Overview
"Estahv" (エスターヴ) is a high-energy original track by Japanese composer and vocalist Feryquitous, appearing in maimai DX UNiVERSE PLUS as part of the Diverse System collaboration area. Clocking in at 191 BPM, the song belongs to Feryquitous's self-described "v" series, a set of compositions unified by a shared creative framework: a targeted velocity, a curated palette of instruments, lyrics in a fictional language built from recurring root words, and sung vocal delivery at the core of every arrangement. Each entry in the series takes its title from a concept that represents a single-direction vector of emotion or action, though the composer leaves the precise interpretation to the listener.
Originally released on Feryquitous's fourth solo album 白戒 (2019), the version used in maimai is a gamesize edit lasting roughly two minutes. The lyrics, presented in a constructed language with no direct Japanese or English counterpart, contribute to the track's otherworldly atmosphere, a hallmark of Feryquitous's style that blends symphonic elements, hard-hitting synth leads, and ethereal vocal layering. In maimai, the song received DX charts across all four standard difficulties, with the Expert chart designed by はっぴー and the Master chart by 翠楼屋, the latter rated 13+ (constant 13.8). Initially locked behind a 100-kilometer distance milestone in the Diverse System area during UNiVERSE PLUS, Estahv became available by default starting with maimai DX FESTiVAL.
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Charts
DX
BASIC
4(4)
173 notesDesigner: -|Tap 136Hold 15Slide 3Touch 16Break 3
ADVANCED
7(7)
231 notesDesigner: -|Tap 164Hold 14Slide 29Touch 22Break 2
EXPERT
11+(11.7)
442 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 290Hold 55Slide 38Touch 53Break 6
MASTER
13+(13.8)
632 notesDesigner: 翠楼屋|Tap 434Hold 46Slide 119Touch 6Break 27
Trivia
- The title reads エスターヴ (Estāvu), as confirmed by Feryquitous via Twitter.
- Estahv is one song in Feryquitous's 'v' series, which the composer described as built around a consistent speed, specific instrumentation, a constructed language with recurring vocabulary, and sung vocals as the core element. Each title names a single-direction emotion or action.
- The song originates from Feryquitous's fourth solo album 白戒 (2019).
- Feryquitous handled all aspects of the track: composition, arrangement, lyrics, and vocals.
- The lyrics are written in a fictional language, not Japanese or English, giving the song an abstract, otherworldly character.
- In maimai DX UNiVERSE PLUS, Estahv was unlocked by reaching a cumulative distance of 100 km in the Diverse System area (Diverse Systemちほー), available from May 13 to June 30, 2022.
- From maimai DX FESTiVAL onward, Estahv became playable by default with no unlock requirements.
- The Asian version received Estahv on October 7, 2022, while the Chinese version (舞萌DX 2023) added it on July 6, 2023.
- The Master chart (13+ / 13.8) features 632 total notes with a high Slide count of 119, characteristic of designer 翠楼屋's approach to high-difficulty charts.
FAQ
- Who composed Estahv?
- Estahv was composed, arranged, and performed (lyrics and vocals) entirely by Feryquitous, a Japanese musician known for blending symphonic and electronic styles.
- What album is Estahv from?
- Estahv originally appears on Feryquitous's fourth solo album 白戒 (White Ring / Commandment), released in 2019.
- How do you read the title Estahv?
- The title is read as エスターヴ (Estāvu), as stated by Feryquitous on Twitter.
- What is Feryquitous's 'v' series?
- The 'v' series is a set of Feryquitous compositions unified by a shared creative rule set: a fixed tempo feel, specific instrumentation, lyrics in a constructed language with common root words, and sung vocals at the center. Each song title names a single-vector emotion or action.
- How was Estahv unlocked in maimai DX UNiVERSE PLUS?
- Players needed to reach a cumulative distance of 100 km in the Diverse System area (Diverse Systemちほー) during the event period from May 13 to June 30, 2022. From maimai DX FESTiVAL onward, it is available by default.
- What difficulty is Estahv's Master chart?
- The Master chart is rated 13+ with a difficulty constant of 13.8. It contains 632 notes and was designed by 翠楼屋.
- Who designed the Expert and Master charts for Estahv?
- The Expert chart (11+ / 11.7) was designed by はっぴー, and the Master chart (13+ / 13.8) was designed by 翠楼屋.
- What language are Estahv's lyrics in?
- The lyrics are written in a fictional constructed language created by Feryquitous, not in Japanese or English, contributing to the song's abstract and immersive atmosphere.
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