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電光石火 (Denkousekka) is a high-tempo instrumental track by HiTECH NINJA, an alias of the prolific electronic composer lapix (大渕海斗). Clocking in at 165 BPM with no vocals, the track delivers a relentless barrage of synth stabs, breakbeat-influenced drums, and melodic leads characteristic of lapix's hardcore and EDM style. The title is a Japanese yojijukugo (四字熟語, four-character idiom) that literally translates to "electric light, flint spark," used idiomatically to mean lightning speed or in the blink of an eye, a fitting name for the track's blistering pace. 電光石火 originated as a CHUNITHM Original song, debuting in CHUNITHM AMAZON PLUS before crossing over into maimai でらっくす FESTiVAL on January 20, 2023. It arrived as part of the CHUNITHMちほー2 (CHUNITHM Area 2) event zone, where players could unlock it by reaching distance milestones. Starting with maimai でらっくす BUDDiES, the song became available by default in all regions. Its Master chart, designed by あまくちヘルツ (Amakuchi Hertz), sits at level 14 with a constant of 14.3, a demanding spread that makes heavy use of Slide notes (99 total, the highest count among the four maimai DX charts) alongside dense 16th-note streams. The Expert chart, designed by ロシェ@ペンギン (Rocher@penguin), holds a level 12+ with a 12.8 constant and serves as a preparatory step into the song's high-speed patterns.

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Charts

DX

BASIC
5(5)
195 notesDesigner: -|Tap 160Hold 12Slide 6Touch 9Break 8
ADVANCED
8(8)
424 notesDesigner: -|Tap 350Hold 27Slide 4Touch 26Break 17
EXPERT
12+(12.8)
691 notesDesigner: ロシェ@ペンギン|Tap 540Hold 54Slide 44Touch 29Break 24
MASTER
14(14.3)
1047 notesDesigner: あまくちヘルツ|Tap 809Hold 72Slide 99Touch 17Break 50

Trivia

  • HiTECH NINJA is an alias of lapix (Kaito Obuchi), a well-known figure in the BMS (Be-Music Script) scene and a regular contributor to rhythm game series including maimai, CHUNITHM, beatmania IIDX, and SOUND VOLTEX.
  • The four-character idiom 電光石火 (denkousekka) originates from a Buddhist parable describing the fleeting instant of enlightenment, as brief as a flash of lightning or a spark struck from flint.
  • 電光石火 first appeared in CHUNITHM AMAZON PLUS in 2019, several years before its maimai debut. It later received a WORLD'S END chart in CHUNITHM CRYSTAL on December 5, 2019, designed under the whimsical designer alias '電光石火の如く' ('Like Denkousekka').
  • In maimai DX FESTiVAL, the song was initially time-limited, unlockable from January 20 to March 22, 2023 via the CHUNITHM Area 2 event zone. Players in the Asian version gained access from March 23, 2023, while the Chinese version (舞萌DX 2023) followed on March 1, 2024.
  • The Master chart (level 14, constant 14.3) features 99 Slide notes, noticeably more than the other three charts combined, giving it a distinctive rapid-swiping character that matches the song's lightning-speed theme.
  • Despite its high BPM and intense production, the track has no lyrics, functioning purely as an instrumental showcase of lapix's composition style.
  • The song's length is 2 minutes and 18 seconds, a standard duration for a CHUNITHM Original crossover track in maimai.

FAQ

Who composed 電光石火 (Denkousekka)?
電光石火 was composed by HiTECH NINJA, an alias of the electronic musician lapix (Kaito Obuchi). Lapix is known for his contributions to the BMS scene and multiple rhythm game franchises including CHUNITHM, maimai, beatmania IIDX, and SOUND VOLTEX.
What does 電光石火 mean?
電光石火 (denkousekka) is a Japanese yojijukugo (four-character idiom) that combines the words for 'electric light' and 'flint spark.' It describes something that happens as quickly as a flash of lightning or a spark struck from stone, essentially meaning lightning speed or instantaneous.
Which maimai version introduced 電光石火?
It was added to maimai でらっくす FESTiVAL on January 20, 2023, as part of the CHUNITHMちほー2 (CHUNITHM Area 2) event. It became available by default starting with maimai でらっくす BUDDiES.
What is the Master difficulty level of 電光石火 in maimai?
The Master chart is level 14 with a difficulty constant of 14.3. It was designed by あまくちヘルツ (Amakuchi Hertz) and features 1,047 total notes, including 99 Slide notes.
Did 電光石火 appear in any other rhythm games?
Yes, 電光石火 originally debuted in CHUNITHM AMAZON PLUS in 2019 before crossing over to maimai. In CHUNITHM, it also received a WORLD'S END chart (!☆3) starting from CHUNITHM CRYSTAL.
Does 電光石火 have lyrics?
No. 電光石火 is an entirely instrumental track with no vocal parts or lyrical content.
Who designed the charts for 電光石火 in maimai?
The Expert chart (level 12+) was designed by ロシェ@ペンギン (Rocher@penguin), and the Master chart (level 14) was designed by あまくちヘルツ (Amakuchi Hertz). The Basic and Advanced charts do not list a specific designer.