Who composed 'Chasing destiny'?

The song was composed by Satoru Kousaki (神前暁) with lyrics by Aki Hata (畑亜貴), the same duo behind Haruhi Suzumiya's iconic track 'God knows...'.

What maimai version added 'Chasing destiny'?

Chasing destiny was added to maimai DX CiRCLE PLUS on March 19, 2026, as part of the 涼宮ハルヒちほー (Haruhi Suzumiya Area).

Who designed the MASTER chart for 'Chasing destiny' in maimai?

The MASTER chart (level 13+) was designed by サファ太 (Safata), while the EXPERT chart (level 10+) was designed by はっぴー (Happy).

What other rhythm games feature 'Chasing destiny'?

Besides maimai DX CiRCLE PLUS, Chasing destiny also appears in CHUNITHM X-VERSE-X and ONGEKI Re:Fresh, both added on March 5, 2026.

What is the BPM of 'Chasing destiny'?

Chasing destiny has a BPM of 186.

What makes the MASTER chart of 'Chasing destiny' notable?

The MASTER chart has 888 total notes with 140 Slide notes, a high slide count for a level 13+ chart, characteristic of designer サファ太's style.

Chasing destiny, 涼宮ハルヒ(CV.平野綾) maimai DX CiRCLE PLUS Song

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Overview

Chasing destiny is a new-era Haruhi Suzumiya song born from an unusual origin: a crowdfunding project that asked fans whether they wanted to hear Aya Hirano perform as Haruhi once more. Titled "もう一度歌って、踊る涼宮ハルヒが見たい！新楽曲＆MV制作プロジェクト" (We Want to See Haruhi Suzumiya Sing and Dance Again! New Song & MV Production Project), the campaign successfully funded a full new single and animated music video, marking the first new vocal track for the character in years. The song reunites the creative duo behind the franchise's most celebrated track, "God knows...", composer Satoru Kousaki (神前暁) and lyricist Aki Hata (畑亜貴). At 186 BPM with a driving pop-rock arrangement, Chasing destiny channels the same spirited energy that defined Haruhi's earlier musical appearances. Released as a single in 2025 to promote the new novel "涼宮ハルヒの劇場" (The Theater of Haruhi Suzumiya), the song arrived in Sega's rhythm game ecosystem in early 2026 across maimai DX CiRCLE PLUS, CHUNITHM X-VERSE-X, and ONGEKI Re:Fresh. In maimai, it anchors the 涼宮ハルヒちほー (Haruhi Suzumiya Area) alongside two other franchise tracks, with the MASTER chart, designed by サファ太 (Safata), delivering an 888-note layout driven by 140 Slide notes.

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Charts

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BASIC

4(4)

254 notesDesigner: -|Tap 212Hold 14Slide 5Touch 21Break 2

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ADVANCED

7+(7.6)

417 notesDesigner: -|Tap 368Hold 16Slide 10Touch 19Break 4

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EXPERT

10+(10.6)

645 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 506Hold 57Slide 54Touch 16Break 12

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MASTER

13+(13.7)

888 notesDesigner: サファ太|Tap 645Hold 23Slide 140Touch 38Break 42

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Trivia

Chasing destiny was produced through a crowdfunding campaign titled "もう一度歌って、踊る涼宮ハルヒが見たい！新楽曲＆MV制作プロジェクト" (We Want to See Haruhi Suzumiya Sing and Dance Again! New Song & MV Production Project), a fan-funded initiative that brought Aya Hirano back to record a new Haruhi song.
The song features the same composer-lyricist pairing as the franchise's legendary track "God knows...", composition by Satoru Kousaki (神前暁) and lyrics by Aki Hata (畑亜貴).
The single "Chasing destiny" was released in 2025 ahead of the novel "涼宮ハルヒの劇場" (The Theater of Haruhi Suzumiya), serving as a promotional tie-in for the new publication.
In maimai DX CiRCLE PLUS, Chasing destiny is part of the 涼宮ハルヒちほー (Haruhi Suzumiya Area) alongside "無敵的ハピネス！（SOS団5人Ver.）" and "Colorful Starting Line."
Players who clear all three Haruhi Area songs in a single credit earn the "SOS団" title; a FULL SYNC clear of all three awards "ただのマイマイマーには興味ありません" (I'm Not Interested in Ordinary Maimai Players), a direct reference to Haruhi's iconic catchphrase from the series.
The MASTER chart (level 13+, designed by サファ太) packs 888 total notes with 140 Slide notes, a notably slide-heavy configuration for its difficulty tier.
The EXPERT chart (level 10+, designed by はっぴー) features 645 notes with 54 Slide and 12 Break notes.
Chasing destiny also appears in CHUNITHM X-VERSE-X and ONGEKI Re:Fresh, both added on March 5, 2026, two weeks before its maimai debut on March 19.
The full animated MV for Chasing destiny was released on YouTube, featuring newly animated footage of Haruhi Suzumiya performing on stage.

FAQ

Who composed 'Chasing destiny'?: The song was composed by Satoru Kousaki (神前暁) with lyrics by Aki Hata (畑亜貴), the same duo behind Haruhi Suzumiya's iconic track 'God knows...'.
What maimai version added 'Chasing destiny'?: Chasing destiny was added to maimai DX CiRCLE PLUS on March 19, 2026, as part of the 涼宮ハルヒちほー (Haruhi Suzumiya Area).
How was 'Chasing destiny' created?: It was produced through a fan-funded crowdfunding campaign called 'もう一度歌って、踊る涼宮ハルヒが見たい！新楽曲＆MV制作プロジェクト' (We Want to See Haruhi Suzumiya Sing and Dance Again! New Song & MV Production Project), which successfully raised support for a new Haruhi song and animated music video.
Who designed the MASTER chart for 'Chasing destiny' in maimai?: The MASTER chart (level 13+) was designed by サファ太 (Safata), while the EXPERT chart (level 10+) was designed by はっぴー (Happy).
What other rhythm games feature 'Chasing destiny'?: Besides maimai DX CiRCLE PLUS, Chasing destiny also appears in CHUNITHM X-VERSE-X and ONGEKI Re:Fresh, both added on March 5, 2026.
What is the BPM of 'Chasing destiny'?: Chasing destiny has a BPM of 186.
What makes the MASTER chart of 'Chasing destiny' notable?: The MASTER chart has 888 total notes with 140 Slide notes, a high slide count for a level 13+ chart, characteristic of designer サファ太's style.