First of all, a very important and sudden announcement: Paprika leaves BUTAOTOME [Translation]. The reason is that, after 10 years of activity non-stop with the group, she wants to move on, continue as a solo pianist, and go abroad. Because of this, Nekokenban 20 will be the last chapter in the series. It’s unknown what BUTAOTOME will do from now… Read more »
The Air Comiket releases are done! This time we’ll get only two albums! The announcement will arrive later this week, but Ranko no Ane posted the cover for the Touhou vocal album already. It’s Shoujo Rengoku 5! Meanwhile, the pandemic doesn’t stop Melonbooks to release a new Touhou compilation full of new songs and related arts! Touhou Tamatebako (東方玉手箱) will… Read more »
So, the big news of the week is that Reitaisai 17, planned for May 17 (after being postponed from its original March 22 date) has been ultimately cancelled.In the meantime, BUTAOTOME members are recording and writing lyrics for the Air Comiket albums! Today Comp posted a small acoustic Machibito wa Kozu. clip, directly from the studio! We can’t meet each… Read more »
My boyfriend got my copy of Ese Souretsu Shinan, and I’ve already published the romanized lyrics from it! Review coming soon! Also, shout out to my friend Robin, who is translating all the new lyrics! Comiket has been canceled, but as previously mentioned, this won’t stop BUTAOTOME to make new albums and release them on May 5 through BOOTH and… Read more »
Today is April Fools. This year I didn’t have any particular idea (tho I was considering to repurpose last year’s joke), you are safe! (no, seriously, I swear on Chibi Ranko)I’m quite busy with various stuff, including making album covers on Animal Crossing and updating my list of circles on Touhou Doujin Music Distribution. And this week I should get… Read more »
Ese Souretsu Shinan and the Itanshinmon reprint are out now in the best doujin shops! You can also order them through BUTAOTOME’s BOOTH (and get a nice letter). I’ve ordered my copy of Ese Souretsu Shinan, however, it won’t arrive at my home, but at my boyfriend’s house in America. So I will update the website as usual with lyrics… Read more »
By the way, tomorrow is my birthday. Reitaisai 17 releaseThe new album is 100% done! There is no official announcement yet, but Ranko no Ane posted the cover art already. The title is “Ese Souretsu Shinan” (似非葬列指南). A Giji Kazoku Nyuumon sequel? We’ll see! Comiket 98 boothThe Comiket 98 circle list is out, and BUTAOTOME will be there! May 5… Read more »
Following last week’s update, the Coronavirus is still a big problem all around the world. The official Reitaisai website reported that they will still hold the event. However, at least a couple of circles (MUON KAGURA, Ridil) already decided that they won’t attend it. We will keep you updated about this, most importantly on what BUTAOTOME will consider doing! Touhou… Read more »
If you don’t live under a rock, you are aware of the Coronavirus outbreak throughout the world. Japan is currently in the fourth place of the list of countries with the major number of known infected, and this has been starting to affect the doujin world. This month’s Touhou Live Box has been canceled, and I’ve heard rumors from my… Read more »
I skipped last week because there was a lack of important news. And… honestly, we don’t have any huge news neither today. But I didn’t want to skip another week, so here we are! You deserve a Chibi Ranko hug if you get the reference in the title. It’s that time of the year again! Well, earlier than usual because… Read more »
