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Overview
ハム太郎とっとこうた (Hamtaro Tottoko Uta) is the opening theme song of the long-running TV anime とっとこハム太郎 (Tottoko Hamtaro), known internationally simply as Hamtaro, which aired from 2000 to 2006. The original recording was performed by ハムちゃんず (Hamuchanzu), a vocal group formed for the anime series. For its inclusion in maimai でらっくす PLUS (DX PLUS) on January 23, 2020, the song was re-recorded as a cover by 光吉猛修 (Takenobu Mitsuyoshi), a celebrated Sega sound creator and vocalist whose unmistakable voice powered the soundtracks of Daytona USA, many Sega arcade hits, and even previous maimai appearances. His cover gives the child-friendly tune a characterful, enthusiastic delivery that stands apart from the original.
The song's upbeat, cheerful melody and simple lyrics about friendship and daily adventures capture the warmhearted spirit of the Hamtaro franchise. Within maimai, however, this innocent exterior hides some of the more demanding charts in the POPS&アニメ category. The Re:Master chart (level 12+, constant 12.8), designed by はっぴー, packs 597 notes with a notably high density of Touch notes (137) and Break notes (13), creating a playful but intense challenge that contrasts sharply with the song's gentle aesthetic. The Master chart underwent multiple level revisions across maimai versions, starting at level 11 in DX PLUS, rising to 11+ during Splash through FESTiVAL, and finally settling at level 12 from FESTiVAL+ onward, reflecting ongoing community re-evaluation of its difficulty. An 宴 (Utage/Party) chart was added on March 13, 2025, further expanding the song's high-difficulty offerings.
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Charts
DX
BASIC
1(1)
86 notesDesigner: -|Tap 57Hold 13Slide 3Touch 10Break 3
ADVANCED
5(5)
178 notesDesigner: -|Tap 136Hold 8Slide 10Touch 20Break 4
EXPERT
8(8)
238 notesDesigner: 小鳥遊さん|Tap 105Hold 37Slide 31Touch 61Break 4
MASTER
12(12)
451 notesDesigner: ぴちネコ|Tap 251Hold 52Slide 78Touch 65Break 5
Re:MASTER
12+(12.8)
597 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 336Hold 57Slide 54Touch 137Break 13
Trivia
- The song is the opening theme of the TV anime とっとこハム太郎 (Tottoko Hamtaro / Hamtaro), which ran for four seasons and was exported to over 70 countries worldwide.
- The maimai version features a cover by 光吉猛修 (Takenobu Mitsuyoshi), a Sega sound team veteran whose vocal credits include the iconic 'Daytona USA' theme and countless other arcade game soundtracks, an unexpected but beloved choice for a children's anime song.
- The title ハム太郎とっとこうた is a portmanteau fusing the character name ハム太郎 (Hamtaro) with the anime's distinctive 'とっとこ' motif and うた (uta, meaning song), essentially translating to 'Hamtaro's Scurry-Along Song.'
- The Re:Master chart, designed by はっぴー, contains 137 Touch notes, among the highest Touch-note counts for a level 12+ chart in the POPS&アニメ genre, giving it a tactile, pattern-heavy feel.
- The Master chart was originally released at level 11 in DX PLUS, then increased to 11+ in Splash, and finally to level 12 from FESTiVAL+ onward, reflecting a significant upward difficulty re-evaluation.
- An 宴 (Utage/Party) chart was added on March 13, 2025, designated with the symbol 回 (mawaru, meaning 'spin') and an estimated level of 13?. Its comment reads 'まわると うれしいね' ('spinning makes you happy'), referencing both the choreography and a line from the anime.
- DX Collection titles reference memorable phrases from the anime: unlocking '今日はとっても楽しかったね。明日はも～っと楽しくなるよね。ねっハム太郎♪' requires playing with two or more players, mirroring the show's themes of friendship.
- The Expert chart (level 8) was designed by 小鳥遊さん, the Master (level 12) by ぴちネコ, and the Re:Master (level 12+) by はっぴー, giving the song three distinct charting styles across its upper difficulties.
- Despite being a cover of a children's anime theme, the song's high-level charts are considered staple picks for players seeking to challenge Touch-note and density-heavy patterns within the POPS&アニメ category.
FAQ
- What anime is ハム太郎とっとこうた from?
- It is the opening theme song of the TV anime とっとこハム太郎 (Tottoko Hamtaro), known internationally as Hamtaro, which originally aired from 2000 to 2006.
- Who sings ハム太郎とっとこうた in maimai?
- The maimai version is a cover performed by 光吉猛修 (Takenobu Mitsuyoshi), the veteran Sega composer and vocalist famous for soundtrack work on Daytona USA and numerous arcade titles. The original version was sung by ハムちゃんず (Hamuchanzu).
- When was ハム太郎とっとこうた added to maimai?
- It was added on January 23, 2020, as part of maimai でらっくす PLUS (DX PLUS).
- Who designed the charts for ハム太郎とっとこうた?
- The Expert chart was designed by 小鳥遊さん, the Master chart by ぴちネコ, and the Re:Master chart by はっぴー.
- What level is the Re:Master chart of ハム太郎とっとこうた?
- The Re:Master chart is level 12+ with a difficulty constant of 12.8 and a total of 597 notes, including 137 Touch notes and 13 Break notes.
- Why did the Master chart level change over time?
- The Master chart was originally rated level 11 in maimai DX PLUS, was raised to 11+ in Splash, and was further increased to level 12 from FESTiVAL+ onward, likely reflecting the community's evolving consensus that the chart was more demanding than its original rating suggested.
- What is an 宴 (Utage) chart and does ハム太郎とっとこうた have one?
- Yes, an 宴 (Party/Special) chart was added on March 13, 2025, marked with the symbol 回 (mawaru) and an estimated level of 13?. It contains 674 notes and its comment 'まわると うれしいね' ('spinning makes you happy') references both the song's playful nature and an anime line.
- What does the title ハム太郎とっとこうた mean?
- The title is a playful combination: ハム太郎 (Hamtaro) + とっとこ (the anime's distinctive onomatopoeic word suggesting a hamster's scurrying movement) + うた (uta, song), collectively meaning something like 'Hamtaro's Scurry-Along Song.'
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