Overview
心象蜃気楼 (Shinshou Shinkirou), released in Asian English regions as Imagined Mirage, is a song by Japanese producer Orangestar that originated in CHUNITHM AIR before arriving in maimai MURASAKi PLUS on August 24, 2017. Featuring vocalist mary (めありー), the track is built around a brisk 190 BPM pulse with layered synthesizers, crisp guitar work by Moyashi, and earnest vocal delivery that anchors Orangestar's melodic pop style. The title translates roughly to "mental mirage," and the lyrics weave imagery of deserts, fading light, and distant horizons to explore the ache of searching for someone in a world that no longer reflects the self.
The song holds a notable place in SEGA's rhythm game ecosystem as one of the first original compositions to appear in all three of its major arcade series, maimai, CHUNITHM, and オンゲキ, establishing a shared repertoire that later crossovers would build upon. Its jacket artwork features the CHUNITHM character Takasago Mizuho (高砂 瑞穂), and the in-game background movie uses the original music video directed and animated by Yuma Saito, first published on niconico in August 2016, ten days before CHUNITHM AIR launched. The maimai version of the song is trimmed to 2:18, slightly shorter than the 2:27 length used in CHUNITHM and オンゲキ. A separate arrangement sung by VOCALOID IA appears on Orangestar's first mini album 未収録OSC (Mishuuroku OSC).
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Trivia
- 心象蜃気楼 was originally added to CHUNITHM AIR as part of the AIR ep.I MAP before becoming a default song, and was later transferred to both maimai MURASAKi PLUS and オンゲキ.
- The jacket illustration features Takasago Mizuho (高砂 瑞穂), a character from CHUNITHM.
- Full production credits: composition, arrangement, and lyrics by Orangestar; vocals by mary (めありー); guitar by Moyashi; bass by Pino; mixing by Fuji; movie by Yuma Saito.
- The maimai version (2:18) is roughly nine seconds shorter than the CHUNITHM and オンゲキ versions (2:27).
- A slightly extended arrangement sung by VOCALOID IA was included on Orangestar's first mini album 未収録OSC (Mishuuroku OSC).
- The original music video was uploaded to niconico (sm29419885) on August 15, 2016, ten days before CHUNITHM AIR launched, and maimai uses this same video as its in-game background movie.
- In Asian English releases of maimai, the song title is displayed as 'Imagined Mirage'.
- Alongside AMAZING MIGHTYYYY!!!!, Oshama Scramble!, and Hyper Active, 心象蜃気楼 is one of the first original songs to appear across all three of maimai, CHUNITHM, and オンゲキ.
- The MASTER chart, designed by Revo@LC, features 201 Slide notes, a notably high count for its era in MURASAKi PLUS, contributing to its technical demand at level 13.
- The EXPERT chart was designed by はっぴー and was originally rated level 9 in MURASAKi PLUS before being re-evaluated upward to level 11 in UNiVERSE+ as the game's overall difficulty curve shifted.
FAQ
- Who composed 心象蜃気楼?
- 心象蜃気楼 was composed, arranged, and written by Orangestar, with vocals by mary (めありー).
- What does 心象蜃気楼 mean in English?
- The title translates roughly to 'mental mirage' or 'imagined mirage.' In Asian English releases of maimai, the song is officially titled 'Imagined Mirage.'
- What version of maimai added 心象蜃気楼?
- It was added to maimai MURASAKi PLUS on August 24, 2017, as a transfer from CHUNITHM AIR.
- Who designed the MASTER and EXPERT charts for 心象蜃気楼?
- The MASTER chart was designed by Revo@LC, and the EXPERT chart was designed by はっぴー.
- Where did 心象蜃気楼 originally appear?
- The song first debuted in CHUNITHM AIR, and later appeared in maimai MURASAKi PLUS and オンゲキ, making it one of the first original songs shared across all three SEGA rhythm game series.
- Is 心象蜃気楼 available outside Japan?
- Yes, it is available in Japanese, international, USA, and Chinese releases. In Asian English releases, the title is shown as 'Imagined Mirage.'
- Is the maimai version of 心象蜃気楼 different from the original?
- Yes, the maimai version is slightly shortened to 2:18, compared to the 2:27 version used in CHUNITHM and オンゲキ. A separate extended arrangement sung by VOCALOID IA appears on Orangestar's mini album 未収録OSC.
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