Strange Creators of Outer World

東方外來韋編 (とうほうがいらいいへん) Strange Creators of Outer World
Publisher	Kadokawa / Dengeki Moeoh
Released	September 2015 - ongoing
Genre	Magazine
Writers	ZUN
Illustrators	Masakichi Genji Asai

Touhou Gairai Ihen (Tomes of External Origins)  ~ Strange Creators of Outer World (東方外來韋編 Strange Creators of Outer World) is an official Touhou Project magazine which began publication on September 30, 2015. It is published by Kadokawa under its Dengeki Moeoh imprint with the full supervision and support of ZUN.

Information

The magazine features interviews and introductions of doujin creators in all fields of Touhou fandom, newbie-friendly information on the Touhou universe, and a new serialization of Curiosities of Lotus Asia by ZUN. The inaugural issue also featured an in-depth interview about Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom, an interview about Urban Legend in Limbo with Twilight Frontier's Unabara Iruka, a Play, Doujin! interview with its game developers, and a music arrangement CD.

Press

Strange Creators of Outer World was first announced via Twitter by synno_takana, a fan who spotted press materials at Comiket 88. An official website was soon revealed. A preview of the first issue was released on September 24.

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Strange Creators of Outer World Volume.1

東方外來韋編 Strange Creators of Outer World Volume.1
Publisher	Kadokawa / Dengeki Moeoh
Released	2015-09-30
Genre	Magazine
Writers	ZUN
Illustrators	Masakichi Genji Asai
Pages	160
Followed by	Strange Creators of Outer World Volume.2
ISBN	978-4048694292

Contents

• pg. 001: Foreword by ZUN
• pg. 002-003: Table of contents

Main Feature

• pg. 004-009: "Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom."
• pg. 010-013: Strange Creators Interview 01 - ZUN (Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom interview)

Feature 2

• pg. 014-019: "Touhou Shinpiroku ~ Urban Legend in Limbo."
• pg. 020-021: Strange Creators Interview 02 - Unabara Iruka (Urban Legend in Limbo interview)

Feature 3

• pg. 022-023: Play, Doujin! × Touhou Project
• pg. 024-025: Gensou no Rondo (CUBETYPE)
• pg. 026-027: Strange Creators Interview 03 - 響谷ゆろ
• pg. 028-029: Fushigi no Gensokyo -THE TOWER OF DESIRE- (AQUA STYLE)
• pg. 030-031: Strange Creators Interview 04 - JYUNYA (AQUA STYLE)
• pg. 032-033: Strange Creators Interview 05 - Zukki & Naocchi (Area-ZERO)
• pg. 034-035: Strange Creators Interview 06 - Mediascape (Fumio Oyamada and Ezaki Nozomu)

Feature 4

• pg. 036: Strange Creators Interview Music Edition
• pg. 036-037: Strange Creators Interview 07 - GUCCI
• pg. 038-040: Strange Creators Interview 08 - 嵯峨飛鳥 / かませ虎 / senya
• pg. 041-042: Strange Creators Interview 09 - Masayoshi Minoshima
• pg. 043: Appendix CD-ROM Compilation Song Intro
• pg. 044-051: Who's Who of Humans & Youkai in Gensokyo
  • Reimu Hakurei
  • Marisa Kirisame
  • Sakuya Izayoi
  • Sanae Kochiya
• pg. 052-055: Basic Knowledge of Fantastic Words 2015
• pg. 056-059: Touhou Kourindou ~ Curiosities of Lotus Asia.: Chapter 28: The Aloof and Alone Curio Shop Owner
• pg. 060-062: Touhou Project Chronology
• pg. 063: Kadokawa Touhou Comics Lineup Ad Page (Forbidden Scrollery, Touhou Sangetsusei)

Comics

• pg. 064: Derivative Warning
• pg. 065-081: The First Magic by Hitori
• pg. 082: Ad Page
• pg. 083-095: わらしべナズーリン by 相生青唯
• pg. 096: Ad Page
• pg. 097-109: 霊夢転身 by Haniwa
• pg. 110: Ad Page
• pg. 111-125: ある日の幻想郷社会活動 by Mizutaki
• pg. 126: Ad Page
• pg. 127-139: はじめてのスペルカード？ by Suichuu Hanabi
• pg. 140: Ad Page
• pg. 141-153: 霊夢と！弾幕大掃除 by Toto Nemigi
• pg. 154: Ad Page
• pg. 155-159: やってやれ幻想郷　バースト by Toshihira Arata

Special Addition

• pg. 160: Touhou Project Arrange CD featuring SOUND HOLIC, Yuuhei Satellite, and Alstroemeria Records
• Bonus artwork by Masakichi

