Overview
BIRTH is an original composition created for maimai でらっくす Splash by llliiillliiilll (リリル, read as "ririru"), a VocaloP known for rock- and progressive-oriented productions. The track runs at 176 BPM and was released on February 19, 2021, initially gated behind a 420 km distance milestone in the Heaven Area 3 (天界ちほー3) event before becoming generally available with the UNiVERSE update. The music video was produced by HanamoriHiro, whose visual direction accompanies the song's fantasy-themed narrative.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
3(3)
155 notesDesigner: -|Tap 117Hold 13Slide 5Touch 11Break 9
ADVANCED
7+(7.6)
352 notesDesigner: -|Tap 285Hold 17Slide 24Touch 16Break 10
EXPERT
12+(12.8)
601 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 505Hold 62Slide 17Touch 8Break 9
MASTER
14(14.5)
888 notesDesigner: Safata.Hz|Tap 697Hold 40Slide 94Touch 19Break 38
Trivia
- The artist name llliiillliiilll is read as リリル (ririru). Little is known about the producer's identity beyond their activity as a VocaloP specializing in rock and progressive genres.
- BIRTH originally launched as a limited-area unlock in Heaven Area 3 (天界ちほー3), requiring 420 km of cumulative distance. From maimai DX UNiVERSE onward, it became available by default.
- The BASIC chart was originally level 5 at launch in Splash, but was lowered to level 3 in UNiVERSE+ to better reflect its actual difficulty.
- The song also appears in CHUNITHM X-VERSE-X, where it was unlockable from launch by playing BIRTH in maimai, fostering cross-title discovery.
- The lyrics are written in a constructed fantasy language rather than Japanese or English, fitting the song's angelic knight narrative.
- The song's flavor text tells the story of Azuri (アズリ), a young girl who witnesses an angel knight selection ceremony and vows to become a knight serving Mika (ミカ).
- The MASTER chart, designed by Safata.Hz, carries a difficulty constant of 14.5 and features 888 total notes, a number with symbolic resonance in East Asian numerology (prosperity and fortune).
- The EXPERT chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy) at level 12+ (12.8 constant), and the two charters' contrasting styles, Happy's pattern-focused approach vs. Safata.Hz's boss-chart flair, are both on display within the same song.
FAQ
- Who composed BIRTH in maimai?
- BIRTH was composed, arranged, and produced by llliiillliiilll (リリル / ririru), a VocaloP who also wrote the lyrics and provided vocals. The music video was created by HanamoriHiro.
- What version of maimai did BIRTH debut in?
- BIRTH debuted in maimai でらっくす Splash on February 19, 2021, as a Heaven Area 3 unlockable track requiring 420 km of distance. It became freely available from the UNiVERSE version onward.
- What difficulty is BIRTH's MASTER chart?
- The MASTER chart is level 14 with a difficulty constant of 14.5, designed by Safata.Hz. It features 888 total notes (697 Tap, 40 Hold, 94 Slide, 19 Touch, 38 Break).
- Who designed the charts for BIRTH?
- The EXPERT chart (level 12+) was designed by はっぴー (Happy), while the MASTER chart (level 14) was designed by Safata.Hz. Basic and Advanced charts do not have credited designers.
- Does BIRTH appear in any other rhythm games?
- Yes, BIRTH also appears in CHUNITHM X-VERSE-X, where it was unlockable from the game's launch by playing the song in maimai DX Splash.
- What is the story behind BIRTH?
- The in-game flavor text tells the story of Azuri, a young girl who watches an angel knight selection ceremony and becomes inspired to one day become a knight serving Mika. The song's fantasy-themed lyrics are written in a constructed language, adding to its ethereal atmosphere.
- What genre is BIRTH in maimai?
- BIRTH is classified under the maimai genre (オリジナル＆ジョイポリス), meaning it is a maimai original song rather than a licensed or external collaboration track.
- Why did BIRTH's BASIC level change?
- The BASIC chart was initially level 5 at launch in Splash but was lowered to level 3 starting from maimai DX UNiVERSE+ (and has remained level 3 since), likely to better match its actual play difficulty.
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