Overview
過去を喰らう (Kako wo Kurau, "Devour the Past") is a song by virtual singer 花譜 (KAF), composed, written, and arranged by Iori Kanzaki (カンザキイオリ). Originally released on June 5, 2019 as part of KAF's debut studio album 観測 (Observation), the track later crossed over into SEGA's rhythm game lineup, first appearing in CHUNITHM NEW PLUS in July 2022, then arriving in maimai DX BUDDiES PLUS on March 21, 2024. The title and lyrics revolve around themes of memory, regret, and the urge to consume one's own past, set against an energetic 187 BPM pop-rock arrangement driven by KAF's distinctive, emotive vocal delivery. The music video, directed by 川サキ ケンジ (Kenji Kawasaki), was published as KAF's 22nd original video. In maimai, the Master chart, designed by アマリリス (amaryllis), originally launched at level 12+ and was subsequently re-rated to 13 (constant 13.0) in the PRiSM PLUS update, a testament to its dense note layout and demanding patterns. Notably, the Master chart contains zero Touch notes, an uncommon trait for a DX-exclusive chart at this difficulty tier.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
4(4)
190 notesDesigner: -|Tap 145Hold 17Slide 8Touch 14Break 6
ADVANCED
7(7)
363 notesDesigner: -|Tap 319Hold 20Slide 3Touch 13Break 8
EXPERT
10(10)
506 notesDesigner: ロシェ@ペンギン|Tap 366Hold 47Slide 32Touch 33Break 28
MASTER
13(13)
769 notesDesigner: アマリリス|Tap 596Hold 43Slide 108Touch 0Break 22
Trivia
- 花譜 (KAF) is a virtual singer produced by KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO, known for her signature white hair and school-uniform design, who debuted in 2018 and has since become one of the most prominent virtual artists in Japan.
- Composer and lyricist Iori Kanzaki (カンザキイオリ) is widely recognized for his Vocaloid productions and his work with KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO artists, including writing many of KAF's early singles.
- The song was released as KAF's 22nd original music video (花譜 #22 「過去を喰らう」), directed by 川サキ ケンジ.
- 過去を喰らう appeared in CHUNITHM NEW PLUS (July 2022) before joining maimai, making it one of several songs shared between the two SEGA rhythm game franchises.
- In maimai, the Master chart was originally rated level 12+ from BUDDiES PLUS through PRiSM, then re-rated to level 13 starting with PRiSM PLUS, a significant adjustment that reflects community perception of its difficulty.
- The Master chart (designer: アマリリス) features zero Touch notes, making it an outlier among DX Master charts at level 13, which more commonly incorporate Touch gimmicks.
- The Expert chart was designed by ロシェ@ペンギン (Rocher@penguin), a notes designer known for work across both maimai and CHUNITHM.
- The song's BPM of 187 places it on the faster end of the POPS & ANIME category, contributing to the intensity of its upper-difficulty charts.
- In CHUNITHM, the song's Master chart was designed by 月梟 -Moon Strix-, and features a much higher note count (2,034) befitting that game's denser charting style.
FAQ
- Who composed the song 過去を喰らう?
- The song was composed, written, and arranged by Iori Kanzaki (カンザキイオリ), a prominent Vocaloid producer and songwriter associated with KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO.
- When was 過去を喰らう added to maimai?
- It was added to maimai DX BUDDiES PLUS on March 21, 2024, available in Japanese, International, USA, and Chinese region versions.
- What is the meaning of the title 過去を喰らう?
- The title translates to 'Devour the Past' or 'Eat the Past.' The lyrics explore themes of clinging to memories, regret over lost time, and the painful process of growing up.
- Who designed the Master chart for 過去を喰らう in maimai?
- The Master chart was designed by アマリリス (amaryllis). The Expert chart was designed by ロシェ@ペンギン (Rocher@penguin).
- What difficulty level is the Master chart of 過去を喰らう?
- The Master chart is currently level 13 with a difficulty constant of 13.0. It was originally rated 12+ at launch in BUDDiES PLUS and was re-rated to 13 in the PRiSM PLUS update.
- Does 過去を喰らう appear in any other rhythm games?
- Yes, it also appears in CHUNITHM, where it was added to CHUNITHM NEW PLUS on July 21, 2022, preceding its maimai debut.
- What album is 過去を喰らう from?
- The song was originally released on KAF's debut album 観測 (Observation), which came out on June 5, 2019.
- Does the Master chart of 過去を喰らう use Touch notes?
- No, the Master chart contains zero Touch notes despite being a DX-exclusive chart at level 13, which is unusual for charts at this difficulty tier.
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