Who composed 紅蓮の弓矢?

The song was composed, arranged, and written by Revo, the founder of the sound project Linked Horizon. Revo also provided the vocals.

What anime is 紅蓮の弓矢 from?

It is the first opening theme of the anime series 進撃の巨人 (Attack on Titan), produced by studio Wit Studio and based on the manga by Hajime Isayama.

When was 紅蓮の弓矢 added to maimai?

It was added on February 26, 2014, at the launch of the maimai GreeN PLUS update.

Is 紅蓮の弓矢 still playable in current maimai versions?

No. The song was removed from the Asian and Chinese versions of maimai DX on January 23, 2020, and is no longer available in current arcade builds.

What difficulty is the Master chart of 紅蓮の弓矢?

The Master chart is level 11 with a difficulty constant of 11.0. It features 451 total notes with 31 Break notes and 74 Slides.

Who charted 紅蓮の弓矢 in maimai?

The Expert chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy), and the Master chart was designed by mai-Star.

What does the title 紅蓮の弓矢 mean?

紅蓮の弓矢 translates to 'Crimson Bow and Arrow' or 'Guren no Yumiya' in English, referencing the red flames and archery imagery from the Attack on Titan opening.

紅蓮の弓矢 (Guren no Yumiya), maimai GreeN PLUS Song

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Overview

紅蓮の弓矢 (Guren no Yumiya) is a song by Linked Horizon, the musical project led by composer, lyricist, and vocalist Revo. Originally released in 2013 on the album 自由への進撃, it served as the first opening theme for the anime series 進撃の巨人 (Attack on Titan), quickly becoming one of the most recognizable anime songs of its era. The track's dramatic orchestral rock arrangement and recurring German chant, "Seid ihr das Essen? Nein, wir sind der Jäger!" ("Are you the food? No, we are the hunters!"), mirror the world of desperate survival that defines the series. In maimai, 紅蓮の弓矢 was added on February 26, 2014, with the GreeN PLUS update, making it one of the earliest anime theme songs to appear in the game's catalog. The in-game background uses footage from the anime's original opening sequence. The song was later removed from the Asian and Chinese versions of maimai DX on January 23, 2020, rendering it unavailable in current arcade builds outside of remaining legacy cabs. Beyond maimai, the song also appears in CHUNITHM, 太鼓の達人, REFLEC BEAT, and pop'n music, and its Master chart, designed by mai-Star, sits at level 11 with a dense mix of slides and break notes that reflect the intensity of the source material.

Videos

Official PV

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Master chart

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Charts

STD

BASIC

4(4)

175 notesDesigner: -|Tap 155Hold 10Slide 4Break 6

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ADVANCED

7+(7.6)

280 notesDesigner: -|Tap 237Hold 18Slide 11Break 14

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EXPERT

9(9)

426 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 314Hold 30Slide 77Break 5

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MASTER

11(11)

451 notesDesigner: mai-Star|Tap 325Hold 21Slide 74Break 31

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Trivia

紅蓮の弓矢 was used as the first opening theme of the anime series 進撃の巨人 (Attack on Titan), which premiered in April 2013.
Composer Revo reportedly consulted with the original manga author and anime production staff to craft lyrics that authentically reflect the world of Attack on Titan.
The song's opening German line, 'Seid ihr das Essen? Nein, wir sind der Jäger!', became widely quoted among anime fans and is a direct reference to the series' central conflict between humans and Titans.
In Asian English versions of maimai, the title is displayed as 'Guren no Yumiya' and the artist as 'Linked Horizon "Attack on Titan"'.
The song was added to maimai GreeN PLUS at the update's launch on February 26, 2014, and later removed from the Asian and Chinese versions of maimai DX on January 23, 2020.
The in-game play background in maimai uses the actual opening animation footage from the Attack on Titan anime.
The song also appears in CHUNITHM (credited simply as 'Linked Horizon'), 太鼓の達人, REFLEC BEAT, and pop'n music, making it one of the most cross-licensed anime songs in the Japanese rhythm game scene.
The Expert chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy), and the Master chart was designed by mai-Star.
Despite the song's high profile and 180 BPM intensity, the in-game audio length is a relatively short 1:31, consistent with a TV-size opening.
The album 自由への進撃 (Shingeki no Kōshin), which contains the full version of the song, was released on July 10, 2013.

FAQ

Who composed 紅蓮の弓矢?: The song was composed, arranged, and written by Revo, the founder of the sound project Linked Horizon. Revo also provided the vocals.
What anime is 紅蓮の弓矢 from?: It is the first opening theme of the anime series 進撃の巨人 (Attack on Titan), produced by studio Wit Studio and based on the manga by Hajime Isayama.
When was 紅蓮の弓矢 added to maimai?: It was added on February 26, 2014, at the launch of the maimai GreeN PLUS update.
Is 紅蓮の弓矢 still playable in current maimai versions?: No. The song was removed from the Asian and Chinese versions of maimai DX on January 23, 2020, and is no longer available in current arcade builds.
What difficulty is the Master chart of 紅蓮の弓矢?: The Master chart is level 11 with a difficulty constant of 11.0. It features 451 total notes with 31 Break notes and 74 Slides.
Who charted 紅蓮の弓矢 in maimai?: The Expert chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy), and the Master chart was designed by mai-Star.
What does the title 紅蓮の弓矢 mean?: 紅蓮の弓矢 translates to 'Crimson Bow and Arrow' or 'Guren no Yumiya' in English, referencing the red flames and archery imagery from the Attack on Titan opening.