Who performs 'Otome no Route wa Hitotsu ja Nai!'?

The song is performed by angela, a J-pop duo formed by vocalist atsuko and guitarist/keyboardist KATSU.

What anime is 'Otome no Route wa Hitotsu ja Nai!' the opening for?

It is the opening theme for Season 1 of 'My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!' (乙女ゲームの破滅フラグしかない悪役令嬢に転生してしまった…), also known as Hamefura.

Does the song sample any classical music?

Yes, Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 (the famous 'fate' motif) is sampled just before the chorus, blending classical and pop-rock elements.

When was this song available in maimai DX?

It was added on July 9, 2021 with the Splash PLUS version and was removed from the arcade lineup on September 14, 2023.

Who designed the Expert and Master charts in maimai DX?

The Expert chart (level 9+) was designed by ぴちネコ (Pichineko), and the Master chart (level 12) was designed by はっぴー (Happy).

What does the title 'Otome no Route wa Hitotsu ja Nai!' mean?

It translates to 'A Maiden's Route Is Not Just One!', referencing the otome game premise of the Hamefura anime where the protagonist must avoid doom flags across multiple character routes.

Why did the jacket art change in later maimai versions?

The original jacket used the anime's key visual, but from FESTiVAL onward, licensing changes caused it to be replaced with a limited-edition alternate jacket.

Otome no Route wa Hitotsu ja Nai! (乙女のルートはひとつじゃない！), maimai DX Spl...

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Overview

"Otome no Route wa Hitotsu ja Nai!" (乙女のルートはひとつじゃない！, "A Maiden's Route Is Not Just One!") is the opening theme for the first season of the anime *My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!* (commonly known as *Hamefura*). The song was performed by the veteran Japanese pop-rock duo angela, with lyrics by atsuko and composition/arrangement by atsuko and KATSU. Its title directly references the series' otome-game premise, in which protagonist Catarina Claes must navigate multiple story routes to avoid her doom flags. Musicologically, the track is notable for embedding a sample of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5, the iconic "fate" motif, just before the chorus, blending classical gravitas with angela's high-energy pop-rock signature. The single also includes the B-side "Baby!! I'm lost!!". In maimai DX, the song was added on July 9, 2021 as part of the Splash PLUS version (the second major update of the DX Splash era). It was subsequently removed from the arcade lineup on September 14, 2023, making it a time-limited inclusion. The Master chart, designed by はっぴー (Happy), sits at level 12 with 507 notes, while the Expert chart was designed by ぴちネコ (Pichineko) at level 9+ (9.6). The jacket art originally featured the anime's key visual; from the DX FESTiVAL version onward, licensing changes caused it to be replaced with a limited-edition variant.

Videos

Official PV

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Official PV

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Charts

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BASIC

3(3)

85 notesDesigner: -|Tap 68Hold 9Slide 2Touch 4Break 2

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ADVANCED

6(6)

222 notesDesigner: -|Tap 166Hold 26Slide 16Touch 9Break 5

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EXPERT

9+(9.6)

326 notesDesigner: ぴちネコ|Tap 217Hold 17Slide 46Touch 22Break 24

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MASTER

12(12)

507 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 341Hold 35Slide 91Touch 13Break 27

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Trivia

The song is the first-season opening theme for the anime 'My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!' (乙女ゲームの破滅フラグしかない悪役令嬢に転生してしまった…), often abbreviated as Hamefura.
A sample of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 (the 'fate' motif) appears just before the chorus, adding a classical counterpoint to angela's pop-rock arrangement.
The track was written and composed by angela members atsuko (lyrics, composition) and KATSU (composition, arrangement).
The single release also includes the B-side track 'Baby!! I'm lost!!'.
In maimai DX, the song debuted on July 9, 2021 with the Splash PLUS version and was delisted on September 14, 2023, making it a removed song.
The original jacket used the anime's promotional key visual; from FESTiVAL onward, licensing issues led to a limited-edition replacement jacket.
The Expert chart (level 9+, constant 9.6) was designed by ぴちネコ (Pichineko), a chart designer known for pop-anime and variety-song charts on maimai DX.
The Master chart (level 12, constant 12) was designed by はっぴー (Happy), whose charts are often noted for slide-heavy patterns, consistent with this chart's 91 Slide notes.
With 91 Slide notes and 341 Tap notes, the Master chart emphasizes rapid slide-to-tap transitions at 192 BPM, a hallmark of the charter's style.
The song is classified under POPS＆アニメ (Pops & Anime), the in-game genre covering anime tie-ins and J-pop releases.

FAQ

Who performs 'Otome no Route wa Hitotsu ja Nai!'?: The song is performed by angela, a J-pop duo formed by vocalist atsuko and guitarist/keyboardist KATSU.
What anime is 'Otome no Route wa Hitotsu ja Nai!' the opening for?: It is the opening theme for Season 1 of 'My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!' (乙女ゲームの破滅フラグしかない悪役令嬢に転生してしまった…), also known as Hamefura.
Does the song sample any classical music?: Yes, Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 (the famous 'fate' motif) is sampled just before the chorus, blending classical and pop-rock elements.
When was this song available in maimai DX?: It was added on July 9, 2021 with the Splash PLUS version and was removed from the arcade lineup on September 14, 2023.
Who designed the Expert and Master charts in maimai DX?: The Expert chart (level 9+) was designed by ぴちネコ (Pichineko), and the Master chart (level 12) was designed by はっぴー (Happy).
What does the title 'Otome no Route wa Hitotsu ja Nai!' mean?: It translates to 'A Maiden's Route Is Not Just One!', referencing the otome game premise of the Hamefura anime where the protagonist must avoid doom flags across multiple character routes.
Why did the jacket art change in later maimai versions?: The original jacket used the anime's key visual, but from FESTiVAL onward, licensing changes caused it to be replaced with a limited-edition alternate jacket.