Overview
Chronomia is an instrumental track by doujin composer Lime, first introduced to the rhythm game community through THE BMS OF FIGHTERS ULTIMATE 2016 (BOFU2016), where it secured 10th place in the overall ranking. Classified under the BMS genre tag "Dramatical," the composition is defined by its relentless 227 BPM tempo, dramatic melodic arcs, and the tagline "美しく儚く世界は廻る──" ("The beautiful and fleeting world spins──"), which captures the piece's contrast of elegance and urgency.
The song belongs to a loose thematic trilogy by Lime that also includes Luminaria and Selenadia, each sharing a similar atmospheric yet high-energy compositional approach built around stylized constructed-language titles. In maimai, Chronomia debuted at the launch of maimai DX PRiSM in September 2024, available across Japanese, international, USA, and Chinese regions. Its MASTER chart, weighted at level 14 with a constant of 14.2, was designed by サファ太 (Safata), who embedded a dedication, "respects for 小鳥遊さん", as a nod to fellow maimai chart designer Takanashi-san. The EXPERT chart was handled by 鳩ホルダー (Hato Holder), while the lower-difficulty BASIC and ADVANCED charts offer a more accessible entry point for players encountering the song's high BPM for the first time.
Beyond the maimai arcade, Chronomia has been licensed into an unusually wide roster of rhythm games, including CHUNITHM, ONGEKI, SOUND VOLTEX, Muse Dash, Phigros, 太鼓の達人, and several others, making it one of the most broadly circulated BMS-originated tracks in the modern rhythm game landscape. The original background animation for the BMS release was produced by inukoro.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
6(6)
270 notesDesigner: -|Tap 230Hold 14Slide 7Touch 14Break 5
ADVANCED
8(8)
406 notesDesigner: -|Tap 345Hold 18Slide 11Touch 27Break 5
EXPERT
12(12.5)
642 notesDesigner: 鳩ホルダー|Tap 437Hold 49Slide 75Touch 28Break 53
MASTER
14(14.2)
922 notesDesigner: サファ太 respects for 小鳥遊さん|Tap 617Hold 72Slide 128Touch 28Break 77
Trivia
- Chronomia originated from THE BMS OF FIGHTERS ULTIMATE 2016 -Legendary Again- (BOFU2016), a Be-Music Source contest, where it placed 10th overall under the BMS genre classification 'Dramatical.'
- The song is part of an informal thematic series by Lime alongside Luminaria and Selenadia, all sharing similar naming conventions and stylistic DNA.
- The background animation for the original BMS release was created by inukoro, who also produced the MV used in the official video upload.
- In maimai, Chronomia launched with PRiSM on September 12, 2024, in all standard regions. The Chinese version (舞萌DX 2025) received the song later, on January 23, 2026.
- The MASTER chart designer サファ太 appended a personal dedication, 'respects for 小鳥遊さん', in the chart credits, referencing veteran chart designer Takanashi-san.
- Chronomia appears in at least twelve rhythm games outside maimai: CHUNITHM, ONGEKI, Berry Melody, ChainBeeT, DanceRail3, Muse Dash, MUSYNX, Phigros, SOUND VOLTEX, 太鼓の達人, vivid/stasis, and ポラリスコード.
- The song carries the lyrical tagline '美しく儚く世界は廻る──' ('The beautiful and fleeting world spins──'), though the track itself is purely instrumental with no sung vocals.
- In CHUNITHM VERSE, Chronomia's MASTER chart is level 14+ and was designed by アミノハバキリ (Aminohabakiri); in ONGEKI Re:Fresh, its LUNATIC-level chart reaches 14+ and was designed by みそかつ侍 (Misokatsu Samurai).
FAQ
- Who composed Chronomia?
- Chronomia was composed and arranged by Lime, a doujin music producer whose instrumental works appear across multiple rhythm game series including maimai, CHUNITHM, and ONGEKI.
- What is the origin of Chronomia?
- Chronomia debuted at THE BMS OF FIGHTERS ULTIMATE 2016 (BOFU2016), a Be-Music Source song contest, where it placed 10th overall. Its BMS genre classification is Dramatical.
- What version of maimai is Chronomia in?
- Chronomia was added to maimai DX PRiSM (でらっくす PRiSM) at the version's launch on September 12, 2024, and is available in all regions: Japan, international, USA, and China.
- What difficulty levels does Chronomia have in maimai?
- Chronomia has four DX chart difficulties: Basic (level 6), Advanced (level 8), Expert (level 12, constant 12.5), and Master (level 14, constant 14.2).
- Who designed the MASTER chart for Chronomia in maimai?
- The MASTER chart was designed by サファ太 (Safata), who included the dedication 'respects for 小鳥遊さん' as a tribute to fellow designer Takanashi-san. The EXPERT chart was designed by 鳩ホルダー (Hato Holder).
- Is Chronomia related to Luminaria or Selenadia?
- Yes, Chronomia is part of a thematic series of songs by Lime that also includes Luminaria and Selenadia, sharing a similar dramatic and high-energy instrumental style with constructed-language titles.
- What BPM is Chronomia?
- Chronomia has a tempo of 227 BPM, making it one of the faster tracks in the maimai DX PRiSM song list.
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