Overview
"恋のヒメヒメぺったんこ" (Koi no Hime Hime Pettanko) is a character song from the anime and manga series Yowamushi Pedal (弱虫ペダル), performed by veteran voice actress Yukari Tamura in character as Himeno Kocho. Within the Yowamushi Pedal universe, the track is the theme song for a fictional magical-girl anime called Love☆Hime (ラブ☆ヒメ), which the series' protagonist Onoda Sakamichi is famously obsessed with, he hums it constantly while cycling uphill, and its relentlessly catchy melody gradually infects his teammates in the bicycle racing club as well.
The song was composed and arranged by Tomokazu Tashiro (田代智一), with lyrics penned by Yowamushi Pedal creator Wataru Watanabe (渡辺航) with assistance from yura. An earlier version with different lyrics was first performed by Haruko Momoi during the 2013 Yowamushi Pedal stage shows before the final recording with Tamura was released on the character song album.
In maimai, the song debuted on March 20, 2014 as part of the GreeN PLUS update under the ANIME genre (reclassified to POPS & ANIME from the PiNK version onward). It was removed from the arcade song list on December 15, 2016, making it a legacy track playable only on cabinets still running pre-removal software. The Master chart, designed by はっぴー, stands out for its remarkably high Slide-note density, 114 of its 384 total notes are Slides, giving it a sweeping, flowy read that matches the upbeat magical-girl energy of the source material. The Expert chart was designed by 某S氏.
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Trivia
- The song is the in-universe theme for Love☆Hime (ラブ☆ヒメ), a fictional magical-girl anime within Yowamushi Pedal. The protagonist Onoda Sakamichi is a devoted fan of the show and is frequently shown humming this song while riding his bicycle.
- Lyrics were written by Wataru Watanabe, the original creator of Yowamushi Pedal, with assistance from yura. Composition and arrangement were handled by Tomokazu Tashiro.
- A precursor version of the song was first performed during 2013 Yowamushi Pedal stage shows by voice actress Haruko Momoi with completely different lyrics.
- The song was added to maimai GreeN PLUS on March 20, 2014, and was removed from the arcade lineup on December 15, 2016, roughly two and a half years later.
- The Master chart, designed by はっぴー, contains 114 Slide notes out of a total of 384, one of the highest Slide-to-total-note ratios among GreeN-era charts, giving it a distinctive flowing feel.
- In early maimai versions (GreeN through ORANGE PLUS), the song was categorized under ANIME. From PiNK onward it was reclassified to POPS & ANIME to reflect its pop-song structure.
- The word 'ぺったんこ' (pettanko) is a Japanese colloquial term meaning 'flat' or 'squashed,' commonly used in anime/manga as a lighthearted reference to a flat chest, a trait reflected in the Love☆Hime character design.
- The song runs approximately 1 minute and 31 seconds in its album version, a brisk length that suited its role as a short insert song in the anime.
- Despite its removal from standard rotation, the song is well remembered by longtime players as a piece of maimai GreeN PLUS history and a crossover between the rhythm-game and anime-fan communities.
FAQ
- Who composed Koi no Hime Hime Pettanko?
- The song was composed and arranged by Tomokazu Tashiro (田代智一), with lyrics by Yowamushi Pedal creator Wataru Watanabe assisted by yura.
- Who sings Koi no Hime Hime Pettanko?
- The song is performed by Yukari Tamura (田村ゆかり) in character as Himeno Kocho, a character from the anime Yowamushi Pedal.
- What anime is Koi no Hime Hime Pettanko from?
- It is an insert song from Yowamushi Pedal (弱虫ペダル). In-universe, it serves as the theme song for a fictional magical-girl anime called Love☆Hime (ラブ☆ヒメ) that the protagonist is a fan of.
- When was Koi no Hime Hime Pettanko added to maimai?
- It was added on March 20, 2014 as part of the maimai GreeN PLUS update.
- Was Koi no Hime Hime Pettanko removed from maimai?
- Yes, the song was removed from the arcade song list on December 15, 2016. It is no longer available on current cabinets running later software versions.
- What level is the Master chart for Koi no Hime Hime Pettanko?
- The Master chart is level 10 with a difficulty constant of 10.0. It was designed by はっぴー and features 384 total notes, including 114 Slide notes.
- Who designed the charts for Koi no Hime Hime Pettanko in maimai?
- The Expert chart (Lv 7+) was designed by 某S氏, and the Master chart (Lv 10) was designed by はっぴー.
- What does 'pettanko' mean in the song title?
- 'ぺったんこ' (pettanko) is a Japanese colloquial term meaning 'flat' or 'squashed,' often used in anime and manga as a lighthearted reference to a flat chest, which ties into the Love☆Hime character design.
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