Overview
Yojigen Chōyaku Kikan (四次元跳躍機関, "Four-Dimensional Jump Engine") is a Touhou Project arrange track by composer koutaq, added to maimai as part of the ORANGE PLUS edition on November 12, 2015. The song is an arrangement of Sakuya Izayoi's stage 5 boss theme "Moon Clock ~ Luna Dial" (月時計 〜 ルナ・ダイアル) from Touhou Koumakyou (Embodiment of Scarlet Devil). koutaq reimagines the original with a driving beat at 135 BPM, emphasizing crisp synth leads and a steady four-on-the-floor rhythm that captures both the elegance and the time-bending menace of the maid of the Scarlet Devil Mansion.
The title is a transparent reference to Sakuya's signature ability: the power to manipulate time, the fourth dimension, as if leaping through it at will. This theme carries over into the in-game unlock conditions, most notably the title "ザ・ワールド" (The World), a direct nod to DIO's time-stopping Stand from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, obtainable by clearing the Master chart at speed 1.0 with S rank. The song's Master chart, designed by rioN at level 13 (constant 13.4), is known for dense Tap-heavy patterning with 636 total notes, demanding precise stamina and reading ability. The Expert chart, designed by the alias 某S氏, sits at level 10+ (constant 10.6) and offers a more moderate challenge suitable for experienced players. Both charts have survived multiple rebalancing passes across maimai versions, with the Master chart gradually climbing from its original level 11 in ORANGE+ through several revisions to settle at level 13 from UNiVERSE+ onward.
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- The title 四次元跳躍機関 (Yojigen Chōyaku Kikan) translates to 'Four-Dimensional Jump Engine', a direct reference to Sakuya Izayoi's ability to manipulate time, the fourth dimension, in the Touhou universe.
- The song is an arrangement of Sakuya Izayoi's stage 5 boss theme 'Moon Clock ~ Luna Dial' (月時計 〜 ルナ・ダイアル) from Touhou Koumakyou (Embodiment of Scarlet Devil).
- The Master chart was designed by rioN, a notes designer known for demanding, high-note-count charts across the maimai series. The Expert chart was designed under the alias 某S氏 (a certain Mr. S).
- The Master chart has undergone multiple level revisions across maimai versions: starting at Lv 11 in ORANGE+ through PiNK+, it rose incrementally to Lv 13 from UNiVERSE+ onward, reflecting the game's ongoing recalibration of difficulty standards.
- Clearing the Master chart at speed 1.0 with S rank unlocks the title 'ザ・ワールド' (The World), an explicit reference to DIO's time-stopping Stand from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
- A second unlockable title, 'さぁ、どおだ!' (roughly 'So, how about that!'), is awarded for winning a VS match on EASY difficulty, this line is associated with Sakuya Izayoi's battle dialogue in the Touhou fighting games.
- The song's Basic and Advanced charts have no credited notes designer, which was common for lower-difficulty charts during the ORANGE PLUS era.
- koutaq is a doujin circle composer known for Touhou arrange works and has contributed multiple tracks to the maimai series as well as other rhythm games like CHUNITHM and SOUND VOLTEX.
- The song was added during the ORANGE PLUS edition and has remained available across all regions (Japan, International, USA, China) without being locked or removed.
FAQ
- Who composed Yojigen Chōyaku Kikan (四次元跳躍機関) in maimai?
- The song was composed and arranged by koutaq, a doujin circle artist known for Touhou Project arrange works and contributions to several rhythm game series.
- What is the original source of Yojigen Chōyaku Kikan?
- It is an arrange of Sakuya Izayoi's stage 5 boss theme 'Moon Clock ~ Luna Dial' (月時計 〜 ルナ・ダイアル) from Touhou Koumakyou (Embodiment of Scarlet Devil).
- What does the title 四次元跳躍機関 mean?
- The title translates to 'Four-Dimensional Jump Engine', a reference to Sakuya Izayoi's ability to stop and manipulate time, treating the fourth dimension (time) as something she can jump through at will.
- Who designed the Master and Expert charts for Yojigen Chōyaku Kikan?
- The Master chart was designed by rioN, and the Expert chart was designed under the alias 某S氏 (a certain Mr. S).
- What version of maimai added Yojigen Chōyaku Kikan?
- The song was added in the maimai ORANGE PLUS edition on November 12, 2015, and has remained available in all subsequent versions.
- What is the 'ザ・ワールド' title unlock condition for this song?
- The title 'ザ・ワールド' (The World) is unlocked by clearing the Master chart at speed 1.0 with S rank, a direct reference to DIO's time-stopping Stand from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
- What difficulty level is the Master chart of Yojigen Chōyaku Kikan?
- The Master chart is level 13 with a difficulty constant of 13.4. It started at level 11 in ORANGE+ and was gradually rebalanced upward over several version updates.
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