Overview
キュートなカノジョ (Cute na Kanojo, "Cute Girlfriend") is a song by Vocaloid producer syudou featuring the voice synthesis library KAFU (音楽的同位体 可不). Originally released as a standalone single in 2021, the track first entered the rhythm game sphere through SEGA's CHUNITHM SUN before arriving in maimai でらっくす FESTiVAL on February 17th, 2023 across all regions, with Asian and Chinese releases following later that year and in 2024.
The song presents a darkly ironic portrait of a possessive lover, wrapping lines like 洗脳完了 女上手 ("Brainwashing complete, master of women") and 完全把握しないと気が済まないの ("I won't be satisfied until I know everything about you") in a polished, upbeat pop-rock arrangement. KAFU's bright synthetic delivery contrasts with the lyrical bite, creating the uneasy charm the title promises. The music video, produced by illustrator and animator くろうめ (kuro-ume), reinforces this tonal duality with its sharp, stylized visuals.
In maimai, the MASTER chart (level 12+, constant 12.8, designed by はっぴー) stands out for its heavy Slide-note density, 106 Slides out of 680 total notes, roughly 15.6%, well above the song's steady 160 BPM baseline. The EXPERT chart (level 9+, constant 9.8, designed by 翠楼屋) offers a more measured 446-note layout that introduces the song's rhythmic core. Players who achieve ALL PERFECT on any chart earn the in-game title 完全把握しないと気が済まないの, a direct quote from the song's second verse.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
3(3)
148 notesDesigner: -|Tap 107Hold 13Slide 6Touch 17Break 5
ADVANCED
6(6)
279 notesDesigner: -|Tap 212Hold 21Slide 10Touch 25Break 11
EXPERT
9+(9.8)
446 notesDesigner: 翠楼屋|Tap 341Hold 34Slide 27Touch 26Break 18
MASTER
12+(12.8)
680 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 468Hold 47Slide 106Touch 11Break 48
Trivia
- The song was first released as a standalone single by syudou in 2021, prior to any rhythm game appearance.
- Before arriving in maimai, キュートなカノジョ debuted in SEGA's CHUNITHM SUN, making it one of several syudou compositions to appear across both SEGA arcade rhythm game series.
- The music video was created by くろうめ (kuro-ume), a known illustrator and animator whose visual style—featuring bold lines and expressive character work—complements the song's ironic tone.
- The ALL PERFECT title 完全把握しないと気が済まないの is lifted directly from the song's lyrics, where it appears in the second verse as part of a possessive monologue.
- The MASTER chart (designed by はっぴー) uses 106 Slide notes, the highest slide count among the four DX charts and roughly 15.6% of the total 680-note layout.
- The EXPERT chart (designed by 翠楼屋) and MASTER chart were both introduced in the FESTiVAL era and have remained unchanged across subsequent versions.
- The Asian version of maimai DX FESTiVAL received the song on June 23rd, 2023, while the Chinese version (舞萌DX 2023) added it on April 11th, 2024.
- KAFU (音楽的同位体 可不) is a voice synthesis library developed by KAMITSUBAKI Studio, one of the more recent VOCALOID-adjacent synthesizers to appear in maimai.
FAQ
- Who composed キュートなカノジョ?
- The song was composed, arranged, and written by syudou, a Vocaloid producer and niconico songwriter known for his darkly humorous pop-rock style.
- What vocal synthesizer is used in キュートなカノジョ?
- The vocals are provided by KAFU (音楽的同位体 可不), a voice synthesis library developed by KAMITSUBAKI Studio.
- When was キュートなカノジョ added to maimai?
- It was added to maimai でらっくす FESTiVAL on February 17th, 2023 in Japan and international regions, with the Asian version following on June 23rd, 2023, and the Chinese version on April 11th, 2024.
- What difficulty levels are available for キュートなカノジョ in maimai?
- The song has four DX chart difficulties: Basic (level 3), Advanced (level 6), Expert (level 9+), and Master (level 12+).
- Who designed the Expert and Master charts for キュートなカノジョ?
- The EXPERT chart was designed by 翠楼屋 (Suirouya), while the MASTER chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy).
- What is the ALL PERFECT title for キュートなカノジョ?
- Achieving ALL PERFECT on any chart unlocks the title 完全把握しないと気が済まないの (I Won't Be Satisfied Until I Know Everything), a direct lyric quote from the song.
- What is キュートなカノジョ about?
- The lyrics describe a possessive and manipulative girlfriend from a darkly comic perspective, with lines about brainwashing and total control—all delivered over an upbeat pop-rock instrumental that undercuts the menace.
- Did キュートなカノジョ appear in any other rhythm games?
- Yes, the song first appeared in CHUNITHM SUN before being added to maimai DX FESTiVAL.
