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Touhou Project Creator Restricts Commercial Works, Anime (Updated)
posted on by Egan Loo
"Team Shanghai Alice," the creator of the ZUN) asked those who wish to make commercial goods based on Touhou Project to request permission.
He asked that the applicants exercise "discretion" in regards to commercial goods with sexual connotations (such as dakimakura or hugging pillows with sexual connotations). He later clarified that the guideline on sexual content applied only to commercial goods, and said that he does not think that the existing noncommercial dōjin contents have been problematic so far.
He then specifically restricted the development of commercial anime projects. He added that the new restriction applies to "cel animation"; the restriction did not apply to works created with 3D software or to illustrations and special effects.
The creator also placed restrictions on the sale of works — both dōjin and commercial — on the Apple's App Store for the iPhone and other iOS devices, and Android Market for phones and other devices. Another restriction applies to sales through overseas s and other channels that go beyond traditional means of releasing dōjin works. Finally he restricted "overly sexual depictions and defamation against certain individuals, groups, or races that are determined to go against common decency."
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Update: The creator said on Tuesday that although he has been asked this many times before, there is no official anime production so far. He added that he has no plans for one either.
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