Overview
Crazy Circle is a high-energy original track commissioned for the launch of maimai でらっくす, the first arcade cabinet of the maimai DX series. It was created by prominent Vocaloid producer みきとP (Mikito-P), best known for hits such as ロキ (Roki) and いーあるふぁんくらぶ, and performed by the vocal duo FantasticYouth, comprising members LowFat and Onyu. Released on July 11, 2019, the song was initially one of the unlockable tracks in the Youth Area (青春ちほー), becoming available by default from the Splash version onward across all regions.
At 145 BPM, Crazy Circle blends driving electronic pop-rock with lyrics that directly reference the arcade rhythm game experience: lines like "巨大な筐体 乗り越え All right" (overcome the massive cabinet) and "ナリフリ構わないで 無我夢中であれ" (don't mind appearances, just be absorbed in the moment) create a self-referential narrative that mirrors the player's own immersion at the cabinet. FantasticYouth's dynamic dual-vocal delivery, with LowFat and Onyu trading lines throughout, gives the track an infectious, conversational energy that sets it apart from more straightforward instrumental arrangements in the maimai library.
Mikito-P had already contributed several songs to the maimai series prior to Crazy Circle, including Barbed Eye, クノイチでも恋がしたい, バレリーコ, and ロキ, making this track part of a sustained creative partnership. The accompanying music video was produced in-house by maimai TEAM, with playful, game-inspired visuals that complement the song's arcade-centering theme. On the charting side, the Master difficulty, designed by veteran charter Jack and rated level 12+ with a difficulty constant of 12.6, presents a dense 910-note arrangement that engages all five note types across a high-energy runtime of 2:40.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
2(2)
149 notesDesigner: -|Tap 126Hold 5Slide 7Touch 9Break 2
ADVANCED
6(6)
379 notesDesigner: -|Tap 308Hold 3Slide 16Touch 36Break 16
EXPERT
9(9)
463 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 328Hold 57Slide 29Touch 42Break 7
MASTER
12+(12.6)
910 notesDesigner: Jack|Tap 671Hold 64Slide 73Touch 78Break 24
Trivia
- Crazy Circle was one of the original commissioned songs for the launch of maimai でらっくす (the first DX cabinet), marking the series' transition from the STANDARD to the DX era.
- The song was originally categorized under the ORIGINAL genre in maimai でらっくす, but was moved to the maimai genre category during the でらっくす PLUS update as part of a broader genre reorganization.
- Its Master chart level has fluctuated across versions: initially level 12, raised to 12+ in でらっくす PLUS, lowered back to 12 from Splash through UNiVERSE, maintained at 12 through BUDDiES, then returned to 12+ from BUDDiES PLUS onward. The Basic chart also dropped from level 3 to 2 in UNiVERSE PLUS.
- Playing Crazy Circle alongside crazy (about you) and #狂った民族2 PRAVARGYAZOOQA in a single credit unlocks the title 'crazy Crazy 狂razy', a multilingual pun mixing English and the kanji 狂 (kuruu / crazy).
- FantasticYouth, the vocal group featured on this track, is a duo consisting of vocalists LowFat and Onyu.
- The music video for Crazy Circle was produced by maimai TEAM, meaning the game's own development staff created the visuals rather than an external animation studio.
- In the Chinese version of the game (舞萌DX), Crazy Circle was available by default from the 舞萌DX 2022 update, whereas other regions initially required unlocking it through the Youth Area.
- みきとP (Mikito-P) is a Vocaloid-P who has written multiple notable maimai songs including ロキ (Roki), いーあるふぁんくらぶ (I'll Fantasize), バレリーコ, and Barbed Eye.
- The song's Japanese lyrics contain references to rhythm game culture such as 'Get No.1の称号' (Get the No.1 title) and '段々段々 無限のイメージが 君を変えていく' (gradually, the infinite image changes you), evoking the feeling of improving at a game.
- Crazy Circle has no appearances in other music games, it remains exclusive to the maimai series.
FAQ
- Who composed Crazy Circle for maimai?
- Crazy Circle was composed, arranged, and written by みきとP (Mikito-P), a Vocaloid producer known for songs like ロキ (Roki) and いーあるふぁんくらぶ.
- Who are the vocalists on Crazy Circle?
- The vocals are performed by FantasticYouth, a duo consisting of LowFat and Onyu.
- When was Crazy Circle added to maimai?
- Crazy Circle was released on July 11, 2019, as part of the launch lineup for maimai でらっくす (the first maimai DX cabinet).
- What difficulty level is the Master chart for Crazy Circle?
- The Master chart is rated level 12+ with a difficulty constant of 12.6. It was designed by Jack and contains 910 total notes.
- Who designed the charts for Crazy Circle?
- The Master chart was designed by Jack, and the Expert chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy). The Basic and Advanced charts have no credited designer.
- What are the lyrics of Crazy Circle about?
- The lyrics are self-referential and celebrate the arcade rhythm game experience, with lines about playing on a massive cabinet, chasing high scores, and becoming completely absorbed in the moment.
- Is Crazy Circle still playable in current versions of maimai?
- Yes, Crazy Circle has been carried forward through all DX versions and remains available by default, though its difficulty levels have been adjusted over time.
