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* プロキオンの騎士団 is one of the songs from the ''Boku mo watashi mo★ pop'n artist!'' (ボクもワタシも★ポップンアーティスト!) contest. It could be unlocked in pop'n music Sunny Park from January 16th to April 2nd, 2013. | * プロキオンの騎士団 is one of the songs from the ''Boku mo watashi mo★ pop'n artist!'' (ボクもワタシも★ポップンアーティスト!) contest. It could be unlocked in pop'n music Sunny Park from January 16th to April 2nd, 2013. | ||
** As of April 3rd, 2013, プロキオンの騎士団 is permanently unlocked for everyone to play. | ** As of April 3rd, 2013, プロキオンの騎士団 is permanently unlocked for everyone to play. | ||
* Procyon is the brightest star in the constellation Canis Minor. It also forms one of the three vertices of the Winter Triangle, along with Sirius and Betelgeuse. | * Procyon is the brightest star in the constellation Canis Minor. It also forms one of the three vertices of the Winter Triangle, along with Sirius and Betelgeuse. | ||
** The Winter Triangle can be seen in プロキオンの騎士団's background. | ** The Winter Triangle can be seen in プロキオンの騎士団's background. | ||
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== Music Comment == | == Music Comment == | ||
A boy | A boy has a great ambition about going towards the endless sky and seas. Let's travel across this magnificent world!! | ||
== Song Production Information == | == Song Production Information == | ||
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==== [[Jun Wakita|wac]] ==== | ==== [[Jun Wakita|wac]] ==== | ||
Congratulations!<br> | Congratulations!<br> | ||
Synth-main fusion seems popular in good old video game sounds, but actually, this is the most popular direction in instrumental songs.<br> | |||
No matter what era, it felt like everyone likes it after all.<br> | No matter what era, it felt like everyone likes it after all.<br> | ||
Even during the first screening, this song stood out among several songs in this direction with its solid musical quality, and I could feel the story and worldview not only from the title, but from the song itself.<br> | |||
I think both characters and music are essential elements in pop'n music, right?<br> | I think both characters and music are essential elements in pop'n music, right?<br> | ||
When you play this song, I hope you'll experience the story and world woven by Flying Kite. | When you play this song, I hope you'll experience the story and world woven by Flying Kite. | ||
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From the moment I heard it, I felt that the phrase "pop'n from the past" was perfect for this song.<br> | From the moment I heard it, I felt that the phrase "pop'n from the past" was perfect for this song.<br> | ||
To summarize this song, the way each instrument matches the development, and their musical knowledge, are respectively completed at a high level.<br> | To summarize this song, the way each instrument matches the development, and their musical knowledge, are respectively completed at a high level.<br> | ||
Not just that, this song has a | Not just that, this song has a solid concept and story, which beautifully fit within the short time of 2 minutes without overdoing it.<br> | ||
I felt the composer's feelings in this project through this kind of wonderful song. | I felt the composer's feelings in this project through this kind of wonderful song. | ||
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A period when the world was filled with music. | A period when the world was filled with music. | ||
On the outskirts of a winter sky region | On the outskirts of a winter sky region, in the "Canis Minor Village", as the harvesting season finished, many villagers from here and there enjoyed various songs and music with stories such as a heroic prince with a bow, a brother and sister who got lost in a witch's forest, a rumor about a pillow with a snot bubble, and a legendary female knight who fought alone, and they sang and performed for daily fun, competing for scores and combos. | ||
In such peaceful Canis Minor | In such a peaceful Canis Minor Village, one day, a cat-faced king who lives in a palace on a somewhat red slope and governs Leo and Virgo, suddenly appeared with elegant musician knights accompanying him.<br> | ||
The king gathered everyone in Canis Minor | The king gathered everyone in the Canis Minor Village and spoke to them.<br> | ||
"Are there any musicians here?"<br> | "Are there any musicians here?"<br> | ||
And "if there's someone who can perform brilliant music, I'll send a reward".<br> | And "if there's someone who can perform brilliant music, I'll send a reward".<br> | ||
This caused a commotion among all the villagers.<br> | This caused a commotion among all the villagers.<br> | ||
