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Overview

DRAGONLADY is a landmark track in the maimai rhythm game series, notable for being the first BMS (Be-Music Source) original song ever added to the franchise. Composed and arranged by Nankumo under the circle name CUBE3, the song originated from the doujin BMS scene, specifically as the top-rated entry in THE BMS OF FIGHTERS 2009 (BOF2009), a major annual BMS song contest. Its victory there established DRAGONLADY as one of the most celebrated BMS compositions of its era, and its inclusion in maimai GreeN PLUS (released February 26, 2014) marked a significant cross-pollination between the Japanese doujin music scene and Sega's arcade rhythm game ecosystem. Musically, DRAGONLADY is a high-energy happy hardcore track clocking in at 150 BPM with a runtime of 1:29. Its bright, euphoric synthesizer melodies and driving beatline embody the HAPPY genre tag assigned to it in the BMS contest. The song carries no lyrics, letting the instrumental composition and the rapid-fire melody lines speak for themselves. The accompanying movie was produced by Seiichi Itagaki (Cube3), whose visual work complements the track's energetic pulse. Within maimai, DRAGONLADY's chart suite has evolved across multiple version updates. Its MASTER chart (level 13+, constant 13.9) was designed by チャン@DP皆伝 and stands out for its unusual note composition: 609 Tap notes with zero Hold notes, a design quirk that forces players to rely almost entirely on single-note density rather than sustained holds or slides. The EXPERT chart (level 12+, constant 12.8) by 譜面-100号 features a hefty 95 Slide notes, creating a very different play feel from its MASTER counterpart. Over the years, the song has received difficulty revisions across DX versions, settling at its current structure in the PRiSM era. A special UTAGE (宴) chart titled TATERENLADY also appeared beginning in maimai MURASAKi, offering a hidden alternative arrangement for advanced play.

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Charts

STD

BASIC
4(4)
146 notesDesigner: -|Tap 127Hold 7Slide 2Break 10
ADVANCED
8(8)
303 notesDesigner: -|Tap 247Hold 20Slide 24Break 12
EXPERT
12+(12.8)
391 notesDesigner: 譜面-100号|Tap 267Hold 2Slide 95Break 27
MASTER
13+(13.9)
642 notesDesigner: チャン@DP皆伝|Tap 609Hold 0Slide 19Break 14

Trivia

  • DRAGONLADY was the top-rated song of THE BMS OF FIGHTERS 2009 -revolutionary battles- (BOF2009), one of the largest annual BMS composition contests in the Japanese doujin music scene.
  • When added to maimai GreeN PLUS, DRAGONLADY became the first BMS-original song ever included in the maimai series, paving the way for future BMS crossovers.
  • The song's BMS genre classification is HAPPY, reflecting its bright, euphoric happy hardcore sound at 150 BPM.
  • An extended version titled DRAGONLADY (SUPER FIRE PROWREST REMIX) appears on the compilation album Groundbreaking -BOF2009 COMPILATION ALBUM-.
  • DRAGONLADY received a set of DX charts during the location test phase of maimai でらっくす, but these were not carried over to the final release.
  • A special UTAGE (宴) chart called TATERENLADY was added to maimai MURASAKi at launch, remixing the track's patterns for the game's hidden party mode.
  • The MASTER chart by チャン@DP皆伝 is notable for containing 609 Tap notes and zero Hold notes, one of very few high-level charts in maimai with no sustained holds whatsoever.
  • The song's movie was produced by Seiichi Itagaki under the CUBE3 name, the same circle behind Nankumo's composition.
  • DRAGONLADY later appeared in Sega's other rhythm games: CHUNITHM PLUS (April 2016) and オンゲキ R.E.D. PLUS (July 2021).
  • In CHUNITHM, DRAGONLADY received a WORLD'S END chart (戻☆4) designed by ( ゚д゚ )彡, adding another layer of challenge beyond its standard difficulties.

FAQ

Who composed DRAGONLADY in maimai?
DRAGONLADY was composed and arranged by Nankumo under the circle CUBE3. The song originated from the BMS (Be-Music Source) scene and was the top-rated entry of THE BMS OF FIGHTERS 2009.
What version of maimai added DRAGONLADY?
DRAGONLADY was added to maimai GreeN PLUS at its launch on February 26, 2014, making it the first BMS-original song ever included in the maimai series.
What difficulty level is DRAGONLADY on MASTER?
DRAGONLADY's MASTER chart is rated level 13+ with a difficulty constant of 13.9. It was designed by チャン@DP皆伝 and features 642 total notes (609 Tap, 0 Hold, 19 Slide, 14 Break).
Does DRAGONLADY have lyrics?
No, DRAGONLADY is an instrumental track. It has no lyrics and relies entirely on its happy hardcore synthesizer melody and driving beat at 150 BPM.
Who designed the EXPERT chart for DRAGONLADY?
The EXPERT chart (level 12+, constant 12.8) was designed by 譜面-100号. It features 391 total notes with 95 Slide notes, a notably high slide count for its era of maimai charting.
Is DRAGONLADY available in other rhythm games?
Yes, DRAGONLADY also appears in CHUNITHM (added in CHUNITHM PLUS, April 2016) and オンゲキ (added in オンゲキ R.E.D. PLUS, July 2021), both from Sega's rhythm game lineup.
What is TATERENLADY in maimai?
TATERENLADY is a special UTAGE (宴) chart for DRAGONLADY that appeared starting in maimai MURASAKi. UTAGE charts are hidden party-mode arrangements that remix the original song's patterns for experienced players.
What BPM is DRAGONLADY?
DRAGONLADY runs at 150 BPM, maintaining a consistent tempo throughout in the happy hardcore style typical of its BOF2009-era origin.