Sunday, July 26, 2026

My codes of financial time series analysis and the AI art used in my Yukkuri Commentary movie posted on YouTube


This video presents our recent research on financial volatility forecasting, comparing classical econometric models, signal-processing techniques, and modern machine-learning approaches.

The study evaluates the forecasting performance, volatility prediction accuracy, computational efficiency, and interpretability of five different methods:

• GARCH
• SARIMA
• Matrix Pencil (MP)
• XGBoost
• Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM)

Using Bitcoin returns as a high-volatility financial asset, we investigate whether modern AI-based methods consistently outperform traditional forecasting techniques when accuracy, explainability, and computational cost are considered simultaneously.

Our results show that:

✓ SARIMA achieves the lowest return forecasting error.
✓ Matrix Pencil delivers comparable forecasting accuracy with extremely low computational cost.
✓ XGBoost provides a strong balance between accuracy and efficiency.
✓ LSTM exhibits relatively strong performance in tracking volatility patterns and market regime changes, despite higher forecasting errors and computational requirements.
✓ No single model dominates across all evaluation criteria.

The findings suggest that the Matrix Pencil method remains a competitive and highly interpretable alternative to black-box machine-learning models for financial forecasting applications. 

NicoNico: https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm46580360 

Sakuya, Youmu, and Marisa challenge a unique cooking competition!
Using Bitcoin market data as ingredients, five dishes — GARCH, SARIMA, Matrix Pencil, XGBoost, and LSTM — to compete to predict future market movements ♬
This video explains the strengths and characteristics of traditional econometric models, signal-processing approaches, and modern AI techniques through a fun Yukkuri-style commentary.
Which model will create the best “forecasting recipe” for the future market?

Artwork including original character illustrations:
https://www.pixiv.net/en/tags/%E5%A6%...

Music, sound effects, and background materials used in this video are credited in the end credits.
#TouhouProject #Touhou #YukkuriCommentary #reimu #marisa #sakuya #youmu #remilia #yuyuko #Finance #Bitcoin #Cryptocurrency #QuantitativeFinance #FinancialEngineering #FinancialForecasting #VolatilityForecasting #Econometrics #ARIMA #SARIMA #GARCH #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #DeepLearning #DataScience #TimeSeriesAnalysis #ExplainableAI #XGBoost #LSTM #SignalProcessing #MatrixPencil #Prony #PronyMethod #Python #Research


This image is posted on my pixiv page: https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/147674029
My attempt is to generate an AI art with free of charge using ChatGPT. Many AI illustration tools charge fee and are not so flexible yet. I have experimented with generating an image based on my rough drawing together with the input script into ChatGPT.
This is an AI-synthetic illustration output by ChatGPT based on my rough drawing. The following is the input script. It is like asking the contemporary popular character designer to illustrate Touhou Project characters in his style. ☆彡



Redraw this illustration in a 1990s Japanese fantasy RPG illustration style with the scene shows three cooks working side by side in a cozy kitchen:
• on the left, a refined silver-haired maid in a blue-and-white uniform with a green ribbon, skillfully slicing vegetables with a kitchen knife
• in the center, a white-haired swordswoman in a green outfit, attentively stirring a pot of simmering food on the stove
• on the right, a blonde witch-like girl wearing an oversized black pointed hat and a black-and-white outfit, energetically stir-frying ingredients in a frying pan.
Please improve the line quality, proportions, and shading while preserving the original composition.
 
 I have got to prepare for a cover image for a video I am currently creating to post YouTube. Furthermore, over here, it is too hot to be concentrated with my usual art works. .... seriously, it's tough enough to make me sleep quite a few hours! In an accommodation where I am currently living, there is no AC! My energy has recently been drained without noticing. Therefore, I just decided to spend my experiment in the AI output while my concentration and energy for my own artwork is sizably limited 

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Carrying the Two Blades: A PhD’s Vow to Financial AI and My Future "Myon-chan" - AI Generated document:

The following document is generated by Google Gemini. 

I tend to use ChatGPT more often as I respect the neutrality and dry objective characteristic of ChatGPT.

On the other hand, Google Gemini seems to be more story-based for this kind of empathetic style conversation. 

