Overview
宛城、炎上!! (Wancheng, Engulfed in Flames!) is a hardcore track by Cranky (Hiroshi Watanabe) featuring the MC and producer おもしろ三国志 (Omoshiro Sangokushi), who wrote the lyrics and performed the vocals. Originally composed for CHUNITHM PLUS, the song was ported to maimai でらっくす Splash at that version's launch on September 17, 2020, under the オンゲキ&CHUNITHM crossover category.
The track dramatizes the historical Battle of Wancheng (197 AD), in which the warlord Cao Cao's forces were ambushed by the formerly surrendered Zhang Xiu, costing Cao Cao his son Cao Ang and his famed bodyguard Dian Wei. The lyrics unfold as a theatrical monologue from Cao Cao's perspective: opening with overconfident boasts about conquering the realm, snapping to panic at the cry of "敵襲!!" (Enemy attack!), and escalating into a desperate shouting match as flames consume the city. The vocal delivery shifts from a measured rap flow to full-throated screams, mirroring the collapse of Cao Cao's composure.
Musically, this was Cranky's first hardcore-style composition, pairing aggressive synth basslines with rapid drum programming and accents of traditional Chinese percussion. The BPM begins at 175 and surges to 260 during the climactic final section, mirroring the narrative's mounting chaos. The jacket art, credited to TKG-SOUSOU, depicts a character consistent with the song's dramatic, stage-like presentation.
The MASTER chart, designed by 小鳥遊さん (Takanashi-san), was originally assigned level 14 at the Splash launch before being revised to 13+ from Splash PLUS onward. It is known for an asymmetric patterning section (combos 701–811) recalling the structure of My My My, and a punishing BPM-260 finale that combines 32nd-note trills with rapid Slide note sequences. The EXPERT chart was designed by サファ太 (Safata).
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
5(5)
261 notesDesigner: -|Tap 223Hold 13Slide 7Touch 12Break 6
ADVANCED
8+(8.6)
437 notesDesigner: -|Tap 347Hold 30Slide 18Touch 31Break 11
EXPERT
12(12.5)
725 notesDesigner: サファ太|Tap 477Hold 81Slide 42Touch 25Break 100
MASTER
13+(13.8)
1267 notesDesigner: 小鳥遊さん|Tap 762Hold 138Slide 51Touch 272Break 44
Trivia
- 宛城、炎上!! was Cranky's first hardcore-style composition, a stylistic departure from his earlier works across BEMANI and rhythm-game circles.
- The song originated in CHUNITHM PLUS (May 2016) before being ported to both maimai and オンゲキ, making it a cross-title CHUNITHM-original standard.
- The jacket illustration is by TKG-SOUSOU, who also contributed artwork elsewhere in the CHUNITHM series.
- おもしろ三国志 (Omoshiro Sangokushi) is an MC and producer who specializes in fusing Three Kingdoms narrative themes with techno. They later contributed the track Dual Bladez to KONAMI's DANCERUSH STARDOM.
- A sequel, 赤壁、大炎上!! (Red Cliffs, Great Engulfing in Flames!!), appears in CHUNITHM PARADISE, continuing the Three Kingdoms battle concept with the famous Battle of Red Cliffs.
- The album release on Rave-SLave 2017 (Feline Groove) features an extended intro with a gong sound, an addition that was carried forward into the sequel 赤壁、大炎上!!.
- The maimai MASTER chart was originally assigned level 14 at the Splash launch but was revised down to 13+ from Splash PLUS onward.
- Two in-game titles (称号) are direct quotes from the lyrics: 「死ぬ!死ぬ!死ぬ!死ぬ!死ぬ!死ぬ!無理!無理!無理!無理!無理!無理!我が命もここまでか~~~!!」(earned with 1 MISS) and 「敵襲ーーーー!!!!! 」(earned through matching play).
- The CHUNITHM MASTER chart's total note count of 3,594 is a goroawase (number wordplay) reading as sangokushi (三国志 / Three Kingdoms).
- A cover version titled 燃えてもエンジョイ!宛城、炎上!! (Moete mo Enjoy! Enjou, Enjou!!) by the vocal unit イロドリミドリ appears on the album GO!GO! CHUNITHM【布】, with a short version later featured in CHUNITHM AMAZON PLUS.
- In オンゲキ R.E.D., the MASTER chart holds the record for the most BELL notes of any non-LUNATIC chart in the game, with 1,594 BELLs.
FAQ
- Who composed 宛城、炎上!!?
- The song was composed and arranged by Cranky (Hiroshi Watanabe), with lyrics and vocals by おもしろ三国志 (Omoshiro Sangokushi). It marked Cranky's first hardcore-style composition.
- What is 宛城、炎上!! about?
- The song dramatizes the historical Battle of Wancheng (197 AD) during China's Three Kingdoms period. The lyrics are written from the warlord Cao Cao's perspective as he faces a sudden betrayal by Zhang Xiu, leading to a desperate struggle to escape the burning city.
- What BPM is 宛城、炎上!!?
- The song starts at 175 BPM and climbs to 260 BPM during its climactic final section, mirroring the escalating chaos of the narrative.
- Which version of maimai did 宛城、炎上!! debut in?
- It was added to maimai でらっくす Splash at the version's launch on September 17, 2020, as a port from CHUNITHM PLUS.
- Who designed the MASTER chart for 宛城、炎上!! in maimai?
- The MASTER chart was designed by 小鳥遊さん (Takanashi-san). The EXPERT chart was designed by サファ太 (Safata).
- Is there a sequel to 宛城、炎上!!?
- Yes, a sequel titled 赤壁、大炎上!! (Red Cliffs, Great Engulfing in Flames!!) was later added to CHUNITHM PARADISE. The song also received a cover version by イロドリミドリ titled 燃えてもエンジョイ!宛城、炎上!!.
- What does the title 宛城、炎上!! mean?
- The title translates to Wancheng, Engulfed in Flames!!, referring to the historical city of Wancheng (in modern-day Henan, China) that was set ablaze during Zhang Xiu's ambush against Cao Cao in 197 AD.
- What makes the MASTER chart notable?
- The MASTER chart features an asymmetric patterning section (combos 701–811) reminiscent of the chart for My My My, followed by a punishing BPM 260 finale with 32nd-note trills and rapid Slide note sequences. The 無理!無理!無理! lyric section is overlaid with complex Touch note arrangements that create a dense visual pattern.
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