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Invitation is a song by Japanese composer and lyricist rerulili (Kouhei Sasaki) featuring vocalist lon. It was originally created as an original track for Sega's rhythm game CHUNITHM and crossed over into maimai during PiNK PLUS, arriving on June 30, 2016 as part of the early content-sharing initiative between the two arcade titles. The track is an energetic J-pop/rock number at 147 BPM. Its lyrics, written from a teenage perspective, channel frustration with school lectures, gossip, part-time jobs, and parental scolding before pivoting to an escapist fantasy, an invitation to a musical paradise where one can shed inhibitions and become their true self. The song's relatability as a coming-of-age anthem about finding freedom through music and games helped it resonate with the rhythm-game audience. In maimai, the MASTER chart (level 13, constant 13.0) was designed by the anonymous charter 某S氏, while the EXPERT chart (9+) was designed by rioN. The chart levels have been revised upward across multiple versions as maimai's difficulty ceiling expanded, the MASTER chart originally debuted at level 11 in PiNK PLUS before climbing to its current 13. The jacket artwork features the character Araba Ruko (荒場 流子), illustrated by しきみ (Shikimi), with the promotional video produced by 鑓田(alpha complex). A sequel track, RevolutionGame, later appeared in CHUNITHM AIR PLUS. A Vocaloid version of Invitation was also distributed during the CHUNITHM location test, and an extended version appears on rerulili's album Chuubyou Gekihatsu Boy (厨病激発ボーイ).

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Master chart

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Expert chart

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Charts

STD

BASIC
4(4)
182 notesDesigner: -|Tap 155Hold 12Slide 9Break 6
ADVANCED
7+(7.6)
390 notesDesigner: -|Tap 357Hold 8Slide 19Break 6
EXPERT
9+(9.6)
568 notesDesigner: rioN|Tap 491Hold 29Slide 39Break 9
MASTER
13(13)
834 notesDesigner: 某S氏|Tap 720Hold 21Slide 68Break 25

Trivia

  • Invitation was originally created as an original track for CHUNITHM and later ported to maimai PiNK PLUS as part of the early crossover content between the two Sega rhythm games.
  • The song was composed, arranged, and written by rerulili (Kouhei Sasaki), who is also known for the Vocaloid hit Chuubyou Gekihatsu Boy.
  • Vocals are performed by lon (ろん), a popular utaite cover singer who has collaborated with rerulili on multiple tracks.
  • The promotional video was created by 鑓田(alpha complex) with illustrations by しきみ (Shikimi).
  • In maimai PiNK PLUS, Invitation was initially unlockable by spending 4,000 maiBerry. It became available by default starting with maimai MURASAKi on December 15, 2016.
  • The MASTER chart has been re-leveled multiple times across maimai versions: it started as level 11 in PiNK PLUS, rose to 11+ in FiNALE, then 12 in でらっくす PLUS, and eventually 13 from UNiVERSE+ onward.
  • The song's in-game genre classification has changed across maimai versions: ORIGINAL & JOYPOLIS in PiNK PLUS through FiNALE, then ORIGINAL in でらっくす, and finally ONGEKI & CHUNITHM from でらっくす PLUS onward.
  • A sequel song titled RevolutionGame was added in CHUNITHM AIR PLUS.
  • A Vocaloid version of Invitation was distributed at the CHUNITHM location test, and an extended version appears on rerulili's album Chuubyou Gekihatsu Boy (厨病激発ボーイ).
  • The lyrics weave English loanwords, Communication, Conversation, Frustration, Intonation, Satisfaction, Imagination, Invitation, into the Japanese text as recurring structural elements.
  • Invitation received an ULTIMA chart in CHUNITHM X-VERSE in September 2025, initially exclusive to attendees of the CHUNITHM 10th Anniversary Daishougi-sai event before becoming available by default the following month.
  • In CHUNITHM, Invitation received multiple WORLD'S END charts: the first (WARU☆2) based on the EXPERT chart, and a second (WARU☆3) based on the MASTER chart, which was revived in CHUNITHM X-VERSE.

FAQ

Who composed Invitation for maimai?
Invitation was composed, arranged, and written by rerulili (Kouhei Sasaki), with vocals performed by lon.
When was Invitation added to maimai?
Invitation was added to maimai on June 30, 2016, as part of the maimai PiNK PLUS update. It was initially unlockable with 4,000 maiBerry and became available by default from maimai MURASAKi onward.
What is the MASTER difficulty of Invitation in maimai?
The MASTER chart of Invitation is level 13 with a difficulty constant of 13.0. It was designed by the charter 某S氏 (Bou S shi) and contains 834 total notes.
What game did Invitation originally appear in?
Invitation originally appeared in CHUNITHM as an original song before being ported to maimai PiNK PLUS as part of the early crossover content between the two Sega rhythm games.
What are the lyrics of Invitation about?
The lyrics are written from a teenage perspective and express frustration with school, work, and social expectations, before pivoting to an escapist desire to be invited to a musical paradise where one can be their true self.
Is there a sequel to Invitation?
Yes, a sequel track titled RevolutionGame appears in CHUNITHM AIR PLUS, continuing the thematic and musical connection.
Who designed the EXPERT chart of Invitation?
The EXPERT chart (level 9+, constant 9.6) was designed by rioN.
Does a Vocaloid version of Invitation exist?
Yes, a Vocaloid version was distributed at the CHUNITHM location test, and an extended version appears on rerulili's album Chuubyou Gekihatsu Boy (厨病激発ボーイ).

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