Overview
Beginning together! is a maimai original track produced by Kazuya Takase (高瀬一矢), the founder of I've Sound, one of the most influential doujin music circles in the visual novel and eroge music scene, and performed by longtime I've Sound collaborator R.I.N.A, who also wrote the lyrics. The song made its debut in maimai でらっくす BUDDiES PLUS on June 21, 2024, as the 140 km distance milestone reward within Dragon Area 3 (ドラゴンちほー3), the third installment of the game's dragon-themed progression areas.
The song's lyrics embrace the spirit of an imperfect, scrappy adventure shared with a partner: "Let's make it incomplete and power / 完全無欠のじゃつまらない" (A flawless, perfect thing is boring). This theme is echoed in the area's flavor text, which recounts the first meeting between the girl Embra (エムブラ), her flying dragon Cuelebre (クエレブレ), and a boy named Ask (アスク) who would become their traveling companion, the eponymous "beginning together." The in-game music video was produced by the artist unit おれお (Oreo) together with 結、いたちねこ (Yui, Itachineko), adding a whimsical animated layer to the story.
On the charting side, the Master difficulty (level 13+, constant 13.7) was designed by ぴちネコ (Pichineko), while the Expert chart (level 10+, constant 10.6) was crafted by 鳩ホルダー (Hato holder), both familiar names in the maimai notes design community. In later versions, beginning with maimai でらっくす PRiSM PLUS, the song became available by default across all regions, though the Chinese version received its unlockable window later via 舞萌DX 2025.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
4(4)
172 notesDesigner: -|Tap 138Hold 20Slide 4Touch 4Break 6
ADVANCED
7(7)
311 notesDesigner: -|Tap 272Hold 14Slide 4Touch 17Break 4
EXPERT
10+(10.6)
472 notesDesigner: 鳩ホルダー|Tap 356Hold 43Slide 33Touch 20Break 20
MASTER
13+(13.7)
790 notesDesigner: ぴちネコ|Tap 531Hold 87Slide 62Touch 37Break 73
Trivia
- "Beginning together!" was composed and arranged by Kazuya Takase (高瀬一矢), the founder of I've Sound, a prolific doujin music circle formed in the late 1990s known for producing theme songs for numerous visual novels and eroge titles.
- The vocals and lyrics were handled by R.I.N.A, a vocalist who has been a regular performer within the I've Sound circle across many of its releases.
- The in-game music video (movie) was produced by the artist unit おれお (Oreo) together with 結、いたちねこ (Yui, Itachineko).
- The song's flavor text tells the story of how the girl Embra (エムブラ) and her flying dragon Cuelebre (クエレブレ) first met the boy Ask (アスク), an encounter that leads to a long journey together, directly tying into the narrative of Dragon Area 3 (ドラゴンちほー3).
- In maimai でらっくす BUDDiES PLUS, the song was gated behind a 140 km distance milestone in Dragon Area 3. This unlock requirement was removed in PRiSM PLUS and later versions, where it is available by default.
- The song runs for 2 minutes and 17 seconds with a steady BPM of 142 throughout.
- The Master chart (level 13+, constant 13.7) was designed by ぴちネコ (Pichineko), a notes designer recognized for expressive and technically demanding pattern work. The Expert chart (level 10+, constant 10.6) was designed by 鳩ホルダー (Hato holder).
- The lyrics include the line '難攻不落 目の前に偉大に聳える / 夢にまで見た 未開の国への門 (Ready to go!)', framing the song as a call to step through the door to an uncharted land, a sentiment that anchors the adventure theme of the Dragon Area.
- In the Chinese version (舞萌DX 2025), the song became unlockable from September 24, 2025, later than its Japanese and international counterparts.
- The composer, Kazuya Takase, previously contributed other songs to the maimai series, continuing a long-standing relationship between I've Sound and Sega's rhythm game franchises.
FAQ
- Who composed "Beginning together!" for maimai?
- The song was composed and arranged by Kazuya Takase (高瀬一矢), founder of the influential doujin music circle I've Sound.
- Who is the vocalist of "Beginning together!"?
- The vocals and lyrics were performed by R.I.N.A, a regular vocalist within the I've Sound circle.
- What version of maimai introduced "Beginning together!"?
- The song debuted in maimai でらっくす BUDDiES PLUS on June 21, 2024. From maimai でらっくす PRiSM PLUS onward, it became available by default without unlock requirements.
- How do you unlock "Beginning together!" in maimai?
- In BUDDiES PLUS, the song was unlocked by reaching a total distance of 140 km in Dragon Area 3 (ドラゴンちほー3). In the Asian version it became unlockable from October 18, 2024, and in the Chinese version (舞萌DX 2025) from September 24, 2025.
- What difficulty levels does "Beginning together!" have in maimai DX?
- The song has four DX chart difficulties: Basic (level 4), Advanced (level 7), Expert (level 10+, constant 10.6), and Master (level 13+, constant 13.7).
- Who charted "Beginning together!" in maimai?
- The Expert chart was designed by 鳩ホルダー (Hato holder), and the Master chart by ぴちネコ (Pichineko). The Basic and Advanced charts do not have a credited designer.
- What is the story behind "Beginning together!"?
- The song is tied to the Dragon Area 3 narrative, depicting the first meeting between the girl Embra (エムブラ), her flying dragon Cuelebre (クエレブレ), and the boy Ask (アスク), the beginning of their journey together. Its lyrics celebrate an imperfect but bold adventure shared with a partner.
- How long is "Beginning together!"?
- The song has a duration of 2 minutes and 17 seconds at a steady BPM of 142.
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