Overview
エンドマークに希望と涙を添えて (End Mark ni Kibou to Namida wo soete) is a high-tempo instrumental track composed by cosMo@暴走P (cosMo@Bousou-P), a Vocaloid producer renowned for technically demanding, BPM-defying compositions such as "The EmpErroR" and "初音ミクの消失." Originally debuting in SEGA's CHUNITHM in 2015, the song was ported to maimai as part of the MiLK edition on April 24, 2018, under the ONGEKI & CHUNITHM genre umbrella, one of several tracks bridging the three SEGA arcade rhythm games (ゲキ!チュウマイ). Clocking in at a blistering 257 BPM, the piece is entirely instrumental, driven by relentless synthesizer arpeggios, rapid-fire percussion, and a triumphant melodic line that evokes a climactic end-credits sequence, befitting a title that translates roughly to "Adding Hope and Tears to the End Mark."
The maimai version runs approximately 2 minutes 18 seconds, notably shorter than the original 2-minute-48-second CHUNITHM cut, likely to accommodate the recording-length restrictions of older maimai cabinets. This same shortened version carried over to subsequent ports in ONGEKI and Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku, where the song gained renewed attention and an enthusiastic, if ironic, community meme about its unlikely arrival in a Vocaloid-centric game. The jacket art features the character Astraea (アストライア), a recurring figure in the CHUNITHM universe.
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- The song originated in CHUNITHM and was added to maimai MiLK as part of the cross-series 'geki-chuumai' collaboration that brought tracks between CHUNITHM, maimai, and ONGEKI.
- The maimai version is approximately 30 seconds shorter than the original CHUNITHM cut (2:18 vs. 2:48), believed to be due to a 2-minute-30-second recording limit on older maimai cabinets. This shorter version was also used for subsequent ports to ONGEKI and Project Sekai.
- In CHUNITHM, an alternate arrangement of the song exists as エンドマークに希望と涙を添えて~イロドリミドリアレンジ~, a cover by the in-house unit Irodorimidori.
- A piano arrangement of the track appears on the album SEGA 音ゲーピアノコレクションver.CHUNITHM vol.1.
- A sequel titled ラストピースに祝福と栄光を (Last piece ni shukufuku to eikou wo) debuted in the KING of Performai The 5th tournament for the CHUNITHM division and was later added to CHUNITHM LUMINOUS.
- Despite being an instrumental track with no Vocaloid elements, エンドマークに希望と涙を添えて was ported to Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku alongside the EmpErroR and Don't Fight The Music as part of the geki-chuumai song campaign, leading to the community joke 'yes, End Mark is a Project Sekai song.'
- In spring 2023, the song was selected as an online qualifier round piece for the Project Sekai official tournament, drawing attention for its inclusion as a non-Vocaloid collaboration track.
- The song also appears as in-game music in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (龍が如く8外伝 Pirates in Hawaii), extending its reach beyond rhythm games.
- The jacket illustration features Astraea (アストライア), a character from the CHUNITHM universe associated with judgment and starlight motifs.
- The MASTER chart (level 14.3, designed by 小鳥遊さん) has undergone multiple difficulty revisions across maimai versions, originally rated 13 at launch, it was later raised to 14 as player skill levels rose.
- The EXPERT chart (level 12.7) was designed by はっぴー, a notes designer known for engaging and well-structured patterns across multiple maimai titles.
- In Asian English releases of maimai, the song title is romanized as End Mark ni Kibou to Namida wo soete and the artist as cosMo@Bousou-P.
- The song has no lyrics, it is a purely instrumental composition.
- The music video was produced by 明菜 / MiRA.
FAQ
- Who composed エンドマークに希望と涙を添えて?
- The song was composed and arranged by cosMo@暴走P (cosMo@Bousou-P), a prolific Vocaloid producer known for high-BPM, technically demanding works such as 初音ミクの消失 and The EmpErroR.
- What BPM is エンドマークに希望と涙を添えて?
- The song runs at 257 BPM, making it one of the faster tracks in maimai's catalog.
- When was エンドマークに希望と涙を添えて added to maimai?
- It was added to maimai on April 24, 2018, as part of the MiLK edition.
- Does エンドマークに希望と涙を添えて have any lyrics?
- No, the song is a purely instrumental track with no vocal or lyrical content.
- What games does エンドマークに希望と涙を添えて appear in besides maimai?
- The song originally appeared in CHUNITHM, and has since been ported to ONGEKI, Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku, and even the action game Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.
- Who designed the MASTER chart for エンドマークに希望と涙を添えて in maimai?
- The MASTER chart (level 14.3) was designed by 小鳥遊さん (Takanashi-san), while the EXPERT chart (level 12.7) was designed by はっぴー (Happy).
- Is there a sequel to エンドマークに希望と涙を添えて?
- Yes, a sequel titled ラストピースに祝福と栄光を (Last piece ni shukufuku to eikou wo) was introduced during the KING of Performai The 5th tournament for CHUNITHM and later added to CHUNITHM LUMINOUS.
- Why is the maimai version of the song shorter than the original?
- The maimai version is approximately 2:18, compared to the original 2:48, likely due to a 2-minute-30-second recording limit on older maimai cabinets. This shorter cut was also used in ONGEKI and Project Sekai.
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