Humans, dogs, racoons, foxes, and black | Humans, dogs, racoons, foxes, and even a black kite which usually flies round and round the sky, danced in front of the king while showing off and competing with their proud singing, flutes, and strings...... it soon became a large festival, and as winter came closer, the village was brilliantly colored and excited. | ||
Well, a growing boy was watching the commotion from the shadows.<br> | Well, a growing boy was watching the commotion from the shadows.<br> | ||
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Shining gold and silver armor, a brilliantly embroidered cape, and several polished musical instruments.<br> | Shining gold and silver armor, a brilliantly embroidered cape, and several polished musical instruments.<br> | ||
Their sophisticated royal behavior, sturdy backs, and dignified eyes.<br> | Their sophisticated royal behavior, sturdy backs, and dignified eyes.<br> | ||
As | As this was his first time seeing the brave figures of those elegant and noble knights, Procyon's small heart throbbed.<br> | ||
For the first time on this day, Procyon's life was hugely shaken, and he encountered something he very greatly "admired". | For the first time on this day, Procyon's life was hugely shaken, and he encountered something he very greatly "admired". | ||
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Chocolate and biscuits in his left pocket.<br> | Chocolate and biscuits in his left pocket.<br> | ||
A Yuu-mart cashless card in his right pocket.<br> | A Yuu-mart cashless card in his right pocket.<br> | ||
Before the morning sun | Before the morning sun rose, a determined Procyon vigorously flew out of the Canis Minor Village in order to become that knight he admired. | ||
However, at that time, Procyon didn't know that he'll eventually be dragged into a battle for the world, which will affect his planet's fate. | However, at that time, Procyon didn't know that he'll eventually be dragged into a battle for the world, which will affect his planet's fate. | ||
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This is a magnificent adventure story (saga) that everyone thought of when they were young, weaved with the power of "admiring". | This is a magnificent adventure story (saga) that everyone thought of when they were young, weaved with the power of "admiring". | ||
And this story's | And this story's outcome is entrusted to you with your pop'n skills─── | ||
☆・・☆・・☆・・☆・・☆・・☆・・☆・・☆・・☆ | ☆・・☆・・☆・・☆・・☆・・☆・・☆・・☆・・☆ | ||
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After all, that's why it's called Minna de tsukutte in [[AC pnm 20|pop'n 20 fantasia]].<br> | After all, that's why it's called Minna de tsukutte in [[AC pnm 20|pop'n 20 fantasia]].<br> | ||
Continuing from the illustration and character applications was the long awaited public song contest, and I couldn't help but participate with my | Continuing from the illustration and character applications was the long awaited public song contest, and I couldn't help but participate with all my heart and memories.<br> | ||
Since this fantasia world has taken care of me for several years, I needed to appear in that sense! | Since this fantasia world has taken care of me for several years, I needed to appear in that sense! That's what I felt.<br> | ||
Also, since 2012 was a time when I felt stuck in various ways, I once again went back to basics, created it how I liked, and if it doesn't work here, I made "Procyon no kishidan" with such feeling.<br> | Also, since 2012 was a time when I felt stuck in various ways, I once again went back to basics, created it how I liked, and if it doesn't work here, I made "Procyon no kishidan" with such feeling.<br> | ||
My heart is filled that it was able to see the light of day.<br> | My heart is filled that it was able to see the light of day.<br> | ||
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Speaking of fantasia, when the boy went on a journey, he took it for granted.<br> | Speaking of fantasia, when the boy went on a journey, he took it for granted.<br> | ||
A boy goes on an adventurous journey towards a magnificent fantasy world.<br> | A boy goes on an adventurous journey towards a magnificent fantasy world.<br> | ||
He should leave. It's said that when | He should leave. It's said that when a lion travels, he takes care of his cubs and travels with them.<br> | ||
While the young and reckless boy is on a journey, he'll meet many friends, grow up, become an elegant knight, defeat his fateful enemy, and return home.<br> | While the young and reckless boy is on a journey, he'll meet many friends, grow up, become an elegant knight, defeat his fateful enemy, and return home.<br> | ||
