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{{SeriesWIP|Info from novel will need to be added. Updated song list with the novel chapters being named after songs and the original songs being declared non-canon, eventual character profiles, etc.}}
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|singer = [[Hatsune Miku]], [[Kagamine Rin]], [[Kagamine Len]], and [[KAITO]]
  
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|producer = [[Machigerita-P]] (music, lyrics)<br>
  
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|seriestitle = "'''暗い森のサーカス'''"<br>Romaji: Kurai Mori no Sakasu<br>English: Dark Woods Circus Series
  
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|title = "'''暗い森のサーカス'''"
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*Romaji: Kurai Mori no Saakasu
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*English: Dark Woods Circus Series
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|date = February 3, 2008
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|singers = [[Hatsune Miku]], [[Kagamine Rin & Len]], [[KAITO]], [[GUMI]], and [[Camui Gackpo]]
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|producers = [[Machigerita-P]] (music, lyrics)
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==Background==
  
==Background==
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A a series of multiple songs. The songs mainly feature Hatsune Miku, although Kagamine Rin, Kagamine Len, and KAITO make an appearance in the song Dark Woods Circus. This series has a novel adaptation that was released on July 27.
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'''The Dark Woods Circus''' is a series of multiple songs that was produced by Machigerita-P. It was originally mostly sung by Hatsune Miku, but with the release of the novel adaptation, the majority of the original canon was scrapped.
   
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The songs tell the story of a freak show called "Dark Woods Circus" and its performers who were taken in one by one.
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The songs tell of a Diva named Anna and her insanity, when being shipped to an asylum and then sent to a circus, where eventually she commits suicide, is sent to hell, and finally spends the rest of eternity as the Grim Reaper.
  
   
 
==The Songs==
  
==The Songs==
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{{Translation}}
  
   
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=== Original Continuity ===
 
{{Infobox song
  
{{Infobox song
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|title1 = 鋼ノ女王、檻ノ姫 (Hagane no Joou, Ori no Hime)
  
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|composer = Machigerita-P |lyricist = Machigerita-P
  
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|description = '''Note: This song is know as "Steel Cage Princess" in western fandom, but "Steel Queen, Caged Princess" is more suitable. This tradition comes from SakeBliss's mistranslated title.
  
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|vocaloid = Hatsune Miku, {{UIW|Machigerita}}
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|description =
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The first song in the series. The literal translation is Steel Queen, Caged Princess. The song is about Anna (Miku) being held captive and being put in a "cage" by a "Queen" in a "castle." It is revealed that Anna was actually going insane, and the insanity is locking up her sanity in a "cage".
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The first song in the series. The literal translation is Steel Queen, Caged Princess. The song is about a young being held captive and being put in a "cage" by a "Queen" in a "castle." It is revealed that girl was actually going insane, and the insanity is locking up her sanity in a "cage".
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|uploaddate = February 3, 2008|title1 = 鋼ノ女王、檻ノ姫 (Hagane no Joou, Ori no Hime)
 
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{{Infobox song
  
{{Infobox song
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|title1 = 暗い森のサーカス (Kurai Mori no Circus)
  
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|composer = Machigerita-P |lyricist = Machigerita-P
  
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|overallPVwork = nashiro
  
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|vocaloid = Kagamine Rin, Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Len
  
 
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|composer = Machigerita-P|lyricist = Machigerita-P
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|pp_id =vFe0
  
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|illustrator = nashiro
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|description = The second and most well known song in the series. In this song, Anna and others are in a circus where they are ridiculed by the visitors. Anna is known as the "Deformed Diva". Adam and Doris (Rin and Len) a pair of siamese twins have also been taken in. A nameless werewolf (KAITO) that ran away from home was taken in as well. They all hate the circus, although Doris pretends to like it, while Adam and Anna express their hatred openly.
  
