Author Topic: ZUN coming to the United States?!?  (Read 79805 times)

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Re: ZUN coming to the United States?!?
« Reply #30 on: February 05, 2013, 05:46:11 PM »
I think when visiting a foreign country, it is always welcome whenever someone attempts to speak your mother tongue, however rudimentary their understanding of your language.

2) Since doujin material is so big in the world of Touhou, we'll find out what can get signed and what can't. We will obviously shoot for "within the realm of reason" so ZUN isn't getting flooded with a bunch of H-doujinshi or stupid TOUHOU HIJACK LOL shirts. We will keep you posted.

Well that's especially refreshing to hear. Just how far along are the planning stages anyway?

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Re: ZUN coming to the United States?!?
« Reply #31 on: February 05, 2013, 05:47:06 PM »
So who wants to get in on a pool for the number of people that will ask ZUN for his autograph but won't actually have an official piece of merchandise for him to sign? <_<
Man I wish I could go there so he can sign my laptop! *shot*

Joking aside, man I'm so jealous, I wish he'd come to Canada one day, more specifically Anime North. I'd actually get him to sign my legitimate touhou game copies I actually have around. Show him much support I have for him because goddamn. (also, I have a japanese friend so he'd help translate things back and forth from him and I if we could ever talk).

Any news if his wife will also be there? Just wondering.

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Edit: I have an Akyu's Untouched Score with Mima on it. Gonna get that signed. Right where Mima is.
Sooo...no where? :V :V
« Last Edit: February 05, 2013, 05:49:13 PM by Gpop »

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Re: ZUN coming to the United States?!?
« Reply #32 on: February 05, 2013, 05:56:51 PM »
Well that's especially refreshing to hear. Just how far along are the planning stages anyway?
I have to find out with the actual con planners, but if the announcement has been made, then clearly things are quite underway. I really don't have much power in the grand scheme of things with this, but I do want to get involved and try to make this go as smoothly as possible, so I'll be staying in contact with whoever I can to get all the information we need.

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Re: ZUN coming to the United States?!?
« Reply #33 on: February 05, 2013, 05:59:24 PM »
I think when visiting a foreign country, it is always welcome whenever someone attempts to speak your mother tongue, however rudimentary their understanding of your language.
True enough.  This brings to mind one of Mizuki's comics on encountering another Japanese speaker at Anime Boston. 

At the very least, my Japanese-speaking friend will likely tag along with me, so I could have her say a few things for me if I struggle to maintain a conversation.

Funny....I remember asking said friend a while back to teach me Japanese some time, in the off-chance that ZUN would come to the U.S. :derp:

I have to find out with the actual con planners, but if the announcement has been made, then clearly things are quite underway. I really don't have much power in the grand scheme of things with this, but I do want to get involved and try to make this go as smoothly as possible, so I'll be staying in contact with whoever I can to get all the information we need.
It's probably a long shot, but could you try to see if you could have ZUN's panel NOT be on the Friday of the con?  If my friend and I end up going, we'll likely be flying in on Friday, probably in the evening.  But then again, ZUN might be able to stick around afterward and hang with the Touhou fans, sorta like Mizuki did.

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Re: ZUN coming to the United States?!?
« Reply #34 on: February 05, 2013, 06:00:58 PM »
Better yet, RKS.

But that's not as funny, becuase RKS is actually a well-designed game from top to bottom. :C
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[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

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Re: ZUN coming to the United States?!?
« Reply #35 on: February 05, 2013, 06:25:57 PM »
MJP YOU LUCKY FUCKER YOU'D BETTER TAKE PHOTOS FOR ME. >:C

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Re: ZUN coming to the United States?!?
« Reply #36 on: February 05, 2013, 06:30:00 PM »
I have to find out with the actual con planners, but if the announcement has been made, then clearly things are quite underway. I really don't have much power in the grand scheme of things with this, but I do want to get involved and try to make this go as smoothly as possible, so I'll be staying in contact with whoever I can to get all the information we need.

Well, props to you to care enough to be in touch with these guys.

Hey, since he's going to be right next door to you anyway, why not bring down some Carolina BBQ?

