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Ghost Dance is a dark, theatrical original track that originated in SEGA's CHUNITHM CRYSTAL PLUS before crossing over to maimai でらっくす FESTiVAL on January 20, 2023. The song is composed, arranged, and written by 亜沙 (Asa), a veteran creator in the rhythm game scene, and performed by vocalist くろくも (Kurokumo), whose delivery carries the track's sinister carnival energy. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of alleyway jesters, a whispering Joker figure, and a ghostly dance through the night, imagery that evokes a macabre circus or parade. Lines like "モンスターは君か?" (Is the monster you?) blur the line between performer and spectator, inviting the listener to question their own role in the spectacle. The steady 154 BPM provides a driving backbone, with the Expert chart crafted by 翠楼屋 (Suirouya) and the Master chart by Jack, both designers known in the maimai community for their distinct approaches to patterning and flow. Available across all regions, Japan, International, North America, and China, Ghost Dance stands as one of the stronger crossover imports from the CHUNITHM side of the ONGEKI & CHUNITHM genre umbrella.

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Charts

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BASIC
4(4)
166 notesDesigner: -|Tap 134Hold 12Slide 6Touch 10Break 4
ADVANCED
7+(7.6)
386 notesDesigner: -|Tap 308Hold 11Slide 6Touch 29Break 32
EXPERT
10(10)
522 notesDesigner: 翠楼屋|Tap 347Hold 55Slide 74Touch 26Break 20
MASTER
13(13.3)
859 notesDesigner: Jack|Tap 662Hold 71Slide 80Touch 18Break 28

Trivia

  • Ghost Dance debuted in CHUNITHM CRYSTAL PLUS as an unlockable track tied to the CRYSTAL ep.IV MAP, and later became available by default from February 4, 2021.
  • In CHUNITHM SUPER STAR PLUS, the song was added by default on October 14, 2021, associated with the S.STAR ep.IX MAP.
  • The song crossed over to maimai でらっくす FESTiVAL on January 20, 2023, for the Japanese release. The Asian version followed on March 23, 2023, and the Chinese version arrived on March 1, 2024, in 舞萌DX 2023.
  • The song runs 2 minutes and 25 seconds in length.
  • Lyrical themes revolve around clowns, jesters, a Joker figure, and a ghostly dance in the darkness, blending horror imagery with carnival motifs.
  • The Master chart (level 13.3) was designed by Jack, a charter known within the maimai community for demanding note layouts that test player endurance.
  • The Expert chart (level 10.0) was designed by 翠楼屋 (Suirouya), who has contributed charts across multiple maimai versions.
  • In its home game CHUNITHM, Ghost Dance is categorized under the ORIGINAL genre and has chart designs by Moon Strix (BASIC through EXPERT) and すきやき奉行 (MASTER).

FAQ

Who composed Ghost Dance in maimai?
Ghost Dance was composed, arranged, and written by 亜沙 (Asa), with vocals performed by くろくも (Kurokumo). The artist credit in maimai reads 亜沙 feat.くろくも.
When was Ghost Dance added to maimai?
Ghost Dance was added to maimai でらっくす FESTiVAL on January 20, 2023, in Japan. The Asian version followed on March 23, 2023, and the Chinese version arrived on March 1, 2024.
What difficulty is the Ghost Dance Master chart?
The Master chart for Ghost Dance is level 13 with a difficulty constant of 13.3, designed by Jack. It features 859 total notes (662 Tap, 71 Hold, 80 Slide, 18 Touch, 28 Break).
Where did Ghost Dance originally come from?
Ghost Dance first appeared in CHUNITHM CRYSTAL PLUS as an unlockable CHUNITHM ORIGINAL song before crossing over to maimai DX FESTiVAL.
Who designed the Ghost Dance Expert chart in maimai?
The Expert chart (level 10.0) was designed by 翠楼屋 (Suirouya). It contains 522 notes with a balance of Slide and Touch patterns.
What are the lyrics of Ghost Dance about?
The lyrics depict a dark carnival scene with alleyway jesters, a whispering Joker, and a ghostly dance in the night. The chorus repeatedly calls on the listener to dance and sing as a 'spokesperson' for the dark, while the line 'モンスターは君か?' (Is the monster you?) questions who the true monster is.
Is Ghost Dance available in all maimai regions?
Yes, Ghost Dance is available in all four maimai regions: Japan (JP), International (INTL), North America (USA), and China (CN). The release dates varied by region.

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