Overview
すーぱーぬこになれんかった (Super Nuko ni Narenkatta, "Couldn't Become a Super Cat") is a high-energy vocaloid-style track by Japanese singer-songwriter まふまふ (Mafumafu). Added to maimai でらっくす PLUS on July 17, 2020, it sits in the niconico & vocaloid category and immediately stands out as the sequel to Mafumafu's earlier song すーぱーぬこになりたい ("I Want to Become a Super Cat"). While a Kagamine Len version exists elsewhere, the maimai release uses Mafumafu's own self-cover vocal, giving the arcade version a distinct identity from the vocaloid original. The song's title plays on internet cat-speak, ぬこ (nuko) is a cutesy variant of ねこ (neko, cat), and the lyrics carry the same playful, slightly self-deprecating energy Mafumafu's fans associate with his online persona. The jacket artwork and music video were handled by まふてる (Mafuteru), a frequent visual collaborator with Mafumafu. At 190 BPM, the track drives a relentlessly upbeat arrangement, and the Master chart (designed by サファ太 at a level constant of 13.2) demands precise stamina and slide control to match the song's breakneck pace.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
5(5)
213 notesDesigner: -|Tap 173Hold 21Slide 4Touch 9Break 6
ADVANCED
7(7)
375 notesDesigner: -|Tap 292Hold 30Slide 19Touch 14Break 20
EXPERT
10(10)
598 notesDesigner: シチミヘルツ|Tap 467Hold 23Slide 48Touch 38Break 22
MASTER
13(13.2)
895 notesDesigner: サファ太|Tap 646Hold 41Slide 99Touch 48Break 61
Trivia
- すーぱーぬこになれんかった is the direct sequel to Mafumafu's earlier song すーぱーぬこになりたい (Super Nuko ni Naritai), and both tracks share the same cat-themed wordplay.
- Although a Kagamine Len version of the song exists on YouTube, the maimai version uses Mafumafu's own self-cover recording rather than the vocaloid arrangement.
- The song title uses internet cat-speak: ぬこ (nuko) is a cutesy, childlike variant of ねこ (neko, 'cat'), giving the phrase a deliberately silly tone.
- Music, lyrics, and vocals are all by Mafumafu; the jacket art and music video were created by まふてる (Mafuteru).
- The Basic difficulty was originally level 4 at launch in でらっくす PLUS but was raised to level 5 starting from the UNiVERSE+ version update.
- The Expert chart was designed by シチミヘルツ (Shichimi Hertz) and the Master chart by サファ太 (Safata), both known for their work across the maimai DX series.
- The maimai in-game title/achievement for this song, ☆(･ω･ﾉﾉﾞ☆(･ω･ﾉﾉﾞ☆, was originally a silver-tier title but was downgraded to bronze in the CiRCLE PLUS update.
FAQ
- Who composed すーぱーぬこになれんかった?
- The song was written, composed, and performed by Japanese musician まふまふ (Mafumafu). The jacket art and music video were created by まふてる (Mafuteru).
- What version of maimai added すーぱーぬこになれんかった?
- The song was added to maimai でらっくす PLUS (DX PLUS) on July 17, 2020, and is classified under the niconico & vocaloid genre.
- Is すーぱーぬこになれんかった a sequel to another song?
- Yes, it is the sequel to Mafumafu's earlier song すーぱーぬこになりたい (Super Nuko ni Naritai). Both share the same playful cat-themed wordplay and high-energy style.
- Does the maimai version use a vocaloid or a human vocalist?
- Although a Kagamine Len version exists separately, the maimai version uses Mafumafu's own self-cover vocals rather than a synthesized vocaloid track.
- Who designed the Master chart for すーぱーぬこになれんかった?
- The Master chart (level 13, constant 13.2) was designed by サファ太 (Safata), while the Expert chart was designed by シチミヘルツ (Shichimi Hertz).
- What does すーぱーぬこになれんかった mean in English?
- The title translates roughly to 'Couldn't Become a Super Cat.' The word ぬこ (nuko) is internet slang / cat-speak for ねこ (neko, cat), giving the title a deliberately silly, childlike tone.
