Overview
Internet Survivor (インターネットサバイバー) is a high-energy Touhou Project arrange that reimagines Flandre Scarlet's Extra Stage theme "U.N. Owen Was Her?" from 東方紅魔郷 (the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil). Produced by まろん (MARON) of IOSYS with vocals by あやぽんず＊ (Ayaponzu*, of 森羅万象 / Shinrabansho) and ビートまりお (beatMARIO of COOL&CREATE), the track is an explosive celebration of Touhou fandom and internet culture. Its title is a direct parody of "INTERNET OVERDOSE," another well-known Touhou arrange, and the song's lyrics and music video lean fully into that theme, name-dropping platforms like Nico Nico, YouTube, and TikTok while weaving in callbacks to iconic Touhou fan song lyrics such as "患部で止まってすぐ溶ける" and "Help me, ERINNNNNN!!"
Originally released as the title track of a CD distributed at Reitaisai 19 (Spring 2022) under COOL&CREATE's catalog, Internet Survivor was added to maimai でらっくす FESTiVAL PLUS on May 26, 2023, and later crossed over into CHUNITHM LUMINOUS in 2024. Its accompanying music video, released three and a half months after the CD, is packed with visual nods to Touhou fan culture and internet memes, including parodies of the PVs for "INTERNET OVERDOSE," "夜に駆ける," "シル・ヴ・プレジデント," and "グッバイ宣言." The song also features guitar work by Hiroto Kobayashi (小林ヒロト). In-game, the MASTER chart (designed by サファ太 / Safata at level 13.4) is a dense, high-note-count affair with 122 Break notes, reflecting the chaotic energy of the track itself.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
3(3)
146 notesDesigner: -|Tap 118Hold 12Slide 3Touch 6Break 7
ADVANCED
7(7)
299 notesDesigner: -|Tap 235Hold 21Slide 11Touch 24Break 8
EXPERT
11(11)
519 notesDesigner: Jack|Tap 345Hold 88Slide 50Touch 12Break 24
MASTER
13(13.4)
764 notesDesigner: サファ太|Tap 472Hold 50Slide 76Touch 44Break 122
Trivia
- The song's title インターネットサバイバー (Internet Survivor) is a deliberate parody of インターネットオーバードーズ (INTERNET OVERDOSE), another popular Touhou arrange by IOSYS / COOL&CREATE that also appears in maimai. The music video directly parodies the INTERNET OVERDOSE PV.
- The lyrics and video are packed with references to Touhou fan culture, including parodies of lyrics from 'スカーレット警察のゲットーパトロール24時' (Scarlet Police), '患部で止まってすぐ溶ける～狂気の優曇華院', and 'Help me, ERINNNNNN!!', all well-known Touhou arrange songs that also appear in maimai.
- The unlockable in-game title 'こんなにも素敵な洗濯機' (Such a Wonderful Washing Machine) is a parody of the lyric 'こんなにも素敵な幻想郷' (Such a Wonderful Gensokyo) from the song itself.
- Another unlockable title, '陰キャも陽キャも関係ない！' (Introverts and Extroverts, It Doesn't Matter!), quotes the opening spoken line of the song.
- A third title, '新参も古参も関係ない' (Newcomers and Veterans, It Doesn't Matter), is earned by playing both インターネットサバイバー and the song OTOGEMA in a single credit.
- The music video was directed by あるきょー and 煮込らし化, 216, and features a custom-designed outfit for Flandre Scarlet created specifically for this song.
- In September 2022, just a few months after the CD release and PV drop, Flandre Scarlet ranked first in a Touhou Project popularity poll for the first time, with her theme song also placing first, a historic double achievement.
- The song was produced as part of the '超インターネット東方アレンジCD' (Super Internet Touhou Arrange CD) concept, created in connection with the '大・東方Project展' (Great Touhou Project Exhibition) commemorating 20 years of 東方紅魔郷.
- Guitar on the track was performed by Hiroto Kobayashi (小林ヒロト), who has contributed to numerous IOSYS and doujin music productions.
- The MASTER chart, designed by サファ太 (Safata), features 122 Break notes, the highest count among all note types on that chart, giving it a particularly aggressive and percussive feel that suits the song's frenetic arrange.
FAQ
- Who composed and performed Internet Survivor in maimai?
- Internet Survivor (インターネットサバイバー) is a Touhou arrange based on ZUN's original composition 'U.N. Owen Was Her?' from 東方紅魔郷. The arrangement and lyrics were handled by まろん (MARON of IOSYS), with vocals by あやぽんず＊ (Ayaponzu*) and ビートまりお (beatMARIO), and guitar by Hiroto Kobayashi. It was released under the COOL&CREATE doujin circle label.
- What version of maimai introduced Internet Survivor?
- Internet Survivor was added to maimai でらっくす FESTiVAL PLUS on May 26, 2023. It later appeared in the Asian version on September 8, 2023, and in the Chinese version (舞萌DX 2024) on July 24, 2024.
- What is the difficulty level of Internet Survivor's MASTER chart?
- The MASTER chart for Internet Survivor is rated level 13 with a difficulty constant of 13.4, designed by サファ太 (Safata). It features 764 total notes including 122 Break notes, the most numerous note type on the chart.
- What is the original song that Internet Survivor arranges?
- Internet Survivor is an arrangement of 'U.N.オーエンは彼女なのか？' (U.N. Owen Was Her?), the Extra Stage boss theme of Flandre Scarlet from the Touhou Project game 東方紅魔郷 (the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil).
- What do the lyrics of Internet Survivor reference?
- The lyrics are a celebration of Touhou internet fandom, name-dropping platforms like Nico Nico Douga, YouTube, and TikTok. They also contain direct parodies of lyrics from other famous Touhou arrange songs including 'スカーレット警察のゲットーパトロール24時', '患部で止まってすぐ溶ける～狂気の優曇華院', and 'Help me, ERINNNNNN!!', all of which also appear in maimai.
- Who designed the Expert chart for Internet Survivor in maimai?
- The Expert chart (level 11) was designed by Jack, while the MASTER chart (level 13.4) was designed by サファ太 (Safata).
- Does Internet Survivor appear in any other rhythm games?
- Yes, Internet Survivor also appears in CHUNITHM LUMINOUS, where it was added on April 11, 2024, with charts reaching up to level 13.
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