Overview
Black Lair is a high-energy instrumental track composed by 削除 (Sakuzyo, real name Mitsuki Yoshida) with choir vocals by void (Mournfinale). It originated as a BMS (Be-Music Source) song in 2012, released outside any contest framework, and was later included on Sakuzyo's first solo album Selentia, a concept album themed as the soundtrack of fictitious games and anime. The BMS genre tag 'Act / Wars' reflects that fictional-game aesthetic, and the accompanying video by 浪漫映像制作倶楽部 (Romantic Image Production Club) carries the same stylized, narrative-driven presentation.
The track made its rhythm-game debut in CHUNITHM AMAZON (March 2019) before joining maimai でらっくす PLUS at launch on January 23, 2020. In maimai, it sits in the GAME & VARIETY category and plays at a steady 150 BPM. The EXPERT chart was designed by シチミヘルツ (Shichimi Hertz), while the MASTER chart, rated at difficulty constant 13.8, was designed by 小鳥遊さん (Takanashi-san). Black Lair also appears in Rayark's mobile rhythm game Cytus, and its musical universe expanded with a sequel titled Erlung in KONAMI's SOUND VOLTEX. A medley remix named STORIA, weaving together Halcyon, Niflheimr, VitMaster, Black Lair, and AXION, further cements the track's place in the cross-rhythm-game canon.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
5(5)
176 notesDesigner: -|Tap 108Hold 17Slide 11Touch 39Break 1
ADVANCED
8(8)
310 notesDesigner: -|Tap 226Hold 27Slide 20Touch 30Break 7
EXPERT
11(11)
552 notesDesigner: シチミヘルツ|Tap 324Hold 102Slide 41Touch 70Break 15
MASTER
13+(13.8)
834 notesDesigner: 小鳥遊さん|Tap 582Hold 89Slide 67Touch 59Break 37
Trivia
- Black Lair was originally released as a BMS (Be-Music Source) song in 2012, not tied to any specific BMS contest, a relatively uncommon origin for tracks of its popularity.
- The album Selentia, which debuted at Comiket 82 (C82), is built around the concept of being 'the soundtrack of fictitious games or anime.' Black Lair's video and BMS genre tag 'Act / Wars' are a direct extension of that theme.
- When Black Lair was later ported to the BMS format, the notes design was handled by xi, a prominent composer and chart designer in his own right, known for songs like Halcyon and Freedom Dive.
- The jacket illustration was produced by 浪漫映像制作倶楽部, with design by HDLV and character drafts by mss. The same group also produced the song's movie/BGA.
- A direct sequel titled Erlung appears in KONAMI's SOUND VOLTEX II -infinite infection-, expanding the world of Black Lair with new material.
- The track is part of the STORIA medley in Cytus, which blends Black Lair with Halcyon, Niflheimr, VitMaster, and AXION, all songs by xi and/or Sakuzyo.
- In maimai, the song's genre was originally listed as VARIETY during the base でらっくす version, then changed to GAME & VARIETY starting from でらっくす PLUS onward.
- Black Lair was added to the Chinese version of 舞萌DX on December 24, 2020, roughly eleven months after its Japanese/Asian release.
- The MASTER chart (difficulty constant 13.8) was designed by 小鳥遊さん, while the EXPERT chart was designed by シチミヘルツ. No designer is credited for the BASIC and ADVANCED charts.
- The song contains no lyrics, the voice in the track is purely choral wordless vocals performed by void (Mournfinale).
FAQ
- Who composed Black Lair?
- Black Lair was composed and arranged by 削除 (Sakuzyo / Mitsuki Yoshida), with choir vocals by void (Mournfinale).
- When was Black Lair added to maimai?
- Black Lair was added to maimai on January 23, 2020 as part of the maimai でらっくす PLUS launch. It was also added to the Chinese version (舞萌DX) on December 24, 2020.
- What album is Black Lair from?
- Black Lair originally appeared on Sakuzyo's first solo album Selentia, which was sold at Comiket 82 (C82). The album's concept is that of a soundtrack for fictitious games and anime.
- What other rhythm games feature Black Lair?
- Beyond maimai, Black Lair appears in CHUNITHM (starting with CHUNITHM AMAZON) and Rayark's Cytus. A sequel titled Erlung is in SOUND VOLTEX, and a medley remix called STORIA (featuring Black Lair alongside Halcyon, Niflheimr, VitMaster, and AXION) also appears in Cytus.
- Who designed the MASTER chart for Black Lair in maimai?
- The MASTER chart (level 13+, constant 13.8) was designed by 小鳥遊さん (Takanashi-san), while the EXPERT chart (level 11) was designed by シチミヘルツ (Shichimi Hertz).
- What genre is Black Lair in maimai?
- Black Lair is categorized as GAME & VARIETY (ゲーム＆バラエティ). It was originally listed as VARIETY during maimai でらっくす base version before being reclassified when でらっくす PLUS launched.
- Does Black Lair have lyrics?
- No, Black Lair is an instrumental track. The only vocal element is wordless choir vocals performed by void (Mournfinale).