Strange Creators of Outer World Volume.2

東方外來韋編 Strange Creators of Outer World Volume.2
Publisher	Kadokawa / Dengeki Moeoh
Released	2016-06-30
Genre	Magazine
Writers	ZUN
Illustrators	Masakichi Genji Asai
Pages	160
Followed by	Strange Creators of Outer World Volume.3
ISBN	978-4048922319

Contents

• pg. 001: Genji Asai Artbook Ad
• pg. 002-003: Table of contents

Main Feature: Team Shanghai Alice × Twilight Frontier

• pg. 004-010: Strange Creators Interview 01 - ZUN × Unabara Iruka
• pg. 011-016: Strange Creators Interview 02 - ZUN × U2 Akiyama
• pg. 017: Appendix CD-ROM Compilation Song Intro

Feature 2

• pg. 018-019: Introduction of Previous Works (1) Embodiment of Scarlet Devil
• pg. 020-021: Embodiment of Scarlet Devil Stage Cross Review
• pg. 022-023: Fragment of Phantasy
• pg. 024-025: Introduction of Previous Works (2) Perfect Cherry Blossom
• pg. 026-027: Perfect Cherry Blossom Stage Cross Review
• pg. 028-029: Fragment of Phantasy (2)
• pg. 030-031: Introduction of Previous Works (3) Imperishable Night
• pg. 032-033: Imperishable Night Stage Cross Review
• pg. 034-035: Fragment of Phantasy (3)
• pg. 036-037: Strange Creators Interview 03 - ZUN (Let's Look Back At Early Trilogy)

Play,Doujin! × Touhou Project

• pg. 038-039: Strange Creators Interview 04 - tripper_room
• pg. 040-041: Strange Creators Interview 05 - ですのや☆
• pg. 042-045: Play, Doujin! Forum
• pg. 046-059: Who's Who of Humans & Youkai in Gensokyo
  • Remilia and Flandre Scarlet
  • Hong Meiling
  • Patchouli Knowledge
  • Yuyuko Saigyouji and Youmu Konpaku
  • Yukari Yakumo, Ran Yakumo, and Chen
  • Kaguya Houraisan and Eirin Yagokoro
  • Reisen Udongein Inaba and Tewi Inaba
  • Fujiwara no Mokou
  • Alice Margatroid
• pg. 060-063: Touhou Kourindou ~ Curiosities of Lotus Asia. Chapter 29: The Holder of Knowledge All about Occult

Comics

• pg. 064: Derivative Warning
• pg. 065-081: 永遠探偵かぐや～満月の姫が欠けたピースを照らし出す！蘇る不死鳥とオクラホマミキサー事件～ by Hitori
• pg. 082: Kadokawa Touhou Novel Lineup (Touhou Kourindou)
• pg. 083-095: きりなし一夜抄 by 相生青唯
• pg. 096: Ad Page
• pg. 097-109: 妖怪の偏人 by Haniwa
• pg. 110: Ad Page
• pg. 111-123: よろこびとパチュリー by Mizutaki
• pg. 124: Ad Page
• pg. 125-137: Lunatic昔語り by Suichuu Hanabi
• pg. 138: Ad Page
• pg. 139-143: やってやれ幻想郷エクストリーム by Toshihira Arata
• pg. 144: Ibarakasen Ad Page
• pg. 145-157: 庭師妖夢頑張る！ by Aya Azuma
• pg. 158: Suzunaan Ad Page
• pg. 159: Ad Page

Special Addition

• pg. 160: Touhou Project Arrange CD featuring Uni Akiyama and ZUN
• Bonus artwork by Masakichi

Strange Creators of Outer World Volume.3

東方外來韋編 Strange Creators of Outer World Volume.3
Publisher	Kadokawa / Dengeki Moeoh
Released	2017-03-02
Genre	Magazine
Writers	ZUN
Illustrators	Masakichi Genji Asai
Pages	164
Followed by	Strange Creators of Outer World Volume.4
ISBN	978-4048926386

Contents

• pg. 001: Genji Asai / Kususaga Rin Art Works Ad Page
• pg. 002-003: Table of contents

Main Feature

• pg. 004-019: Touhou Project Print Work Styles (Interview with ZUN)
• pg. 019: Alternative Facts in Eastern Utopia Ad
• pg. 020-021: Urban Legend in Limbo (ver.PS4) Interview with Iruka Unabara

Feature 2

• pg. 022: A look at "Hero Yamada-kun"
• pg. 023: "Hero Yamada-kun" Overview
• pg. 024-029: "Hero Yamada-kun" × Touhou Project Interview

