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Catch Me If You Can is a crossover track originating from Sega's ONGEKI rhythm game, brought into maimai DX during the FESTiVAL era. The song was composed and arranged by TAKU INOUE, with lyrics penned by MC TC, and features Yui Nakajima (中島 唯) performing as the character Ayaka Saotome (早乙女 彩華). The track is categorized under the ONGEKI & CHUNITHM genre in maimai, reflecting its status as a cross-franchise collaboration piece. Musically, Catch Me If You Can is a mid-tempo pop number at 130 BPM built around a playful cat-and-mouse motif, the title dares the listener to pursue, while the lyrics weave imagery of magic tricks, playing cards, countdowns ("3, 2, 1"), and a sweet-but-dangerous love story. The song originally debuted in ONGEKI bright on November 11, 2021, and was later added to maimai DX FESTiVAL on October 21, 2022, before also appearing in CHUNITHM LUMINOUS. An extended version and an instrumental version were released on the ONGEKI Vocal Party 08 soundtrack and the ONGEKI Vocal Memory compilation.

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BASIC
5(5)
264 notesDesigner: -|Tap 225Hold 16Slide 2Touch 17Break 4
ADVANCED
7(7)
325 notesDesigner: -|Tap 240Hold 19Slide 6Touch 55Break 5
EXPERT
10+(10.6)
539 notesDesigner: 小鳥遊さん|Tap 366Hold 83Slide 53Touch 17Break 20
MASTER
13(13.2)
840 notesDesigner: ものくろっく|Tap 476Hold 101Slide 72Touch 151Break 40

Trivia

  • Catch Me If You Can was originally added to ONGEKI bright on November 11, 2021, nearly a year before its maimai debut.
  • The song was added to maimai DX FESTiVAL on October 21, 2022 in Japan, with staggered releases in the Asian version (February 17, 2023) and the Chinese version (January 11, 2024 via 舞萌DX 2023).
  • The lyrics were written by MC TC, who has contributed to numerous Sega rhythm game songs across ONGEKI, CHUNITHM, and maimai.
  • The song's lyrics feature persistent magic and illusion motifs, 'SHAZAM!', 'HOCUS POCUS', playing cards (Joker), and countdowns ('3, 2, 1'), reinforcing the 'catch me if you can' chase narrative.
  • An extended (full) version of the song appears on the ONGEKI Vocal Party 08 soundtrack, along with an instrumental version.
  • Yui Nakajima (中島 唯) voices Ayaka Saotome, a character from ONGEKI whose in-game level is 20 when encountered as an opponent on that song.
  • The Master chart (level 13, constant 13.2) was designed by ものくろっく (monoclock), a charter known for their work across all three Sega rhythm game series, maimai, CHUNITHM, and ONGEKI.
  • The Expert chart (level 10+, constant 10.6) was designed by 小鳥遊さん (Takanashi-san).
  • Catch Me If You Can also appears in CHUNITHM LUMINOUS, unlockable from March 7, 2024 via the 'オンゲキ Chapter4' MAP.

FAQ

Who composed Catch Me If You Can for maimai?
Catch Me If You Can was composed and arranged by TAKU INOUE, with lyrics by MC TC and vocals by Yui Nakajima as Ayaka Saotome.
Which maimai version added Catch Me If You Can?
The song was added to maimai DX FESTiVAL on October 21, 2022 in Japan, with later releases in Asia (February 17, 2023) and China (January 11, 2024).
What genre is Catch Me If You Can in maimai?
It is categorized under the ONGEKI & CHUNITHM (オンゲキ&CHUNITHM) genre, marking it as a crossover track from Sega's other rhythm game franchises.
Who designed the Master chart for Catch Me If You Can?
The Master chart (level 13, constant 13.2) was designed by ものくろっく (monoclock), while the Expert chart (level 10+, constant 10.6) was designed by 小鳥遊さん (Takanashi-san).
Is Catch Me If You Can an original song or a cover?
It is an original song created for Sega's ONGEKI rhythm game, where it debuted in November 2021 before crossing over to maimai and CHUNITHM.
What is the song Catch Me If You Can about?
The lyrics play with a magical cat-and-mouse love story theme, using imagery of playing cards (Joker), magic tricks, countdowns, and a 'sweet love story' that the singer dares the listener to catch up to.

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