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Strange Creators of Outer World
Strange Creators of Outer World | |
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September 2015 - ongoing |
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Magazine |
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Touhou
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.[1][2] An official website was soon revealed. A preview of the first issue was released on September 24.[3]
Volumes
Strange Creators of Outer World Volume.1
| 東方外來韋編 Strange Creators of Outer World Volume.1 | |
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2015-09-30 |
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Magazine |
| Writers |
ZUN |
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| Pages |
160 |
| Followed by |
Strange Creators of Outer World Volume.2 |
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Contents:
- Foreword by ZUN
- Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom interview with ZUN
- Urban Legend in Limbo interview with Twilight Frontier's Iruka Unabara
- Beginners' column by Editor
- Play, Doujin! interview with Yuro (CUBETYPE), JYUNYA (AQUA STYLE), Zukki (Area-ZERO), Naocchi (programmer), and Fumio Oyamada and Ezaki Nozomu of Mediascape
- Who's Who of Humans & Youkai in Gensokyo: Reimu Hakurei, Marisa Kirisame, Sakuya Izayoi, Sanae Kochiya
- Basic Knowledge of Fantastic Words 2015
- Curiosities of Lotus Asia chapter 1, The Aloof and Alone Curio Shop Owner
- Comics by Minato Hitori (The First Magic), Aioi Aoi, Haniwa, Mizutaki, Suichuu Hanabi, Toto Nemigi, and Inaba of the Moon and Inaba of the Earth artist Toshihira Arata
- A CD featuring arrangements by 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 | |
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2016-06-30 |
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Magazine |
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ZUN |
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| Pages |
160 |
| Followed by |
Strange Creators of Outer World Volume.3 |
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Contents:
- Iruka Unabara x ZUN interview
- Uni Akiyama x ZUN interview
- Introduction of Previous Works;
Embodiment of Scarlet Devil: Overview — Cross Review — Fragment of Phantasy
Perfect Cherry Blossom: Overview — Cross Review — Fragment of Phantasy
Imperishable Night: Overview — Cross Review — Fragment of Phantasy - Let's Look Back At Early Trilogy
- 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
- Curiosities of Lotus Asia chapter 2, The Holder of Knowledge All about Occult
- Comics by Minato Hitori, Aioi Aoi, Haniwa, Mizutaki, Suichuu Hanabi, Inaba of the Moon and Inaba of the Earth artist Toshihira Arata and Wild and Horned Hermit artist Aya Azuma
- A CD featuring arrangements by 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 | |
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2017-03-02 |
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Magazine |
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ZUN |
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| Pages |
164 |
| Followed by |
Strange Creators of Outer World Volume.4 |
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Contents:
- Print Work Interview with ZUN
- Urban Legend in Limbo (ver.PS4) Interview with Iruka Unabara
- Hero Yamada-kun: Introduction — Hero Yamada-kun Interview
- Introduction of Previous Works;
Immaterial and Missing Power: Overview — Award-Giving Review — Fragment of Phantasy
Phantasmagoria of Flower View: Overview — Award-Giving Review — Fragment of Phantasy
Shoot the Bullet: Overview — Fragment of Phantasy - Let's Look Back At I&MP-PoFV-StB
- 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, Yamaxanadu Eiki Shiki, Aya Shameimaru
- Curiosities of Lotus Asia chapter 3, The World Where Many Facts Coexist
- Comics by Minato Hitori,... >>will edit later<<
- A CD featuring arrangements by 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 | |
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2017-10-31 |
| Genre |
Magazine |
| Writers |
ZUN |
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| Pages |
162 |
| Followed by |
Strange Creators of Outer World. 2018 Spring! |
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Contents:
- Introduction of Latest Work;
Hidden Star in Four Seasons: Overview — Hidden Star in Four Seasons Interview with ZUN - Three Fairies Interview with Makoto Hirasaka
- Introduction of Previous Works;
Mountain of Faith: Overview — Fragment of Phantasy 1 — Fragment of Phantasy 2 — All-Stage Cross Review — Fragment of Phantasy 3 — Mountain of Faith Interview with ZUN - Strange Creators of Outer World/
- Who's Who of Humans & Youkai in Gensokyo: Minoriko Aki & Shizuha Aki, Hina Kagiyama, Nitori Kawashiro, Kanako Yasaka, Suwako Moriya
- Curiosities of Lotus Asia chapter 4, Warm Trap at Woodstove
- Comics by Minato Hitori,... >>will edit later<<
- A CD featuring arrangements by 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! | |
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2018-03-30 |
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Magazine |
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ZUN |
| Pages |
164 |
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TBA |
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Contents:
- Introduction of Latest Work;
Antinomy of Common Flowers: Overview — Antinomy of Common Flowers Interview with ZUN x Iruka Unabara - Introduction of Previous Works;
Subterranean Animism: Overview — Cross Review — Fragment of Phantasy
Undefined Fantastic Animism: Overview — Cross Review — Fragment of Phantasy
- Let's Look Back At SA-UFO
- Who's Who of Humans & Youkai in Gensokyo: Yamame Kurodani, Parsee Mizuhashi, Yuugi Hoshiguma, Satori & Koishi Komeiji, Rin Kaenbyou, Utsuho Reiuji
- Curiosities of Lotus Asia chapter 5, Free-spirited Person in the Spring and Conscionable Nightmare
- Comics by Minato Hitori,... >>will edit later<<
- A CD featuring arrangements by Marasy
- Bonus artwork by Masakichi
Gallery
Issue 1 cleancover, featuring Reimu Hakurei and Marisa Kirisame
Issue 2 cleancover, featuring Reimu Hakurei, Marisa Kirisame, Cirno, Remilia Scarlet and Sakuya Izayoi
Issue 3 cleancover, featuring Reimu Hakurei, Marisa Kirisame, Aya Shameimaru and Suika Ibuki
References
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