Overview
ECHO is a maimai original track by composer 棗いつき (Natsume Itsuki), introduced to maimai DX as part of the CiRCLE update on February 6, 2026. Classified under the in-game "maimai" category, meaning it was created as an original composition for the series rather than licensed from an external source, the song moves at a brisk 193 BPM, placing it among the faster original tracks in the DX library. The Expert chart (level 11, constant 11.0) was designed by はっぴー (Happy), while the Master chart reaches level 13+ (constant 13.7) and was designed by サファ太 (Safata), whose Master charts are known for dense Slide-note sequences. The Master chart carries 839 total notes, including 135 Slide notes and 45 Break notes, a relatively high Break count that rewards precise timing through climactic sections. ECHO is initially locked and restricted to Japanese arcade cabinets, requiring on-cabinet unlock conditions to play.
Charts
This song requires certain conditions to be playable.
DX
BASIC
4(4)
248 notesDesigner: -|Tap 214Hold 12Slide 8Touch 9Break 5
ADVANCED
7+(7.6)
374 notesDesigner: -|Tap 320Hold 20Slide 15Touch 15Break 4
EXPERT
11(11)
581 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 447Hold 56Slide 59Touch 2Break 17
MASTER
13+(13.7)
839 notesDesigner: サファ太|Tap 608Hold 27Slide 135Touch 24Break 45
Trivia
- ECHO is classified in the "maimai" in-game category, indicating it is an original composition created specifically for the maimai series rather than a licensed song from niconico, an anime, or another external source.
- The song was added on February 6, 2026 as part of the CiRCLE update, the DX iteration following BUDDiES+ / PRiSM in the maimai version timeline.
- The Master chart (13.7) features 135 Slide notes out of 839 total, a notably slide-heavy density characteristic of designer サファ太's charting style.
- With 45 Break notes on the Master chart, the song demands strong accuracy on high-value notes for score chasing.
- ECHO is exclusive to Japanese arcade cabinets and is not available on international or Asian-region machines.
- The song is locked on initial release, requiring players to fulfill in-game unlock conditions before it becomes selectable.
FAQ
- Who composed the maimai song ECHO?
- ECHO was composed by 棗いつき (Natsume Itsuki) as a maimai original track for the DX CiRCLE update.
- What BPM is ECHO in maimai?
- ECHO has a BPM of 193, placing it among the faster original compositions in the maimai DX series.
- Which version of maimai added ECHO?
- ECHO was added in the CiRCLE update, released on February 6, 2026.
- What difficulty levels does ECHO have in maimai DX?
- ECHO has four DX chart difficulties: Basic 4, Advanced 7+ (7.6), Expert 11 (11.0), and Master 13+ (13.7). It does not have a Re:Master chart.
- Who designed the Master chart for ECHO?
- The Master chart (13+) was designed by サファ太 (Safata). The Expert chart (11) was designed by はっぴー (Happy).
- Is ECHO available on international maimai cabinets?
- No, ECHO is exclusive to Japanese cabinets and is not available on Asian or other regional releases.
- Is ECHO unlocked by default in maimai DX CiRCLE?
- No, ECHO is initially locked and requires players to complete an in-game unlock condition before it becomes playable.
