Who composed IF:U in maimai?

IF:U was composed by MisomyL and arranged by Ponchi♪ under their collaborative unit name MisoilePunch♪. The in-game movie was created by 桜井貴志 (Takashi Sakurai).

When was IF:U added to maimai DX?

IF:U was added to maimai でらっくす BUDDiES PLUS on April 12, 2024. It was initially locked behind high-rank Friend Matching rewards and became available by default starting with the PRiSM version on September 12, 2024.

How do you unlock IF:U in maimai?

Originally, IF:U required defeating the boss friend at SSS1 class in Friend Matching and reaching LEGEND rank. The requirements were gradually lowered, and from PRiSM onward the song is available by default to all players.

What level is IF:U on MASTER in maimai?

The MASTER chart of IF:U is level 14+ with a difficulty constant of 14.6. It was designed by The Dove and contains 949 notes (670 Tap, 32 Hold, 76 Slide, 97 Touch, 74 Break).

What BPM is IF:U in maimai?

IF:U has a BPM of 190 across all difficulty charts.

Is IF:U available outside Japan?

Yes, IF:U is available in the Japanese, International, and North American versions of maimai DX BUDDiES PLUS and later versions.

Who charted the IF:U MASTER difficulty in maimai?

The MASTER chart was designed by The Dove, who is believed to be an alternate alias for the charter known as 鳩ホルダー (Hato holder). The EXPERT chart was designed by Jack.

IF:U, MisoilePunch♪ | maimai DX BUDDiES PLUS Original Song

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Overview

IF:U is a maimai original song by MisoilePunch♪, a collaborative unit formed by MisomyL (composition) and Ponchi♪ (arrangement). The track made its arcade debut in maimai でらっくす BUDDiES PLUS on April 12, 2024, initially positioned as an exclusive high-rank reward within the Friend Matching system's LEGEND class progression. At a brisk 190 BPM, IF:U delivers an energetic electronic sound that draws on both creators' established styles in the rhythm-game scene. Before arriving in arcades, a full-length version of IF:U was pre-recorded on the promotional album maimai でらっくすグッズキャンペーンDiSC -BUDDiES-, distributed through a goods campaign. The song later appeared on the album BLUE:NOTES. and the maimai でらっくすベストアルバムちほー3 soundtrack. While MisomyL had previously contributed to maimai via the ONGEKI移植 track "MarbleBlue.", IF:U marks MisoilePunch♪'s first original composition born directly for the maimai series. The jacket art and in-game movie were produced by 桜井貴志 (Takashi Sakurai).

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Expert chart

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Charts

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BASIC

6(6)

225 notesDesigner: -|Tap 188Hold 14Slide 8Touch 8Break 7

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ADVANCED

8(8)

327 notesDesigner: -|Tap 276Hold 20Slide 10Touch 17Break 4

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EXPERT

12+(12.8)

616 notesDesigner: Jack|Tap 404Hold 63Slide 46Touch 62Break 41

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MASTER

14+(14.6)

949 notesDesigner: The Dove|Tap 670Hold 32Slide 76Touch 97Break 74

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Trivia

MisoilePunch♪ is the collaborative unit name for MisomyL (composer) and Ponchi♪ (arranger). IF:U is their first original song created specifically for the maimai series, though MisomyL's track "MarbleBlue." was previously added to maimai via移植 from SEGA's ONGEKI.
The full-length version of IF:U was pre-recorded on the promotional album "maimai でらっくすグッズキャンペーンDiSC -BUDDiES-" before the arcade version was released. The arcade version runs approximately 2:11.
IF:U was initially exclusive to the Friend Matching system in BUDDiES PLUS. Players had to defeat the boss friend at SSS1 class and reach LEGEND rank to earn the song as a reward.
The song functioned as a "conduction song" (伝導楽曲): a LEGEND-ranked player could share it with another player by playing together on the same cabinet in multiplayer mode, though the recipient could not further conduct it.
The unlock conditions were progressively relaxed across several updates: from June 28, 2024, a special friend at SSS5+ could also grant the song; from August 9, 2024, the threshold dropped to SS5+; and from September 12, 2024, the launch of PRiSM, the song became available by default to all players.
The MASTER chart designer alias "The Dove" is believed to be an alternate name for 鳩ホルダー (Hato holder), as "dove" is a type of pigeon. Hato holder is a known maimai chart designer associated with distinctive patterns.
The MASTER chart (level 14+, constant 14.6) contains 949 notes total, with a notably high count of 97 Touch notes and 74 Break notes, giving it a dense and flashy feel across all five DX note types.
The EXPERT chart was designed by Jack (level 12+, constant 12.8) with 616 notes, including 62 Touch notes and 41 Break notes.
The in-game movie and jacket artwork for IF:U were created by 桜井貴志 (Takashi Sakurai).

FAQ

Who composed IF:U in maimai?: IF:U was composed by MisomyL and arranged by Ponchi♪ under their collaborative unit name MisoilePunch♪. The in-game movie was created by 桜井貴志 (Takashi Sakurai).
When was IF:U added to maimai DX?: IF:U was added to maimai でらっくす BUDDiES PLUS on April 12, 2024. It was initially locked behind high-rank Friend Matching rewards and became available by default starting with the PRiSM version on September 12, 2024.
How do you unlock IF:U in maimai?: Originally, IF:U required defeating the boss friend at SSS1 class in Friend Matching and reaching LEGEND rank. The requirements were gradually lowered, and from PRiSM onward the song is available by default to all players.
What level is IF:U on MASTER in maimai?: The MASTER chart of IF:U is level 14+ with a difficulty constant of 14.6. It was designed by The Dove and contains 949 notes (670 Tap, 32 Hold, 76 Slide, 97 Touch, 74 Break).
What BPM is IF:U in maimai?: IF:U has a BPM of 190 across all difficulty charts.
Is IF:U available outside Japan?: Yes, IF:U is available in the Japanese, International, and North American versions of maimai DX BUDDiES PLUS and later versions.
Who charted the IF:U MASTER difficulty in maimai?: The MASTER chart was designed by The Dove, who is believed to be an alternate alias for the charter known as 鳩ホルダー (Hato holder). The EXPERT chart was designed by Jack.