Overview
記憶、記録 (Kioku, Kiroku) is the debut song of LOPIT, a virtual live-show operator character developed by SEGA for the Tokyo Joypolis indoor amusement park. Introduced to maimai at the launch of maimai GreeN on July 11, 2013, the track is performed in the projection-mapping stage show LOPIT POWER RHYTHM, where the character plays drums while singing. The song's title translates to "Memory, Record," and its lyrics weave computer and data-processing terminology, such as "Calibration," "Servlet," and "Leak", into an upbeat pop-rock structure, reinforcing LOPIT's identity as a programmed entertainer. The composition and arrangement were handled by Kenji Fujisawa, with lyrics by Ayako Minami, and the vocals were performed by Yuko Takayama as LOPIT. Over the course of maimai's version history, 記憶、記録 received numerous difficulty re-evaluations, and in July 2022 it gained a Re:Master chart (level 14) designed by Shichimi Hertz, cementing its longevity across more than a decade of the series.
Videos
Charts
STD
BASIC
4(4)
123 notesDesigner: -|Tap 88Hold 23Slide 8Break 4
ADVANCED
9(9)
427 notesDesigner: -|Tap 381Hold 37Slide 4Break 5
EXPERT
11(11)
473 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 412Hold 26Slide 23Break 12
MASTER
13+(13.6)
651 notesDesigner: ニャイン|Tap 461Hold 27Slide 76Break 87
Re:MASTER
14(14.3)
752 notesDesigner: シチミヘルツ|Tap 567Hold 20Slide 66Break 99
Trivia
- 記憶、記録 originates from SEGA's Tokyo Joypolis attraction HALFPIPE TOKYO, where it serves as the theme song for the LOPIT character.
- LOPIT is a fictional 'electronic staff member' of Tokyo Joypolis, programmed to perform drum shows, interact with guests, and celebrate birthday visitors in the LOPIT BIRTHDAY SHOW.
- The vocals for LOPIT are provided by Yuko Takayama (高山ゆう子), who voices the character across Joypolis attractions and the maimai series.
- Composer Kenji Fujisawa (藤沢健至) is a guitarist and composer known for providing music to popular anime series, while lyricist Ayako Minami (南亜矢子) has written for numerous video game soundtracks.
- In the Chinese version of maimai (舞萌) and the Asian English version, the song's title is displayed as 'kioku,kiroku' in lowercase.
- The song is one of three LOPIT-themed tracks in the maimai series; the others are ENJOY POLIS and 脳内体操 (Brain Gymnastics).
- The lyrics contain deliberate computer terminology, 'Calibration,' 'Servlet,' 'Leak,' 'Data', woven into phrases about happiness and memory, reflecting LOPIT's nature as a digital being.
- The Re:Master chart (level 14, constant 14.3) was added on July 22, 2022 in maimai でらっくす UNiVERSE PLUS, nearly nine years after the song's original release.
- The Master chart, designed by Nyain (ニャイン), has a level constant of 13.6 and features 87 Break notes out of 651 total, making it a demanding 13+ that straddles the line between 13 and 14.
- The song's difficulty level has been adjusted many times across versions, with the Master chart rising from level 11 in GreeN to 13+ in BUDDiES+ and later, reflecting both rebalancing and community skill inflation.
FAQ
- Who composed the song 記憶、記録 for maimai?
- The composition and arrangement were done by Kenji Fujisawa (藤沢健至), a Japanese musician and guitarist who also composes for anime and video games.
- Who is the vocalist of 記憶、記録?
- The vocals are performed by LOPIT, voiced by Yuko Takayama (高山ゆう子). LOPIT is a virtual character and the live-show operator of SEGA's Tokyo Joypolis.
- What does 記憶、記録 mean in English?
- The title translates to 'Memory, Record', a phrase that reflects the song's lyrical theme of recording happiness and data as a digital being.
- Which maimai version added 記憶、記録?
- The song was added at the launch of maimai GreeN on July 11, 2013, making it one of the earliest original compositions in the series.
- What difficulty levels does the 記憶、記録 chart have?
- In the current version, the chart has five difficulties: Basic 4, Advanced 9, Expert 11, Master 13+ (constant 13.6), and Re:Master 14 (constant 14.3).
- Who designed the 記憶、記録 charts?
- The Expert chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy), the Master chart by ニャイン (Nyain), and the Re:Master chart by シチミヘルツ (Shichimi Hertz).
- Where did the song 記憶、記録 originally come from?
- It originated from SEGA's Tokyo Joypolis attraction HALFPIPE TOKYO, where it is performed in the LOPIT POWER RHYTHM projection-mapping show.
- Does 記憶、記録 have a Re:Master chart?
- Yes, a Re:Master chart at level 14 was added on July 22, 2022 in maimai でらっくす UNiVERSE PLUS, designed by シチミヘルツ (Shichimi Hertz).
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