Who composed Back 2 Back for maimai?

Back 2 Back was composed and arranged by Hideki Naganuma, the SEGA composer best known for his funk-and-breakbeat-driven soundtracks for Jet Set Radio, Ollie King, and Sonic Rush.

What game is Back 2 Back originally from?

Back 2 Back originates from the 2005 Nintendo DS game Sonic Rush. However, the version used in maimai is specifically based on the remix heard in the Nintendo 3DS version of Sonic Generations (2011).

What difficulty levels are Back 2 Back's charts in maimai?

Back 2 Back has four Standard charts: Basic at level 6, Advanced at level 7+, Expert at level 10+, and Master at level 13+. It also received an UTAGE (宴) chart called 'Spin 2 Spin' at 傾 difficulty in maimai MURASAKi.

Who designed the Expert and Master charts for Back 2 Back?

The Expert chart was designed by 譜面-100号 (Fumen -100 gou), and the Master chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy). The Basic and Advanced charts have no credited designers.

What makes the Master chart of Back 2 Back unique?

The Master chart has an unusually high Slide-to-Tap ratio with 189 Slide notes against only 190 Tap notes out of 381 total, creating a gameplay experience dominated by sweeping motion patterns rather than conventional tapping.

Does Back 2 Back have lyrics?

No, Back 2 Back is a purely instrumental track with no lyrics.

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Overview

Back 2 Back brings the unmistakable sound of Hideki Naganuma to maimai's GAME & VARIETY category. Originally composed for the 2005 Nintendo DS title Sonic Rush, the track was revisited for Sonic Generations on Nintendo 3DS, and it is this remixed version that appears in maimai. Naganuma's signature style, a high-energy fusion of funk, breakbeat, and electronic production at a driving 150 BPM, makes Back 2 Back an instantly recognizable piece for SEGA fans and rhythm game enthusiasts alike. The song was added to maimai with the GreeN PLUS update on August 22, 2014, and has remained a permanent, unlocked track ever since. Its chart design history carries its own noteworthy story: the Master chart, crafted by designer はっぴー (Happy), is built around an unusually Slide-heavy composition, 189 Slide notes against only 190 Tap notes out of 381 total, creating a flowing, motion-oriented experience that stands apart within the game's level 13+ tier. The Expert chart, designed by 譜面-100号 (Fumen -100 gou), offers a more conventional yet demanding Tap-focused challenge. Back 2 Back also received an UTAGE (宴) party-mode chart titled "Spin 2 Spin" in maimai MURASAKi on March 9, 2017, cementing its place as a versatile track spanning multiple maimai generations.

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Charts

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BASIC

6(6)

223 notesDesigner: -|Tap 210Hold 4Slide 4Break 5

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ADVANCED

7+(7.6)

214 notesDesigner: -|Tap 164Hold 10Slide 12Break 28

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EXPERT

10+(10.6)

435 notesDesigner: 譜面-100号|Tap 338Hold 0Slide 83Break 14

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MASTER

13+(13.7)

381 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 190Hold 0Slide 189Break 2

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Trivia

Back 2 Back originates from the 2005 Nintendo DS game Sonic Rush, where Hideki Naganuma composed the soundtrack, the same composer behind the iconic soundtracks of Jet Set Radio and Ollie King.
The version of Back 2 Back used in maimai is specifically based on the remix featured in the Nintendo 3DS version of Sonic Generations (2011), not the original Sonic Rush recording.
Back 2 Back's in-game genre classification has shifted multiple times across maimai versions: it appeared as GAME from GreeN PLUS through ORANGE PLUS, SEGA from PiNK through FiNALE, ORIGINAL in early maimai DX releases, and GAME & VARIETY from DX PLUS onward.
The Master chart, designed by はっぴー (Happy), contains 189 Slide notes and only 190 Tap notes out of 381 total, one of the highest Slide-to-Tap ratios among Master-level charts in the game, emphasizing sweeping flow patterns over percussive tapping.
The Expert chart was designed by 譜面-100号 (Fumen -100 gou), whose pseudonym references the official chart numbering system used within the maimai series.
Back 2 Back received an UTAGE (宴) chart in maimai MURASAKi on March 9, 2017, titled 'Spin 2 Spin' at 傾 (Katamuki) difficulty, which repurposes the Master chart's note layout for the game's special party mode.
In Asian English versions of maimai, Back 2 Back is credited as 'Hideki Naganuma "Sonic Rush"', while Japanese releases credit 長沼英樹「ソニックラッシュ」.
Back 2 Back is an instrumental track with no lyrics.
The song's Basic and Advanced charts do not have credited notes designers, a common practice for lower-difficulty charts in early maimai releases.

FAQ

Who composed Back 2 Back for maimai?: Back 2 Back was composed and arranged by Hideki Naganuma, the SEGA composer best known for his funk-and-breakbeat-driven soundtracks for Jet Set Radio, Ollie King, and Sonic Rush.
What game is Back 2 Back originally from?: Back 2 Back originates from the 2005 Nintendo DS game Sonic Rush. However, the version used in maimai is specifically based on the remix heard in the Nintendo 3DS version of Sonic Generations (2011).
When was Back 2 Back added to maimai?: Back 2 Back was added to maimai with the GreeN PLUS update on August 22, 2014.
What difficulty levels are Back 2 Back's charts in maimai?: Back 2 Back has four Standard charts: Basic at level 6, Advanced at level 7+, Expert at level 10+, and Master at level 13+. It also received an UTAGE (宴) chart called 'Spin 2 Spin' at 傾 difficulty in maimai MURASAKi.
Who designed the Expert and Master charts for Back 2 Back?: The Expert chart was designed by 譜面-100号 (Fumen -100 gou), and the Master chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy). The Basic and Advanced charts have no credited designers.
What makes the Master chart of Back 2 Back unique?: The Master chart has an unusually high Slide-to-Tap ratio with 189 Slide notes against only 190 Tap notes out of 381 total, creating a gameplay experience dominated by sweeping motion patterns rather than conventional tapping.
Does Back 2 Back have lyrics?: No, Back 2 Back is a purely instrumental track with no lyrics.