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円舞曲、君に (Enbukyoku, Kimi ni, "Waltz, to You") is the theme song of the Sakura Taisen: Kanadegumi (サクラ大戦奏組) manga, a spinoff of SEGA's Sakura Wars franchise that breaks from tradition by centering on an all-male ensemble of musicians rather than the series' usual all-female combat troupes. The title itself signals its musical identity, 円舞曲 (enbukyoku) is the Japanese term for a waltz, and the lyrics, penned by franchise co-creator Oji Hiroi (広井王子), weave together themes of protection, passion, and the blooming of sakura through the power of music. Composed by longtime Sakura Wars veteran Kohei Tanaka (田中公平) and arranged by Takayuki Negishi (根岸貴幸), the song is performed by the Imperial Flower Brigade / Kanadegumi (帝國華撃団・奏組), a vocal unit of five prominent voice actors: Yoshimasa Hosoya (ヒューゴ・ジュリアード), Satoshi Hino (G.O.バッハ), Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (桐朋源二), Yuki Kaji (桐朋源三郎), and Shinnosuke Tachibana (フランシスコ・ルイス・アストルガ). At 128 BPM in a stately waltz tempo, the track layers choral harmonies over orchestral pop instrumentation, capturing the theatrical, romantic spirit that defines the Sakura Wars franchise. In maimai, 円舞曲、君に debuted on July 11, 2013 as part of the GreeN edition's launch lineup, initially locked behind a 10,000 maimile purchase before becoming default-unlocked from the ORANGE update onward. Its MASTER chart (level 13, constant 13.3) was crafted by designer はっぴー, while the EXPERT chart (level 11) was handled by ニャイン, both longtime contributors to maimai's earliest song catalogs. Over the game's version history, the song's difficulty levels were rebalanced multiple times to keep pace with maimai's evolving difficulty curve.

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Charts

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BASIC
3(3)
104 notesDesigner: -|Tap 77Hold 21Slide 2Break 4
ADVANCED
6(6)
132 notesDesigner: -|Tap 83Hold 35Slide 7Break 7
EXPERT
11(11)
272 notesDesigner: ニャイン|Tap 179Hold 58Slide 21Break 14
MASTER
13(13.3)
394 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 293Hold 47Slide 48Break 6

Trivia

  • 円舞曲、君に was first released outside of maimai in 2012, bundled with limited-edition prints of the first volume of the Sakura Taisen: Kanadegumi manga. The full version appears on the CD single 「サクラ大戦奏組」主題歌CD『円舞曲、君に/プレリュード 前奏曲』.
  • The Sakura Taisen: Kanadegumi spinoff is notable within the Sakura Wars franchise for its all-male main cast, a deliberate departure from the predominantly female combat troupes the series is known for.
  • Composer Kohei Tanaka is one of the most recognizable names in anime and game music, having scored the original Sakura Wars series, One Piece, Gunbuster, and Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love. Lyricist Oji Hiroi co-created the Sakura Wars franchise itself.
  • In Asian English releases of maimai, the song's title is rendered as 'Enbukyoku Kimini' and the artist as 'Sakura Taisen Kanadegumi'.
  • The song's in-game genre classification has shifted several times across maimai versions: originally 'GAME' in GreeN, then 'SEGA' in PiNK, 'ORIGINAL' in the first でらっくす edition, and finally 'GAME & VARIETY' (ゲーム&バラエティ) from でらっくす PLUS onward.
  • Over its maimai lifespan, the MASTER chart's level was raised from 10 in GreeN to 13 by UNiVERSE PLUS+, reflecting the game's gradual upward difficulty recalibration across all songs.
  • The in-game length of 円舞曲、君に is 1:49, a trimmed version of the full song available on the commercial CD release.

FAQ

Who composed 円舞曲、君に?
The song was composed by Kohei Tanaka (田中公平), the veteran composer behind the original Sakura Wars series, One Piece, and Gunbuster, with arrangement by Takayuki Negishi and lyrics by franchise co-creator Oji Hiroi.
What version of maimai introduced 円舞曲、君に?
It debuted in maimai GreeN on July 11, 2013 as part of the version's launch lineup.
How do you unlock 円舞曲、君に in maimai?
In maimai GreeN, it required purchasing with 10,000 maimile. Starting from the maimai ORANGE update on September 18, 2014, it became available by default to all players.
Who designed the MASTER and EXPERT charts for 円舞曲、君に?
The MASTER chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy) and the EXPERT chart was designed by ニャイン (Nyain), both of whom were active chart creators during maimai's early GreeN era.
What is 円舞曲、君に about?
The lyrics, written by Oji Hiroi, speak of protecting what must be protected and filling one's heart with blooming sakura through the power of music. The waltz rhythm and theatrical arrangement reflect the identity of the Kanadegumi troupe as musicians who fight with their art.
Is 円舞曲、君に from an anime or game?
It is the theme song of the Sakura Taisen: Kanadegumi manga, a spinoff of the Sakura Wars franchise. The franchise also includes stage shows and music albums, but the song was originally created for the manga release.
Who are the vocalists on 円舞曲、君に?
The song is performed by the Imperial Flower Brigade / Kanadegumi (帝國華撃団・奏組), featuring five voice actors: Yoshimasa Hosoya, Satoshi Hino, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Yuki Kaji, and Shinnosuke Tachibana.