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Overview

ハウリング (Howling) is a Touhou Project arrange track by the doujin circle Liz Triangle, featured in maimai DX Splash PLUS. The song is a remix of ZUN's "もう歌しか聞こえない" (I Can Only Hear the Song Now), the stage 2 boss theme from 東方永夜抄 ~ Imperishable Night, rendered here as a "Flower Mix." Arranged by kaztora with vocals by lily-an and lyrics by azuki, the track paints a stark winter scene, distorted skies, falling snow, a freezing wind, and a singer who can only keep singing. Guitarist Eba and bassist Pira round out the arrangement with a full band backdrop beneath lily-an's airy, melancholic delivery. The song first appeared on Liz Triangle's album 冬蛍 (Winter Firefly) and was later included on the 2016 album YELLOW. It entered maimai on June 11, 2021 as part of the Splash PLUS update (Japanese release), with Asian and Chinese rollouts following in October 2021 and September 2022 respectively. It also appears in SEGA's CHUNITHM series, debuting in CHUNITHM NEW PLUS in May 2022. The Master chart, designed by Jack, carries a notable level history: originally set at 12+ through the UNiVERSE PLUS version, it was re-evaluated to 13 starting from FESTiVAL, reflecting the chart's dense slide and touch note patterns. The Expert chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy) at level 9+ with a constant of 9.6.

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BASIC
3(3)
151 notesDesigner: -|Tap 122Hold 12Slide 6Touch 6Break 5
ADVANCED
7(7)
299 notesDesigner: -|Tap 237Hold 25Slide 19Touch 13Break 5
EXPERT
9+(9.6)
424 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 320Hold 45Slide 33Touch 10Break 16
MASTER
13(13.1)
684 notesDesigner: Jack|Tap 404Hold 52Slide 111Touch 83Break 34

Trivia

  • Howling is a remix of "もう歌しか聞こえない" (I Can Only Hear the Song Now), the stage 2 boss theme from 東方永夜抄 ~ Imperishable Night, composed by ZUN (Team Shanghai Alice). The arrangement is credited as "Flower Mix" and associated with 東方花映塚 in the source material.
  • The arrangement was handled by kaztora, a core member of the doujin circle Liz Triangle, with lyrics written by azuki and vocals performed by lily-an.
  • Additional musicians on the track include guitarist Eba and bassist Pira, giving the arrangement a live-band feel beneath lily-an's vocals.
  • Howling first appeared on Liz Triangle's album 冬蛍 (Winter Firefly) and was later included on the 2016 album YELLOW.
  • The song was added to maimai DX Splash PLUS on June 11, 2021 in Japan. The Asian version followed on October 29, 2021, and the Chinese version (via 舞萌DX 2022) on September 21, 2022.
  • Howling also appears in CHUNITHM NEW PLUS, added on May 12, 2022 in Japan, with Asian and Chinese releases later that year and in 2023 respectively.
  • The Master chart, designed by Jack, originally released at level 12+ (Splash PLUS through UNiVERSE PLUS) and was upgraded to level 13 starting from the FESTiVAL version.
  • The Expert chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy) at level 9+ with a level constant of 9.6.
  • The song runs 2 minutes and 27 seconds in length and maintains a steady BPM of 184 throughout.
  • The lyrics evoke imagery of a frozen, snow-covered world and a bird that has forgotten how to fly, the title "Howling" references the howling wind of this winter landscape.

FAQ

Who composed Howling (ハウリング) for maimai?
The original composition is by ZUN (Team Shanghai Alice), from the Touhou Project game 東方永夜抄 ~ Imperishable Night. The arrangement featured in maimai is by kaztora of the doujin circle Liz Triangle.
Who are the vocalists and lyricists for Howling?
Vocals are performed by lily-an, with lyrics written by azuki. The arrangement was done by kaztora, with additional guitar by Eba and bass by Pira.
What album is Howling originally from?
Howling first appeared on Liz Triangle's album 冬蛍 (Winter Firefly) and was later included on the 2016 album YELLOW.
What Touhou song is Howling based on?
Howling is a remix of "もう歌しか聞こえない" (I Can Only Hear the Song Now), the stage 2 boss theme from 東方永夜抄 ~ Imperishable Night, credited as a "Flower Mix."
When was Howling added to maimai DX?
Howling was added to maimai DX Splash PLUS on June 11, 2021 in Japan. The Asian version arrived on October 29, 2021, and the Chinese version via 舞萌DX 2022 on September 21, 2022.
What level is the Master chart of Howling in maimai?
The Master chart is currently level 13 (constant 13.1), designed by Jack. It originally released at level 12+ and was bumped up to 13 starting from the FESTiVAL version.
Who designed the Expert and Master charts for Howling?
The Expert chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy) at level 9+, and the Master chart was designed by Jack.
Does Howling appear in other rhythm games?
Yes, Howling also appears in CHUNITHM, where it was added to CHUNITHM NEW PLUS on May 12, 2022.