Overview
Komplexe is a maimai original track produced by Yunosuke (雄之助) with vocals by Sennzai, introduced to the series during the maimai DX Splash era on October 16, 2020. The title adopts the German spelling of "complex," a small linguistic flourish that matches the song's layered, EDM-driven production style. Yunosuke, known in the Vocaloid and doujin scene for tracks such as Pathos and PaⅢ.SENSATION, brings his signature blend of heavy synthwork and electronic soundscapes. Sennzai, who had previously contributed vocals to the maimai original 花と、雪と、ドラムンベース。, delivers a moody, controlled performance that weaves through the track's shifting textures.
Within maimai, Komplexe served as a milestone unlock in Metropolis Area 3 (メトロポリスちほー3), originally requiring players to reach 210 km of cumulative distance before becoming playable, a restriction lifted in later versions starting with maimai DX UNiVERSE. The song's flavor text describes a blackout in the neon-lit Metropolis region, with white robotic figures projected across the darkened sky, imagery reflected in the jacket art and MV produced by Gunjou licorice (群青リコリス). The song later crossed over into CHUNITHM NEW PLUS and the mobile rhythm game Phigros, extending its reach beyond the maimai arcade ecosystem. On the charting side, the MASTER difficulty (level 13+, constant 13.7) was designed by Shichimi Hertz (シチミヘルツ), while the EXPERT chart (level 11) was handled by Kanon Oguni (華火職人), each bringing distinct pattern philosophies to a track that rewards precision over stamina.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
3(3)
137 notesDesigner: -|Tap 105Hold 10Slide 3Touch 17Break 2
ADVANCED
7+(7.6)
233 notesDesigner: -|Tap 147Hold 48Slide 17Touch 19Break 2
EXPERT
11(11)
448 notesDesigner: 華火職人|Tap 317Hold 46Slide 48Touch 8Break 29
MASTER
13+(13.7)
812 notesDesigner: シチミヘルツ|Tap 596Hold 95Slide 63Touch 39Break 19
Trivia
- The song title Komplexe is the German spelling of the English word 'complex,' a deliberate orthographic choice by Yunosuke that ties into the track's layered compositional identity.
- Komplexe was originally locked behind a distance-based unlock system in Metropolis Area 3 (メトロポリスちほー3), requiring 210 km of cumulative progress. This requirement was removed starting from maimai DX UNiVERSE, making the song available by default.
- The music video was produced by Gunjou licorice (群青リコリス), who also created the jacket art for the song.
- Sennzai's previous maimai appearance was on 花と、雪と、ドラムンベース。, also a maimai original track, before returning for Komplexe.
- Beyond maimai, Komplexe appears in CHUNITHM NEW PLUS (as part of the maimai でらっくす MAP 5) and the mobile rhythm game Phigros.
- The MASTER chart (13.7) was designed by Shichimi Hertz (シチミヘルツ), a notes designer whose charts are often noted for expressive Slide patterns and precise note placement. The EXPERT chart was designed by Kanon Oguni (華火職人).
- The lyrics, written in Japanese, contrast imagery of vividness and ash ('鮮明と灰'), reality and perception, with a recurring motif of a white figure drifting through illuminated urban spaces.
- In the Chinese version of maimai (舞萌DX 2021), Komplexe was unlockable by reaching 1300 m in the corresponding area from December 10, 2021.
FAQ
- Who composed Komplexe in maimai?
- Komplexe was composed by Yunosuke (雄之助), a producer known for EDM and Vocaloid-driven tracks such as Pathos and PaⅢ.SENSATION. The vocals are performed by Sennzai.
- What does the title Komplexe mean?
- Komplexe is the German spelling of the English word 'complex.' The choice reflects the song's layered electronic production and serves as a stylistic detail by the composer.
- Which version of maimai introduced Komplexe?
- Komplexe debuted in maimai DX Splash (でらっくす Splash) on October 16, 2020, as part of the Metropolis Area 3 (メトロポリスちほー3) unlockable song set.
- What difficulty is the MASTER chart of Komplexe?
- The MASTER chart is level 13+ with a difficulty constant of 13.7, and was designed by Shichimi Hertz (シチミヘルツ). It contains 812 total notes (596 Tap, 95 Hold, 63 Slide, 39 Touch, 19 Break).
- Does Komplexe appear in other rhythm games?
- Yes. Komplexe was added to CHUNITHM NEW PLUS in April 2022 via the maimai でらっくす MAP 5, and also appears in the mobile rhythm game Phigros.
- What are the lyrics of Komplexe about?
- The Japanese lyrics contrast vividness and ash, exploring themes of perception and reality through imagery of a colorless figure navigating a cityscape lit by skyscraper glow, with recurring motifs of smoke, flowers, and drifting movement.
- Who designed the EXPERT chart for Komplexe?
- The EXPERT chart (level 11) was designed by Kanon Oguni (華火職人), a long-time maimai notes designer.
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