Overview
カラフル×メロディ (Colorful × Melody) is a Vocaloid original song originally created for the rhythm game Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA 2nd, and later added to maimai FiNALE on January 25, 2019. The track was produced by ちーむMOER (Team MOER), a collaborative unit formed specifically for this song that brought together four well-known Vocaloid producers: minato (RyuuseiP) on lyrics, doriko on composition, OSTER Project on arrangement, and 19's Sound Factory on electric guitar. The vocals are performed as a duet by Miku Hatsune (初音ミク) and Rin Kagamine (鏡音リン), and the title, a fusion of "colorful" and "melody", reflects the song's lyrical theme of layering emotional color onto one's dreams and future. The upbeat, bright arrangement is characteristic of early 2010s Vocaloid pop, and the song was released on a self-titled album in 2011 prior to its game appearances.
In maimai, カラフル×メロディ was added as part of the FiNALE update and later removed from non-Japanese cabinets starting with maimai DX, making it a Japan-region exclusive track. The Master chart, designed by はっぴー (Happy) at level 12+ (constant 12.6), is distinguished by its heavy slide-note density, 96 Slide notes out of 562 total, giving it a fluid, flowing character that mirrors the song's energetic melody. The Expert chart, designed by 華火職人 (Kanon Oguni), features a notable concentration of Break notes. Both higher-difficulty charts have been re-graded upward across successive maimai versions as the game's difficulty calibration evolved, with the Master rating rising from 11+ at launch to 12+ by BUDDiES+.
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Trivia
- カラフル×メロディ was originally created for the rhythm game Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA 2nd, where it debuted as an original commissioned song.
- ちーむMOER (Team MOER) is a one-time collaborative unit formed specifically for this song, bringing together four Vocaloid scene veterans: minato, doriko, OSTER Project, and 19's Sound Factory.
- The song features both Miku Hatsune and Rin Kagamine on vocals, making it a rare duet between the two Crypton Vocaloids in a single original track.
- In Asian English versions of maimai, the song's title is localized as Colorful × Melody and the artist as Team MOER.
- カラフル×メロディ was removed from non-Japanese maimai cabinets starting with maimai DX, so it is only available on Japanese region machines.
- The Master chart, designed by はっぴー (Happy), contains 96 Slide notes out of 562 total, a notably high slide density for a FiNALE-era 12+ chart.
- The song has undergone multiple level revisions: Master started at 11+ in FiNALE, rose to 12 in UNiVERSE+, and reached 12+ from BUDDiES+ onward. Advanced also rose from 7 to 8 starting in FESTiVAL.
- A self-titled album featuring the song was released in 2011, predating its inclusion in any rhythm game.
- The Expert chart, designed by 華火職人 (Kanon Oguni), contains 26 Break notes out of 427 total, a relatively high break count for its difficulty tier.
FAQ
- Who composed カラフル×メロディ?
- The song was composed by doriko, with lyrics by minato (RyuuseiP), arrangement by OSTER Project, and electric guitar by 19's Sound Factory. All four produced the track collaboratively under the unit name ちーむMOER (Team MOER).
- What maimai version added カラフル×メロディ?
- The song was added to maimai FiNALE on January 25, 2019, as part of the niconico & VOCALOID genre lineup.
- Which Vocaloids sing カラフル×メロディ?
- The song features Miku Hatsune (初音ミク) and Rin Kagamine (鏡音リン) on vocals, performing as a duet.
- What is the difficulty of the Master chart for カラフル×メロディ?
- The Master chart is rated level 12+ with a difficulty constant of 12.6. It contains 562 total notes, including 96 Slide notes, and was designed by はっぴー (Happy).
- Who designed the charts for カラフル×メロディ in maimai?
- The Expert chart was designed by 華火職人 (Kanon Oguni), and the Master chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy). Basic and Advanced have no credited designer.
- Is カラフル×メロディ available outside Japan in maimai?
- No. The song was removed from non-Japanese maimai cabinets starting with maimai DX and is exclusive to Japanese region machines.
- What is the English title of カラフル×メロディ?
- In Asian English versions of maimai, the song is localized as 'Colorful × Melody' by 'Team MOER'.
- Where did カラフル×メロディ originally come from before maimai?
- The song was originally created for the rhythm game Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA 2nd, and later released on a self-titled album in 2011 before being added to maimai.
