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Overview
エンジェル ドリーム (Angel Dream) is a Namco original song that originated in Taiko no Tatsujin 10, where it debuted as a hidden track accessible only through a specific command input at the title screen, a quirk that made it something of a discovery among arcade-goers of the era. Its bright, angelic pop melody stands in thematic opposition to The Carnivorous Carnival, a demon-themed counterpart that appeared alongside it in the same Taiko release. The song proved enduringly popular within the Taiko no Tatsujin community, ranking third in the Namco Original category of the series' 10th-anniversary "Memories Song Survey."
Composed and arranged by Keiichi Okabe, best known for his work on the Nier series soundtrack, with lyrics and vocals by Yoko Takamitsu and guitar by Yoshinori Goto, the track carries an uplifting, breezy energy built around a steady 180 BPM. The lyrics paint a gentle fantasy of angels descending on a sunny day, holding hands, sharing courage, and stepping forward into the future. The chorus centers on a simple, singable "La la la" refrain that echoes the song's dreamy, carefree tone.
エンジェル ドリーム was added to maimai DX as part of the CiRCLE edition on September 26, 2025, categorized under GAME & VARIETY. Its maimai debut features a full DX chart set across Basic through Master, with the Expert chart designed by Luxizhel and the Master chart by Safata (サファ太). An UTAGE (宴) chart, bearing the designer note "目と目を合わせて舞を分け合おう" ("Let's meet eyes and share the dance"), was added later in December 2025. The jacket art used in maimai is adapted from the Idolmaster Cinderella Girls Starlight Stage design with color modifications.
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DX
BASIC
3(3)
218 notesDesigner: -|Tap 174Hold 18Slide 4Touch 18Break 4
ADVANCED
7+(7.6)
355 notesDesigner: -|Tap 309Hold 19Slide 12Touch 7Break 8
EXPERT
10(10)
539 notesDesigner: Luxizhel|Tap 407Hold 44Slide 48Touch 21Break 19
MASTER
13+(13.6)
834 notesDesigner: サファ太|Tap 592Hold 56Slide 101Touch 24Break 61
Trivia
- The song originally appeared in Taiko no Tatsujin 10 as a hidden song unlocked by entering a specific command at the title screen. Once any player entered the command, the song would remain available for the rest of that session without needing to re-enter it.
- Its counterpart in Taiko no Tatsujin 10 was The Carnivorous Carnival, a demon-themed song meant to contrast Angel Dream's angelic imagery.
- In the 10th-anniversary 'Memories Song Survey' for Taiko no Tatsujin, Angel Dream placed third in the Namco Original category, reflecting its lasting popularity among fans.
- Angel Dream has two sequels in the Taiko no Tatsujin series: 風のファンタジー (Wind Fantasy) and パステル ドリーム (Pastel Dream).
- The song received three separate official covers: by Idolmaster Cinderella Girls characters Chieri Ogata, Rika Jougasaki, and Riina Tada in THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS STARLIGHT STAGE; by Nijisanji VTuber Furen E. Lustario on the album FOCUS DON!!; and by PROJECT IM@S vα-liv member Cosmo Kamizuru on WANNABE EP COLLECTION 2.
- This was the first Namco Original song in Taiko no Tatsujin history to receive an official cover arrangement.
- The maimai jacket art is based on the Idolmaster Cinderella Girls Starlight Stage visual, with adjusted text colors and minor modifications.
- In the Asian version, the song was added to maimai DX CiRCLE on January 30, 2026. The Chinese version followed on March 25, 2026, as part of 舞萌DX 2025.
- The UTAGE (宴) chart designer note reads '目と目を合わせて舞を分け合おう', 'Let's meet eyes and share the dance', a direct reference to a line in the song's lyrics.
- The song length is 2:23, typical of a rhythm-game original of its era.
FAQ
- Who composed Angel Dream (エンジェル ドリーム)?
- Angel Dream was composed and arranged by Keiichi Okabe (岡部啓一), with lyrics and vocals by Yoko Takamitsu (たかみつようこ) and guitar by Yoshinori Goto (後藤貴徳).
- What version of maimai added Angel Dream?
- The song was added to maimai DX as part of the CiRCLE (でらっくす CiRCLE) edition, releasing on September 26, 2025.
- Who designed the Angel Dream charts in maimai?
- The Expert chart was designed by Luxizhel, and the Master chart was designed by Safata (サファ太). The Basic and Advanced charts do not have attributed designers.
- What is the difficulty level of the Angel Dream Master chart?
- The Master chart is rated level 13+ with a difficulty constant of 13.6. It features 834 total notes (592 Tap, 56 Hold, 101 Slide, 24 Touch, 61 Break).
- Where did Angel Dream originally come from?
- Angel Dream is a Namco original song that first appeared in Taiko no Tatsujin 10, where it was initially a hidden song unlocked via a command input.
- What is the song Angel Dream about?
- The lyrics describe a sunny day where an angel descends, inviting the listener to hold hands, share courage, and fly toward the future. The chorus features a playful 'La la la' refrain, with imagery of rainbows, secret places, and new beginnings.
- Did Angel Dream get any official cover versions?
- Yes, Angel Dream received three official covers: by Idolmaster Cinderella Girls characters (Chieri Ogata, Rika Jougasaki, and Riina Tada), by Nijisanji VTuber Furen E. Lustario, and by PROJECT IM@S vα-liv member Cosmo Kamizuru. It was the first Namco Original song to receive an official cover in the Taiko no Tatsujin series.
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