Overview
封焔の135秒 (135 Seconds of Sealed Flame) is an original composition written for maimai でらっくす PLUS by the enigmatic artist 大国奏音 (Kanon Oguni). Added on August 7, 2020, as part of the Heavenly Realm Area 2 (天界ちほー2) unlockable content, the track runs exactly 135 seconds (2 minutes 15 seconds) at a driving BPM of 200, a duration reflected directly in its title. The MASTER chart mirrors this numerical motif with precisely 135 Break notes, a deliberate easter egg that ties the song's identity to its name.
The identity of 大国奏音 was initially a puzzle for the community. The name deliberately mirrors 小国奏音, which appears in the credits of other SEGA rhythm-game tracks such as "Believe the Rainbow" (maimai) and the ONGEKI ending sequence. ONGEKI bright MEMORY's END CHAPTER eventually confirmed the reading "Kanon Oguni" for 大国奏音, but the full picture came together on maimai's official 10th anniversary website, where the artist was credited as 大国奏音(華火職人). This confirmed that 大国奏音 is the same person as 華火職人 (Hanabi Shokunin, "Fireworks Craftsman"), a creator previously known for designing charts under the 譜面ボーイズ (chart boys) circle rather than composing music. 封焔の135秒 thus marked the first original maimai song ever written by a chart-boys creator, a milestone in the series' crossover between chart design and music production.
The MASTER chart, designed by 7.3GHz vs Phoenix, gained attention for its signature cross-directional slide patterns: right-to-left slides paired with left-to-right slides that demand simultaneous use of both the touch screen and physical buttons, making coordination the key challenge. The EXPERT chart was handled by はっぴー (Happy). Beyond its in-game presence, 封焔の135秒 was selected as one of the online preliminary songs for the KING of Performai 2020 tournament, during which it was temporarily playable without unlock restrictions from October 1–28, 2020. The song transitioned to general unlock availability starting with the Splash PLUS version in March 2021.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
5(5)
196 notesDesigner: -|Tap 162Hold 14Slide 2Touch 14Break 4
ADVANCED
8+(8.6)
427 notesDesigner: -|Tap 306Hold 21Slide 25Touch 39Break 36
EXPERT
12+(12.7)
609 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 476Hold 58Slide 40Touch 12Break 23
MASTER
14+(14.8)
1092 notesDesigner: 7.3GHz vs Phoenix|Tap 786Hold 57Slide 81Touch 33Break 135
Trivia
- The song's duration is exactly 135 seconds (2 minutes 15 seconds), directly matching its title 封焔の135秒 (135 Seconds of Sealed Flame).
- The MASTER chart contains exactly 135 Break notes, a deliberate numerical easter egg referencing the song's title and duration.
- 大国奏音 was confirmed to be the same person as 華火職人 (Hanabi Shokunin) on maimai's official 10th anniversary website, resolving years of community speculation about the artist's identity.
- 華火職人 was originally known as a chart creator (譜面ボーイズ / chart boys) for other SEGA rhythm games including CHUNITHM, where they authored the シビュラ精霊記 song series. This made 封焔の135秒 the first original maimai composition by a chart-boys creator.
- The MASTER chart features distinctive cross-directional slide patterns, right-to-left slides interleaved with left-to-right slides, that require players to use both the touch screen and physical buttons simultaneously, disadvantaging those who rely on only one control method.
- The song's music video / jacket visual was created by Hanamori Hiro (花守ひろ).
- Originally, the song was unlocked by reaching 47,000 m in Heavenly Realm Area 2 (天界ちほー2). From the Splash version onward, this requirement changed to 806 km.
- 封焔の135秒 was one of the online preliminary songs for the KING of Performai 2020 tournament. During the preliminary period (October 1–28, 2020), it was temporarily playable without any unlock conditions.
- Before the 華火職人 connection was confirmed, the similarity between 大国奏音 and the name 小国奏音 (which appears in the credits of Believe the Rainbow and ONGEKI's ending) fueled speculation and mystery around the composer's identity.
- The MASTER chart was designed by the duo 7.3GHz vs Phoenix, a charter pairing known for technically demanding and pattern-intensive charts in the maimai series.
FAQ
- Who composed 封焔の135秒?
- The song was composed by 大国奏音 (Kanon Oguni), later confirmed to be the same person as the chart creator 華火職人 (Hanabi Shokunin).
- What does the title 封焔の135秒 mean?
- The title translates to "135 Seconds of Sealed Flame." True to its name, the song's duration is exactly 135 seconds (2 minutes and 15 seconds), and this number is referenced throughout the song's design.
- When was 封焔の135秒 added to maimai?
- It was added on August 7, 2020, as part of maimai でらっくす PLUS (DX PLUS), originally unlockable through Heavenly Realm Area 2 (天界ちほー2).
- Who designed the charts for 封焔の135秒?
- The EXPERT chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy), and the MASTER chart was designed by 7.3GHz vs Phoenix.
- Why does the MASTER chart of 封焔の135秒 have 135 Break notes?
- As a thematic easter egg referencing the song title "135 Seconds of Sealed Flame," the MASTER chart contains exactly 135 Break notes, matching the song's duration in seconds.
- Was 封焔の135秒 used in any maimai tournaments?
- Yes, it was one of the online preliminary songs for the KING of Performai 2020 tournament. During the preliminary period (October 1–28, 2020), the song was temporarily playable without any unlock requirements.
- Who is 大国奏音 and why is the artist significant?
- 大国奏音 (Kanon Oguni) is a composer who was revealed to be the alias of 華火職人 (Hanabi Shokunin), a creator originally known for designing rhythm game charts under the 譜面ボーイズ (chart boys) circle. 封焔の135秒 marked the first original maimai composition by a chart-boys creator, making it a milestone for the series.
- How was 封焔の135秒 originally unlocked in maimai?
- It was originally unlocked by reaching 47,000 m in Heavenly Realm Area 2 (天界ちほー2). From the Splash version onward, the requirement changed to 806 km. The song became generally unlocked for all players starting with the Splash PLUS version on March 18, 2021.
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