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|vocaloid = Kagamine Rin, Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Len
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|description = The second and most well known song in the series. In this song, the girl and others are in a circus where they are ridiculed by the visitors. The girl is known as the "Deformed Diva". A pair of siamese twins have also been taken in. A beast is part of it as well. They all hate the circus and though they act as if it's fun, they wish they could die to get away from it.
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|uploaddate = February 25, 2008|title1 = 暗い森のサーカス (Kurai Mori no Circus)
 
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{{Infobox song
  
{{Infobox song
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|title1 = 青い氷の城 (Aoi Koori no Shiro)
  
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|composer = Machigerita-P |lyricist = Machigerita-P
  
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|vocaloid = Hatsune Miku, Machigerita
  
 
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|pp_id = 9jjQ
  
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|composer = Machigerita-P|lyricist = Machigerita-P
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|description = The third song in the series. It reveals that Anna was married and taken away to the circus, then later commits suicide by cutting off her left arm, which is represented by the blue ice on her limbs.
  
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|illustrator = [[Tawashi]]
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|vocaloid = Hatsune Miku, Machigerita
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|description = The third song in the series. It reveals that the diva was married and taken away to the circus, then later commits suicide by cutting off her left arm, which is represented by the blue ice on her limbs.
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|uploaddate = April 24, 2008|title1 = 青い氷の城 (Aoi Koori no Shiro)
 
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{{Infobox song
  
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|title1 = 赤い沼の底 (Akai Numa no Soko)
  
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|uploaddate = Mar.09.2008
  
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|composer = Machigerita-P |lyricist = Machigerita-P
  
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|overallPVwork = Guroozu
  
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|vocaloid = Hatsune Miku
  
 
|nnd_id = sm2573981
  
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|yt_id = cwUro70IDYU
  
 
|pp_id = s8hM
  
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|composer = Machigerita-P|lyricist = Machigerita-P
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|description = '''Note: This song is know as "Red Swamp Bottom" in western fandom, but "On the Bottom of Red Swamp" is more suitable. This tradition comes from SakeBliss's mistranslated title.'''
  
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|illustrator = [[Growth]]
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|vocaloid = Hatsune Miku
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|description =
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The fourth song in the series. After Anna commits suicide, she is sent to hell, which is known as the "Red Swamp". She states that she is in pain, her skin burning to dust, her eyes melted beyond recognition, and her intestines being dragged on the floor. She says that she doesn't want to hear people begging God to let them leave, saying they deserved it for their selfish desires.
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The fourth song in the series. After the diva commits suicide, she is sent to hell, which is known as the "Red Swamp". She states that she is in pain, her skin burning to dust, her eyes melted beyond recognition, and her intestines being dragged on the floor. She says that she doesn't want to hear people begging God to let them leave, saying they deserved it for their selfish desires.
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|uploaddate = March 9, 2008|title1 = 赤い沼の底 (Akai Numa no Soko)
 
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{{Infobox song
  
{{Infobox song
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|title1 = 番人と鎌 (Bannin to Kama)
  
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|uploaddate = Oct.18.2008
  
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|composer = Machigerita-P |lyricist = Machigerita-P
  
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|overallPVwork = Tawashi
  
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|vocaloid = Hatsune Miku
  
 
|nnd_id = sm4967239
  
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|yt_id = dDR-iPSHeVo
  
 
|pp_id = JHtC
  
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|composer = Machigerita-P|lyricist = Machigerita-P
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|description = The final song in the series. Anna becomes the Grim Reaper to atone for her sins (Suicide) and wields a scythe. At one point, she must judge her husband, and, with tears in her eyes, beheads him.
  
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|illustrator = Tawashi|videoeditor = Machigerita-P
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|vocaloid = Hatsune Miku
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|description = The final song in the series. The Diva becomes the Grim Reaper to atone for her sins (Suicide) and wields a scythe. At one point, she must judge her husband, and, with tears in her eyes, beheads him.
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|uploaddate = October 18, 2008|title1 = 番人と鎌 (Bannin to Kama)
 
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=== Revised continuity ===
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==Related songs==
  
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{{Infobox song|icon = Bigazo.jpg
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|composer = Machigerita-P|lyricist = Machigerita-P
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|vocaloid = GUMI
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|description = An album exclusive song, connected to the seires.
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|uploaddate = March 14, 2011 (album)|title1 = 蛞蝓とビガゾー (Namekuji to Bigazoo)
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{{Infobox song
  
