Overview
Destr0yer is a BMS-origin track by composer Sakuzyo (削除) featuring vocalist Nikki Simmons, originally created for the G2R2018 -GO BACK 2 YOUR ROOTS- song contest where it claimed first place in the individual score category. Classified under the BEAM genre in the BMS scene, the song blends driving electronic production with emotionally charged vocals, its lyrics painting a dystopian narrative of destruction, nihilism, and self-annihilation. The music video uses photographs taken by Sakuzyo himself, depicting crumbling urban landscapes, a visual motif he carried over from his earlier maimai contribution PANDORA PARADOXXX, which similarly centers on city-scale destruction.
Destr0yer entered the maimai series at the launch of maimai でらっくす (maimai DX) on July 11, 2019, available across all regions from day one. Its DX charts span from Basic (level 2) to Master (level 12+, constant 12.9), with the Expert chart designed by はっぴー and the Master by サファ太. Over two years later, on January 14, 2022, Standard (non-touch) charts arrived as part of the UNiVERSE update, unlockable through Friend Matching Season 3 before becoming generally available in July 2022. The Standard Master chart, designed by Jack, reaches a formidable level 14 (constant 14.2) with 897 notes, a dense, deliberate challenge that leverages the song's slow 90 BPM to create tightly packed patterns rather than speed-based difficulty. Beyond maimai, Destr0yer has appeared in CHUNITHM CRYSTAL, オンゲキ SUMMER PLUS, and several other rhythm games including Muse Dash, WACCA, and SOUND VOLTEX.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
2(2)
116 notesDesigner: -|Tap 78Hold 18Slide 1Touch 16Break 3
ADVANCED
7+(7.6)
271 notesDesigner: -|Tap 189Hold 29Slide 9Touch 35Break 9
EXPERT
11(11)
440 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 285Hold 36Slide 37Touch 80Break 2
MASTER
12+(12.9)
602 notesDesigner: サファ太|Tap 364Hold 53Slide 66Touch 114Break 5
STD
BASIC
4(4)
163 notesDesigner: -|Tap 112Hold 32Slide 13Break 6
ADVANCED
8(8)
374 notesDesigner: -|Tap 313Hold 12Slide 38Break 11
EXPERT
12(12)
537 notesDesigner: シチミヘルツ|Tap 416Hold 69Slide 42Break 10
MASTER
14(14.2)
897 notesDesigner: Jack|Tap 744Hold 53Slide 84Break 16
Trivia
- Destr0yer won first place in the individual score category at G2R2018 -GO BACK 2 YOUR ROOTS-, one of the largest annual BMS song contests. Its BMS genre classification is BEAM (ビーム).
- The photographs featured in Destr0yer's music video were taken by Sakuzyo himself, as confirmed by the composer on Twitter. The video was produced by yoshimo and Radiosity.
- Destr0yer's PV and the PV for PANDARA PARADOXXX, another Sakuzyo song in maimai, both depict the destruction of a city, creating a thematic link between the two tracks.
- The final scene of Destr0yer's movie and the opening scene of サヨナラフリーウェイ (Sayonara freeway) share the same abandoned highway location as their visual basis.
- The version of Destr0yer used in SEGA's rhythm games (maimai, CHUNITHM, オンゲキ) is shortened from the original BMS version, trimming the intro and part of the ending.
- A piano arrangement by JDSTONE was posted to YouTube roughly six months after the original song debuted. Additional arrangements include Destr0yer [Afterwar] on the Groundbreaking X compilation and an acoustic instrumental version on Sakuzyo's Self Remixes album.
- The DX Expert chart, designed by はっぴー, places Touch notes with visual effects at the center of the screen early in the song and before the chorus, a nod to the BEAM motif from the song's BMS genre classification.
- The DX Master SSS rank unlocks the title "★==============Σ(゚д゚;)" in the DX Collection, spelling out a wide-eyed emoticon.
- Standard charts for Destr0yer were initially locked behind Friend Matching Season 3, requiring 300 SP to unlock between January 14 and February 3, 2022. They became freely available from Season 6 onward (July 2022).
- Destr0yer appears in multiple other rhythm game franchises including CHUNITHM CRYSTAL, オンゲキ SUMMER PLUS, Muse Dash, WACCA, SOUND VOLTEX, CHRONO CIRCLE, and PUMP IT UP.
FAQ
- Who composed Destr0yer in maimai?
- Destr0yer was composed by Sakuzyo (削除, real name Mitsuki Yoshida), with lyrics cowritten by Sakuzyo and ASPRGuS, and vocals performed by Nikki Simmons. The music video was created by yoshimo and Radiosity.
- What version of maimai added Destr0yer?
- Destr0yer was added to maimai でらっくす (maimai DX) at launch on July 11, 2019, available in all regions. Its Standard (non-touch) charts were later added in the UNiVERSE update on January 14, 2022.
- What difficulty levels are Destr0yer's Master charts?
- The DX Master chart is level 12+ (constant 12.9), designed by サファ太. The Standard Master chart is level 14 (constant 14.2), designed by Jack, with 897 notes, making it one of the denser charts at its level in the UNiVERSE era.
- Where did Destr0yer originally come from?
- Destr0yer was originally created for the G2R2018 -GO BACK 2 YOUR ROOTS- BMS (Be-Music Source) contest, where it won first place in the individual score category. Its BMS genre is BEAM.
- What is the connection between Destr0yer and PANDORA PARADOXXX?
- Both songs were composed by Sakuzyo and appear in the maimai series. Their music videos share a thematic link: Destr0yer's PV and PANDORA PARADOXXX's PV both feature imagery of city destruction and urban decay.
- Is Destr0yer in other rhythm games besides maimai?
- Yes, Destr0yer appears in CHUNITHM CRYSTAL (and later SUPER STAR), オンゲキ SUMMER PLUS, Muse Dash, WACCA, SOUND VOLTEX, CHRONO CIRCLE, and PUMP IT UP.
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