This is fantasia! | This is fantasia! Sometimes there's a sad farewell and cries, and it's also admirable to be drawn into evil temptations.<br> | ||
I created this song with the image of starting a fantasia which heats our hearts.<br> | I created this song with the image of starting a fantasia which heats our hearts.<br> | ||
Instead of the knights themselves, this song is for miracles and adventures, where the great "admiration" of boys and girls towards such a large and dazzling appearance, and those uncontrollable hot feelings start from now on.<br> | Instead of the knights themselves, this song is for miracles and adventures, where the great "admiration" of boys and girls towards such a large and dazzling appearance, and those uncontrollable hot feelings start from now on.<br> | ||
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But fantasia has ended. | But fantasia has ended. | ||
Well then, finally, I'd like to sincerely thank all my friends for their cooperation and support during the first screening pass and | Well then, finally, I'd like to sincerely thank all my friends for their cooperation and support during the first screening pass and selection.<br> | ||
To all the pop'n players who voted and supported me during the second screening.<br> | To all the pop'n players who voted and supported me during the second screening.<br> | ||
And to wac and all the pop'n team, who gave me the opportunity to give my opinion on Procyon's character design, I'd like to give my deep gratitude to you.<br> | And to wac and all the pop'n team, who gave me the opportunity to give my opinion on Procyon's character design, I'd like to give my deep gratitude to you.<br> | ||
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Under this flag's oath that I've now planted here.<br> | Under this flag's oath that I've now planted here.<br> | ||
May our fantasies shine forever. | |||
== Character Information == | == Character Information == | ||
=== Boku mo watashi mo★ pop'n artist! Official Website === | === Boku mo watashi mo★ pop'n artist! Official Website === | ||
==== eimy ==== | ==== eimy ==== | ||
Since this song had a perfectly completed story, I | Since this song had a perfectly completed story, I had to think again about designing Procyon!<br> | ||
If it was a movie, I'd like to do something like this or that... this song aroused many delusions, and I tried to incorporate my own fantasies and "Canis Minor"-like keywords.<br> | If it was a movie, I'd like to do something like this or that... this song aroused many delusions, and I tried to incorporate my own fantasies and "Canis Minor"-like keywords.<br> | ||
I also love the cape with dog paw holes, which Flying Kite said was interesting!<br> | I also love the cape with dog paw holes, which Flying Kite said was interesting!<br> | ||
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=== pop'n music Sunny Park === | === pop'n music Sunny Park === | ||
While experiencing many things during his adventures, it appears Procyon steadily | While experiencing many things during his adventures, it appears Procyon has steadily grown up big and strong.<br> | ||
I want everyone to quickly see how far | I want everyone to quickly see how far he's grown. | ||
==== eimy ==== | ==== eimy ==== | ||
When I was creating the animations, I was just slightly informed about stars than usual, so it felt like I gained knowledge by looking up at the winter sky while wondering~ if that lone star was Procyon, and I was very satisfied.<br> | When I was creating the animations, I was just slightly informed about stars than usual, so it felt like I gained knowledge by looking up at the winter sky while wondering~ if that lone star was Procyon, and I was very satisfied.<br> | ||
Since Procyon's design is Canis Minor... | Since Procyon's design is Canis Minor... his key points are the cape with paw holes and dog earmuffs. Does everyone have earmuffs covering their ears? I asked this, but I also don't know. | ||
Since I wanted to express | Since I wanted to express various things such as traveling and growing instead of fighting, I tried to limit the sword action, despite being called a "knight". Although this song is fast, I wanted it to feel like stomping instead of running, so I made him walk.<br> | ||
I'm very curious about what will happen after he returns to his hometown, and how the story will continue. Thank you very much for this lovely song! | I'm very curious about what will happen after he returns to his hometown, and how the story will continue. Thank you very much for this lovely song! | ||
