Overview
地獄 (Jigoku, "Hell") is an original song created for maimai DX PRiSM as Episode 7 of the Kotonoha Project (言ノ葉Project) 2nd Season. Composed, arranged, and lyricized by producer 164, the track pits two contrasting vocalists—ELISA and Taro Kobayashi (小林太郎)—against a searing 190 BPM rock backdrop. Their voices trade off and overlap, mirroring the song's lyrical conflict between lingering hope and the inexorable pull of damnation.
Within the maimai narrative, 地獄 anchors the tenth chapter of the BLACK ROSE area (BLACK ROSEちほー10). The in-game flavor text sets the scene at Lapelter Medical Center, an institution claiming to have cured Black Rose Disease, where a series of gruesome incidents unfolds. Investigators encounter victims with stone protrusions, cryptic mirror fragments, and a mysterious count left at each scene—details that evoke a childhood "game" set by Tristan. This dark storyline provides the atmospheric context for both the song and its unlock conditions. A VOCALOID version of the track was also released alongside the human-vocal original, and the music video was produced by ツツミヒデアキ (STUDIO KAIBAA) with illustration by しきみ.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
4(4)
186 notesDesigner: -|Tap 154Hold 16Slide 4Touch 8Break 4
ADVANCED
7+(7.6)
313 notesDesigner: -|Tap 269Hold 16Slide 6Touch 17Break 5
EXPERT
10+(10.6)
477 notesDesigner: 鳩ホルダー|Tap 343Hold 43Slide 45Touch 23Break 23
MASTER
13+(13.6)
706 notesDesigner: Jack|Tap 489Hold 53Slide 80Touch 62Break 22
Trivia
- 地獄 is Episode 7 of the Kotonoha Project (言ノ葉Project) 2nd Season, a series of original narrative-driven songs produced for the maimai arcade series.
- A VOCALOID version of 地獄 was released separately, giving the song two distinct vocal interpretations.
- The in-game title (称号) '地獄めぐり' (Hell Pilgrimage) is earned by playing 地獄, 天国と地獄 (Heaven and Hell), and 火炎地獄 (Flame Hell) in a single credit—a thematic triple play tying together three 'hell'-named tracks.
- The music video was handled by ツツミヒデアキ (STUDIO KAIBAA) with character art by illustrator しきみ, known for their work on the Kotonoha Project's visual direction.
- Regional release dates varied: the Japanese version arrived on December 20, 2024; the Asian (international) version followed on April 11, 2025; and the Chinese version (舞萌DX 2025) launched on March 25, 2026.
- The Expert chart (level 10+) was designed by 鳩ホルダー (Hato holder), while the Master chart (level 13+) was designed by Jack—both veteran note designers in the maimai series.
- The song title 地獄 translates directly to 'Hell' in English, and its lyrics explore themes of guilt, irreversible choices, and falling alone into darkness.
- The Master chart at level 13+ (constant 13.6) carries 706 total notes with heavy use of Slide (80) and Touch (62) notes, placing it among the more demanding charts in the PRiSM update.
FAQ
- Who composed the maimai song 地獄?
- 地獄 was composed, arranged, and written by producer 164. The song features vocals by ELISA and Taro Kobayashi (小林太郎).
- What maimai version is 地獄 from?
- 地獄 was added to maimai DX PRiSM on December 20, 2024, and is part of the BLACK ROSE area (ちほー10) storyline.
- What difficulty levels do the 地獄 charts have?
- The DX charts span Basic (level 4), Advanced (level 7+), Expert (level 10+), and Master (level 13+ with a constant of 13.6).
- Who designed the charts for 地獄?
- The Expert chart was designed by 鳩ホルダー (Hato holder) and the Master chart was designed by Jack. The Basic and Advanced charts have no credited designer.
- Is 地獄 part of a larger song series?
- Yes, 地獄 is Episode 7 of the Kotonoha Project (言ノ葉Project) 2nd Season, a series of original songs created for maimai.
- Does 地獄 have a VOCALOID version?
- Yes, a separate VOCALOID version of 地獄 was released alongside the human-vocal version featured in maimai.
- How many notes does the Master chart for 地獄 have?
- The Master chart has 706 total notes: 489 Taps, 53 Holds, 80 Slides, 62 Touch notes, and 22 Breaks.
- What does 地獄 mean in English?
- 地獄 (Jigoku) translates to 'Hell' in English, and the song's lyrics deal with themes of irreversible fate, guilt, and falling into darkness.
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