Overview
Gabriel DropKick (ガヴリールドロップキック) is the opening theme song for the anime television series Gabriel DropOut (ガヴリールドロップアウト), which aired in 2017. Based on the manga by Ukami, the series follows the comedic daily lives of four angel and demon students attending a human high school. The song was composed, arranged, and written by Ken'ichi Maeyamada (also known as Hyadain) and performed by the anime's four main voice actresses: Miyu Tomita as Gabriel, Saori Oonishi as Vignette, Naomi Oozora as Satanichia, and Kana Hanazawa as Raphiel. The single was released in 2017 under the KADOKAWA label.
In maimai, Gabriel DropKick debuted on April 17, 2018 as part of the MiLK version under the POPS & ANIME genre. The song features four playable charts: Basic (Lv 5), Advanced (Lv 7+), Expert (Lv 9+, designed by はっぴー), and Master (Lv 12+, designed by 玉子豆腐). The MASTER chart is distinguished by its dense slide-note placement, 71 slides out of 447 total notes, creating flowing patterns characteristic of the 12+ tier. Due to licensing restrictions, Gabriel DropKick was removed from the maimai series on November 2, 2023 and was never available outside of Japanese arcades. The song also appears in other Sega rhythm games, including CHUNITHM and オンゲキ, and a remix by Camellia featuring Nanahira was produced for beatmania IIDX.
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- Gabriel DropKick served as the opening theme for the Gabriel DropOut anime from episode 2 through episode 12; episode 1 used a different insert song.
- The song was composed, arranged, and written by Ken'ichi Maeyamada, better known in the otaku music scene as Hyadain (creator of the 'Hyadain no Kakakata Kataomoi-C' series).
- Each of the four voice actresses performs lines in character: Tomita's Gabriel sounds lazy and sarcastic, Oonishi's Vignette plays the straight man, Oozora's Satanichia is boastful and chaotic, and Hanazawa's Raphiel is eerily cheerful.
- The lyrics are structured as a four-person conversation rather than a conventional verse-chorus pop song, with overlap and interruptions that mirror the anime's comedy.
- The title 'DropKick' refers to Gabriel's signature finishing move in the anime, a flying dropkick she uses against demons (and sometimes her friends).
- The MASTER chart (Lv 12+, constant 12.7) was designed by 玉子豆腐 (Tamagodoufu), a charter known for technically demanding slide-heavy patterns in the maimai series.
- The EXPERT chart (Lv 9+, constant 9.6) was designed by はっぴー (Happy), one of the earliest and most prolific chart designers for maimai.
- Gabriel DropKick was removed from maimai DX BUDDiES on November 2, 2023 following the expiration of its licensing agreement, and can no longer be played in any currently running maimai version.
- The song was never released in maimai arcades outside Japan, making it inaccessible to international players even before its removal.
- A remix of Gabriel DropKick by Camellia (Masaya Oya) with vocals by Nanahira appears in Konami's beatmania IIDX 27 HEROIC VERSE, a rare cross-company song exchange between Sega and Konami rhythm-game libraries.
- The maimai version of the song is edited to 1:29, cutting substantial portions of the conversational lyrics compared to the full 2:17 version found in CHUNITHM and オンゲキ.
- An in-game title (称号) unlocked by winning against an opponent on EASY or RANK SSS difficulty reads 'どう!?最高に悪魔的な行為でしょっ!!' (How!? That's the most demonic act ever!!), a line delivered by Satanichia in character.
FAQ
- Who composed Gabriel DropKick?
- Gabriel DropKick was composed, arranged, and written by Ken'ichi Maeyamada, also known as Hyadain in the music production scene.
- What anime is Gabriel DropKick from?
- Gabriel DropKick is the opening theme for the anime series Gabriel DropOut (ガヴリールドロップアウト), playing from episode 2 through episode 12.
- When was Gabriel DropKick added to maimai?
- Gabriel DropKick was added to maimai on April 17, 2018 as part of the maimai MiLK version.
- Why was Gabriel DropKick removed from maimai?
- Gabriel DropKick was removed from maimai DX BUDDiES on November 2, 2023 due to the expiration of its licensing rights.
- Is Gabriel DropKick available outside Japan in maimai?
- No, Gabriel DropKick was never available in maimai arcades outside of Japan due to licensing restrictions.
- What level is Gabriel DropKick's MASTER chart in maimai?
- The MASTER chart for Gabriel DropKick is level 12+ with a difficulty constant of 12.7.
- Who designed the MASTER and EXPERT charts for Gabriel DropKick?
- The MASTER chart was designed by 玉子豆腐 (Tamagodoufu), and the EXPERT chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy).
- What is notable about the MASTER chart of Gabriel DropKick?
- The MASTER chart features 71 slide notes out of 447 total notes, a high proportion that creates dense, flowing slide patterns characteristic of chart designer 玉子豆腐's style.
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