Overview
Senkō no Buryūnaku (閃鋼のブリューナク, "Flashing Steel Brionac") is a high-energy original composition by sasakure.UK, best known to rhythm game fans for his numerous contributions across BMS, CHUNITHM, maimai, and other arcade music games. The track originates from SEGA's CHUNITHM and was brought into maimai during the PiNK era as part of the first wave of Challenge Tracks, a limited-time unlock feature that had players clearing specific conditions to access the song before its general release in January 2016. The vocal performance is provided by ピリオ (Period), a deliberately mysterious singer whose identity is kept veiled; within CHUNITHM, ピリオ is also represented as a playable character, tying the song closely to that game's lore and worldbuilding. The title alludes to Brionac (sometimes spelled Brionaic), the legendary spear of the Celtic god Lugh, and the lyrics and instrumental arrangement evoke a sense of mythic battle and techno-medieval grandeur. In maimai, the song's charts underwent several level revisions across version updates, reflecting its evolving reputation as a demanding track particularly at the MASTER difficulty, which was originally a level 12 before climbing to 13+ in later versions. The jacket artwork and in-game video were produced by HDLV, whose distinctive visual style complements the song's sword-and-sorcery motif.
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- Senkō no Buryūnaku was originally composed for SEGA's CHUNITHM and later crossed over into maimai as part of the オンゲキ&CHUNITHM (Ongeki & CHUNITHM) category.
- The song debuted in maimai PiNK on December 9, 2015 as a Challenge Track (チャレンジトラック), the first batch of such limited-time unlockables in the series. It became regularly available on January 7, 2016.
- Vocalist ピリオ (Period) is a deliberately anonymous singer who also appears on other maimai tracks such as Mr. Wonderland and the EmpErroR. In CHUNITHM, ピリオ is depicted as an in-game character with its own design and lore.
- The MASTER chart, designed by はっぴー (Happy), contains exactly 1001 notes, an unusually high count for its era, with 915 Tap notes forming the overwhelming majority of the total.
- The EXPERT chart was designed by rioN, who has contributed numerous charts across maimai and other SEGA rhythm games.
- The song's title references Brionac, the legendary spear of Lugh from Irish Celtic mythology, fitting the track's lyrical themes of battle, steel, and mythic conflict.
- Composer sasakure.UK is a prolific figure in the Japanese doujin and rhythm game scene, known for works like 'Pandora paradoxx', 'Yoiyami Mathematica', and numerous BMS (Be-Music Source) tournament entries.
- Prior to the UNiVERSE+ update, the Basic difficulty sat at level 6; it was later reduced to level 5. The Advanced chart was originally level 8 but was elevated to 8+ starting from FESTiVAL.
- The MASTER difficulty began as level 12 in PiNK and was progressively raised through several updates, reaching 13+ from Splash onward, a testament to its lasting challenge perception.
- Players who achieve S rank on MASTER earn the title 'キジン' (Kijin), while SSS rank awards the title 'ΩPROGRESSIVE'.
- The song is available across all maimai regions, Japan, International, USA, and China.
FAQ
- Who composed Senkō no Buryūnaku?
- The track was composed by sasakure.UK, a well-known Japanese producer active in the doujin music scene and rhythm game community, with contributions across BMS, CHUNITHM, maimai, and other series.
- What version of maimai added Senkō no Buryūnaku?
- It was added in maimai PiNK on December 9, 2015, initially as a limited-time Challenge Track before becoming permanently available on January 7, 2016.
- Who is the vocalist for Senkō no Buryūnaku?
- The vocals are performed by ピリオ (Period), an anonymous singer whose identity has not been publicly disclosed. In CHUNITHM, ピリオ also appears as a playable character.
- What does the title Senkō no Buryūnaku mean?
- Senkō no Buryūnaku (閃鋼のブリューナク) translates roughly to 'Flashing Steel Brionac,' referencing Brionac, the legendary spear of the Celtic god Lugh from Irish mythology.
- Who designed the MASTER and EXPERT charts for Senkō no Buryūnaku?
- The MASTER chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy), and the EXPERT chart was designed by rioN.
- Is Senkō no Buryūnaku available outside Japan?
- Yes, the song is available in all maimai regions: Japan, International, USA, and China.
- What is the BPM of Senkō no Buryūnaku?
- The song has a consistent BPM of 140 throughout.
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