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アイム・マイヒーロー (I'm My Hero) is a high-energy dance-pop track by Ino(chronoize) featuring vocalist Masaki Yanase (柳瀬マサキ), originally created for the G2R2018 Climax, GO BACK 2 YOUR ROOTS 2018 Climax, Be-Music Source (BMS) song contest, where it placed 35th overall. Its BMS genre tag, "BOYS DISCOTHEQUE DANCE POP," hints at the song's upbeat, club-ready sound: a crisp 138 BPM groove built around bright synth melodies, punchy beats, and Yanase's charismatic vocal delivery. The accompanying BGA (background animation) was produced by kkkfff2, whose visual style adds a layer of narrative flair to the track. Ino(chronoize) handled composition, arrangement, and lyrics, crafting a song whose Japanese title plays on self-affirmation, a theme reflected in the repeated title phrase "I'm My Hero." The song entered maimai でらっくす FESTiVAL on January 6, 2023, as part of the ゲーム&バラエティ (Game & Variety) category, and later rolled out to Asian and Chinese region versions over the following year. Its maimai chart lineup spans from Basic (level 2) to Master (level 13.2), with はっぴー designing the Expert chart and Jack handling the Master chart. At 775 total notes on Master, the chart makes moderate use of Touch and Slide notes to match the song's rhythmic density, offering a solid mid-tier challenge for players. Beyond maimai, アイム・マイヒーロー also appears in the rhythm game Paradigm: Reboot, extending its reach beyond Sega's arcade ecosystem.

Videos

Official PV

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Master chart

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Expert chart

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Charts

DX

BASIC
2(2)
119 notesDesigner: -|Tap 85Hold 8Slide 3Touch 18Break 5
ADVANCED
6(6)
284 notesDesigner: -|Tap 231Hold 15Slide 8Touch 28Break 2
EXPERT
9(9)
374 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 267Hold 39Slide 34Touch 14Break 20
MASTER
13(13.2)
775 notesDesigner: Jack|Tap 631Hold 28Slide 58Touch 43Break 15

Trivia

  • アイム・マイヒーロー was composed for the G2R2018 Climax BMS contest (GO BACK 2 YOUR ROOTS 2018 Climax), where it finished in 35th place. Its assigned BMS genre is "BOYS DISCOTHEQUE DANCE POP."
  • The background animation (BGA) for the original BMS release was created by kkkfff2, and is also used as the in-game music video in maimai.
  • Ino(chronoize), the sole composer, arranger, and lyricist, is a doujin/rhythm-game scene producer known for contributions to BMS events and other music games. Vocalist Masaki Yanase (柳瀬マサキ) delivers the song's energetic vocal performance.
  • The song's in-game title アイム・マイヒーロー is a katakana transcription of the English phrase "I'm My Hero," reinforcing the self-empowerment theme carried through the lyrics.
  • Earning a rank of SSS on any chart unlocks the in-game title (称号) "最高の未来にするんだろう?", roughly "It'll be the best future, won't it?", which echoes the song's optimistic tone.
  • In the Asian version of maimai DX, the song was added on April 28, 2023, several months after the Japanese release. The Chinese version (舞萌DX 2023) received it on March 1, 2024.
  • Beyond maimai, アイム・マイヒーロー also appears in the rhythm game Paradigm: Reboot, giving it a second life outside Sega's arcade hardware.
  • The song has a total length of 2:05, a typical duration for a BMS contest entry adapted into an arcade rhythm game.

FAQ

Who composed アイム・マイヒーロー (I'm My Hero)?
The song was composed, arranged, and written by Ino(chronoize), featuring vocals by Masaki Yanase (柳瀬マサキ).
When was アイム・マイヒーロー added to maimai?
It was added to maimai でらっくす FESTiVAL on January 6, 2023 in Japan. The Asian version received it on April 28, 2023, and the Chinese version (舞萌DX 2023) on March 1, 2024.
What is the origin of アイム・マイヒーロー?
The track originated from the G2R2018 Climax BMS (Be-Music Source) song contest, where it placed 35th. Its BMS genre is classified as BOYS DISCOTHEQUE DANCE POP.
What difficulty levels does アイム・マイヒーロー have in maimai DX?
It has four DX chart difficulties: Basic (level 2), Advanced (level 6), Expert (level 9), and Master (level 13, constant 13.2).
Who designed the Master and Expert charts for アイム・マイヒーロー?
The Expert chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy), and the Master chart was designed by Jack.
What does the title アイム・マイヒーロー mean?
The title is the Japanese katakana rendering of the English phrase "I'm My Hero," expressing a theme of self-empowerment and self-confidence.
Does アイム・マイヒーロー appear in any other rhythm games?
Yes, it also appears in the rhythm game Paradigm: Reboot, in addition to its inclusion in maimai DX.