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Halfway(>∀<) is an original instrumental track by Blacklolita, first released on the artist's 2021 album of the same name. The song made its rhythm-game debut in maimai でらっくす FESTiVAL PLUS as part of the MEGAREX collaboration area (MEGAREXちほー), a limited-time event that brought multiple tracks from the MEGAREX music label into the arcade title. True to its kaomoji-laden title, the (>∀<) emoticon conveys a cheerful, lighthearted expression, the track is an upbeat electronic piece built around a driving 175 BPM groove, with bright synth leads and energetic percussion. Blacklolita, a well-known figure in the doujin and rhythm-game music scene, handles both composition and arrangement. The song has no vocal track, letting the synth melodies and rhythmic structure carry the energy. In-game, the MASTER chart was designed by アマリリス (amaryllis) and carries a difficulty constant of 13.7 with a dense 900-note count, placing it among the more demanding charts of its version. The EXPERT chart, designed by はっぴー (Happy), serves as a high-level warm-up at Lv 12.0 with 560 notes. A full combo on the EXPERT chart unlocks the in-game title (>∀<), referencing the song's own name.

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Official PV

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Master chart

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Expert chart

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Charts

DX

BASIC
5(5)
232 notesDesigner: -|Tap 194Hold 8Slide 6Touch 8Break 16
ADVANCED
8(8)
375 notesDesigner: -|Tap 314Hold 19Slide 14Touch 22Break 6
EXPERT
12(12)
560 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 347Hold 124Slide 51Touch 26Break 12
MASTER
13+(13.7)
900 notesDesigner: アマリリス|Tap 602Hold 73Slide 101Touch 72Break 52

Trivia

  • The title Halfway(>∀<) incorporates the kaomoji (>∀<), a Japanese emoticon representing a cheerful, squinting face, the song's jacket art also features a stylized face making this expression.
  • Blacklolita originally released Halfway(>∀<) on his 2021 self-titled album before it was licensed for maimai.
  • The track is purely instrumental with no vocal or lyrical content.
  • In the Japanese version of maimai でらっくす FESTiVAL PLUS, Halfway(>∀<) was unlockable from May 12 to July 20, 2023 by accumulating 900 km of total distance in the MEGAREX Area.
  • The Asian version's unlock window began later, on October 20, 2023, while the Chinese version became unlockable in 舞萌DX 2024 from July 24, 2024 onward.
  • The MASTER chart's 900 total notes, comprising 602 Taps, 73 Holds, 101 Slides, 72 Touches, and 52 Breaks, make it one of the heftier 13+ charts from the FESTiVAL PLUS era.
  • Completing the EXPERT chart with a FULL COMBO unlocks the in-game title (>∀<), directly echoing the song's name.
  • The EXPERT chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy) and the MASTER chart by アマリリス (amaryllis), both regular charter names in the maimai DX series.

FAQ

Who composed Halfway(>∀<)?
Halfway(>∀<) was composed and arranged by Blacklolita, a Japanese electronic music producer active in the doujin and rhythm-game music scene.
What version of maimai did Halfway(>∀<) debut in?
The song debuted in maimai でらっくす FESTiVAL PLUS (maimai DX FESTiVAL PLUS) on May 12, 2023.
What is the MASTER difficulty level of Halfway(>∀<)?
The MASTER chart is rated Level 13+ with a difficulty constant of 13.7 and contains 900 total notes.
Who designed the MASTER chart for Halfway(>∀<)?
The MASTER chart was designed by アマリリス (amaryllis), while the EXPERT chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy).
How do you unlock Halfway(>∀<) in maimai?
In the Japanese version, it was unlockable during the MEGAREX Area event from May 12 to July 20, 2023, by reaching a total distance of 900 km. In the Asian version, the unlock started October 20, 2023, and in the Chinese version it became available in 舞萌DX 2024 from July 24, 2024.
Does Halfway(>∀<) have lyrics?
No, Halfway(>∀<) is a purely instrumental track with no vocal or lyrical content.
What does the (>∀<) in the title mean?
The (>∀<) is a Japanese kaomoji (text-based emoticon) representing a cheerful, smiling face with squinting eyes, matching the upbeat tone of the song.

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