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|title1 = 博識であるが故、狂気 (Hakushiki de Aru ga Yue, Kyouki)
  
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|composer = Machigerita-P|lyricist = Machigerita-P
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|uploaddate = Mar.04.2008
  
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|composer = Machigerita-P |lyricist = Machigerita-P
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|overallPVwork = Machigerita-P (illust, video)
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|vocaloid = KAITO
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|overallPVwork = konpasu
  
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|description = This song tells the story of the blue beast before he became part of the circus.
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|uploaddate = April 27, 2010|title1 = 月光と黒 (Gekkou to Kuro)
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|composer = Machigerita-P|lyricist = Machigerita-P
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|illustrator = [[Milk]]|videoeditor = Machigerita-P
 
|vocaloid = Hatsune Miku
  
|vocaloid = Hatsune Miku
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|nnd_id = sm2516503
  
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|uploaddate = June 29, 2011|title1 = 甘き死の柩 (Amaki Shi no Hitsugi)
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|yt_id = OKcu2z2pWcE
  
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|pp_id = uMd_
  
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|description = In the PV, it shows an insane girl being interned in a sanatorium where people are deformed. Machigerita-P later stated on his blog that even though the PV was related to the series, the song itself was not a part of the series.
  
 
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{{Infobox song
  
{{Infobox song
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|nnd_id = sm4280907
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|title1 = 月光と黒 (Gekkou to Kuro)
  
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|composer = Machigerita-P|lyricist = Machigerita-P
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|uploaddate = Apr.27.2010
  
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|illustrator = Tawashi
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|composer = Machigerita-P |lyricist = Machigerita-P
  
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|vocaloid = Camui Gackpo
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|overallPVwork = Machigerita-P
  
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|description =
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|vocaloid = [[KAITO]]
  
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|uploaddate = August 14, 2008|title1 = 黒い塔の王子 (Kuroi Tou no Ouji)
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|nnd_id = sm10527978 |yt_id=MJSaW81ordc |yt_comment= reprint
  
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|description = This song tells the story of the blue beast before he became part of the circus.
  
 
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{{Infobox song
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|nnd_id = sm2435563|pp_id = vFe0
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|composer = Machigerita-P|lyricist = Machigerita-P
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|illustrator = nashiro
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|vocaloid = Kagamine Rin, Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Len
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|description = In this song, Anna and others are in a circus where they are ridiculed by the visitors. Anna is known as the "Deformed Diva". Adam and Doris, a pair of siamese twins have also been taken in. A nameless werewolf that ran away from home was taken in as well. They all hate the circus and though they act as if it's fun, they wish they could die to get away from it.
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|uploaddate = February 25, 2008|title1 = 暗い森のサーカス (Kurai Mori no Circus)
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}}
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==Related songs==
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{{Infobox song
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|nnd_id = sm2516503|pp_id = uMd_
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|composer = Machigerita-P|lyricist = Machigerita-P
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|illustrator = [[konpasu]]
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|vocaloid = Hatsune Miku
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|description = In the PV, it shows an insane girl being interned in a sanatorium where people are deformed. Machigerita-P later stated on his blog that even though the PV was related to the series, the song itself was not a part of the series.
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|uploaddate = March 4, 2008|title1 = 博識であるが故、狂気 (Hakushiki de Aru ga Yue, Kyouki)
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==Novel==
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==Other media appearances==
  
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===Publications===
  
 
[[File:Dark Woods Circus Novel.jpg|thumb|right|Cover of the Dark Woods Circus novel.]]
  
[[File:Dark Woods Circus Novel.jpg|thumb|right|Cover of the Dark Woods Circus novel.]]
   
