Who composed ドーナツホール (DONUT HOLE)?

The song was composed, arranged, and written by ハチ (Hachi), the VOCALOID-production alias of Kenshi Yonezu, who later became one of Japan's most successful solo musicians.

Which VOCALOID sings ドーナツホール?

The vocals are provided by GUMI (Megpoid), a VOCALOID voicebank developed by Internet Co., Ltd.

When was ドーナツホール added to maimai?

It was added to maimai MiLK on February 6, 2018, and has remained available in subsequent versions through the DX era.

What is the level of the MASTER chart for ドーナツホール in maimai DX?

The MASTER chart is level 13+ with a difficulty constant of 13.6, designed by Jack. It contains 934 total notes, including 139 Slide notes.

What is the BPM of ドーナツホール?

The song has a BPM of 252, giving it a fast, driving rock feel consistent with Hachi's energetic VOCALOID production style.

Does Kenshi Yonezu have a self-cover of ドーナツホール?

Yes. Kenshi Yonezu released a self-cover of ドーナツホール under his real name on his second album YANKEE (2014), performing the song himself instead of using GUMI.

Is the maimai version of ドーナツホール different from the original?

Yes, the maimai edit is shorter at 1:57 and omits the instrumental break near the end that is present in the versions used by CHUNITHM and オンゲキ.

ドーナツホール (DONUT HOLE), Hachi, maimai MiLK Song

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Overview

ドーナツホール (DONUT HOLE) is a VOCALOID track by ハチ (Hachi), the former Vocaloid-P alias of Japanese singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu. The song features GUMI on vocals and was originally released as a single in 2015 before appearing in Sega's rhythm game maimai as part of the MiLK edition on February 6, 2018. Clocking in at a brisk 252 BPM and a short 1:57 edit (shorter than the versions found in CHUNITHM and オンゲキ, which retain an instrumental break near the end), the track delivers a driving, high-energy rock arrangement that has become a staple across Sega's three major arcade rhythm game series. In Asian releases of maimai, the song is localized as DONUT HOLE by Hachi. Its MASTER chart, designed by Jack, sits at level 13+ and features nearly 940 notes including 139 Slide notes, making it a demanding play even for seasoned players. The EXPERT chart was designed by Moon Strix. Both charters are well-known figures in the maimai scene, and their contributions here reflect the song's dense, fast-paced structure.

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Official PV

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Master chart

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Expert chart

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Charts

STD

BASIC

5(5)

212 notesDesigner: -|Tap 189Hold 8Slide 8Break 7

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ADVANCED

7+(7.6)

352 notesDesigner: -|Tap 330Hold 12Slide 6Break 4

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EXPERT

11+(11.6)

552 notesDesigner: Moon Strix|Tap 425Hold 81Slide 38Break 8

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MASTER

13+(13.6)

934 notesDesigner: Jack|Tap 752Hold 32Slide 139Break 11

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Trivia

The song's composer, ハチ (Hachi), is the VOCALOID production alias of Kenshi Yonezu, one of Japan's best-selling solo artists. Yonezu self-covered ドーナツホール under his real name on his second album YANKEE (2014).
The VOCALOID used for the song is GUMI (Megpoid). In the official music video, GUMI is depicted taking on the appearances of other VOCALOIDs, Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, and Megurine Luka, as a visual motif.
The maimai edit of ドーナツホール is approximately 1:57 in length, cutting the instrumental break near the end that is present in the extended versions used in CHUNITHM and オンゲキ.
In Asian maimai releases (International, USA, China), the song title is displayed as DONUT HOLE and the artist as Hachi, while the Japanese version retains the original Japanese text.
The MASTER chart (level 13+, constant 13.6) was designed by Jack, a notes designer known for technically demanding charts with heavy Slide-note usage, this chart contains 139 Slide notes out of 934 total.
The EXPERT chart (level 11+, constant 11.6) was designed by Moon Strix, who also designed the CHUNITHM chart for this song.
The song's difficulty levels have been adjusted multiple times across maimai versions: the Advanced chart rose from level 6 to 7+ over the game's lifecycle, and the Expert chart climbed from 10 to 11+.
The song also appears in CHUNITHM STAR PLUS (added May 24, 2018) and オンゲキ PLUS (added August 8, 2019). In CHUNITHM, the chart ID is among the earliest in the game, suggesting it was planned for the original CHUNITHM release.
The jacket art prominently features a doughnut with a hole in its center, a literal visual pun on the song title ドーナツホール (DONUT HOLE).
The lyrics explore themes of fading memories, loss, and the lingering emotional 'hole' left behind by someone irreplaceable, culminating in the repeated line '目を見開いた' (eyes wide open) as the narrator finally remembers the person's name.

FAQ

Who composed ドーナツホール (DONUT HOLE)?: The song was composed, arranged, and written by ハチ (Hachi), the VOCALOID-production alias of Kenshi Yonezu, who later became one of Japan's most successful solo musicians.
Which VOCALOID sings ドーナツホール?: The vocals are provided by GUMI (Megpoid), a VOCALOID voicebank developed by Internet Co., Ltd.
When was ドーナツホール added to maimai?: It was added to maimai MiLK on February 6, 2018, and has remained available in subsequent versions through the DX era.
What is the level of the MASTER chart for ドーナツホール in maimai DX?: The MASTER chart is level 13+ with a difficulty constant of 13.6, designed by Jack. It contains 934 total notes, including 139 Slide notes.
What is the BPM of ドーナツホール?: The song has a BPM of 252, giving it a fast, driving rock feel consistent with Hachi's energetic VOCALOID production style.
Does Kenshi Yonezu have a self-cover of ドーナツホール?: Yes. Kenshi Yonezu released a self-cover of ドーナツホール under his real name on his second album YANKEE (2014), performing the song himself instead of using GUMI.
Is the maimai version of ドーナツホール different from the original?: Yes, the maimai edit is shorter at 1:57 and omits the instrumental break near the end that is present in the versions used by CHUNITHM and オンゲキ.