Overview
廻廻奇譚 (Kaikai Kitan) is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter Eve, best known as the first opening theme of the anime series 呪術廻戦 (Jujutsu Kaisen). Originally released as a single in 2020, the track blends Eve's signature pop-rock sound with dark, driving energy that mirrors the supernatural action of the series. The title is a wordplay-heavy phrase: 廻廻 (kai-kai) can evoke "circling" or "revolving," while 奇譚 (kitan) means "strange tale" or "mystery story," giving the overall sense of a spiraling, uncanny narrative. In maimai, Kaikai Kitan was added to the DX UNiVERSE edition at launch on September 16, 2021, in both Japanese and Asian regions, with its Re:Master chart arriving the same day. The Chinese version followed on 舞萌DX 2022 in December 2022. The song also appears in SEGA's CHUNITHM series. With a brisk 185 BPM and charts crafted by three different designers, はっぴー (Expert), 緑風 犬三郎 (Master), and シチミヘルツ (Re:Master), the song offers a full climb from a gentle Basic (level 4) to a demanding Re:Master (level 13, constant 13.5) that pushes touch-note density and slide coordination.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
4(4)
175 notesDesigner: -|Tap 150Hold 6Slide 12Touch 6Break 1
ADVANCED
7(7)
374 notesDesigner: -|Tap 301Hold 26Slide 19Touch 22Break 6
EXPERT
9+(9.6)
588 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 466Hold 75Slide 41Touch 4Break 2
MASTER
11+(11.6)
721 notesDesigner: 緑風 犬三郎|Tap 519Hold 63Slide 118Touch 11Break 10
Re:MASTER
13(13.5)
839 notesDesigner: シチミヘルツ|Tap 631Hold 21Slide 122Touch 45Break 20
Trivia
- 廻廻奇譚 was used as the opening theme for the first cour (episodes 1–12) of the anime 呪術廻戦 (Jujutsu Kaisen), which premiered in October 2020.
- The song was released as Eve's second physical single on December 23, 2020, and also appears on his album of the same name.
- The title 廻廻奇譚 is a deliberate pun: 廻廻 can be read as both 'kai-kai' (circling around) and a play on the anime's title 呪術廻戦, while 奇譚 (kitan) means 'strange tale', together suggesting a twisted, looping supernatural story.
- In maimai, clearing the song with FULL SYNC unlocks the 称号 (title) 舞舞奇譚, a playful re-spelling of the song title that replaces 廻廻 (kai-kai) with 舞舞 (mai-mai, referring to the game itself). This title was later upgraded from a white to a bronze title via the CiRCLE PLUS feature.
- The song was added to maimai DX UNiVERSE at launch in Japan and the Asian version, and later to the Chinese version (舞萌DX 2022) on December 16, 2022.
- Kaikai Kitan also appears in CHUNITHM NEW, another SEGA rhythm game, at launch across all regions, though it was later removed from the Asian version starting with CHUNITHM LUMINOUS.
- The Re:Master chart (level 13, constant 13.5) was designed by シチミヘルツ (Shichimi Hertz), a charter known for dense touch-note patterns, and features 839 total notes with a high Touch-note count of 45.
- The Master chart (level 11+, constant 11.6), designed by 緑風 犬三郎 (Ryokufū Inusaburō), emphasizes slide-note sequences with 118 Slide notes out of 721 total.
FAQ
- Who composed 廻廻奇譚 (Kaikai Kitan)?
- 廻廻奇譚 was composed, arranged, and written by Eve, who also provided the vocals. It was released as a single in 2020 and served as the opening theme for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1.
- What anime is 廻廻奇譚 from?
- 廻廻奇譚 is the first opening theme of the anime 呪術廻戦 (Jujutsu Kaisen), used for the first cour (episodes 1–12) of the series.
- When was 廻廻奇譚 added to maimai?
- 廻廻奇譚 was added to maimai DX UNiVERSE at launch on September 16, 2021, in Japan and the Asian version. Its Re:Master chart was also available the same day. The Chinese version received it later on December 16, 2022, on 舞萌DX 2022.
- What are the difficulty levels of 廻廻奇譚 in maimai DX?
- The DX charts are: Basic 4, Advanced 7, Expert 9+ (constant 9.6), Master 11+ (constant 11.6), and Re:Master 13 (constant 13.5).
- Who designed the charts for 廻廻奇譚 in maimai?
- The Expert chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy), the Master chart by 緑風 犬三郎 (Ryokufū Inusaburō), and the Re:Master chart by シチミヘルツ (Shichimi Hertz).
- What does the title 廻廻奇譚 mean?
- 廻廻奇譚 translates roughly to 'spiraling strange tale', 廻廻 (kai-kai) suggests circling or revolving, and 奇譚 (kitan) means a strange or mysterious story. The title is a wordplay that echoes the anime's name 呪術廻戦 (Jujutsu Kaisen) and evokes its supernatural, looping narrative.
- Is there a special title unlock for 廻廻奇譚 in maimai?
- Yes, achieving FULL SYNC on the chart unlocks the title 舞舞奇譚, a pun that swaps 廻廻 (kai-kai) for 舞舞 (mai-mai), referencing the maimai game itself. It was originally a white title and was later upgraded to a bronze title via the CiRCLE PLUS feature.
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