Overview
ナイト・オブ・ナイツ (Cranky Remix) is a high-energy remix of one of the most widely recognized Touhou doujin arrangements in existence. The original ナイト・オブ・ナイツ, composed by beatMARIO (ビートまりお) of the COOL&CREATE circle, fuses two ZUN compositions, フラワリングナイト (Flowering Night) from 東方花映塚 and 月時計 ~ ルナ・ダイアル (Moon Clock ~ Luna Dial) from 東方紅魔郷, into a single ecstatic hardcore track that has become a staple of Japanese rhythm game lineups. This version brings in Cranky (Hiroshi Watanabe), the prolific doujin/rhythm-game composer and former SEGA sound team member, for an arrangement that adds his signature bass-driven, polished production style. The remix also weaves in a brief quotation of U.N.オーエンは彼女なのか? (U.N. Owen Was Her?), Flandre Scarlet's theme from 東方紅魔郷, rewarding attentive listeners. Originally released on the 2018 album オールナイト・オブ・ナイツ, the track debuted in arcade rhythm games through CHUNITHM AMAZON in November 2018 before arriving in maimai でらっくす at the series' DX launch on July 11, 2019. The background video, produced by TOHRU MiTSUHASHi, was made specifically for the maimai series. In maimai, the Master chart (level 13.2, designed by 小鳥遊さん) stands out for its dense Touch-note choreography, 127 Touch notes demand constant palm-and-finger interaction, while the Expert chart (designed by 某S氏) tests intermediate players with a well-paced 10.4-original-design that mixes slides and break notes into the Touhou melody.
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Charts
DX
BASIC
4(4)
164 notesDesigner: -|Tap 124Hold 5Slide 6Touch 23Break 6
ADVANCED
7(7)
324 notesDesigner: -|Tap 265Hold 29Slide 14Touch 10Break 6
EXPERT
10(10)
548 notesDesigner: 某S氏|Tap 386Hold 47Slide 27Touch 53Break 35
MASTER
13(13.2)
811 notesDesigner: 小鳥遊さん|Tap 571Hold 33Slide 50Touch 127Break 30
Trivia
- The original ナイト・オブ・ナイツ by beatMARIO has been a Touhou doujin scene phenomenon since its 2009 release, widely regarded as one of the genre's most iconic hardcore arrangements. Its melody instantly signals 'Touhou rhythm game' to players across BMS, osu!, and arcade platforms.
- Cranky (Hiroshi Watanabe) is a veteran composer who worked at SEGA on titles like Space Channel 5 and the maimai series itself. His remix here adds a heavier bass foundation and cleaner mix compared to the original.
- The jacket art is adapted from the オールナイト・オブ・ナイツ album cover, with the text 'Cranky Remix' positioned to cover the word 'オール' (All) from the original title.
- ナイト・オブ・ナイツ (Cranky Remix) was added to maimai でらっくす at the very launch of the DX series, making it available in all three regions (Japan, International, USA, and CN) from day one.
- This song is also playable in CHUNITHM (since AMAZON, November 2018) and オンゲキ (since SUMMER, October 2019), making it a cross-title Touhou staple across all three SEGA arcade rhythm games.
- The Master chart by 小鳥遊さん features 127 Touch notes, one of the highest Touch-note counts among level-13 DX charts, creating a physically demanding pattern that alternates between palm taps and standard button hits.
- The Expert chart designer credited as 某S氏 (Bou S shi) is a recurring maimai charter known for solid, well-structured intermediate charts that bridge players from Advanced to Master-level content.
- Despite the song's intense energy, the track has no lyrics, it is a purely instrumental hardcore arrangement driven by synthesized melodies and beatMARIO's signature synth leads.
- The remix subtly references a third Touhou theme: a melodic quote from U.N.オーエンは彼女なのか? (U.N. Owen Was Her?, Flandre Scarlet's theme from 東方紅魔郷) appears within the arrangement.
FAQ
- Who composed ナイト・オブ・ナイツ (Cranky Remix)?
- The original composition is by ZUN (Team Shanghai Alice) and beatMARIO (ビートまりお), with arrangement by Cranky (Hiroshi Watanabe).
- What version of maimai added ナイト・オブ・ナイツ (Cranky Remix)?
- It was added to maimai でらっくす (maimai DX) at its launch on July 11, 2019, and was available in all regions from day one.
- What difficulty levels are available for ナイト・オブ・ナイツ (Cranky Remix) in maimai DX?
- The chart has four DX difficulties: Basic (level 4), Advanced (level 7), Expert (level 10), and Master (level 13, constant 13.2).
- Who designed the charts for ナイト・オブ・ナイツ (Cranky Remix) in maimai?
- The Expert chart was designed by 某S氏 (Bou S shi), and the Master chart was designed by 小鳥遊さん (Takanashi-san).
- What is the original song that ナイト・オブ・ナイツ (Cranky Remix) is based on?
- It is a remix of ナイト・オブ・ナイツ (Night of Knights) by beatMARIO, which itself is an arrangement combining フラワリングナイト from 東方花映塚 and 月時計 ~ ルナ・ダイアル from 東方紅魔郷. The Cranky Remix also includes a segment of U.N.オーエンは彼女なのか? from 東方紅魔郷.
- What other rhythm games feature ナイト・オブ・ナイツ (Cranky Remix)?
- The song is also playable in CHUNITHM (added in AMAZON, November 2018) and オンゲキ (added in SUMMER, October 2019).
- What makes the Master chart of ナイト・オブ・ナイツ (Cranky Remix) notable?
- The Master chart (level 13.2) contains 127 Touch notes, one of the highest counts for a level-13 DX chart, creating a physically demanding pattern that requires frequent palm-to-screen interactions alongside standard note inputs.
- Is there an official music video for ナイト・オブ・ナイツ (Cranky Remix)?
- Yes, an official MV was produced, directed by TOHRU MiTSUHASHi, and was created specifically for the maimai でらっくす series.
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