Overview
バカ通信 (Baka Tsūshin, "Fool Communication") is a high-energy niconico & Vocaloid track by composer isonosuke, added to maimai DX BUDDiES PLUS on May 24, 2024. Clocking in at a blistering 240 BPM, the song carries the frenetic, tongue-in-cheek energy characteristic of the Vocaloid doujin scene. The official music video features the voice provider 知声 (Chise) on vocals, and the song was originally published on niconico douga (sm42210134). Within maimai, the track received a full DX chart spread spanning Basic through Master. The Master chart, designed by はっぴー, sits at difficulty 13+ (13.6) with 997 total notes, just three shy of the 1,000-note milestone, and packs 89 Touch notes and 75 Break notes into its dense pattern. The Expert chart was designed by Luxizhel, a charter known for their work on other high-level DX charts in the BUDDiES era.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
5(5)
235 notesDesigner: -|Tap 193Hold 22Slide 5Touch 8Break 7
ADVANCED
7+(7.6)
379 notesDesigner: -|Tap 317Hold 22Slide 8Touch 27Break 5
EXPERT
11(11)
648 notesDesigner: Luxizhel|Tap 519Hold 26Slide 57Touch 30Break 16
MASTER
13+(13.6)
997 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 586Hold 105Slide 142Touch 89Break 75
Trivia
- The song's title バカ通信 combines バカ (baka, fool/idiot) with 通信 (tsūshin, communication), giving the playful meaning 'Idiot Communication' or 'Fool Communication.'
- The official YouTube MV title uses a stylized variation バ力通信 (with 力 'power' replacing カ), a typographical pun that visually swaps 'ka' for 'chikara.'
- At 240 BPM, バカ通信 is among the fastest Vocaloid tracks in the maimai DX library, tying with other high-tempo niconico-origin songs.
- The Master chart at Lv13+ (13.6) contains 997 notes, just three notes short of 1,000, making its note density exceptionally high for its level constant.
- The Master chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy), a regular maimai DX charter whose work frequently appears on high-difficulty Vocaloid and niconico category songs.
- The Expert chart was designed by Luxizhel, another prominent charter in the BUDDiES PLUS era.
- The song was added during the BUDDiES PLUS update on May 24, 2024, and is available across all regions: Japan, International, USA, and China.
FAQ
- Who composed バカ通信 (Baka Tsūshin)?
- バカ通信 was composed by isonosuke, an artist active in the niconico and Vocaloid doujin music scene.
- What maimai version added バカ通信?
- The song was added in the maimai DX BUDDiES PLUS update, which launched on May 24, 2024.
- What difficulty levels are available for バカ通信 in maimai DX?
- The song has four DX difficulty charts: Basic at Lv5, Advanced at Lv7+ (7.6), Expert at Lv11 (11.0), and Master at Lv13+ (13.6).
- Who designed the Master chart for バカ通信?
- The Master chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy), and the Expert chart was designed by Luxizhel.
- What is the BPM of バカ通信?
- The song has a BPM of 240, making it one of the faster Vocaloid tracks in the maimai DX library.
- What does バカ通信 (Baka Tsūshin) mean?
- The title translates to 'Fool Communication' or 'Idiot Communication,' combining the Japanese words バカ (baka, fool) and 通信 (tsūshin, communication).
- What vocal is used in バカ通信?
- The official music video credits 知声 (Chise) as the vocalist. The song was originally posted on niconico douga (sm42210134).
