Overview
Heart Beats is a niconico & vocaloid genre song by the collaborative duo 向日葵 (Himawari) and emon(Tes.), added to maimai as part of the ORANGE version update on February 5, 2015. The track blends Himawari's vocal delivery, an original niconico upload is labeled a "歌ってみた" (sung it myself) performance, with production by emon(Tes.), a creator known for electronic and Vocaloid works such as "トンデモワンダーズ" and other rhythm-game staples. At 128 BPM, Heart Beats carries a mid-tempo pulse suited to its pop-leaning electronic arrangement.
The song entered maimai at modest difficulty levels but has undergone multiple rebalances across version updates. Its MASTER chart, designed by Jack, currently sits at level 12 and is characterized by a dense 692-note count with 61 Slide notes, while the EXPERT chart by rioN offers a 9+ level experience with 416 notes. The MASTER chart's note density and slide-heavy patterns have made it a distinctive presence in the niconico & vocaloid song pool since the ORANGE era.
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- The song was added to maimai on February 5, 2015 as part of the ORANGE version update, making it one of the earlier niconico & vocaloid entries in the arcade series.
- Heart Beats has undergone several difficulty rebalances across maimai versions: it started at Basic 5 / Advanced 6 / Expert 8 / Master 10 in ORANGE, was bumped up through Splash and UNiVERSE, and settled at its current values (Basic 4 / Advanced 7 / Expert 9+ / Master 12) after the FESTIVAL update.
- The EXPERT chart was designed by rioN and the MASTER chart by Jack, two established maimai chart designers with distinct styles.
- The original niconico upload of Heart Beats is titled 'Heart Beatsを歌ってみた by向日葵' (sm11367499), framing 向日葵's contribution as a vocal cover performance.
- The maimai wiki includes a disambiguation note for this song, distinguishing it from two other similarly titled tracks: 'Heartbeats' by RAMM feat. Wakai Yuki and 'ハート・ビート' by Asaka Serina (voiced by Nitta Emi).
- The MASTER chart contains 692 total notes, with 61 Slide notes, a relatively high slide count for a level-12 chart in the niconico & vocaloid category.
FAQ
- Who composed Heart Beats in maimai?
- Heart Beats is a collaborative work by 向日葵 (Himawari) and emon(Tes.). Himawari performed the vocal cover, while emon(Tes.) handled production.
- What version of maimai added Heart Beats?
- Heart Beats was added in the maimai ORANGE version, released on February 5, 2015.
- Who designed the MASTER chart for Heart Beats?
- The MASTER chart for Heart Beats was designed by Jack. The EXPERT chart was designed by rioN.
- What difficulty level is Heart Beats on MASTER?
- The MASTER chart is level 12 with a difficulty constant of 12.4. It contains 692 notes (562 Tap, 48 Hold, 61 Slide, 21 Break).
- What BPM is Heart Beats?
- Heart Beats has a BPM of 128.
- What genre is Heart Beats in maimai?
- Heart Beats belongs to the niconico & vocaloid (niconico＆ボーカロイド) genre category.
- Is Heart Beats available on all maimai regions?
- Yes, Heart Beats is available in Japan, International, USA, and China regions.
