I have not done a film critique on my website, but I’m doing a comparison of the two Super Mario Bros. movies, including the original and the recently released Super Mario Galaxy Movie. I won’t get into the plots of both, as I don’t want to spoil the films for those who haven’t seen them.Continue reading “Why I Prefer The Super Mario Bros. Movie Over The Super Mario Galaxy Movie”
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Mizuchi Takeover Review – The Touhou History Exam You Didn’t Study For
Welcome to a curious little corner of the Touhou Station Jam 2024 where we find Mizuchi Takeover – a game that asks a very bold question: How much do you actually know about girl-in-hat chronology? It’s a low-cost path puzzle game that trades the traditional danmaku carnage for a cerebral, possession-based crawl through the literalContinue reading “Mizuchi Takeover Review – The Touhou History Exam You Didn’t Study For”
Touhou Mihomu ~ Mythos of Phantasmagoria After Years Serialization Complete
Last weekend, Drillimation Systems has confirmed the completion of the serialization for their web novel Touhou Mihomu ~ Mythos of Phantasmagoria After Years. The series was first announced late last year with the prologue chapter releasing on December 28, 2025 and subsequent chapters releasing weekly throughout the first entire quarter of 2026, which has comeContinue reading “Touhou Mihomu ~ Mythos of Phantasmagoria After Years Serialization Complete”
State of Drillimation: Spring 2026
I’m so glad you’re still around with us after what has happened over the past year and quarter. Whenever I release a dev log in April, I always explain what has been going on over the past six months. That’s because for the past two years, the first video has always been me reflecting onContinue reading “State of Drillimation: Spring 2026”
Source Code For Touhou Kourinden ~ Mythos of Phantasmagoria Retrieved, Updates Resume
In a turn of events that feels like an extra life in a boss fight, Drillimation Systems announced that the source code for their 2024 game Touhou Kourinden ~ Mythos of Phantasmagoria has been successfully retrieved and reconstructed. This news comes nearly a year and a half after a devastating hard drive failure that threatenedContinue reading “Source Code For Touhou Kourinden ~ Mythos of Phantasmagoria Retrieved, Updates Resume”
What if There Were an Almanac For Drillimation Danmaku Universe Characters?
While relistening to the soundtrack for the original Plants vs. Zombies, I thought to myself if there was an almanac for all of the characters in the game. I’ve come up with entries for two Drillimation Danmaku Universe games, both from Phase Two. I’ve mostly done every single boss in those games. DISCLAIMER: All ofContinue reading “What if There Were an Almanac For Drillimation Danmaku Universe Characters?”
Drillimation Releases Alpha For Touhou Meishuugeki ~ Cursed Sweeper and Bewildering Parallel
This past Friday, Drillimation Systems released the alpha build for its latest fangame, Touhou Meishuugeki ~ Cursed Sweeper and Bewildering Parallel. The game offers an enticing glimpse into a new standalone canon entry to the Drillimation Danmaku Universe. The alpha is now available for download via itch.io, and this early build shows that the ProphetContinue reading “Drillimation Releases Alpha For Touhou Meishuugeki ~ Cursed Sweeper and Bewildering Parallel”
Erie Anime Fest Return Date Delayed Due to Location Change
The return for the Erie Anime Fest, which was originally scheduled for August 15, 2026, has been delayed to Saturday, October 10, 2026. The reason isn’t just a simple homecoming; it’s due to a major level up for the convention. This will take place a week after the Cleveland Anime Fest, which is scheduled theContinue reading “Erie Anime Fest Return Date Delayed Due to Location Change”
Parental Meddling and Why It Takes a Toll
If you’re into the media, we’ve heard the term executive meddling, which is where any form of media gets altered by executives during its development, where they have control over the final say. Changes could be made to ensure it’s better in their interests, and that also includes its cancellation. It always ends in aContinue reading “Parental Meddling and Why It Takes a Toll”
How to Replicate Authentic Chinese Opera Music With the Roland JV-880 Asia Expansion
Last September, I wrote an article explaining how to make Chinese-sounding music using regular General MIDI instruments. This past month, to open the Year of the Horse, I did a remix of No Severance ~ Okiku’s Hair (as No Severance ~ Okiku’s Horse) from Touhou Chouhatsuyou ~ Burgeoning Tresses of Longevity using mostly Chinese instruments.Continue reading “How to Replicate Authentic Chinese Opera Music With the Roland JV-880 Asia Expansion”
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