Overview
キャットラビング (Cat Loving) is a Vocaloid track by Japanese composer and lyricist 香椎モイミ (Kashii Moimi), featuring the vocal synth 可不 (KAFU). The song was originally released as a standalone single in 2021, accompanied by a music video by ろーまじん (Ro-majin) and 檀上大空 (Taiga Danjo). Its title is a playful portmanteau of "cat" and "loving," and the lyrics adopt the persona of a devoted, cat-like admirer, mixing sweet confessions with a possessive edge, all wrapped in a mid-tempo pop-rock arrangement at 163 BPM.
In the SEGA rhythm-game ecosystem, キャットラビング has appeared across all three major titles: it debuted first in オンゲキ bright MEMORY on November 10, 2022, followed by CHUNITHM SUN on February 9, 2023, and finally maimai でらっくす FESTiVAL PLUS on March 23, 2023, where it arrived at launch in both Japanese and international versions. In maimai DX, it is classified under the niconico & VOCALOID category. The MASTER chart (level 12+, constant 12.8), designed by アマリリス (amaryllis), stands out for its unusually dense Touch-note count, 106 Touch notes out of 625 total, making it a noteworthy chart for players who enjoy touch-heavy patterns. The EXPERT chart (level 8+, constant 8.8) was designed by 畳返し (Seiji Katou).
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
2(2)
115 notesDesigner: -|Tap 78Hold 10Slide 9Touch 16Break 2
ADVANCED
6(6)
257 notesDesigner: -|Tap 185Hold 20Slide 12Touch 26Break 14
EXPERT
8+(8.8)
368 notesDesigner: 畳返し|Tap 244Hold 62Slide 18Touch 32Break 12
MASTER
12+(12.8)
625 notesDesigner: アマリリス|Tap 399Hold 38Slide 54Touch 106Break 28
Trivia
- キャットラビング was the first licensed song of any kind added to オンゲキ after the end of its main story, and the first niconico-genre song added to that game since May 2022.
- The song was added to CHUNITHM SUN on February 9, 2023 in Japan; the Asian version followed on July 20, 2023, and the Chinese version (中二节奏 2025) included it at launch.
- In maimai DX's Chinese version (舞萌DX 2024), キャットラビング was also present from launch, matching its availability in the Japanese FESTiVAL PLUS release.
- The MASTER chart designer アマリリス (amaryllis) is known for charts that make extensive use of the Touch-note mechanic; the 106 Touch notes in this chart exemplify that signature style.
- The EXPERT chart designer 畳返し (Seiji Katou) is a longtime maimai notes designer who has contributed charts across multiple versions of the game.
- The vocalist 可不 (KAFU) is a CeVIO AI voicebank developed by KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO, known for her clear, expressive tone used in many Vocaloid-style productions.
- The music video was created by ろーまじん (Ro-majin) and 檀上大空 (Taiga Danjo), giving the song a distinctive visual identity with colorful, whimsical imagery that complements the cat motif.
FAQ
- Who composed キャットラビング (Cat Loving)?
- The song was composed, arranged, and written by 香椎モイミ (Kashii Moimi), featuring vocals by the CeVIO AI voicebank 可不 (KAFU).
- When was キャットラビング added to maimai DX?
- It was added to maimai でらっくす FESTiVAL PLUS on March 23, 2023, available from launch in Japanese, Asian, and Chinese versions.
- What are the chart levels for キャットラビング in maimai DX?
- The DX chart levels are Basic 2, Advanced 6, Expert 8+ (constant 8.8), and Master 12+ (constant 12.8).
- Who designed the MASTER chart for キャットラビング?
- The MASTER chart was designed by アマリリス (amaryllis), while the EXPERT chart was designed by 畳返し (Seiji Katou).
- What is unique about the MASTER chart of キャットラビング?
- The MASTER chart features an unusually high Touch-note count of 106 out of 625 total notes, making it a touch-heavy chart characteristic of designer アマリリス's style.
- What other rhythm games feature キャットラビング?
- Beyond maimai DX, the song also appears in CHUNITHM SUN and オンゲキ bright MEMORY, making it a cross-title SEGA rhythm game track.
- What is キャットラビング about?
- The lyrics adopt a cat-like persona addressing a loved one, mixing sweetness ('I don't dislike your palm') with possessive longing, framed around imagery of grooming, treats (mata-tabi), and feline devotion.
