Overview
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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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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