Overview
あの世行きのバスに乗ってさらば。 is a high-energy track by the Japanese musical group ツユ (Tuyu), added to maimai DX during the UNiVERSE PLUS era on March 24, 2022. It entered the arcade alongside another Tuyu song, くらべられっ子, giving players two compositions from the same artist in a single update. At 240 BPM, the song sits among the faster offerings in the POPS＆アニメ category, with an intensity that carries into its chart design, the EXPERT chart was laid out by 翠楼屋 (Suirouya), while the Lv. 13 MASTER chart was handled by すきやき奉行 (Sukiyaki Bugyo).
The title translates roughly to "Farewell, Riding the Bus to the Afterlife," a phrasing that evokes themes of departure and finality. Tuyu later released a sequel, 終点の先が在るとするならば。 (If There Is a Destination Beyond the End), whose lyrics explicitly reference this song and quote its melody, framing the two as a connected narrative in the band's discography. The song was exclusive to Chinese-region maimai DX cabinets and was removed from all arcade units on July 5, 2024, making it a limited-window entry in the series' library.
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Charts
DX
BASIC
3(3)
120 notesDesigner: -|Tap 84Hold 16Slide 7Touch 8Break 5
ADVANCED
7+(7.6)
332 notesDesigner: -|Tap 240Hold 37Slide 12Touch 32Break 11
EXPERT
11+(11)
486 notesDesigner: 翠楼屋|Tap 380Hold 41Slide 24Touch 13Break 28
MASTER
13(13.2)
698 notesDesigner: すきやき奉行|Tap 462Hold 63Slide 71Touch 38Break 64
Trivia
- The song was added to maimai DX UNiVERSE PLUS on March 24, 2022, alongside くらべられっ子, another Tuyu composition, giving the update a notable two-song presence from the same artist.
- あの世行きのバスに乗ってさらば。 was removed from all maimai DX arcade cabinets on July 5, 2024, and is no longer playable in any region.
- A sequel titled 終点の先が在るとするならば。 (If There Is a Destination Beyond the End) exists outside of maimai, with lyrics that link back to this song and a melody that quotes its original tune.
- The title can be interpreted as 'Farewell, Riding the Bus to the Afterlife' or 'Goodbye, Taking the Bus to the Other World,' with the phrase あの世 (ano yo) referring to the afterlife or spirit world in Japanese.
- The song was only available on Chinese-region (CN) maimai DX cabinets during its lifetime, making it inaccessible to players in Japan and other territories.
- The MASTER chart (Lv. 13, constant 13.2) contains 698 total notes, including 64 Break notes and 71 Slide notes, a relatively high density for its level.
FAQ
- Who composed あの世行きのバスに乗ってさらば。?
- The song is by ツユ (Tuyu), a Japanese musical group known for their lyrical, emotionally charged style blending pop, rock, and vocaloid-influenced production.
- What version of maimai added あの世行きのバスに乗ってさらば。?
- It was added to maimai DX UNiVERSE PLUS on March 24, 2022, alongside another Tuyu song, くらべられっ子.
- Is あの世行きのバスに乗ってさらば。 still playable in maimai?
- No. The song was removed from all maimai DX cabinets on July 5, 2024, and is no longer available in any region.
- Does あの世行きのバスに乗ってさらば。 have a sequel?
- Yes. Tuyu released a sequel titled 終点の先が在るとするならば。 (If There Is a Destination Beyond the End), whose lyrics reference this song and whose melody quotes its original tune.
- What does あの世行きのバスに乗ってさらば。 mean in English?
- The title translates roughly to 'Farewell, Riding the Bus to the Afterlife', あの世 (ano yo) meaning the afterlife or other world, and さらば (saraba) being a dramatic farewell.
- In which regions was あの世行きのバスに乗ってさらば。 available?
- The song was exclusive to Chinese-region (CN) maimai DX cabinets. It was never made available on Japanese or other regional arcade units.
- Who designed the MASTER chart for あの世行きのバスに乗ってさらば。?
- The MASTER chart (Lv. 13, constant 13.2) was designed by すきやき奉行 (Sukiyaki Bugyo), while the EXPERT chart (Lv. 11+) was designed by 翠楼屋 (Suirouya).
