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カラッポ・ノンフィクション (Karappo Nonfiction, "Empty Nonfiction") is an original BMS (Be-Music Source) track produced by Ino(chronoize), featuring the vocals of Masaki Yanase. The song was created for the BOFXV -THE BMS OF FIGHTERS XTREME VIOLENCE- competition in 2019, where it was submitted as part of the team "pop gods." It achieved 8th place in the individual score division and 3rd place in the individual median division, marking it as a standout entry in the competitive BMS scene. Its BMS genre is classified as BOYS FutureCore POP, a style characterized by upbeat electronic pop energy with a forward-looking, polished sheen. The track made its maimai debut in でらっくす Splash (DX Splash) on November 13, 2020, and later crossed over into other SEGA music games, appearing in オンゲキ R.E.D. PLUS (October 2021) and CHUNITHM NEW (January 2022). In maimai, the song features four DX chart difficulties spanning level 3 to 13+. The Master chart, designed by Jack, is notably tap-dense: 631 Tap notes out of 827 total at a 13.7 difficulty constant, making for a stamina-intensive play. The Expert chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy). The jacket art, music video, and visual presentation were handled by TOHRU MiTSUHASHi, complementing the track's energetic, synth-driven soundscape.

Videos

Official PV

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Expert chart

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Master chart

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Charts

DX

BASIC
3(3)
146 notesDesigner: -|Tap 102Hold 16Slide 10Touch 16Break 2
ADVANCED
7(7)
240 notesDesigner: -|Tap 170Hold 34Slide 13Touch 21Break 2
EXPERT
10(10)
402 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 236Hold 109Slide 27Touch 19Break 11
MASTER
13+(13.7)
827 notesDesigner: Jack|Tap 631Hold 46Slide 96Touch 46Break 8

Trivia

  • カラッポ・ノンフィクション originated from the BOFXV -THE BMS OF FIGHTERS XTREME VIOLENCE- competition (BOFXV2019), where it was entered under the team name 'pop gods.' It placed 8th in the individual score ranking and 3rd in the individual median ranking.
  • The song's BMS genre is classified as BOYS FutureCore POP, a self-described sub-genre label that blends future bass and pop sensibilities with youthful, energetic vocals.
  • All music and lyrics were written by Ino(chronoize), a BMS producer affiliated with the chronoize circle. The vocals were performed by Masaki Yanase (柳瀬マサキ), and the music video was created by TOHRU MiTSUHASHi (credited on some sources as Seiichi Itagaki).
  • The song's duration is 2 minutes and 28 seconds.
  • The title カラッポ・ノンフィクション translates roughly to 'Empty Nonfiction', a paradoxical pairing of 'emptiness' (カラッポ) and 'nonfiction' (ノンフィクション). The lyrics explore themes of filling an internal void, chasing dreams, and the cycle of hope and despair.
  • The Basic chart underwent a level reduction from 4 to 3 starting from UNiVERSE+, and the Master chart was elevated from 13 to 13+ (constant 13.7) starting from FESTiVAL+, reflecting ongoing rebalancing across maimai DX versions.
  • Across all regions, the song released on different timelines: Japan on November 13, 2020 (Splash); Asia on March 26, 2021; and China on February 10, 2022 (as part of 舞萌DX 2021).
  • Beyond maimai, the song appears in CHUNITHM NEW (added January 2022) and オンゲキ R.E.D. PLUS (added October 2021), with each game featuring its own unique chart designs and difficulty scaling.

FAQ

Who composed カラッポ・ノンフィクション?
The song was composed, arranged, and written by Ino(chronoize), a BMS producer active in the doujin music scene and associated with the circle chronoize.
What does カラッポ・ノンフィクション mean in English?
The title translates to 'Empty Nonfiction.' カラッポ (karappo) means empty or hollow, and ノンフィクション (nonfikushon) is the Japanese loanword for nonfiction.
When was カラッポ・ノンフィクション added to maimai?
It was added to maimai でらっくす Splash on November 13, 2020 in Japan. The Asian version followed on March 26, 2021, and the Chinese version on February 10, 2022.
Who charted the Master difficulty of カラッポ・ノンフィクション in maimai?
The Master chart was designed by Jack, while the Expert chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy). Both are regular charter contributors to the maimai DX series.
What BMS competition did カラッポ・ノンフィクション originate from?
The song was entered in BOFXV -THE BMS OF FIGHTERS XTREME VIOLENCE- (BOFXV2019) under the team name 'pop gods.' It placed 8th in the individual score division and 3rd in the individual median division.
What other rhythm games feature カラッポ・ノンフィクション?
Besides maimai, the song appears in CHUNITHM NEW (added January 2022) and オンゲキ R.E.D. PLUS (added October 2021), both SEGA arcade rhythm games, each with its own chart arrangements.
What difficulty level is the Master chart of カラッポ・ノンフィクション?
The Master chart is rated 13+ with a difficulty constant of 13.7. It features a high tap-note density of 631 Tap notes out of 827 total, making it a stamina-intensive play.