Overview
Conquista Ciela is a vocal arrangement of a theme from Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Force, SEGA's acclaimed mecha combat arcade series. The track was arranged, written, and performed by Takenobu Mitsuyoshi (光吉猛修), the legendary SEGA composer and vocalist best known for his iconic work on the Virtual-On series as well as Daytona USA and other arcade classics. The original instrumental composition was by Kentaro Koyama. Mitsuyoshi's version first appeared on his 2003 album From Loud 2 Low ~Takenobu Mitsuyoshi Works~, where he gave the futuristic Virtual-On Force theme soaring, melodic vocals over a driving rock arrangement at 140 BPM. Lyrically, the song evokes memories of a "steel warrior" (鋼鉄の戦士) and themes of destiny, stardust, and perseverance, fitting imagery for the towering mecha of the Virtual-On universe. In maimai, Conquista Ciela debuted on July 11, 2018 as part of the MiLK PLUS update under the GAME & VARIETY (ゲーム＆バラエティ) category. Its MASTER chart, designed by 某S氏, is a dense 12.7-level 614-note layout that demands strong stamina and precise tap/hold/slide coordination. The EXPERT chart, designed by はっぴー, offers a 9.6-level challenge with distinct slide patterning. Conquista Ciela also appeared in Phantasy Star Online 2 as a My Room BGM option, listed as "conquista ciela (on vocal)", extending its reach beyond the rhythm game space.
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- Conquista Ciela originates from Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Force, the 2001 arcade entry in SEGA's mecha combat series. The original instrumental was composed by Kentaro Koyama.
- Takenobu Mitsuyoshi's vocal arrangement first appeared on his 2003 album From Loud 2 Low ~Takenobu Mitsuyoshi Works~, which compiles his SEGA game music work spanning Daytona USA, Virtual-On, and more.
- The song also appears in Phantasy Star Online 2 as a My Room BGM selection, listed as 'conquista ciela (on vocal)'.
- In Asian English versions of maimai, the artist credit is romanised as Takenobu Mitsuyoshi 'VIRTUAL-ON'.
- Conquista Ciela's in-game genre has changed across maimai versions: it launched under 'SEGA' in MiLK PLUS through FiNALE, was moved to 'ORIGINAL' in the base でらっくす release, and has been categorised as 'GAME & VARIETY' since でらっくす PLUS.
- The MASTER chart by 某S氏 is a 12.7-level constant with 614 notes, notably dense for its era of MiLK PLUS, with 420 Tap notes demanding sustained endurance throughout its 2:22 runtime.
- The EXPERT chart by はっぴー was originally level 8 in MiLK PLUS and has been rebalanced upward over multiple version updates, reaching 9+ by UNiVERSE+.
- The song's Basic chart started at level 2 in the original MiLK PLUS release and was adjusted to level 4 in later versions.
FAQ
- Who composed Conquista Ciela?
- The original instrumental theme for Conquista Ciela was composed by Kentaro Koyama for Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Force. The vocal arrangement used in maimai was arranged, lyricised, and performed by Takenobu Mitsuyoshi.
- What version of maimai added Conquista Ciela?
- Conquista Ciela was added to maimai MiLK PLUS on July 11, 2018, as part of the MiLK PLUS update.
- What are the difficulty levels of Conquista Ciela in maimai DX?
- As of the current version, Conquista Ciela has four Standard charts: Basic (level 4, constant 4.0), Advanced (level 7+, constant 7.6), Expert (level 9+, constant 9.6), and Master (level 12+, constant 12.7).
- Who designed the charts for Conquista Ciela?
- The EXPERT chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy), and the MASTER chart was designed by 某S氏 (Bou S shi). Basic and Advanced charts do not have credited designers.
- What is the song Conquista Ciela about?
- The lyrics, sung in Japanese, tell the story of a 'steel warrior' (鋼鉄の戦士) reflecting on hidden memories and past regrets, finding hope in destiny's beginnings. The imagery of falling stardust and a voice disappearing into morning mist evokes the epic mecha combat setting of Virtual-On.
- Is Conquista Ciela a cover or an original song?
- It is a vocal arrangement of an existing instrumental theme from Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Force. Takenobu Mitsuyoshi wrote lyrics and arranged the song for his 2003 album From Loud 2 Low, and this version was used in maimai.
- Does Conquista Ciela appear in any other games?
- Yes, the vocal version of Conquista Ciela also appears in Phantasy Star Online 2 as a selectable BGM for the My Room feature, listed as 'conquista ciela (on vocal)'.
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