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*Chapter 5: Coffin of Sweet Death
  
*Chapter 5: Coffin of Sweet Death
 
*Chapter 6: The Two Headed Twins
  
*Chapter 6: The Two Headed Twins
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*Chapter 7: The Prince of The Dark Tower
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*Chapter 7: The Prince of The Black Tower
 
*Chapter 8: The Ringleader
  
*Chapter 8: The Ringleader
   
 
==External links==
  
==External links==
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*[http://www.amazon.co.jp/暗い森のサーカス-マチゲリータ/dp/4569805647/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1348192103&sr=8-3 The Novel's Amazon Page]
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* [http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4569805647 The Novel's Amazon Page]
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*[http://shop.tsutaya.co.jp/暗い森のサーカス-マチゲリータ/product-book-9784569805641/ The Novel's Tsutaya Page]
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* [http://shop.tsutaya.co.jp/暗い森のサーカス-マチゲリータ/product-book-9784569805641/ The Novel's Tsutaya Page]
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[[Category:Series featuring Hatsune Miku]]
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Revision as of 00:11, 7 January 2021

🎶 Series article work in progress. What is being worked on: Info from novel will need to be added. Updated song list with the novel chapters being named after songs and the original songs being declared non-canon, eventual character profiles, etc.
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Discussions for questionable content are here and more subjects are categorized here. 		❕
Translation-mark This subject has a mistranslated title in English.
While known as "Red Swamp Bottom" in the Western fandom, "On the Bottom of Red Swamp" is the more suitable translation. This tradition comes from a mistranslation by SakeBliss. More subjects categorized here. 		Translation-mark
Translation-mark This subject has a mistranslated title in English.
While known as "Steel Cage Princess" in the Western fandom, "Steel Queen, Caged Princess" is the more suitable translation. This tradition comes from a mistranslation by SakeBliss. More subjects categorized here. 		Translation-mark
Image of "Dark Woods Circus Series"
Series title
  • "暗い森のサーカス"
  • Romaji: Kurai Mori no Saakasu
  • English: Dark Woods Circus Series
Published February 3, 2008
Singers
Producers

Background

The Dark Woods Circus is a series of multiple songs that was produced by Machigerita-P. It was originally mostly sung by Hatsune Miku, but with the release of the novel adaptation, the majority of the original canon was scrapped.

The songs tell the story of a freak show called "Dark Woods Circus" and its performers who were taken in one by one.

The Songs

Original Continuity

鋼ノ女王、檻ノ姫 (Hagane no Joou, Ori no Hime)

Favicon-nn
Uploaded February 3, 2008 Featuring Hatsune Miku, Machigerita
Music Machigerita-P Main article 鋼ノ女王、檻ノ姫 (Hagane no Joou, Ori no Hime)
Lyrics Machigerita-P
Video nari (illust)
The first song in the series. The literal translation is Steel Queen, Caged Princess. The song is about a young being held captive and being put in a "cage" by a "Queen" in a "castle." It is revealed that girl was actually going insane, and the insanity is locking up her sanity in a "cage".

暗い森のサーカス (Kurai Mori no Circus)

Favicon-nnFavicon-pp
Uploaded February 25, 2008 Featuring Kagamine Rin, Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Len
Music Machigerita-P Main article 暗い森のサーカス (Kurai Mori no Circus)
Lyrics Machigerita-P
Video nashiro (illust)
The second and most well known song in the series. In this song, the girl and others are in a circus where they are ridiculed by the visitors. The girl is known as the "Deformed Diva". A pair of siamese twins have also been taken in. A beast is part of it as well. They all hate the circus and though they act as if it's fun, they wish they could die to get away from it.

青い氷の城 (Aoi Koori no Shiro)

Favicon-nnFavicon-pp
Uploaded April 24, 2008 Featuring Hatsune Miku, Machigerita
Music Machigerita-P Main article 青い氷の城 (Aoi Koori no Shiro)
Lyrics Machigerita-P
Video Tawashi (illust)
The third song in the series. It reveals that the diva was married and taken away to the circus, then later commits suicide by cutting off her left arm, which is represented by the blue ice on her limbs.

赤い沼の底 (Akai Numa no Soko)

Favicon-nnFavicon-pp
Uploaded March 9, 2008 Featuring Hatsune Miku
Music Machigerita-P Main article 赤い沼の底 (Akai Numa no Soko)
Lyrics Machigerita-P
Video Growth (illust)
The fourth song in the series. After the diva commits suicide, she is sent to hell, which is known as the "Red Swamp". She states that she is in pain, her skin burning to dust, her eyes melted beyond recognition, and her intestines being dragged on the floor. She says that she doesn't want to hear people begging God to let them leave, saying they deserved it for their selfish desires.

