Overview
鬼女紅妖 is a maimai original song by composer Earliri, first appearing in maimai でらっくす CiRCLE as part of the Takamagahara Area 2 (高天原ちほー2) unlockable track set. The song draws its title and narrative from a Japanese folk tale-inspired story about a woman who, having lost her child amid the devastation of war, is visited by the black fox Kurotsune (クロツネ). The fox offers her a demon mask (面) forged from her own grief and resentment, transforming her body, horns sprouting, a twisted mask of hatred affixing itself to her face, into a full-fledged oni (鬼女). The flavor text woven into the song's in-game description paints a vivid scene of a village plagued by a demon damming the water supply, and the party of travelers (Nigi and company) who investigate, only to find the mountain shrouded in freezing miasma.
Musically, Earliri delivers a driving, high-energy composition at 165 BPM that matches the narrative's intensity, blending traditional Japanese melodic motifs with modern electronic production. The background movie was created by CloA, とびはち, and 壷也, adding visual depth to the song's dark mythos. The Master chart, designed by サファ太 (Safata), is notable for its dense note density at level 14 (constant 14.1) with 103 Break notes, a high Break count that demands precise timing from advanced players. The Expert chart, designed by Luxizhel (level 11+, constant 11.6), offers a substantial challenge for intermediate players progressing through the area's unlock ladder.
Videos
Charts
This song requires certain conditions to be playable.
DX
BASIC
5(5)
241 notesDesigner: -|Tap 209Hold 13Slide 4Touch 9Break 6
ADVANCED
8(8)
338 notesDesigner: -|Tap 282Hold 14Slide 12Touch 26Break 4
EXPERT
11+(11.6)
531 notesDesigner: Luxizhel|Tap 378Hold 95Slide 33Touch 9Break 16
MASTER
14(14.1)
934 notesDesigner: サファ太|Tap 690Hold 53Slide 73Touch 15Break 103
Trivia
- The song's title 鬼女紅妖 (on'yomi reading: Kijo Kōyō) literally translates to 'Demon Woman Crimson Apparition,' combining 鬼女 (kijo, demon woman), 紅 (kō, crimson), and 妖 (yō, apparition/phantom).
- 鬼女紅妖 was unlockable in the Takamagahara Area 2 (高天原ちほー2) by accumulating 600 km of travel distance, the second area released for maimai でらっくす CiRCLE's version of the Takamagahara (高天原) story zone.
- In the Takamagahara Area 2 progression, 鬼女紅妖 sits between the preceding unlock 雲外蒼電 -Dreaming Voltage- and the following unlock 華天月兎, forming a three-song set within the area.
- The black fox Kurotsune (クロツネ) appearing in the song's flavor text is a narrative figure who offers demon masks to the grief-stricken, a recurring story element within the Takamagahara area lore.
- The background movie was produced by a three-person team: CloA, とびはち, and 壷也.
- The Master chart (designed by サファ太 / Safata) features 103 Break notes, an unusually high count for a level 14 chart, making clean accuracy scoring especially demanding.
- The Expert chart (designed by Luxizhel) has a note count of 531, with 95 Hold notes forming a significant portion of its density, characteristic of Luxizhel's charting style.
- The song's BPM of 165 remains constant throughout, with no tempo changes or soflan sections, letting the charting focus purely on rhythm and pattern complexity.
- The flavor text describes the transformation scene in visceral detail: miasma rising from the woman's body, horns growing from her head, and a mask of hatred contorting across her face, imagery the song's audio and visual presentation aim to evoke.
FAQ
- Who composed 鬼女紅妖?
- The song was composed and arranged by Earliri, a creator active in the maimai original song scene.
- When was 鬼女紅妖 added to maimai?
- The song was added on December 12, 2025, as part of the maimai でらっくす CiRCLE update.
- How do you unlock 鬼女紅妖 in maimai DX CiRCLE?
- The song is unlocked in the Takamagahara Area 2 (高天原ちほー2) by reaching a total travel distance of 600 km within the area.
- What is the story behind 鬼女紅妖?
- The song's narrative follows a woman who loses her child during wartime and is approached by the black fox Kurotsune, who offers her a demon mask forged from her grief and rage. The transformation turns her into a vengeful oni (鬼女) that terrorizes a nearby village by damming their water supply.
- Who designed the Master chart for 鬼女紅妖?
- The Master chart (level 14, constant 14.1) was designed by サファ太 (Safata), while the Expert chart (level 11+, constant 11.6) was designed by Luxizhel.
- How many Break notes does the Master chart of 鬼女紅妖 have?
- The Master chart contains 103 Break notes out of 934 total notes, a notably high Break count for a level 14 chart.
- What BPM is 鬼女紅妖?
- The song has a BPM of 165 with no tempo changes throughout.
- Is 鬼女紅妖 available outside Japan?
- No, as of its release the song is available exclusively on Japanese-region maimai DX cabinets.