Overview
サイバーサンダーサイダー (Cyber Thunder Cider) holds a special place in VOCALOID history as EZFG's debut Vocaloid composition. Released in 2011 on the compilation album V♥25〜Aperios〜, the track features the voice synthesizer VY1 (V2) and became the first song using that vocal to reach the top of its NicoNico Douga category, eventually crossing the hall-of-fame threshold of 100,000 views. Its popularity was such that it was later selected as an official demonstration track for the updated VY1 (V3) engine, with EZFG producing a self-cover arrangement using the new voicebank.
The song arrived in maimai DX BUDDiES PLUS on April 26, 2024, marking EZFG's return to the series following his earlier contribution "magician's operation." The track had already appeared in SEGA's CHUNITHM NEW at launch, and its internal ID in that game suggests it may have been planned for an even earlier CHUNITHM version. In maimai, the 145 BPM composition is represented across four DX chart difficulties, with the MASTER chart (level 13+) standing out for its visual homage: it recreates the stick-figure choreography seen in EZFG's original PV animation, a detail that resonates with longtime fans of the music video. The Expert chart was designed by 鳩ホルダー (Hato holder), while the MASTER chart was co-designed by みぞれヤナギ (Mizore yanagi) and サファ太 (Safata).
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
4(4)
184 notesDesigner: -|Tap 154Hold 12Slide 4Touch 7Break 7
ADVANCED
6(6)
243 notesDesigner: -|Tap 185Hold 16Slide 10Touch 26Break 6
EXPERT
10+(10.6)
466 notesDesigner: 鳩ホルダー|Tap 277Hold 116Slide 30Touch 23Break 20
MASTER
13+(13.7)
770 notesDesigner: みぞれヤナギ&サファ太|Tap 502Hold 70Slide 55Touch 50Break 93
Trivia
- サイバーサンダーサイダー was EZFG's first-ever VOCALOID composition, marking his debut as a Vocaloid producer.
- The track uses VY1 (V2), and it was the first song using this VOCALOID to reach #1 in its NicoNico category and achieve hall-of-fame status on the site.
- The song was later selected as an official demonstration track for the VY1 (V3) voicebank, and EZFG released a self-cover titled サイバーサンダーサイダー VY1V3 アレンジ.
- An updated arrangement appears on the album ボカ☆フレ！-VOCALOID FRESHMEN-, and a cover version featuring GUMI and あきこロイドちゃん also exists on NicoNico.
- EZFG's previous maimai appearance was the song magician's operation, also in the niconico & VOCALOID category.
- The MASTER chart includes note patterns that directly mimic the stick-figure animations from the song's original music video, a nod to the PV that fans of the track frequently point out.
- In CHUNITHM, the song's internal song ID falls among tracks from the CHUNITHM STAR era, suggesting it may have been intended for release as early as 2018 rather than its eventual 2022 debut in CHUNITHM NEW.
- The maimai collection title tied to this song is 誰のせいだ キミのせいだ ボクのせいだ (a lyric from the chorus), unlocked by playing with two or more players and finishing with exactly one MISS.
- The song was originally released on the 2011 compilation album V♥25〜Aperios〜.
- In the Asian version of maimai DX, サイバーサンダーサイダー was added on August 8, 2024; the Chinese version received it on July 16, 2025 as part of 舞萌DX 2025.
FAQ
- Who composed サイバーサンダーサイダー?
- サイバーサンダーサイダー was composed, arranged, and written by EZFG. It is his debut VOCALOID composition and features the voice synthesizer VY1.
- When was サイバーサンダーサイダー added to maimai DX?
- The song was added to maimai DX BUDDiES PLUS on April 26, 2024 in Japan. The Asian version followed on August 8, 2024, and the Chinese version arrived on July 16, 2025 as part of 舞萌DX 2025.
- What VOCALOID is used in サイバーサンダーサイダー?
- The song uses VY1 (V2). It was the first track using VY1 to reach #1 in its NicoNico Douga category and achieve hall-of-fame status, leading to its selection as an official demo song for the VY1 (V3) voicebank.
- What are the chart difficulties for サイバーサンダーサイダー in maimai?
- The song has four DX chart difficulties: Basic (level 4), Advanced (level 6), Expert (level 10+, constant 10.6), and Master (level 13+, constant 13.7).
- What is unique about the MASTER chart of サイバーサンダーサイダー?
- The MASTER chart includes note patterns that recreate the stick-figure choreography from EZFG's original music video, making it a visual homage as well as a challenging 13+ chart.
- Did サイバーサンダーサイダー appear in other rhythm games before maimai?
- Yes, the song first appeared in SEGA's CHUNITHM NEW at launch. Its internal ID in CHUNITHM falls among songs from the CHUNITHM STAR era, suggesting it was originally planned for an earlier version.
- What album is サイバーサンダーサイダー from?
- The song was originally released on the 2011 compilation album V♥25〜Aperios〜. An updated arrangement, サイバーサンダーサイダー VY1V3 アレンジ, appears on the album ボカ☆フレ！-VOCALOID FRESHMEN-.
