Overview
JINGLE DEATH is a hardcore remix of the classic Christmas carol Jingle Bells, arranged by DJ Myosuke and Gram, two artists closely associated with the Japanese hardcore label HARDCORE TANO*C. The track originated as a surprise Christmas release from the label in 2019 and later appeared in the rhythm game WACCA before being ported to maimai でらっくす CiRCLE on Christmas Eve 2025. It retains the original melody's skeleton but wraps it in punishing kicks, rapid-fire synth lines, and a BPM that vacillates between a crawling 65 and a frantic 222, the tempo ramps up sharply in the opening section and decelerates toward the end, creating a disorienting ride that matches the song's death-metal-meets-jingle-bells aesthetic. In maimai, the Expert chart (Lv. 12.4, designed by Luxizhel) and the Master chart (Lv. 14.1, designed by ロシェ@ペンギン / Rocher@penguin) test players' ability to read through dramatic speed shifts, dense Slide and Touch note clusters, and a break-heavy total note count that pushes toward 860 on Master. The jacket art, a grinning, skeletal Santa figure against a red background, reinforces the track's blend of holiday cheer and hardcore aggression.
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Charts
DX
BASIC
5(5)
208 notesDesigner: -|Tap 172Hold 12Slide 8Touch 12Break 4
ADVANCED
8(8)
418 notesDesigner: -|Tap 372Hold 18Slide 7Touch 13Break 8
EXPERT
12(12.4)
548 notesDesigner: Luxizhel|Tap 402Hold 52Slide 47Touch 21Break 26
MASTER
14(14.1)
859 notesDesigner: ロシェ@ペンギン|Tap 563Hold 46Slide 103Touch 92Break 55
Trivia
- JINGLE DEATH is a port from the rhythm game WACCA, where it originally debuted as a playable track.
- The song is a hardcore arrangement of Jingle Bells, composed by James Lord Pierpont in 1857.
- It was first released as a surprise Christmas single from HARDCORE TANO*C in 2019; the label's 2020 Christmas follow-up was the similarly themed はげしこの夜 -Psylent Crazy Night-.
- The BPM is listed as 222, but the track begins at a low tempo (around 65 BPM) that rapidly accelerates, then decelerates again near the end, a feature players must account for in their charting.
- The song length is 2:22, matching the BPM of 222 in a subtle numerological flourish.
- In the Asian version of maimai でらっくす CiRCLE, JINGLE DEATH was added later on April 10th, 2026.
- The Master chart (Lv. 14.1, 859 notes) leans heavily on Slide and Touch notes, 103 Slides and 92 Touches, making it a physically demanding sightread even for experienced players.
- The Expert chart designer Luxizhel and Master chart designer ロシェ@ペンギン (Rocher@penguin) have both contributed multiple high-difficulty charts across maimai DX and other SEGA rhythm games.
FAQ
- What song is JINGLE DEATH based on?
- JINGLE DEATH is a hardcore remix of the traditional Christmas carol Jingle Bells, originally composed by James Lord Pierpont in the 19th century.
- Who composed and arranged JINGLE DEATH?
- The original melody was written by James Lord Pierpont. The hardcore arrangement was created by DJ Myosuke (Myosuke Urata) and Gram (Genki Hikota), both affiliated with the HARDCORE TANO*C label.
- What version of maimai added JINGLE DEATH?
- JINGLE DEATH was added to maimai でらっくす CiRCLE on December 24, 2025 in Japan and international regions. The Asian version received the song later on April 10, 2026.
- What is the BPM of JINGLE DEATH?
- JINGLE DEATH has a listed BPM of 222, but the track features dramatic tempo changes, starting slow (around 65 BPM), accelerating rapidly, and decelerating again toward the end.
- Which game did JINGLE DEATH originally appear in?
- JINGLE DEATH originated in the rhythm game WACCA before being ported to maimai DX CiRCLE.
- Who designed the Master chart for JINGLE DEATH?
- The Master chart (Lv. 14.1) was designed by ロシェ@ペンギン (Rocher@penguin), and the Expert chart (Lv. 12.4) was designed by Luxizhel.
- Is JINGLE DEATH a Christmas song?
- Yes, it is a hardcore reinterpretation of Jingle Bells and was released as a surprise Christmas track from HARDCORE TANO*C in 2019. Its addition to maimai on December 24th (Christmas Eve) continues that holiday association.
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