Overview
儚きもの人間 (Hakanakimono Ningen, "Fleeting Human") is a Touhou Project arrangement by the long-running doujin circle 豚乙女 (Butaotome), based on the stage 2 boss theme 柳の下のデュラハン (Dullahan Under the Willow) from 東方輝針城 ~ Double Dealing Character (Touhou 14). The original composition by ZUN (Team Shanghai Alice) is reimagined here with arrangement and lyrics by comp, vocals by the circle's regular vocalist ranko, and piano by paprika. The track originally appeared on Butaotome's 2013 album 少女煉獄 (Shōjo Rengoku, "Girl Purgatory").
The song joined maimai with the launch of maimai PiNK PLUS on June 30, 2016, as part of the game's extensive Touhou Project catalog. Its driving 180 BPM pulse, layered piano work, and ranko's theatrical vocal delivery create an urgent, introspective atmosphere that mirrors the lyrics' focus on shedding social masks and confronting the ephemeral nature of human existence. The official music video, produced by yama_ko, kichi, and 前田地生, reinforces this dark, contemplative mood. The song later appeared in CHUNITHM STAR and returned for CHUNITHM SUPER STAR, extending its reach beyond the maimai ecosystem.
In maimai, the Master chart (level 13+, constant 13.8) designed by Jack stands out for its dense 902-note layout, with an unusually high count of 119 slide notes woven through the song's energetic peaks, a chart that rewards both stamina and precise slide handling. The Expert chart (level 10+, constant 10.6) by 某S氏 provides a substantial intermediate-tier experience. Both charts have seen difficulty re-evaluations across maimai versions as the game's overall difficulty landscape shifted over the years.
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Trivia
- The song is an arrangement of 柳の下のデュラハン (Dullahan Under the Willow), the stage 2 boss theme from 東方輝針城 ~ Double Dealing Character (Touhou 14), the 14th mainline Touhou Project game by ZUN.
- 豚乙女 (Butaotome) is a veteran doujin music circle that has contributed numerous Touhou arrangements and original tracks to maimai, CHUNITHM, and other Sega rhythm games.
- The track was first released on Butaotome's 2013 album 少女煉獄 (Shōjo Rengoku, 'Girl Purgatory'), which features a range of their Touhou arrangements from that era.
- The official music video was produced by a team of three creators: yama_ko, kichi, and 前田地生.
- In Asian English versions of maimai, the title is romanized as Hakanakimono Ningen and the artist as Butaotome.
- The song also appeared in CHUNITHM STAR at that game's launch, and was re-added to CHUNITHM SUPER STAR on January 21, 2021 after a period of absence.
- The Master chart (level 13+, constant 13.8) designed by Jack contains 902 total notes, with 119 slide notes, a high slide density that makes it a notable challenge among similarly leveled charts.
- The Expert chart has undergone several level adjustments across maimai versions: originally level 10 in PiNK+, it dropped to 9 in MURASAKi, later rose to 9+ in DX+~Splash, and eventually settled at 10+ from UNiVERSE+ onward.
- The title 儚きもの人間 translates roughly to 'Fleeting Human' or 'Ephemeral Human Being,' directly echoing the song's refrain 「人間なんて儚きもの」 ('Humans are such fleeting things').
- The song's lyrics, penned by comp, explore themes of performative social relationships, inner emptiness, and the desire to shed one's humanity, presented through vivid imagery of turning over cards and walls that separate people.
FAQ
- Who composed 儚きもの人間?
- The original composition is by ZUN (Team Shanghai Alice), arranged by comp of 豚乙女 (Butaotome) for their 2013 album 少女煉獄.
- What game version added 儚きもの人間 to maimai?
- The song was added to maimai with the launch of maimai PiNK PLUS on June 30, 2016.
- What is the original song 儚きもの人間 is based on?
- It is an arrangement of 柳の下のデュラハン (Dullahan Under the Willow), the stage 2 boss theme from 東方輝針城 ~ Double Dealing Character (Touhou 14).
- Who are the vocalists and performers on 儚きもの人間?
- The vocals are performed by ranko, arrangement and lyrics by comp, and piano by paprika, all members or affiliates of the doujin circle 豚乙女.
- What is the difficulty of the Master chart for 儚きもの人間?
- The Master chart is level 13+ with a difficulty constant of 13.8, containing 902 total notes. It was designed by Jack and is notable for its high slide-note count.
- Who designed the maimai charts for 儚きもの人間?
- The Expert chart was designed by 某S氏, and the Master chart was designed by Jack. The Basic and Advanced charts do not have credited designers.
- What does 儚きもの人間 mean in English?
- The title translates to 'Fleeting Human' or 'Ephemeral Human Being,' reflecting the song's lyrical theme about the transience and fragility of human existence.
- Did 儚きもの人間 appear in any other rhythm games?
- Yes, it also appears in CHUNITHM STAR (at launch) and was re-added to CHUNITHM SUPER STAR on January 21, 2021.
- What album is 儚きもの人間 originally from?
- The song was originally released on 豚乙女's 2013 doujin album 少女煉獄 (Shōjo Rengoku, 'Girl Purgatory').
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