Overview
下克上々 (Gekokujoujou) is a Touhou Project arrangement by the long-running doujin music circle Butaotome (豚乙女), added to maimai DX as part of the Splash PLUS update on June 11, 2021. The track reimagines Reverse Ideology (リバースイデオロギー), the stage theme of Marisa Kirisame from the 2013 bullet-hell title Touhou Kishinjo ~ Double Dealing Character (東方輝針城), as a brisk 164 BPM vocal rock piece.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
3(3)
133 notesDesigner: -|Tap 101Hold 15Slide 6Touch 6Break 5
ADVANCED
6(6)
328 notesDesigner: -|Tap 252Hold 25Slide 10Touch 29Break 12
EXPERT
10(10)
472 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 338Hold 56Slide 51Touch 21Break 6
MASTER
13(13)
827 notesDesigner: 隅田川星人|Tap 632Hold 54Slide 79Touch 16Break 46
Trivia
- The title 下克上々 is a layered wordplay: 下克上 (gekokujō) is a Japanese historical term for the lower classes overthrowing their social superiors, while the appended 上々 (jōjō) means "excellent" or "superior." The extra 々 (repetition mark) visually echoes the double-character pun, resulting in a portmanteau that reads roughly as "excellent rebellion from below."
- The song is an arrangement of Reverse Ideology (リバースイデオロギー), the theme of Marisa Kirisame from Touhou Kishinjo ~ Double Dealing Character (東方輝針城), the fourteenth mainline Touhou game released at Comiket 85 in December 2013.
- Butaotome (豚乙女) is a prolific doujin circle formed in 2008, known primarily for Touhou vocal arrangements. The core members on this track are vocalist Ranko (ランコ) and arranger-lyricist Comp (コンプ), who have been regular contributors to the circle's discography.
- The track originally appears on Butaotome's album 少女煉獄 第弐巻 (Shōjo Rengoku Volume 2), a collection of Touhou arrangements.
- The Master chart underwent a level re-evaluation across versions: it was originally rated 12+ (the highest sub-level in the Splash PLUS era) but was adjusted to 13 starting from the UNiVERSE update, reflecting player consensus that its density warranted a full 13 rating.
- The Master chart was designed by 隅田川星人 (Sumidagawa Seijin), while the Expert chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy), both of whom are recurring chart designers in the maimai DX series.
- The Master chart carries 827 total notes with a notably high Break-note count of 46, giving it a distinctive scoring profile among level-13 charts from the Splash PLUS era.
FAQ
- What is the original song that 下克上々 (Gekokujoujou) is based on?
- It is a vocal arrangement of Reverse Ideology (リバースイデオロギー), the stage theme of Marisa Kirisame from Touhou Kishinjo ~ Double Dealing Character (東方輝針城), the fourteenth mainline Touhou Project game.
- Who composed and performed 下克上々?
- The track was arranged and written by Comp (コンプ) of the doujin circle Butaotome (豚乙女), with vocals by Ranko (ランコ).
- When was 下克上々 added to maimai?
- It was added on June 11, 2021 as part of the maimai DX Splash PLUS update, and it remains available across all regions (Japan, International, USA, and China).
- What difficulty levels does 下克上々 have in maimai DX?
- The song features four DX charts: Basic at level 3, Advanced at level 6, Expert at level 10 (designed by はっぴー), and Master at level 13 (designed by 隅田川星人).
- Did the Master chart level change between maimai versions?
- Yes. The Master chart was originally rated 12+ in the Splash PLUS version, but was re-evaluated to 13 starting from the UNiVERSE update, where it has since remained.
- What album is 下克上々 from?
- The song appears on Butaotome's Touhou arrangement album 少女煉獄 第弐巻 (Shōjo Rengoku Volume 2).
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