Overview
ロストワードクロニカル (Lost Word Chronical) is the theme song of the mobile role-playing game 東方LostWord (Touhou Lost Word), developed by Good Smile Company and NextNinja. The track was composed by ZUN (Team Shanghai Alice), the original creator of the Touhou Project universe, and arranged with lyrics by comp (コンプ) of the doujin music circle Butaotome (豚乙女), with vocals performed by Kanako Itou (いとうかなこ). Musically, it reworks the melody of "Eastern Youkai Komachi" (東方妖怪小町), the Last Word theme from the tenth Touhou mainline game, 東方永夜抄 ～ Imperishable Night. In maimai, the song was added to the 東方Project category as part of the DX Splash PLUS edition, launching on March 18, 2021. Its MASTER chart, designed by 某S氏 at level 13 (constant 13.4), carries 921 notes and is known among players for its dense patterning. The EXPERT chart was designed by 隅田川星人 (Sumidagawa Seijin). The song also appears in SEGA's other music games, オンゲキ R.E.D. PLUS and CHUNITHM PARADISE LOST, making it a cross-platform Touhou tie-in.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
4(4)
182 notesDesigner: -|Tap 149Hold 15Slide 8Touch 6Break 4
ADVANCED
7(7)
385 notesDesigner: -|Tap 335Hold 14Slide 11Touch 13Break 12
EXPERT
10(10)
531 notesDesigner: 隅田川星人|Tap 417Hold 26Slide 57Touch 21Break 10
MASTER
13(13.4)
921 notesDesigner: 某S氏|Tap 660Hold 46Slide 121Touch 37Break 57
Trivia
- ロストワードクロニカル is the theme song of the smartphone RPG 東方LostWord, a turn-based gacha game featuring characters from the Touhou Project universe.
- The track takes its melody from 東方妖怪小町 (Eastern Youkai Komachi), the Last Word theme of the stage 6 boss Komachi Onozuka from 東方永夜抄 ～ Imperishable Night.
- The arrangement and lyrics were handled by comp of Butaotome (豚乙女), a well-known doujin music circle that has frequently produced Touhou arranges for rhythm-game collaborations.
- Kanako Itou (いとうかなこ), the vocalist, is widely recognized in the anime and game music scene for her work on tracks such as the Steins;Gate opening theme 'Hacking to the Gate.'
- In maimai, the MASTER chart (level 13.4) was designed by 某S氏, while the EXPERT chart (level 10) was designed by 隅田川星人.
- The MASTER chart contains 921 total notes, including 57 Break notes, a relatively high Break count for a level-13 chart in Splash PLUS.
- In the Chinese arcade version (舞萌DX 2022), the song was available from the edition's launch.
- Beyond maimai, ロストワードクロニカル was added to オンゲキ R.E.D. PLUS at launch and was unlockable in CHUNITHM PARADISE LOST via a limited-time event MAP before becoming default from CHUNITHM NEW onward.
- The song's lyrics explore themes of self-discovery, uncertainty, and searching for answers in a repetitive world, matching the narrative tone of the Touhou LostWord mobile game.
FAQ
- Who composed ロストワードクロニカル?
- The song was composed by ZUN (Team Shanghai Alice), the original creator of the Touhou Project. The arrangement and lyrics were done by comp (コンプ) of the doujin circle Butaotome (豚乙女).
- Who sings ロストワードクロニカル?
- The vocals were performed by Kanako Itou (いとうかなこ), known for her work on anime theme songs such as Steins;Gate's 'Hacking to the Gate.'
- What is ロストワードクロニカル about?
- The song is the theme of the mobile RPG 東方LostWord (Touhou Lost Word). Its lyrics deal with searching for answers in a world that feels repetitive and illusory, with themes of self-transformation and moving forward despite uncertainty.
- Which maimai version introduced ロストワードクロニカル?
- It was added to maimai DX Splash PLUS on March 18, 2021, available from launch in Japanese, Asian (international), USA, and Chinese regions.
- What is the original song ロストワードクロニカル is based on?
- It is an arrangement of 'Eastern Youkai Komachi' (東方妖怪小町), the Last Word theme from 東方永夜抄 ～ Imperishable Night, associated with the character Komachi Onozuka.
- Who designed the MASTER chart of ロストワードクロニカル in maimai?
- The MASTER chart at level 13 (constant 13.4) was designed by 某S氏. The EXPERT chart at level 10 was designed by 隅田川星人 (Sumidagawa Seijin).
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