Feature 3

• pg. 030-031: Introduction of Previous Works (1) Immaterial and Missing Power
• pg. 032-033: Judgement & Award-Giving Review! Immaterial and Missing Power
• pg. 034-035: Fragment of Phantasy (1)
• pg. 036-037: Introduction of Previous Works (2) Phantasmagoria of Flower View
• pg. 038-039: Judgement & Award-Giving Review! Phantasmagoria of Flower View
• pg. 040-041: Fragment of Phantasy (2)
• pg. 042-043: Introduction of Previous Works (3) Shoot the Bullet
• pg. 044-045: Fragment of Phantasy (3)
• pg. 046-047: Let's Look Back At IaMP-PoFV-StB
• pg. 048-056: Who's Who of Humans & Youkai in Gensokyo
  • Prismriver Sisters
  • Medicine Melancholy
  • Wriggle Nightbug
  • Mystia Lorelei
  • Rumia
  • Letty Whiterock
  • Cirno
  • Suika Ibuki
  • Yuuka Kazami
  • Komachi Onozuka
  • Eiki Shiki, Yamaxanadu
  • Aya Shameimaru
• pg. 057: Kadokawa Touhou Novel Lineup Ad Page
• pg. 058-061: Touhou Kourindou ~ Curiosities of Lotus Asia. Chapter 30: The World Where Many Facts Coexist

Comics

• pg. 062: Derivative Warning
• pg. 063-079: 酔文依存症 by Hitori
• pg. 080: Ad Page
• pg. 081-093: 感染！ゆめ花わ小径 by 相生青唯
• pg. 094: Ad Page
• pg. 095-107: 射命丸文の考察 by Haniwa
• pg. 108: Ad Page
• pg. 109-123: EXTRA Stage by Mizutaki
• pg. 124: Ad Page
• pg. 125-137: 人形解放Stage 1 by Suichuu Hanabi
• pg. 138: Ad Page
• pg. 139-143: やってやれ幻想郷ＴＷＩＮ by Toshihira Arata
• pg. 144: Ibarakasen Ad Page
• pg. 145-157: 文とはたて　なかよくけんかしな！ by Aya Azuma
• pg. 158: Kadokawa Touhou Book Lineup (Alternative Facts in Eastern Utopia)
• pg. 159: Ad Page

Special Addition

• pg. 160: Touhou Project Arrange CD featuring Kei'ichi Sugiyama
• Bonus artwork by Masakichi

Strange Creators of Outer World Volume.4

東方外來韋編 Strange Creators of Outer World Volume.4
Publisher	Kadokawa / Dengeki Moeoh
Released	2017-10-31
Genre	Magazine
Writers	ZUN
Illustrators	Masakichi Genji Asai
Pages	162
Followed by	Strange Creators of Outer World. 2018 Spring!
ISBN	978-4048933919

Contents

• pg. 001: Alternative Facts in Eastern Utopia Ad Page
• pg. 002-003: Table of contents

Main Feature

• pg. 004-011: Hidden Star in Four Seasons Overview
• pg. 012-017: Strange Creators Interview 01　- ZUN (Hidden Star in Four Seasons Interview)
• pg. 018-019: Play,Doujin! × Touhou Project - Strange Creators Interview 02　- 苺坊主
• pg. 020-021: Play,Doujin! × Touhou Project - Strange Creators Interview 03　- JYUNYA (AQUA STYLE)
• pg. 022-026: Strange Creators Interview 04　- 石鹼屋
• pg. 027: Appendix CD-ROM Compilation Song Intro
• pg. 028-031: Strange Creators Interview 05　- Makoto Hirasaka (Three Fairies Interview)

Feature 2

• pg. 032-049: "Mountain of Faith" 10 Year Anniversary Reconsideration
• pg. 032-038: Mountain of Faith Overview
• pg. 037: Fragment of Phantasy 1
• pg. 039: Fragment of Phantasy (2)
• pg. 040-041: Mountain of Faith Stage Cross Review
• pg. 042-043: Fragment of Phantasy (3)
• pg. 044-049: Strange Creators Interview 06　- ZUN Talks About Mountain of Faith
• pg. 050-054: Who's Who of Humans & Youkai in Gensokyo
  • Minoriko Aki & Shizuha Aki
  • Hina Kagiyama
  • Nitori Kawashiro
  • Kanako Yasaka
  • Suwako Moriya
• pg. 055: Genji Asai / Kususaga Rin Art Works Ad Page
• pg. 056-059: Touhou Kourindou ~ Curiosities of Lotus Asia. Chapter 31: Warm Trap at Woodstove

