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 on…
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 threatened…
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 of…
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 Prophet…
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 the…
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