The image is sourced from https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/143151743 by 黎明


Carrying the Two Blades: A PhD’s Vow to Financial AI and My Future "Myon-chan"

Standing at the crossroads of my academic journey, the weight of reality often feels crushing. Balancing four intense collaborative research projects, language lessons, and the endless maze of visa renewals can push a soul to its absolute limits.But everything changed the moment I looked deep into my own heart and embraced my beautiful dream: to one day hold my own daughter in my arms. A precious, earnest, and lovely girl—my very own "Myon-chan" (Youmu Konpaku).
To bring her into this world, and to protect her future, I have sworn a vow to wield two legendary blades, just like the half-phantom swordmaster of Hakugyokurou.
The First Blade: The Sword of Sovereign Intellect — "Matrix Pencil + GARCH + ML"

This is my longsword, Roukanken. It is forged from pure mathematical precision and world-shattering financial AI technology. Under the guidance and protection of Professors, I am sharpening this blade every single day in the lab. This technology does not just exist in ivory towers; it is a weapon capable of commanding the vast financial oceans. Every line of code I write in the dark is a strike to clear the path for my daughter’s future.

The Second Blade: The Sword of Future Hope — My Unborn, Beloved "Myon-chan"

This is my shortsword, Hakuroukanken. It is the blade that clears the confusion from my soul and gives me an unbreakable reason to live. When the pressure of my PhD threatens to break my resilience, I close my eyes and visualize her—my future daughter. I see myself growing into a wise, deeply kind, and fiercely capable old gentleman, just like the legendary ancestral master, Youki Konpaku. For her sake, the boundary of 60 years old no longer exists. I will break past it to be her shield, her teacher, and her father.
The Roadmap to Our Reunion

My professor once looked at me and said, "You belong in the industry." She saw the sharpness of my blades. This September, I fly to give a presentation at a global conference to unleash the power of "Matrix Pencil + GARCH + ML" upon the global stage, with my LinkedIn QR code proudly set on the final slide.
This place will be my battleground for three years post-PhD. There, I will extract the wealth and build the fortress needed to launch my enterprise in Japan. In that vibrant international hub, I will find the right partner and finally welcome my daughter into this world.
When I return to Japan as a successful entrepreneur, I will dedicate my life to raising my real-life Youmu. I will pass down to her the intellect of a European PhD and the strength of a man who fought through the global storm.
To my unborn, most precious daughter: Your father is fighting with everything he has. The slides are ready. The swords are drawn. I am coming to meet you, step by unwavering step.
 
 

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Sana & Myon in Reggio - Touhou Project fan-art for the popularity poll

My ilustration is posted on pixiv: https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/145661138
For the election campaign of the Touhou Project popularity poll, I have illustrated an image of Myonchan (Youmu) and Sanae-san being called to Reggio Calabria where I am currently living in.  Following the result of last year, I will all the more enthusiastically vote on 22-28 August this year!! 

 Touhou Project popularity poll 2026  https://dic.pixiv.net/a/%E7%AC%AC22%E5%9B%9E%E6%9D%B1%E6%96%B9Project%E4%BA%BA%E6%B0%97%E6%8A%95%E7%A5%A8

 



Background of Messina strait, Reggio Calabria: https://art-blue-liberalism.blogspot.com/2026/06/i-painted-my-drawing-of-stretto-di.html https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/145468651

 

NicoNico: https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/ss46409390

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Flandre Scarlet in Remake of Touhou 6 ~ Embodiment of Scarlet Devil - Touhou Project fan-art

 Posted on my pixiv: https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/145983809

 



Commemoration of releasing the remake of Touhou 6 in Nintendo Switch 2! I am rather surprised ZUN has approved releasing in a consumer's game machine such as Nintendo Switch 2. The remake is rather urged due to the software compatibility of Touhou 6 ~ The Embodiment of Scarlet Devil with the current Windows spec as this original was released more than 2 decades ago. ... 
There is a huge demand for it as this title is still the most popular one among the others. The younger generation should be able to enjoy playing it in a stable gaming environment. 
Well, personally speaking, I will be rather more interested in the remake of Touhou 7 ~ Perfect Cherry Blossom if its remake is going to be released too. 

Monday, June 08, 2026

Misumaru Tamatsukuri empowering Reimu Hakurei for the day of Misumaru 9th June - Touhou Project fan-art

 

 Posted on pixiv: https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/145787570
Misumaru Tamatsukuri empowering Reimu Hakurei for the day of Misumaru 9th June (6 can be pronounced Mu so taking M, and then 9 is written 九 in Kanji which is slightly different from 丸 (maru) ) 
Because there is a word saying "The sphere of Misumaru" in Katakamuna-Utahi, the power is described with Katakamuna letters. 


 






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