Comics

• pg. 060: Derivative Warning
• pg. 061-079: ケロケロ帽子の家出 by Hitori
• pg. 080: Ad Page
• pg. 081-095: 風が吹いた日 by Suichuu Hanabi
• pg. 096: Kadokawa Touhou Novel Lineup (Touhou Kourindou)
• pg. 097-109: レミリアさまに叱られるから by Aoi Kujira
• pg. 110: Ad Page
• pg. 111-123: Newbie Tengu Shinmyoumaru (The sequel) by Haniwa (Continuation from Alternative Facts in Eastern Utopia)
• pg. 124: Ad Page
• pg. 125-133: やってやれ幻想郷 by Toshihira Arata
• pg. 134: Ad Page
• pg. 135-143: にとりのスマホでドン！ by Aya Azuma
• pg. 144: Ad Page
• pg. 145-159: 早苗のにおいと神々と by Mizutaki

Special Addition

• pg. 160: Touhou Project Arrange CD featuring Sekken'ya
• Bonus artwork by Masakichi

Strange Creators of Outer World. 2018 Spring! (Volume 5)

東方外來韋編 Strange Creators of Outer World. 2018 Spring!
Publisher	Kadokawa / Dengeki Moeoh
Released	2018-03-30
Genre	Magazine
Writers	ZUN
Pages	164
Followed by	Strange Creators of Outer World. 2018 Autumn!
ISBN	978-4048937498

Contents

• pg. 001: Alternative Facts in Eastern Utopia Ad Page
• pg. 002-003: Table of contents

Opening Feature

• pg. 004: Antinomy of Common Flowers
• pg. 010: Perfect Possession Interview: ZUN x Iruka Unabara

Feature 2

• pg. 014:
  • Let's take a look at the new products at Reitaisai and the future of Touhou Project
  • Strange Creators Interview 02 - 北條孝宏

Feature 3

• pg. 022: Strange Creators Interview 03 - Marasy
• pg. 044: Strange Creators Interview 05 - Hitori

Feature 4

• pg. 026-027: Introduction of Previous Works (1) Subterranean Animism (Overview)
• pg. 028-029: Cross Review
• pg. 030-031: Fragment of Phantasy (1)
• pg. 032-033: Introduction of Previous Works (2) Undefined Fantastic Object (Overview)
• pg. 034-035: Cross Review
• pg. 036-037: Fragment of Phantasy (2)
• pg. 040-043: Strange Creators Interview 04 - ZUN: Let's Look Back At SA/UFO

New Projects

• pg. 040: Gensokyo Geography
• pg. 048: Who's Who of Humans & Youkai in Gensokyo:
  • Yamame Kurodani
  • Parsee Mizuhashi
  • Yuugi Hoshiguma
  • Satori & Koishi Komeiji
  • Rin Kaenbyou
  • Utsuho Reiuji
• pg. 054: Touhou Kourindou ~ Curiosities of Lotus Asia. Chapter 32: Free-spirited Person in the Spring and Conscionable Nightmare

Comics

• pg. 058: Derivative Warning
• pg. 059: The Parasite who came home again by Hitori
• pg. 078: Ad page
• pg. 079: The Craziest Deciding Match! by Haniwa
• pg. 092: Ad page
• pg. 093: Jigoku meguride bucchigiri! by Mizutaki
• pg. 110: Ad page
• pg. 111: Youkai Dragnet: Eight-Eyed Yamame by Suichuu Hanabi
• pg. 128: Ad page
• pg. 129: Zoku: Warashibe Nazrin by Aoi Kujira
• pg. 138: Ad page
• pg. 139: Yatteyare Gensoukyou by Toshihira Arata
• pg. 146: Ad page
• pg. 147: Buddhist Drinking Precept ALISON

Special Addition

• Touhou Project Arrange CD featuring Marasy
• Bonus artwork by Masakichi

Strange Creators of Outer World. 2018 Autumn! (Volume 6)

東方外來韋編 Strange Creators of Outer World. 2018 Autumn!
Publisher	Kadokawa / Dengeki Moeoh
Released	2018-10-01
Genre	Magazine
Writers	ZUN
Pages	140
Followed by	TBA
ISBN	978-4049120905

Contents

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Gallery

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  Issue 1 cleancover, featuring Reimu Hakurei and Marisa Kirisame

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  Issue 2 cleancover, featuring Reimu Hakurei, Marisa Kirisame, Cirno, Remilia Scarlet and Sakuya Izayoi

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  Issue 3 cleancover, featuring Reimu Hakurei, Marisa Kirisame, Aya Shameimaru and Suika Ibuki

External Links

• Strange Creators of Outer World Official Page (Japanese)