Overview
Let's Go Away is a high-energy racing anthem performed by Takenobu Mitsuyoshi (光吉猛修), the longtime SEGA composer and vocalist whose voice has become synonymous with the Daytona USA series. The track originated as the background music for the Daytona International Speedway course in Daytona Championship USA, SEGA's 2011 arcade racing sequel, and is a re-recorded version of the iconic song from the original 1993 Daytona USA arcade game. Mitsuyoshi's signature raspy, full-throated delivery, stretching syllables into drawn-out cries of "Daytona!", captures the adrenaline of high-speed stock-car racing.
In maimai, Let's Go Away was added with the MiLK PLUS update on July 11, 2018, and has been available in all regions (Japan, International, USA, and China) from the start with no unlock requirements. The song's fixed 240 BPM tempo and relentless energy make it a stamina-focused addition to the rhythm-game lineup. The background video pays layered homage to SEGA's racing heritage by intercutting gameplay footage from Daytona Championship USA with candid shots of Mitsuyoshi himself playing the original Daytona USA arcade cabinet.
The song's in-game genre classification has shifted across maimai versions: it debuted under the "SEGA" category, was briefly relabeled "ORIGINAL" at the start of the でらっくす (DX) era, and has been categorized as ゲーム＆バラエティ (Game & Variety) from Splash onward. Its chart difficulty also saw progressive upward revisions, the Master chart, for instance, climbed from Level 11+ in MiLK PLUS to its current Level 12+ (constant 12.8) by UNiVERSE+, reflecting the general difficulty escalation of the DX series.
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- Let's Go Away is a re-recorded version of the same-named track from the original 1993 Daytona USA arcade game. The version heard in maimai was freshly recorded for the 2011 sequel Daytona Championship USA, with new vocals and arrangement by Takenobu Mitsuyoshi.
- The background video shown during gameplay contains two distinct layers of SEGA racing nostalgia: actual gameplay footage from Daytona Championship USA, and candid footage of Takenobu Mitsuyoshi playing the original Daytona USA arcade cabinet, a subtle tribute to the song's dual heritage.
- The Master chart, designed by チャン@DP皆伝 (Chan@DP Kaiden), carries a level constant of 12.8 and features 117 Slide notes and 94 Break notes out of 625 total. The unusually high Break count contributes to a maximum SSS+ score of 101.47%, one of the higher potential percentages on a Level 12+ chart.
- Achieving Rank S on the EXPERT difficulty unlocks the title 「デーーイートーォーーナァァァァァァァァ」, a deliberately stretched-out romanization of 'Daytona' that mirrors Mitsuyoshi's elongated vocal delivery in the song's refrain, with extra long vowels mimicking his performance.
- The song's difficulty ratings underwent multiple upward revisions: the Expert chart started at Level 9 in MiLK PLUS and was gradually raised to Level 10+ by UNiVERSE+, while the Master chart climbed from Level 11+ to 12+ over the same period, reflecting the evolving difficulty curve of the maimai DX era.
- Let's Go Away was originally categorized under 'SEGA' as its in-game genre during the MiLK through FiNALE era, was briefly reclassified as 'ORIGINAL' at the start of the でらっくす series, and finally moved to 'ゲーム＆バラエティ' (Game & Variety) from Splash onward.
- The maimai version runs 2 minutes and 5 seconds. Its lyrics incorporate crew-chief radio chatter, 'The course is really tough / But it's a beautiful day, so good luck!', that directly evoke the arcade racing experience of the Daytona series.
- Unlike many songs added during the MiLK PLUS era, Let's Go Away was never locked behind a limited-time event or special unlock condition and has been immediately available in all four maimai regions (Japan, International, USA, China) since its release date.
FAQ
- Who composed and sang Let's Go Away in maimai?
- The song was composed, arranged, written, and performed by Takenobu Mitsuyoshi (光吉猛修), a veteran SEGA sound team member best known for his vocal work on the Daytona USA series and other SEGA arcade titles.
- What is the origin of Let's Go Away?
- Let's Go Away originated as the background music for the Daytona International Speedway track in SEGA's 2011 arcade racing game Daytona Championship USA. It is a re-recorded version of the same song from the original 1993 Daytona USA arcade game.
- What version of maimai added Let's Go Away?
- Let's Go Away was added to maimai in the MiLK PLUS update on July 11, 2018. It has been available in all regions (Japan, International, USA, and China) since release with no unlock requirements.
- What difficulty are the Expert and Master charts for Let's Go Away?
- The Expert chart is Level 10+ with a difficulty constant of 10.6, designed by 某S氏. The Master chart is Level 12+ with a constant of 12.8, designed by チャン@DP皆伝 (Chan@DP Kaiden).
- What does the background video of Let's Go Away show?
- The background video features gameplay footage from SEGA's arcade racing game Daytona Championship USA, intercut with footage of Takenobu Mitsuyoshi playing the original Daytona USA arcade cabinet.
- Why is the title 'デーーイートーォーーナァァァァァァァァ' awarded for Let's Go Away?
- This stretched-out romanization of 'Daytona' is an in-game title awarded for achieving Rank S on the EXPERT difficulty. It directly references the elongated, dramatic way Takenobu Mitsuyoshi sings the word in the song's chorus.
- Has Let's Go Away's difficulty level changed across maimai versions?
- Yes. The Expert chart started at Level 9 in MiLK PLUS and was raised over several updates to Level 10+ by UNiVERVE+. The Master chart began at Level 11+ and was increased to Level 12+ (constant 12.8) by UNiVERSE+, where it has remained through FESTiVAL and beyond.
- What genre is Let's Go Away in current maimai versions?
- Since the maimai でらっくす Splash update, Let's Go Away has been categorized under ゲーム＆バラエティ (Game & Variety). It was previously classified as 'SEGA' during MiLK through FiNALE and briefly as 'ORIGINAL' at the start of the DX era.
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