Overview
Burning Hearts ～炎のANGEL～ is the high-energy theme song of Burning Rangers, the SEGA Saturn action game released in 1998. Composed by Naofumi Hataya (幡谷尚史) with lyrics co-written by Tomoko Sasaki (佐々木朋子) and Hataya himself, the track was arranged by SEGA Sound Unit [H.] and performed by Takenobu Mitsuyoshi (光吉猛修), one of SEGA's most recognizable vocalists, known for his powerful delivery across countless arcade and console titles. The song captures the futuristic firefighter squad's heroic spirit through driving synth-rock instrumentation and Mitsuyoshi's signature belting vocals.
In maimai, Burning Hearts ～炎のANGEL～ debuted on July 11, 2013 as part of the GreeN version under the ゲーム＆バラエティ (Game & Variety) category. The track has been re-leveled numerous times across subsequent maimai versions to reflect its evolving chart difficulty. A Re:Master chart was added later on October 3, 2017, pushing the song's ceiling to a demanding 13+ (13.8 constant). The charting duties were handled by three different designers: ニャイン (Nyain) for Expert, 某S氏 (Mr. S) for Master, and 譜面-100号 (Chart No.-100) for the Re:Master layout, each bringing their own stylistic approach to the SEGA classic.
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Charts
STD
BASIC
5(5)
129 notesDesigner: -|Tap 98Hold 17Slide 7Break 7
ADVANCED
8(8)
249 notesDesigner: -|Tap 189Hold 24Slide 30Break 6
EXPERT
10+(10.6)
290 notesDesigner: ニャイン|Tap 189Hold 53Slide 17Break 31
MASTER
12+(12.7)
407 notesDesigner: 某S氏|Tap 309Hold 53Slide 19Break 26
Re:MASTER
13+(13.8)
557 notesDesigner: 譜面-100号|Tap 372Hold 37Slide 98Break 50
Trivia
- Burning Hearts ～炎のANGEL～ is the opening theme of Burning Rangers, a SEGA Saturn action game released in 1998 where players control firefighters rescuing civilians from burning space stations.
- The song was composed by Naofumi Hataya (幡谷尚史), who also co-wrote the lyrics with Tomoko Sasaki (佐々木朋子). Hataya is a longtime SEGA composer known for contributions to the Sonic the Hedgehog series and many arcade titles.
- Vocals were performed by Takenobu Mitsuyoshi (光吉猛修), a legendary SEGA sound team vocalist famous for his work on Daytona USA, SEGA Rally Championship, and countless other arcade classics.
- The arrangement was handled by SEGA Sound Unit [H.], a group within the SEGA sound team.
- Several cover versions of the song exist: a PSO2 version sung by Daisuke Ono (小野大輔), an English version by Dennis St. James, and a humorous 'reverse translation' cover by a buyer known as Takahashi.
- When Burning Hearts was added to CHUNITHM on January 11, 2018, it sparked a tradition, Takenobu Mitsuyoshi singing the song live during official GekiChuMai (ゲキチュウマイ) broadcasts became a regular highlight for fans.
- The Re:Master chart (added October 3, 2017) was designed by 譜面-100号 (Chart No.-100), a recurring charter identity in maimai known for demanding high-level layouts.
- The Expert chart designer ニャイン (Nyain) and Master chart designer 某S氏 (Mr. S) are both established maimai charter aliases who have contributed to many SEGA originals and game-variety tracks.
- The song's level has been adjusted across many maimai versions: the Master chart started at level 9 in GreeN and gradually rose to 12+ by FESTIVAL+, reflecting how the community's skill ceiling grew over time.
FAQ
- What is Burning Hearts ～炎のANGEL～?
- Burning Hearts ～炎のANGEL～ is the theme song of Burning Rangers, a SEGA Saturn action game from 1998. It was composed by Naofumi Hataya, arranged by SEGA Sound Unit [H.], and sung by Takenobu Mitsuyoshi. The song was added to maimai in the GreeN version on July 11, 2013.
- Who composed Burning Hearts ～炎のANGEL～?
- The song was composed by Naofumi Hataya (幡谷尚史), who also co-wrote the lyrics with Tomoko Sasaki (佐々木朋子). The arrangement was handled by SEGA Sound Unit [H.].
- Who sings Burning Hearts ～炎のANGEL～?
- The vocals are performed by Takenobu Mitsuyoshi (光吉猛修), a veteran SEGA vocalist known for his work on Daytona USA, SEGA Rally Championship, and many other arcade and console game soundtracks.
- What version of maimai added Burning Hearts ～炎のANGEL～?
- The song was added in maimai GreeN on July 11, 2013, under the ゲーム＆バラエティ (Game & Variety) category. A Re:Master chart was later added on October 3, 2017.
- Who designed the charts for Burning Hearts ～炎のANGEL～ in maimai?
- The Expert chart was designed by ニャイン (Nyain), the Master chart by 某S氏 (Mr. S), and the Re:Master chart by 譜面-100号 (Chart No.-100).
- What is the hardest difficulty for Burning Hearts ～炎のANGEL～ in maimai?
- The Re:Master chart is the hardest at level 13+ with a difficulty constant of 13.8, featuring 557 total notes (372 Tap, 37 Hold, 98 Slide, 50 Break).
- Is Burning Hearts ～炎のANGEL～ available in CHUNITHM?
- Yes, the song was added to CHUNITHM on January 11, 2018. It became notable for sparking a tradition where vocalist Takenobu Mitsuyoshi would perform the song live during official GekiChuMai broadcasts.
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