Overview
IDSMILE (アイディスマイル) is a Vocaloid-original song by producer toa (とあ), brought into maimai DX BUDDiES through the game's collaboration with Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku. In the Project Sekai universe, the track is performed by the unit 25時、ナイトコードで (Nightcord at 25:00) alongside MEIKO, with vocals from the unit's four members, Mizuki Akiyama, Mafuyu Asahina, Kanade Yoisaki, and Ena Shinonome, layered with MEIKO's voicebank. The title is a portmanteau of "ID" (identity) and "smile," and the lyrics weave themes of self-expression, emotional boundaries, and the fragile connections between people, fitting for a song about maintaining one's identity while reaching out to another. Toa, known for his polished pop-electronic style and earlier viral hits like "与う" and "フラジール," brings his signature glitchy yet melodic sensibility to the track. The 171 BPM arrangement pairs a driving beat with shimmering synthwork and a chorus that builds into an emotionally charged release. In maimai, the Master chart (level 12.8) was designed by りんご Full Set and features a dense 510-note layout with heavy Slide and Touch clusters, while the Expert chart (level 9.6) by Luxizhel offers a more measured introduction to the song's rhythmic structure.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
3(3)
136 notesDesigner: -|Tap 105Hold 11Slide 4Touch 13Break 3
ADVANCED
7(7)
302 notesDesigner: -|Tap 227Hold 24Slide 4Touch 41Break 6
EXPERT
9+(9.6)
318 notesDesigner: Luxizhel|Tap 217Hold 38Slide 30Touch 22Break 11
MASTER
12+(12.8)
510 notesDesigner: りんご Full Set|Tap 282Hold 75Slide 68Touch 67Break 18
Trivia
- IDSMILE was originally created for the mobile rhythm game Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku, where it was performed by the in-game unit 25時、ナイトコードで (Nightcord at 25:00) × MEIKO.
- The song was composed, arranged, and lyricized by toa (とあ), a Vocaloid-P known for his glitch-pop and electronic style. His earlier Vocaloid works include 'フラジール' and '与う.'
- IDSMILE was added to maimai DX BUDDiES on January 11, 2024, as part of the ongoing cross-promotional collaboration between maimai and Project Sekai.
- In Asian territories, the song arrived later with the maimai DX BUDDiES PLUS update on December 20, 2024. The Chinese version followed on December 4, 2025, as part of 舞萌DX 2025.
- The Expert chart was designed by Luxizhel, while the Master chart was designed by りんご Full Set, a notes designer known for dense, slide-heavy layouts.
- The Master chart at level 12+ (constant 12.8) carries 510 notes total, with 67 Touch notes, a notably high Touch count for a non-東方 song in this level range.
- The song's duration is approximately 2 minutes and 11 seconds in its maimai version.
- The original Vocaloid version of the song, before the Project Sekai arrangement, features Hatsune Miku and Kagamine Rin on vocals, as shown in toa's official upload.
FAQ
- Who composed IDSMILE (アイディスマイル)?
- IDSMILE was composed, arranged, and lyricized by the Vocaloid producer toa (とあ).
- Which maimai version added IDSMILE?
- IDSMILE was added to maimai DX BUDDiES on January 11, 2024. It later appeared in the Asian BUDDiES PLUS update (December 20, 2024) and the Chinese 舞萌DX 2025 version (December 4, 2025).
- What difficulty levels does IDSMILE have in maimai?
- IDSMILE has four DX chart difficulties: Basic (level 3), Advanced (level 7), Expert (level 9+, constant 9.6), and Master (level 12+, constant 12.8).
- Who designed the Expert and Master charts for IDSMILE?
- The Expert chart was designed by Luxizhel, and the Master chart was designed by りんご Full Set (Ringo Full Set).
- What is the meaning behind the song title 'IDSMILE'?
- The title 'アイディスマイル' (IDSMILE) is a blend of 'ID' (identity) and 'smile.' The lyrics explore themes of maintaining one's personal identity while navigating emotional connections and distances with others.
- Does IDSMILE originate from Project Sekai?
- Yes, IDSMILE was originally created for Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku, where it is performed by the unit 25時、ナイトコードで (Nightcord at 25:00) × MEIKO.
- Which characters perform IDSMILE in Project Sekai?
- In Project Sekai, the song is performed by MEIKO alongside the four members of 25時、ナイトコードで: Mizuki Akiyama (CV: Hinata Satou), Mafuyu Asahina (CV: Rui Tanabe), Kanade Yoisaki (CV: Tomori Kusunoki), and Ena Shinonome (CV: Minori Suzuki).
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