Overview
強風オールバック (Strong Wind All Back) is a viral VOCALOID song by Yukopi (ゆこぴ) featuring 歌愛ユキ (Yuki Kaai), first released on the album "アルバム1号" in 2023. The track became a widespread internet phenomenon thanks to its irresistibly catchy melody and universally relatable premise: stepping outside into a powerful gust of wind that instantly ruins any hope of keeping one's hair in place.
The lyrics paint a comedic portrait of daily defeat, "外出た瞬間 終わったわ" (The moment I stepped outside, it was over), as the narrator contemplates escaping underground, spots pigeons locked in a chaotic "great battle," and ultimately resigns to the all-back hairstyle the wind imposes. The bouncy 135 BPM arrangement contrasts playfully with the theme of helplessness against nature.
強風オールバック first entered the rhythm game scene in CHUNITHM LUMINOUS before arriving in maimai DX BUDDiES PLUS on March 21, 2024. In maimai, the song received DX charts across all four difficulties. The EXPERT chart (level 9+, difficulty constant 9.6) was designed by はっぴー (Happy), while the MASTER chart (level 12+, constant 12.6) was designed by 鳩ホルぴー, a name that blends veteran chart designer 鳩ホル (Hato holder) with a reference to Yukopi. The MASTER chart stands out for its dense Slide note patterning (98 of 580 total notes), characteristic of Hato holder's design style. Available across all maimai regions from its debut, 強風オールバック remains one of the most recognizable niconico & VOCALOID additions from the BUDDiES PLUS era.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
2(2)
149 notesDesigner: -|Tap 109Hold 10Slide 2Touch 24Break 4
ADVANCED
6(6)
266 notesDesigner: -|Tap 224Hold 15Slide 11Touch 10Break 6
EXPERT
9+(9.6)
508 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 406Hold 35Slide 15Touch 42Break 10
MASTER
12+(12.6)
580 notesDesigner: 鳩ホルぴー|Tap 363Hold 38Slide 98Touch 50Break 31
Trivia
- The song was first released on Yukopi's album "アルバム1号" (Album No. 1) in 2023, before appearing in any rhythm game.
- The vocals are provided by 歌愛ユキ (Yuki Kaai), a VOCALOID voicebank developed by AH-Software known for her clear, youthful vocal character.
- The music video was co-produced by Yukopi and 小津 (Ozu), combining illustration and animation to bring the wind-blown scenario to life.
- 強風オールバック made its rhythm game debut in CHUNITHM LUMINOUS before arriving in maimai DX BUDDiES PLUS the same year.
- In CHUNITHM, the song received three WORLD'S END charts with wind-pun names: 逆風オールバック (Headwind All Back), 横風オールバック (Crosswind All Back), and 痛風オールバック (Gout All Back, a pun swapping 強/strong with 痛/painful).
- The MASTER chart designer name 鳩ホルぴー appears to be a portmanteau combining 鳩ホル (Hato holder), a veteran maimai chart designer, with ぴー from Yukopi (ゆこぴ).
- The lyrics contain the memorable line "ハト ハト ハト ハト 大乱闘" (Pigeons, pigeons, pigeons, pigeons, great battle), adding a sudden comedic image of birds fighting in the wind.
- Despite its cheerful, upbeat melody, the song's narrative is one of resigned defeat against nature, the narrator wishes to go underground, sit forever, and avoid the wind entirely.
- The MASTER chart packs 98 Slide notes into its 580 total note count, reflecting Hato holder's characteristic slide-heavy design approach.
- The phrase "外出た瞬間 終わったわ" (The moment I stepped outside, it was over) became a widely shared meme in Japanese internet culture, often used to caption relatable moments of immediate regret.
- 強風オールバック was added to all maimai regions (Japan, International, USA, and China) simultaneously in the BUDDiES PLUS update.
FAQ
- Who composed 強風オールバック?
- 強風オールバック was composed, arranged, and written by Yukopi (ゆこぴ), who also co-produced the music video. The vocals are provided by the VOCALOID 歌愛ユキ (Yuki Kaai).
- What does 強風オールバック mean?
- The title 強風オールバック translates to "Strong Wind All Back," describing the experience of having one's hair blown into an all-back (slicked-back) style by a powerful gust of wind. The song humorously narrates this relatable struggle with nature.
- Which version of maimai added 強風オールバック?
- 強風オールバック was added to maimai as part of the DX BUDDiES PLUS update on March 21, 2024.
- What VOCALOID is used in 強風オールバック?
- The song features 歌愛ユキ (Yuki Kaai), a VOCALOID voicebank developed by AH-Software, known for her clear and youthful vocal character.
- Who designed the MASTER chart for 強風オールバック in maimai?
- The MASTER chart (level 12+, constant 12.6) was designed by 鳩ホルぴー, a name that blends chart designer 鳩ホル (Hato holder) with a reference to the composer Yukopi (ゆこぴ). The EXPERT chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy).
- What level is the MASTER chart for 強風オールバック in maimai?
- The MASTER chart is level 12+ with a difficulty constant of 12.6, featuring 580 total notes composed of 363 Tap, 38 Hold, 98 Slide, 50 Touch, and 31 Break notes.
- Is 強風オールバック available in all maimai regions?
- Yes, 強風オールバック has been available in Japan, International, USA, and China regions since its debut in BUDDiES PLUS.
- Did 強風オールバック appear in other rhythm games besides maimai?
- Yes, 強風オールバック first appeared in CHUNITHM LUMINOUS before coming to maimai DX BUDDiES PLUS. In CHUNITHM, it also received three additional WORLD'S END charts with pun-themed variants: Headwind All Back, Crosswind All Back, and Gout All Back.
