Overview
"Fraq" is the theme song of maimai でらっくす PRiSM PLUS, composed and arranged by Kennosuke Ono under his owl*tree alias with vocals by べんざ (Benza). The track features live piano and brass performed by Osamu Kubota, with mixing by Leiki Ueda and a music video by aco (illustrated by やみや). At 221 BPM, it ranks among the faster original compositions in the maimai catalog, delivering an energetic electronic arrangement punctuated by brassy fanfares and driving percussion.
Lyrically, Fraq captures the atmosphere of an arcade rhythm game community, players filtering out surrounding noise, calming their heartbeat to take aim, throwing in coins to enter, and pushing through the "gauntlet" of challenging songs. The recurring flag motif (旗) directly references maimai's clear flags, while verses about familiar faces and unspoken bonds echo the game's Seven-colored Area flavor text, which describes the quiet camaraderie that develops between regular players who compete side by side in the same rotation, wondering who will claim the clear flag first.
The song debuted on March 13, 2025, initially locked behind the Seven-colored Area (なないろちほー) where players needed to accumulate 30 km of distance to unlock it. From the subsequent CiRCLE PLUS update onward, it became available by default to all players. The title "Fraq" suggests a fusion of "fragment" and "frequency," and the track's relentless momentum mirrors the escalating intensity of high-level maimai play. Fraq also notably marks the only owl*tree collaboration where the featured artist's name lacks the "*tree" suffix in the official credits.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
5(5)
229 notesDesigner: -|Tap 171Hold 19Slide 6Touch 24Break 9
ADVANCED
8(8)
427 notesDesigner: -|Tap 358Hold 26Slide 8Touch 28Break 7
EXPERT
12(12.2)
677 notesDesigner: サファ太|Tap 466Hold 90Slide 31Touch 55Break 35
MASTER
13+(13.7)
806 notesDesigner: Luxizhel|Tap 521Hold 83Slide 110Touch 26Break 66
Trivia
- Fraq is the theme song of maimai でらっくす PRiSM PLUS, the spring 2025 update to the DX arcade series.
- The song was initially exclusive to the Seven-colored Area (なないろちほー), requiring players to walk 30 km in the area progression system to unlock it. It became freely available by default starting with the CiRCLE PLUS version update on 2026/03/19.
- Fraq is the only collaboration involving the owl*tree alias (outside of remixes of owl*tree songs) where the collaborating artist's name does not carry the '*tree' suffix in the official credits, listed as 'owl*tree feat. べんざ' rather than a second '*tree' artist.
- The composition features live piano and brass by Osamu Kubota, a notable inclusion of acoustic instrumentation in an otherwise electronic dance track.
- The music video was produced by aco with illustrations by やみや (Yamiya).
- The Master chart, designed by Luxizhel at level 13+ (constant 13.7), contains 110 Slide notes out of 806 total, a high Slide density that contributes to its difficulty rating.
- The Expert chart was designed by サファ太 (Safata), a veteran maimai chart contributor known for balanced, playable layouts.
- Lyrics directly reference arcade rhythm-game actions, including phrases like 'ta lalala tap tap tap let it slide,' 'throw the coin and entry,' and 'wave the flag,' mirroring the in-game experience of inserting coins, tapping notes, and earning clear flags.
- At 221 BPM, Fraq is one of the faster original compositions in the maimai series, demanding quick fingerwork particularly on the Expert and Master charts.
- The song runs 2 minutes and 27 seconds in length.
FAQ
- Who composed Fraq in maimai?
- Fraq was composed and arranged by Kennosuke Ono under his alias owl*tree, with lyrics by o*tree. Vocals are by べんざ (Benza), with piano and brass performed by Osamu Kubota and mixing by Leiki Ueda.
- What version of maimai introduced Fraq?
- Fraq was added to maimai でらっくす PRiSM PLUS on March 13, 2025, serving as the theme song for that version update.
- How do you unlock Fraq in maimai?
- Fraq was initially unlockable in the Seven-colored Area (なないろちほー) by reaching a total distance of 30 km. From the CiRCLE PLUS update onward (March 19, 2026), it became available by default to all players.
- What BPM is Fraq?
- Fraq has a BPM of 221, placing it among the faster original compositions in the maimai catalog.
- Who designed the charts for Fraq?
- The Expert chart was designed by サファ太 (Safata), and the Master chart was designed by Luxizhel. The Basic and Advanced charts do not have credited designers.
- What are the chart difficulty levels for Fraq?
- Fraq has four DX chart difficulties: Basic (level 5, constant 5.0), Advanced (level 8, constant 8.0), Expert (level 12, constant 12.2), and Master (level 13+, constant 13.7).
- What is the meaning behind the song title Fraq?
- The title Fraq likely blends 'fragment' and 'frequency,' reflecting the song's lyrical themes of breaking through barriers and the high-energy electronic frequency of the track itself.
- What are Fraq's lyrics about?
- The lyrics depict the arcade rhythm game experience, shutting out noise, calming your nerves to perform, throwing in coins to enter, competing with strangers who become familiar faces, and chasing clear flags. The song celebrates the unspoken camaraderie among regular players at the same machine.
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