Overview
アスヘノBRAVE is a motivational rock track by M.S.S Project, the Japanese content creation collective known for their gaming videos, music, and multi-platform media presence. The song was composed, arranged, and written by member KIKKUN-MK-II, and originally appeared on the group's 2019 album of the same name. The title carries a layered meaning: アスヘノ is a stylized reading that evokes 明日へ (toward tomorrow), paired with BRAVE to suggest a call to carry courage into the future. The lyrics alternate between Japanese and English, lines like "Shout at the more deep pain" and "Stand up for your energy" reinforce the theme of rising again despite hardship, supported by a driving 150 BPM rock arrangement with anthemic vocal delivery. The track was added to maimai でらっくす PLUS on July 17, 2020 as part of the niconico & VOCALOID category, and later rolled out to Asian and Chinese regional versions. Its MASTER chart, designed by はっぴー, followed an unusual upward trajectory across version updates: originally a level 12 at debut, it was raised to 12+ in UNiVERSE PLUS and ultimately to 13 in PRiSM, reflecting the community's evolving assessment of its technical demands. Both the EXPERT and MASTER charts bear はっぴー's design signature, with dense tap streams punctuated by slide and touch note accents. A collection title, "ソウルメイト" (Soul Mate), can be earned by playing アスヘノBRAVE together with M.S.S.Planet in a single credit, tying two of the group's maimai contributions together.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
4(4)
155 notesDesigner: -|Tap 104Hold 26Slide 7Touch 12Break 6
ADVANCED
6(6)
288 notesDesigner: -|Tap 204Hold 27Slide 17Touch 24Break 16
EXPERT
9+(9.6)
507 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 394Hold 68Slide 16Touch 17Break 12
MASTER
13(13)
774 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 589Hold 53Slide 91Touch 27Break 14
Trivia
- アスヘノBRAVE was composed, arranged, and written by KIKKUN-MK-II, a member of M.S.S Project.
- The song was originally released on the 2019 album アスヘノBRAVE before being added to maimai.
- The title is a wordplay: アスヘノ stylistically evokes 明日へ (toward tomorrow), combining with BRAVE to suggest a meaning of 'Brave Toward Tomorrow.'
- The MASTER chart underwent two upward level revisions: from 12 (でらっくす PLUS through UNiVERSE) to 12+ (UNiVERSE PLUS through BUDDiES PLUS), and finally to 13 (PRiSM onward).
- Both the EXPERT and MASTER charts were designed by はっぴー.
- In the でらっくすコレクション system, the title 'ソウルメイト' (Soul Mate) can be earned by playing アスヘノBRAVE and M.S.S.Planet in the same credit.
- The song was added to the Asian version of maimai on December 18, 2020, and was available in the Chinese version from the launch of 舞萌DX 2021.
FAQ
- Who composed アスヘノBRAVE?
- The song was composed, arranged, and written by KIKKUN-MK-II, a member of the Japanese content creation group M.S.S Project.
- When was アスヘノBRAVE added to maimai?
- It was added to maimai でらっくす PLUS on July 17, 2020 in Japan. The Asian version received it on December 18, 2020, and it was available in China from the launch of 舞萌DX 2021.
- What does the title アスヘノBRAVE mean?
- The title is a stylized wordplay: アスヘノ evokes 明日へ (toward tomorrow), combining with BRAVE to suggest a meaning of 'Brave Toward Tomorrow', fitting the song's motivational themes of perseverance and inner strength.
- Who designed the MASTER and EXPERT charts for アスヘノBRAVE?
- Both the EXPERT and MASTER charts were designed by はっぴー (Happy).
- What level is the MASTER chart of アスヘノBRAVE?
- As of maimai PRiSM and later versions, the MASTER chart is level 13 with a difficulty constant of 13.0. It originally debuted at level 12 and was raised twice across version updates.
- Is アスヘノBRAVE available in all regions of maimai?
- Yes, the song is available in the Japanese, International, USA, and Chinese versions of maimai.
