Overview
アゲアゲアゲイン (Ageage Again) is a buoyant VOCALOID track by producer Mitchie M, sung by Hatsune Miku. It debuted in maimai as part of the GreeN PLUS update on February 26, 2014, having originally been created as the opening theme for the Nintendo 3DS rhythm game Hatsune Miku Project mirai 2 (初音ミク Project mirai 2), released by SEGA in 2013. The title plays on the Japanese word "age" (上がる, to rise), stacking it in repeated syllables that mirror the song's celebratory, party-driven energy, a lyrical invitation to shake off routine and dance.
Within maimai, the song sits in the niconico & VOCALOID genre category. Its in-game jacket art is adapted from the Project mirai 2 game cover, with the CERO rating and Nintendo 3DS logo removed, and the accompanying music video draws directly from the game's opening animation, which was directed by TOHRU MiTSUHASHi (Seiichi Itagaki). The MASTER chart, designed by はっぴー (Happy), is a level 12 (constant 12.5) chart that stands out for its heavy Slide-note density, 73 Slide notes out of 405 total, creating a flowing, dance-like pattern that matches the track's brisk 175 BPM tempo and Mitchie M's polished, idol-pop production style.
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Trivia
- Mitchie M, the composer and lyricist of アゲアゲアゲイン, is a VOCALOID producer known for his naturalistic Hatsune Miku vocal tuning and pop-oriented arrangements. The song first appeared on his 2013 album グレイテスト・アイドル (Greatest Idol).
- The song served as the opening theme of the Nintendo 3DS game Hatsune Miku Project mirai 2, a rhythm game featuring chibi-style Miku characters developed by SEGA and published in 2013.
- The maimai jacket art is a cropped version of the Project mirai 2 game cover, removing the CERO age rating badge and Nintendo 3DS logo for use in the arcade setting.
- In Asian English releases of maimai, the song's title is romanized as Ageage Again.
- The in-game music video is sourced directly from the Project mirai 2 opening animation, which was directed by TOHRU MiTSUHASHi (Seiichi Itagaki).
- The song's in-game genre was originally listed simply as 'niconico' from GreeN PLUS through ORANGE PLUS, and was updated to 'niconico & VOCALOID' starting with maimai PiNK.
- The MASTER chart, designed by はっぴー (Happy), has received multiple level revisions across maimai versions, starting at level 10 in GreeN PLUS and rising to level 12 (constant 12.5) from Splash onward, reflecting its enduring challenge.
- The in-game track length is approximately 1:30, typical for VOCALOID opening themes adapted for arcade rhythm game sessions.
- The EXPERT chart was designed by 某S氏 (Bou S shi), a recurring maimai notes designer whose work appears across multiple GreeN-era songs.
FAQ
- Who composed アゲアゲアゲイン (Ageage Again)?
- The song was composed, arranged, and written by VOCALOID producer Mitchie M, with vocals by Hatsune Miku.
- What is アゲアゲアゲイン and where did it originally come from?
- アゲアゲアゲイン (Ageage Again) is a Hatsune Miku VOCALOID song created as the opening theme for the Nintendo 3DS game Hatsune Miku Project mirai 2 (初音ミク Project mirai 2), released by SEGA in 2013.
- When was アゲアゲアゲイン added to maimai?
- It was added to maimai with the GreeN PLUS update on February 26, 2014, and has remained playable through all subsequent versions.
- What difficulty level is the MASTER chart of アゲアゲアゲイン?
- The MASTER chart is level 12 with a difficulty constant of 12.5, designed by はっぴー (Happy). It features a high Slide-note count of 73 out of 405 total notes.
- Who designed the charts for アゲアゲアゲイン in maimai?
- The EXPERT chart was designed by 某S氏 (Bou S shi), and the MASTER chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy).
- What album is アゲアゲアゲイン from?
- The song originally appeared on Mitchie M's 2013 album グレイテスト・アイドル (Greatest Idol).
- What does the title アゲアゲアゲイン mean?
- The title plays on the Japanese word 'age' (上がる), meaning to rise or go up. 'Ageage' is a repeated expression of excitement and uplift, paired with 'Again' to evoke reliving a joyful, party-like moment.
- Is アゲアゲアゲイン still available in current maimai versions?
- Yes, the song has never been removed and remains playable in current maimai DX releases, with its MASTER chart settled at level 12 (constant 12.5) since the Splash version.
