Overview
バレリーコ (romanized as Balleriko in Asian English releases) is a VOCALOID track by producer みきとP (MikitoP), sung by GUMI (the Megpoid voicebank). The song entered maimai during the MiLK era on June 5, 2018, and later crossed over into CHUNITHM AMAZON in December of the same year. True to its title, a portmanteau evoking "ballerina" and the Italian diminutive suffix, the song wraps a ballet motif around a school-life narrative. Its lyrics drop direct references to classical ballet: Odette and Odile from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake appear side by side, and French counting (un-deux-trois) and masquerade imagery reinforce the theatrical dance theme. The music video, animated by りゅうせー and 田中寛崇, matches the playful-but-dramatic tone of the lyrics. The track was later collected on the album SPACE DIVE!! feat.GUMI from Megpoid (2020). In maimai, the song underwent several level adjustments across version updates, with the Master chart eventually settling at 12+ and featuring a slide-heavy pattern characteristic of its designer, サファ太 (Safata).
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- バレリーコ was contributed to the maimai song pool by producer MikitoP, who is widely known for other VOCALOID hits such as "セツナトリップ" (Setsuna Trip) and "仆は空気が嫁ない", though Balleriko stands apart for its overt ballet theme.
- The song uses GUMI (Megpoid) as its vocal rather than Hatsune Miku or other Vocaloids, giving it a distinctive mid-range voice character that matches the song's theatrical tone.
- Lyrics reference both Odette (the white swan) and Odile (the black swan) from Swan Lake, asking which role the listener will choose, a direct nod to the ballet's dual-role tradition.
- The maimai version (2:07) is slightly shorter than the CHUNITHM version (2:12), with some lyrics exclusive to each cut marked in the original release notes.
- The Master chart was designed by サファ太 (Safata), a notes designer known for slide-heavy patterns and expressive choreography that mirrors dance-like motion on the screen.
- The Expert chart was designed by LabiLabi, whose charts in this era often emphasized rhythmical tapping sections with moderate slide穿插.
- In Asian English versions of maimai, the song title appears as Balleriko and the artist as MikitoP, preserving the ballet connotation for non-Japanese readers.
- The song's level has been adjusted multiple times across maimai DX version updates: the Master chart started at 11+ in MiLK, rose to 12 in UNiVERSE PLUS, and reached 12+ in BUDDiES PLUS.
- Balleriko also appears in CHUNITHM AMAZON and CHUNITHM SUPER STAR, where its Master chart is rated 11+ and designed by ミストルティン (Mistilteinn).
FAQ
- Who composed バレリーコ (Balleriko)?
- バレリーコ was composed, arranged, and written by みきとP (MikitoP), with vocals provided by GUMI (Megpoid).
- What is バレリーコ about?
- The song blends a schoolgirl narrative with ballet imagery. Its lyrics reference Swan Lake characters Odette and Odile, French ballet counting (un-deux-trois), and masquerade themes, framing adolescent emotions through the metaphor of a dance performance.
- Which maimai version added バレリーコ?
- The song was added to maimai MiLK on June 5, 2018. It has since been carried forward through all subsequent maimai DX versions with periodic level adjustments.
- What difficulty levels does バレリーコ have in maimai?
- As of the current version, the standard charts are Basic 5, Advanced 7, Expert 10+ (constant 10.6), and Master 12+ (constant 12.6). The Master chart has a total of 674 notes with 108 Slide notes.
- Who designed the charts for バレリーコ?
- The Expert chart was designed by LabiLabi, and the Master chart was designed by サファ太 (Safata).
- Does バレリーコ appear in other rhythm games?
- Yes, it also appears in CHUNITHM AMAZON (added December 20, 2018) and CHUNITHM SUPER STAR (added April 28, 2021), where its Master chart is rated 11+ and designed by ミストルティン (Mistilteinn).
- What is the BPM of バレリーコ?
- The song has a steady BPM of 150 throughout.