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Re: ZUN coming to the United States?!?
« Reply #37 on: February 05, 2013, 06:37:48 PM »
"Kannushi-san, your work has been an inspiration and a joy to many people, myself included.  Kindly accept this beer, unworthy as it and I may be.  I humbly ask that you grant me the favor of using this permanent marker to sign my wife's right brea-"

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Re: ZUN coming to the United States?!?
« Reply #38 on: February 05, 2013, 06:45:14 PM »
Hey, since he's going to be right next door to you anyway, why not bring down some Carolina BBQ?

Ooh, hadn't thought about that; I was planning in bringing some growlers from local breweries here in NC (NC BBQ is way better than SC BBQ btw)

Re: ZUN coming to the United States?!?
« Reply #39 on: February 05, 2013, 06:49:46 PM »
Hmm... I've never been to a con before, but I do kind of want to meet ZUN. Maybe get him to sign my copy of SoPM. And I do have family in Atlanta.

Ah, who am I kidding, I'm probably gonna do nothing. Please ask intelligent questions on my behalf, con attendees.
« Last Edit: February 05, 2013, 07:01:37 PM by Clarste »

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Re: ZUN coming to the United States?!?
« Reply #40 on: February 05, 2013, 06:52:52 PM »
Hmm... I've never been a to con before, but I do kind of want to meet ZUN. Maybe get him to sign my copy of SoPM. And I do have family in Atlanta.

Ah, who am I kidding, I'm probably gonna do nothing. Please ask intelligent questions on my behalf, con attendees.

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Re: ZUN coming to the United States?!?
« Reply #41 on: February 05, 2013, 07:07:09 PM »
Joking aside, man I'm so jealous, I wish he'd come to Canada one day, more specifically Anime North. I'd actually get him to sign my legitimate touhou game copies I actually have around. Show him much support I have for him because goddamn. (also, I have a japanese friend so he'd help translate things back and forth from him and I if we could ever talk).

=[ I really wish I could go to the US just for this, why do I have to live in Canada

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Re: ZUN coming to the United States?!?
« Reply #42 on: February 05, 2013, 07:41:23 PM »
You do know the US is, like, right below Canada, right >_>

I mean, it maybe not actually be in CANADA, but you best your ass I'm getting my Massachusetts self down there.
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[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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Re: ZUN coming to the United States?!?
« Reply #43 on: February 05, 2013, 07:43:11 PM »
Why do I have to live all the way on the West coast. ;_;

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Re: ZUN coming to the United States?!?
« Reply #44 on: February 05, 2013, 08:26:42 PM »
Well, props to you to care enough to be in touch with these guys.

Hey, since he's going to be right next door to you anyway, why not bring down some Carolina BBQ?
I live right outside of Atlanta now, so...

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Re: ZUN coming to the United States?!?
« Reply #45 on: February 05, 2013, 09:13:28 PM »
...You'll be inundating him with Coke?
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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Re: ZUN coming to the United States?!?
« Reply #46 on: February 05, 2013, 09:15:33 PM »
But surely you must know how to do Carolina BBQ. Or do you have to be in the state itself for it to work? (My dad's second wife believed this about biscuits; that her biscuits sucked because she was making them in Yankee Maryland and not Good Ol' Tennessee.)

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Re: ZUN coming to the United States?!?
« Reply #47 on: February 05, 2013, 09:55:42 PM »
But surely you must know how to do Carolina BBQ. Or do you have to be in the state itself for it to work? (My dad's second wife believed this about biscuits; that her biscuits sucked because she was making them in Yankee Maryland and not Good Ol' Tennessee.)

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Re: ZUN coming to the United States?!?
« Reply #48 on: February 05, 2013, 10:25:05 PM »
On the west coast here as well, so there's no way I'd be able to make it. (especially considering it'd be taking place while I'm at my uni) For those who do end up making it, give us pics please, and a video would be even better. :3
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Re: ZUN coming to the United States?!?
« Reply #49 on: February 05, 2013, 10:26:16 PM »
I think that he could come to Brazil to drink Cacha?a, it's very close of USA :o
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Re: ZUN coming to the United States?!?
« Reply #50 on: February 05, 2013, 10:28:16 PM »
This is absolutely mind blowing.
The language barrier is of concern though.

