Overview
DUAL ROZES is a high-energy eurobeat track born from a collaboration between two doujin and arcade music powerhouses, SOUND HOLIC and Eurobeat Union, with vocals by Nana Takahashi. Originally created for the arcade racing game Initial D THE ARCADE, the song captures the series' signature hyper-kinetic eurobeat style: driving four-on-the-floor beats, soaring synth leads, and lyrics about passion, speed, and chasing the finish line. The track appears on the 2021 album EUROBEAT HOLIC' -THE ARCADE- and was brought into the maimai DX BUDDiES PLUS roster on April 1st, 2024. Its Master chart, designed by サファ太, sits at level 13+ and packs 825 notes, including 86 Break notes, while the Expert chart by はっぴー offers a 9+ level challenge. The jacket artwork, created by Nanagi, and the full lyrical writing by Mayumi Morinaga (of Yuuhei Satellite) round out a production that bridges the Initial D racing aesthetic with the maimai rhythm game experience.
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Charts
DX
BASIC
3(3)
185 notesDesigner: -|Tap 149Hold 12Slide 4Touch 15Break 5
ADVANCED
6(6)
308 notesDesigner: -|Tap 240Hold 16Slide 7Touch 40Break 5
EXPERT
9+(9.6)
401 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 278Hold 66Slide 30Touch 9Break 18
MASTER
13+(13.6)
825 notesDesigner: サファ太|Tap 596Hold 43Slide 79Touch 21Break 86
Trivia
- DUAL ROZES was originally produced for Initial D THE ARCADE, Sega's arcade racing game, before being added to maimai.
- The song was arranged by DJ Command, the lead producer of the Eurobeat Union circle, who specializes in modern eurobeat production.
- Lyrics were written by Mayumi Morinaga, known for her work as Yuuhei Satellite and for contributing vocal-driven tracks to BEMANI and other rhythm game series.
- The guitar work on the track was performed by Josh, a session guitarist who has contributed to multiple SOUND HOLIC eurobeat releases.
- The jacket movie was created by Nanagi, a visual artist who has produced promotional videos for several Initial D THE ARCADE and SOUND HOLIC releases.
- DUAL ROZES is part of the EUROBEAT HOLIC' -THE ARCADE- album (2021), a SOUND HOLIC release themed around the Initial D franchise.
- The song reached Asian maimai DX cabinets on September 6th, 2024, and Chinese (舞萌DX 2025) cabinets on August 20th, 2025, several months after its initial Japanese release.
- The Master chart at level 13+ contains 86 Break notes, an unusually high count that contributes to its demanding score potential.
FAQ
- Who composed DUAL ROZES?
- The composition and vocals were handled by Nana Takahashi, a longtime SOUND HOLIC vocalist and songwriter active across the doujin and rhythm game scenes.
- Who arranged DUAL ROZES?
- DJ Command, the core producer of the Eurobeat Union circle, arranged the track, giving it the polished eurobeat sound characteristic of the Initial D game series.
- Who wrote the lyrics for DUAL ROZES?
- The lyrics were written by Mayumi Morinaga, also known by her circle name Yuuhei Satellite, who has contributed songs to numerous rhythm game franchises including BEMANI and CHUNITHM.
- What album is DUAL ROZES from?
- DUAL ROZES was released on the album EUROBEAT HOLIC' -THE ARCADE- (2021), a SOUND HOLIC production themed around the Initial D franchise.
- What game did DUAL ROZES originally appear in?
- DUAL ROZES was first featured in Initial D THE ARCADE, Sega's arcade racing game, before being added to maimai DX BUDDiES PLUS.
- When was DUAL ROZES added to maimai?
- DUAL ROZES was added to maimai DX BUDDiES PLUS on April 1st, 2024 in Japan. The Asian version followed on September 6th, 2024, and the Chinese version (舞萌DX 2025) on August 20th, 2025.
- Who designed the Master chart for DUAL ROZES?
- The Master chart (level 13+) was designed by サファ太 (Safata), and the Expert chart (level 9+) was designed by はっぴー (Happy).
- What BPM is DUAL ROZES?
- DUAL ROZES has a consistent BPM of 160 throughout the track, typical of high-energy eurobeat.
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