of the most popular Japanese fandubs of the series was done by a single voice actress.
- The animation frequently features torn clothes and onsen scenes. According to the writer himself, most episodes feature an uncensored version. [5]
- Sanae was originally supposed to appear in the first opening, but the team scrapped the idea, choosing instead for her to appear at the end of episode one. [6]
- There are frequent rumors about the next episode of the animation being the last, this is a rumor that dates back to episode 15. [7]
Gallery
External Links
Official Series Playlist on Youtube