Also, I like how everyone's first idea of an offering is alcohol. That's gonna be one inebriated con :V

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Re: ZUN coming to the United States?!?
« Reply #51 on: February 05, 2013, 11:03:09 PM »
Is it my mistake, or did ZUN already mention thinking of going to AWA in passing with someone already? I think some westerner met up with ZUN somewhere and that was part of the conversation, but I sure can't find it.

Now to hope and pray I can get a day off or two despite AWA's proximity to Otakon...

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Re: ZUN coming to the United States?!?
« Reply #52 on: February 05, 2013, 11:21:45 PM »
I come to Japan and Zun goes to America?!  Cruel fate. 

He can get beer anywhere.  If you really want to impress a Japanese person with food or drink, get them to your biggest, best, most badass steak shop!  (and then supply the beers :D)
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Re: ZUN coming to the United States?!?
« Reply #53 on: February 05, 2013, 11:26:13 PM »
Is it my mistake, or did ZUN already mention thinking of going to AWA in passing with someone already? I think some westerner met up with ZUN somewhere and that was part of the conversation, but I sure can't find it.

It was mentioned in the interview Totaku linked on the first page of this thread. :V
[22:40:12] <Drake> "guys i donwloaded esod but its not workan"
[22:40:21] <Drake> REPORTED
[22:40:25] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> PROBATED
[22:40:30] <Drake> ORGASM
[22:40:32] <NaturallyOccurringChoja> FUCK YEAH

[22:28:39] <Edible> Mafia would be a much easier game if we were playing "spot the asshole"

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Re: ZUN coming to the United States?!?
« Reply #54 on: February 05, 2013, 11:28:05 PM »
It was mentioned in the interview Totaku linked on the first page of this thread. :V
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Re: ZUN coming to the United States?!?
« Reply #55 on: February 05, 2013, 11:38:29 PM »
Incidentally, those of you interested in going to the con, #conmeido *does* have arrangements. I would highly suggest coordinating with us because we already have a sort of sub block in the AWA block and need to fill it.


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Re: ZUN coming to the United States?!?
« Reply #56 on: February 06, 2013, 12:16:26 AM »
Ah cool, that makes this a bit easier.
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Re: ZUN coming to the United States?!?
« Reply #57 on: February 06, 2013, 12:18:02 AM »
You do know the US is, like, right below Canada, right >_>

I mean, it maybe not actually be in CANADA, but you best your ass I'm getting my Massachusetts self down there.
See, this wouldn't be as much a problem if it wasn't a 14 hour drive from here, including the fact that it's generally midterm period for us Uni students.

It was a bit of a pain getting to Otakon last year, dunno if I'm willing to go down again

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Re: ZUN coming to the United States?!?
« Reply #58 on: February 06, 2013, 12:25:03 AM »
I think when visiting a foreign country, it is always welcome whenever someone attempts to speak your mother tongue, however rudimentary their understanding of your language.

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Re: ZUN coming to the United States?!?
« Reply #59 on: February 06, 2013, 12:26:26 AM »
Incidentally, those of you interested in going to the con, #conmeido *does* have arrangements. I would highly suggest coordinating with us because we already have a sort of sub block in the AWA block and need to fill it.

We do have arrangements under a proposed sub-block. If you make reservations at the  Sheraton Suites Gallaria Atlanta OR Embassy Suites Atlanta - Galleria, please state under that you either are part of the conmeido company or if unable to do that, please put that you're part of the conmeido group. If you do this, PLEASE PM me or check the IRC at #conmeido and message any op; this is important. I am working with the hotel to handle the influx of Touhou fans.

There may be a charter bus coming from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia.

I have to find out with the actual con planners, but if the announcement has been made, then clearly things are quite underway. I really don't have much power in the grand scheme of things with this, but I do want to get involved and try to make this go as smoothly as possible, so I'll be staying in contact with whoever I can to get all the information we need.

Mint, we would like to coordinate with AWA a lot more closely. I do not believe if the staff knows what beast has been unleashed by doing this.
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