Overview
秒針を噛む (Byōshin o Kamu, "Bite the Second Hand") is a song by the Japanese rock band ずっと真夜中でいいのに。 (Zutto Mayonaka de Ii no ni., also known as ZUTOMAYO). Originally released in 2018, the track was composed by vocalist ACAne and producer nulut, with nulut handling arrangement. The animated music video was directed by Waboku, an animator known for his distinctive surreal style. The title and lyrics revolve around biting a clock's second hand, a visceral metaphor for anxiety and the desire to arrest time.
In maimai, 秒針を噛む launched in maimai でらっくす Splash PLUS on March 18, 2021 as part of the POPS & ANIME genre. It received five DX charts ranging from Basic 3 to Re:Master 12+. The Expert and Re:Master charts were designed by はっぴー (Happy), while the Master chart was designed by 緑風 犬三郎. A playful in-game collection title, "筐体も噛む" (Kōtai mo Kamu, "Bite the Cabinet Too"), is awarded for clearing any chart with exactly 1 MISS, a direct nod to the song name.
The song also appeared in SEGA's オンゲキ (ONGEKI) starting with R.E.D. PLUS. 秒針を噛む was withdrawn from maimai on September 14, 2023, and from Chinese arcades with the 舞萌DX 2023 update. It was later removed from ONGEKI bright MEMORY on March 7, 2024. Despite its limited availability, the track remains a well-known representation of ZUTOMAYO's early work within the rhythm-game community.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
3(3)
149 notesDesigner: -|Tap 124Hold 7Slide 5Touch 11Break 2
ADVANCED
6(6)
300 notesDesigner: -|Tap 250Hold 16Slide 13Touch 15Break 6
EXPERT
8+(8.6)
426 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 322Hold 27Slide 42Touch 21Break 14
MASTER
11(11)
641 notesDesigner: 緑風 犬三郎|Tap 476Hold 54Slide 73Touch 18Break 20
Re:MASTER
12+(12.7)
778 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 556Hold 49Slide 101Touch 59Break 13
Trivia
- 秒針を噛む was added to maimai でらっくす Splash PLUS at launch on March 18, 2021, in both Japanese and Asian versions.
- The Re:MASTER chart was available from the same day as the song's debut, unusual for songs that receive a Re:MASTER later.
- In China, the song arrived with 舞萌DX 2022 and was removed with 舞萌DX 2023.
- The song also featured in オンゲキ R.E.D. PLUS at launch and was removed from オンゲキ bright MEMORY on March 7, 2024.
- The in-game collection title '筐体も噛む' (Kōtai mo Kamu, 'Bite the Cabinet Too') is earned by finishing any chart with exactly 1 MISS, a pun on the song title.
- The song was composed by ACAne (ZUTOMAYO's vocalist) and nulut, with nulut also credited for arrangement.
- The music video was created by Waboku, an animator who has directed multiple ZUTOMAYO music videos.
- The Master chart (level 11) was designed by 緑風 犬三郎, while the Expert (8+) and Re:Master (12+) charts were designed by はっぴー (Happy).
- Basic and Advanced charts have no credited designer.
- 秒針を噛む was removed from maimai globally on September 14, 2023, making it unplayable on current cabinets in Japan and Asia.
- The song's title literally translates to 'Bite the Second Hand', referencing the second hand of a clock as a symbol of temporal frustration.
- The Re:Master chart has a total note count of 778, the highest among the song's five charts, with 59 Touch notes being a defining feature.
FAQ
- What does '秒針を噛む' mean in English?
- '秒針を噛む' (Byōshin o Kamu) translates to 'Bite the Second Hand', the second hand of a clock, used as a metaphor for wanting to stop or resist the passage of time.
- Who composed 秒針を噛む?
- The song was composed by ACAne (vocalist of ZUTOMAYO) and producer nulut, with nulut handling arrangement. ACAne also wrote the lyrics and performed the vocals.
- When was 秒針を噛む added to maimai?
- It was added to maimai でらっくす Splash PLUS on March 18, 2021, and was available in both Japanese and Asian versions from launch day.
- Why was 秒針を噛む removed from maimai?
- Licensing for the song expired, leading to its removal from maimai on September 14, 2023. It was also withdrawn from Chinese cabinets with the 舞萌DX 2023 update and from オンゲキ bright MEMORY on March 7, 2024.
- Who designed the charts for 秒針を噛む in maimai?
- The Expert (8+) and Re:Master (12+) charts were designed by はっぴー (Happy), while the Master (11) chart was designed by 緑風 犬三郎. Basic and Advanced charts do not have credited designers.
- What is the hardest chart for 秒針を噛む in maimai?
- The Re:Master chart is the hardest at level 12+ (difficulty constant 12.7), with 778 total notes including 59 Touch notes, 101 Slides, and 49 Holds.
- Is 秒針を噛む still playable in maimai?
- No. The song was fully removed from maimai on September 14, 2023, and is no longer available on any current cabinets in Japan, Asia, or China.
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