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=== [[tokky]] === | === [[tokky]] === | ||
I thought of Procyon, who's excited about traveling across an unseen world.<br> | I thought of Procyon, who's excited about traveling across an unseen world.<br> | ||
I | I want to go on a royal RPG.<br> | ||
Even so, I wonder what's really happening with Procyon's ears. | Even so, I wonder what's really happening with Procyon's ears. | ||
=== [[Masaru Nakamura|masaru]] === | === [[Masaru Nakamura|masaru]] === | ||
This song feels most like pop'n 20's "fantasia" theme.<br> | This song feels most like pop'n 20's "fantasia" theme.<br> | ||
The adventure starts | The adventure starts here! This song has that rhythmic feeling. | ||
=== PON === | === PON === | ||
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=== [[Ryuta Tamura|TAMA]] === | === [[Ryuta Tamura|TAMA]] === | ||
Since symphonic genres were slightly lonely around here, this song perfectly feels addictive. | Since symphonic music genres were slightly lonely around here, this song perfectly feels addictive. | ||
=== [[Yuki Shibata|Mameshiba]] === | === [[Yuki Shibata|Mameshiba]] === | ||
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=== [[Keishi Terao|KC]] === | === [[Keishi Terao|KC]] === | ||
For some reason, I felt very nostalgic.<br> | For some reason, I felt very nostalgic.<br> | ||
Does anyone have | Does anyone have feel the same? | ||
=== [[Ryo Sugawara|Ga~su~]] === | === [[Ryo Sugawara|Ga~su~]] === | ||
It's RPG- | It's RPG-like and cool.<br> | ||
This song has a complete story. | This song has a complete story. | ||
=== [[Chihiro Inoue|Chihi]] === | === [[Chihiro Inoue|Chihi]] === | ||
His ears are cute.<br> | His ears are cute.<br> | ||
[[Mimi]]'s drooping ears in Sunny Park also | [[Mimi]]'s drooping ears in Sunny Park also tug at my heart~.<br> | ||
I occasionally raised my previous dog's ears to let the wind pass through, so this child also wants to do this with his ears. Should I tie them on top?♪<br> | I occasionally raised my previous dog's ears to let the wind pass through, so this child also wants to do this with his ears. Should I tie them on top?♪<br> | ||
...... are they... earmuffs?<br> | ...... are they... earmuffs?<br> | ||
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=== [[Tomoko Shiono|shio]] === | === [[Tomoko Shiono|shio]] === | ||
As suggested by the title, this song feels like a story. A fantasy world expands, with various shining and lively sounds pleasantly gathering, and various costumed people gathering around a chivalric parade and square. Furthermore, from Flying Kite's comment... oh... there' | As suggested by the title, this song feels like it tells a story. A fantasy world expands, with various shining and lively sounds pleasantly gathering, and various costumed people gathering around a chivalric parade and square. Furthermore, from Flying Kite's comment... oh... there're more images... I'm excited about the stories connecting with fantasia~. It's amazing! | ||
This character is also perfect and needs an audience! And Procyon was able to depart. The needlepoint in his cape is cute. I wonder what kinds of encounters he'll face during his travels, and how he'll grow. Good luck~! | This character is also perfect and needs an audience! And Procyon was able to depart. The needlepoint in his cape is cute. I wonder what kinds of encounters he'll face during his travels, and how he'll grow. Good luck~! | ||
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I'm sure their comment is long because they value it to that extent, right? That's why wac's comment is also nice. | I'm sure their comment is long because they value it to that extent, right? That's why wac's comment is also nice. | ||
This time, the concept was for the | This time, the concept was for the songs' characters to be existing pop'n characters wearing brand-new costumes once again.<br> | ||
However, this song | However, because of this song's worldview, we couldn't use an existing character as expected, and I requested the designers to start drawing a new character. | ||
Depicting a world with only music, without videos or lyrics.<br> | Depicting a world with only music, without videos or lyrics.<br> | ||
Even if you can create something, you become complacent and it's a very difficult role to gain sympathy.<br> | Even if you can create something, you become complacent and it's a very difficult role to gain sympathy.<br> | ||
With music from now on, please weave | With music from now on, please weave a brand-new story from Procyon's story. | ||
== Difficulty & Notecounts == | == Difficulty & Notecounts == | ||