番人と鎌 (Bannin to Kama)

Favicon-nnFavicon-pp
Uploaded October 18, 2008 Featuring Hatsune Miku
Music Machigerita-P Main article 番人と鎌 (Bannin to Kama)
Lyrics Machigerita-P
Video Tawashi (illust), Machigerita-P (video)
The final song in the series. The Diva becomes the Grim Reaper to atone for her sins (Suicide) and wields a scythe. At one point, she must judge her husband, and, with tears in her eyes, beheads him.

Revised continuity

蛞蝓とビガゾー (Namekuji to Bigazoo)

Bigazo
Uploaded March 14, 2011 (album) Featuring GUMI
Music Machigerita-P Main article 蛞蝓とビガゾー (Namekuji to Bigazoo)
Lyrics Machigerita-P
An album exclusive song, connected to the seires.

月光と黒 (Gekkou to Kuro)

Favicon-nn
Uploaded April 27, 2010 Featuring KAITO
Music Machigerita-P Main article 月光と黒 (Gekkou to Kuro)
Lyrics Machigerita-P
Video Machigerita-P (illust, video)
This song tells the story of the blue beast before he became part of the circus.

甘き死の柩 (Amaki Shi no Hitsugi)

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uHhuYR3UOlY/default.jpg
Favicon-nnFavicon-yt
Uploaded June 29, 2011 Featuring Hatsune Miku
Music Machigerita-P Main article 甘き死の柩 (Amaki Shi no Hitsugi)
Lyrics Machigerita-P
Video Milk (illust), Machigerita-P (video)

黒い塔の王子 (Kuroi Tou no Ouji)

Favicon-nn
Uploaded August 14, 2008 Featuring Camui Gackpo
Music Machigerita-P Main article 黒い塔の王子 (Kuroi Tou no Ouji)
Lyrics Machigerita-P
Video Tawashi (illust)

暗い森のサーカス (Kurai Mori no Circus)

Favicon-nnFavicon-pp
Uploaded February 25, 2008 Featuring Kagamine Rin, Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Len
Music Machigerita-P Main article 暗い森のサーカス (Kurai Mori no Circus)
Lyrics Machigerita-P
Video nashiro (illust)
In this song, Anna and others are in a circus where they are ridiculed by the visitors. Anna is known as the "Deformed Diva". Adam and Doris, a pair of siamese twins have also been taken in. A nameless werewolf that ran away from home was taken in as well. They all hate the circus and though they act as if it's fun, they wish they could die to get away from it.

Related songs

博識であるが故、狂気 (Hakushiki de Aru ga Yue, Kyouki)

Favicon-nnFavicon-pp
Uploaded March 4, 2008 Featuring Hatsune Miku
Music Machigerita-P Main article 博識であるが故、狂気 (Hakushiki de Aru ga Yue, Kyouki)
Lyrics Machigerita-P
Video konpasu (illust)
In the PV, it shows an insane girl being interned in a sanatorium where people are deformed. Machigerita-P later stated on his blog that even though the PV was related to the series, the song itself was not a part of the series.

Novel

Dark Woods Circus Novel

Cover of the Dark Woods Circus novel.

The novel adaption was released on July 27, 2012. It is avaliable for purchase in Amazon and Tsutaya for ￥ 1,260.

  • "マチゲリータ、小説「暗い森のサーカス」特報。 Novel "Darkwoods Circus" Trailer" by MachigeritaJP
      YouTube
List of Chapters
  • Chapter 1: The Beginning
  • Chapter 2: The Wonderous Diva
  • Chapter 3: The Slug and Bigazoo
  • Chapter 4: Moonlight and Darkness
  • Chapter 5: Coffin of Sweet Death
  • Chapter 6: The Two Headed Twins
  • Chapter 7: The Prince of The Black Tower
  • Chapter 8: The Ringleader

External links

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