Overview
KISS CANDY FLAVOR is a TECHNO POP track by the solo artist カラフル・サウンズ・ポート (Colorful Sounds Port), who handles composition, arrangement, lyrics, vocals, and video production entirely on their own. The song debuted in THE BMS OF FIGHTERS 2011 (Intersection of Conflict), a Be-Music Source song contest, where it placed 23rd out of 372 entries. The same contest saw the artist's other works rank their team 8th overall among 129 participating teams, one of those companion tracks, ETERNAL DRAIN, later appeared in CHUNITHM. KISS CANDY FLAVOR came to maimai as part of the MURASAKi PLUS update on August 3, 2017, in the GAME & VARIETY category. The artist is recognized for possessing a "両声類" (ryōseirui) vocal range, able to sing in both masculine and feminine or androgynous registers; KISS CANDY FLAVOR showcases the higher, more neutral-toned side of that ability. The MASTER chart (level 13.4), designed by Moon Strix, is characterized by four-note streams during the chorus that escalate into sustained three-note runs in the final chorus, creating a notable accuracy hurdle for players aiming for All Perfect.
Videos
Charts
STD
BASIC
4(4)
203 notesDesigner: -|Tap 184Hold 6Slide 6Break 7
ADVANCED
8(8)
323 notesDesigner: -|Tap 274Hold 22Slide 13Break 14
EXPERT
11(11)
521 notesDesigner: ぴちネコ|Tap 397Hold 61Slide 30Break 33
MASTER
13(13.4)
730 notesDesigner: Moon Strix|Tap 558Hold 39Slide 119Break 14
Trivia
- KISS CANDY FLAVOR was created for THE BMS OF FIGHTERS 2011, a Be-Music Source (BMS) tournament, where it ranked 23rd out of 372 total songs.
- The artist カラフル・サウンズ・ポート (Colorful Sounds Port) is a solo creator who wrote, composed, arranged, and produced the song's music and video entirely by themselves, a relatively rare feat in the BMS scene where team-based division of labor was the norm.
- A second song by the same artist from BOF 2011, ETERNAL DRAIN, was later licensed for CHUNITHM, marking カラフル・サウンズ・ポート's presence across multiple SEGA rhythm games.
- An extended version of KISS CANDY FLAVOR was included on the artist's album CANDY STEP.
- The artist's voice is described as 両声類 (ryōseiryu), meaning they can produce both male-typical and female-typical vocal timbres. KISS CANDY FLAVOR leans into their higher register.
- The MASTER chart's final chorus shifts from 4-note streams to continuous 3-note streams, which players must handle alongside an EACHBREAK at the end of a spinning TAP pattern, a section that demands pre-planned hand positioning.
- In early maimai versions, the Advanced and Expert charts sat at levels 7 and 9+ respectively; they were gradually rebalanced upward across updates, reaching 8 and 11 by the FESTiVAL era.
- The BMS genre sticker for the original release was TECHNO POP, aligning with the song's bright synth-driven arrangement.
FAQ
- Who composed KISS CANDY FLAVOR?
- KISS CANDY FLAVOR was composed, arranged, and produced entirely by カラフル・サウンズ・ポート (Colorful Sounds Port), who also wrote the lyrics, sang vocals, and created the music video, all as a solo effort.
- What version of maimai introduced KISS CANDY FLAVOR?
- KISS CANDY FLAVOR was added to maimai MURASAKi PLUS on August 3, 2017, as part of the GAME & VARIETY category.
- What is the MASTER difficulty level of KISS CANDY FLAVOR?
- The MASTER chart is level 13 with a difficulty constant of 13.4. It was designed by Moon Strix and features 730 total notes (558 Taps, 39 Holds, 119 Slides, 14 Breaks).
- What is KISS CANDY FLAVOR's origin?
- The song debuted at THE BMS OF FIGHTERS 2011 (Intersection of Conflict), a Be-Music Source song contest, where it ranked 23rd out of 372 entries. Its original BMS genre tag is TECHNO POP.
- Who designed the charts for KISS CANDY FLAVOR in maimai?
- The Expert chart was designed by ぴちネコ (Pichineko), and the Master chart was designed by Moon Strix.
- What makes the MASTER chart of KISS CANDY FLAVOR distinctive?
- The chart is known for four-note streams in the chorus sections that give way to sustained three-note runs in the final chorus, paired with an EACHBREAK at the endpoint of a spinning TAP pattern, a layout that tests hand coordination and route planning for high-score play.
- Is there an extended version of KISS CANDY FLAVOR?
- Yes, an extended version appears on カラフル・サウンズ・ポート's album CANDY STEP.
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