Overview
Rokurinka (六厘歌) is the official company song (社歌) of Rokurinsha (六厘舎), the celebrated tsukemen (dipping ramen) chain operated by Matsumatsu Shokuhin Co., Ltd. The track was added to maimai でらっくす PLUS (maimai DX PLUS) as a lighthearted April Fools' Day promotion, originally announced for April 1, 2020, but delayed by over two months to June 19, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the promotional period, the official maimai website even briefly rebranded as "maimai でらっくす TSUKEMEN" in reference to the restaurant's signature dish.
Despite its novelty origin, Rokurinka received a full chart suite including a Level-12 MASTER designed by チャン@DP皆伝. The chart is notorious among veteran players for its relentless slide patterns, drawing comparisons to the equally slide-heavy Believe the Rainbow, and its extraordinary Break-note count of 130, one of the highest for a Level-12 chart in the DX series. As a thematic touch, every note in the MASTER chart is rendered as a hexagon (六角形), mirroring the "six" (六) in both the restaurant name and song title. The chart also features a dense short-Hold rush during the guitar section that demands precise timing.
Rokurinka was removed from the maimai DX series on March 23, 2023, making it a time-limited track that is no longer playable in standard rotation. The in-game DX Collection leans into the food theme with rewards such as the "UMA" icon (unlocked by Full Combo), the title "つけめんを文化に" (Make Tsukemen a Culture), and the nameplate "おなかすいた~!!" (I'm Hungry~!!), with collection art illustrated by longtime maimai contributor Happy (はっぴー).
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
3(3)
132 notesDesigner: -|Tap 96Hold 14Slide 4Touch 10Break 8
ADVANCED
6(6)
242 notesDesigner: -|Tap 209Hold 6Slide 8Touch 13Break 6
EXPERT
8+(8.6)
393 notesDesigner: シチミヘルツ|Tap 244Hold 24Slide 32Touch 87Break 6
MASTER
12(12)
471 notesDesigner: チャン@DP皆伝|Tap 96Hold 75Slide 154Touch 16Break 130
Trivia
- Rokurinka was originally scheduled for release on April 1, 2020 (April Fools' Day) but was postponed to June 19, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The song is the official company song (社歌) of Rokurinsha (六厘舎), a prominent tsukemen (dipping ramen) chain in Japan operated by Matsumatsu Shokuhin Co., Ltd.
- During the song's promotional period, the official maimai website temporarily rebranded as 'maimai でらっくす TSUKEMEN,' a playful nod to Rokurinsha's signature dish.
- Rokurinka was removed from the maimai DX series on March 23, 2023, making it a time-limited track that is no longer playable in standard rotation.
- The MASTER chart, designed by チャン@DP皆伝, features notes rendered as hexagonal shapes (六角形) instead of the standard circular notes, matching the 'six' (六) motif in the Rokurinsha logo and song title.
- With 130 Break notes, the MASTER chart is one of the most Break-heavy Level-12 charts in the maimai DX series, demanding precise accuracy for high scores.
- The MASTER chart's slide patterns have been compared by players to those in 'Believe the Rainbow,' another maimai song known for its dense slide sequences.
- The Expert chart was designed by シチミヘルツ, while the MASTER chart was designed by チャン@DP皆伝; Basic and Advanced charts have no credited designers.
- In-game DX Collection rewards include food-themed items illustrated by Happy (はっぴー), such as the nameplate 'おなかすいた~!!' (I'm Hungry~!!) and the title 'つけめんを文化に' (Make Tsukemen a Culture).
- The MASTER chart contains a short, high-density Hold rush section that corresponds to the guitar solo, testing players' endurance and timing.
- The DX Collection title 'ラーメン食べたい!ラーメン!' (I Want to Eat Ramen! Ramen!) could be unlocked by playing Rokurinka during MIRACLE RUSH in a single credit, further emphasizing the song's food-themed humor.
FAQ
- What is Rokurinka (六厘歌)?
- Rokurinka (六厘歌) is the official company song of Rokurinsha (六厘舎), a famous tsukemen (dipping ramen) chain in Japan. It was added to maimai DX PLUS as a playable track in June 2020.
- What maimai version added Rokurinka?
- Rokurinka was added in maimai でらっくす PLUS (maimai DX PLUS), released on June 19, 2020. It was originally announced as an April Fools' Day release but was delayed due to COVID-19.
- Who composed Rokurinka?
- Rokurinka is credited to 六厘舎 (Rokurinsha) as the artist. The song is the company's corporate anthem, and individual composer credits are not listed in the game's data.
- Is Rokurinka still playable in maimai?
- No. Rokurinka was removed from the maimai DX series on March 23, 2023, and is no longer available in standard rotation.
- What makes Rokurinka's MASTER chart special?
- Rokurinka's MASTER chart (Level 12, designed by チャン@DP皆伝) features hexagonal notes matching the Rokurinsha logo, an extremely slide-heavy pattern, and 130 Break notes. The ending includes a dense Hold rush section representing the guitar solo.
- Was Rokurinka an April Fools' Day joke?
- Rokurinka was originally announced for release on April 1, 2020 (April Fools' Day), which gave it a humorous framing. However, it was a legitimate song addition that released two months later after a pandemic-related delay.
- What is Rokurinsha (六厘舎)?
- Rokurinsha is a well-known tsukemen (dipping ramen) restaurant chain in Japan, operated by Matsumatsu Shokuhin Co., Ltd. The song Rokurinka is the company's official corporate anthem.
- Why does Rokurinka's MASTER chart have hexagonal notes?
- The hexagonal note shape is a thematic design choice that reflects the character '六' (six) in both the song title and the Rokurinsha restaurant name. The notes are rendered as hexagons instead of the standard circular notes used in most maimai DX charts.
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