Overview
"Limits" is a crossover track contributed by 舞ヶ原シンセ研究会 (also known as S.S.L., Maihara Synth Research Society), the in-house music unit tied to the Irodorimidori (イロドリミドリ) franchise from CHUNITHM. Originally introduced in CHUNITHM NEW, the song arrived in maimai DX UNiVERSE on March 11, 2022 as part of the 舞ヶ原シンセ研究会ちほー (S.S.L. Area) collaboration event. Composed, arranged, and written by Ryohei Sataka (さたか), the track features vocals by three Irodorimidori cast members, Kanade Nogezaki (CV: Rika Tachibana), Hinako Toudou (CV: Sarara Yashima), and Serenade Kikyou (CV: Sayaka Harada), singing in character. The music video was handled by Hisasi, the well-known illustrator and animator whose involvement adds a distinctive visual signature to the release. "Limits" sits at a steady 140 BPM and is classified under the ONGEKI & CHUNITHM genre within maimai, reflecting its origins in Sega's broader rhythm-game ecosystem. An extended version appears on the Irodorimidori album "覇権" (Haken), and a remix by Nothing But Requiem (Shohei Uno) titled "Limits (Nothing But Requiem Remix)" was included on the CHU REMIX CD.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
3(3)
184 notesDesigner: -|Tap 135Hold 22Slide 6Touch 20Break 1
ADVANCED
6(6)
314 notesDesigner: -|Tap 243Hold 15Slide 26Touch 24Break 6
EXPERT
10(10)
476 notesDesigner: 翠楼屋|Tap 321Hold 53Slide 59Touch 29Break 14
MASTER
13(13.5)
786 notesDesigner: ロシアンブラック|Tap 455Hold 108Slide 144Touch 59Break 20
Trivia
- Limits was first added to CHUNITHM NEW at launch across all three regions (Japan, Asia, China) before crossing over to maimai.
- In maimai DX UNiVERSE, Limits was initially unlockable from March 11 to May 12, 2022 by accumulating a total distance of 324 km in the S.S.L. Area (舞ヶ原シンセ研究会ちほー4). It became generally unlockable on May 13, 2022.
- The Asian version of maimai received the unlock on July 15, 2022, while the Chinese version (舞萌DX 2022) made it available from April 21, 2023.
- The Master chart was originally rated 13+ (level constant 13.5) in UNiVERSE through UNiVERSE+, but was revised down to 13 starting from FESTiVAL, while retaining the 13.5 constant.
- The Expert chart was designed by 翠楼屋 (Suirouya), and the Master chart by ロシアンブラック (Pichineko / Russian Black), the same charter who later handled the Master chart for CHUNITHM as well.
- Ryohei Sataka composed the track as part of the Irodorimidori song lineup, a fictional band/unit project within CHUNITHM featuring voice-actress-sung character songs.
- Hisasi, the illustrator credited for the music video, is known for his work on Senran Kagura and various light novel/doujin illustrations.
- The Master chart's note count of 786 (455 Tap / 108 Hold / 144 Slide / 59 Touch / 20 Break) makes it a dense 13-level chart with an unusually high Slide count for its level bracket.
- In CHUNITHM NEW PLUS, the Master chart received minor adjustments with the addition of colored AIR guidelines, though this change did not carry over into the maimai version.
FAQ
- Who composed Limits for maimai?
- Limits was composed, arranged, and written by Ryohei Sataka (さたか).
- What version of maimai added Limits?
- Limits was added in maimai DX UNiVERSE, releasing on March 11, 2022.
- Who are the vocalists on Limits?
- The song features three vocalists from the Irodorimidori cast: Kanade Nogezaki (CV: Rika Tachibana), Hinako Toudou (CV: Sarara Yashima), and Serenade Kikyou (CV: Sayaka Harada), singing in character.
- Who designed the Master chart for Limits in maimai?
- The Master chart was designed by ロシアンブラック (Pichineko / Russian Black), and the Expert chart was designed by 翠楼屋 (Suirouya).
- What level is Limits on Master difficulty in maimai?
- The Master chart is level 13 with a constant of 13.5. It was originally rated 13+ in UNiVERSE through UNiVERSE+ before being revised to 13 from FESTIVAL onward.
- Is Limits available outside of Japan?
- Yes, Limits is available in all regions, Japan, International, USA, and China, though unlock dates varied. The Japanese version had a limited event unlock from March to May 2022, while the Asian version unlocked from July 2022 and the Chinese version from April 2023.
- What album is Limits on?
- An extended version of Limits appears on the Irodorimidori album '覇権' (Haken). A remix by Nothing But Requiem (Shohei Uno) called 'Limits (Nothing But Requiem Remix)' was also released on the CHU REMIX CD.
- What genre is Limits in maimai?
- Limits is classified under the ONGEKI & CHUNITHM genre in maimai, reflecting its origins as a crossover song from Sega's other rhythm games.
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