Overview
Love Kills U is a driving electronic track by Korean composer EmoCosine (Shin Dong-hun), originally penned for MARVELOUS Games' arcade rhythm title WACCA Reverse. The song functions as a narrative and musical sequel to the composer's earlier BOFXVI competition entry "Cutter," sharing its aggressive sound design, pounding kick drums, and a dark, cinematic atmosphere that sits comfortably alongside EmoCosine's other rhythm-game contributions.
In maimai, Love Kills U arrived as part of the GAME & VARIETY (ゲーム&バラエティ) category on the BUDDiES update. Rather than using the official music video, which contains blood/gore imagery, the game displays the striking jacket illustration by artist 出前 (Demae) during gameplay. The chart suite spans from a gentle Basic (level 3) to a punishing Master (level 13, constant 13.4) designed by 鳩ホルダー (Hato holder). The Master chart is especially notable for its dense construction: 130 Break notes and 72 Touch notes across 776 total inputs, making it one of the most break-heavy charts in its difficulty tier on the BUDDiES roster. The Expert chart, laid out by アマリリス (amaryllis) at level 10+, provides a demanding bridge between the lower difficulties and the Master-tier gauntlet.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
3(3)
160 notesDesigner: -|Tap 102Hold 24Slide 4Touch 16Break 14
ADVANCED
7+(7.6)
338 notesDesigner: -|Tap 276Hold 20Slide 8Touch 28Break 6
EXPERT
10+(10.6)
513 notesDesigner: アマリリス|Tap 396Hold 54Slide 34Touch 10Break 19
MASTER
13(13.4)
776 notesDesigner: 鳩ホルダー|Tap 469Hold 63Slide 42Touch 72Break 130
Trivia
- Love Kills U was originally composed for MARVELOUS Games' arcade rhythm title WACCA Reverse, making it one of several WACCA-to-maimai crossover additions during the BUDDiES era.
- The song is a thematic sequel to EmoCosine's BOFXVI (The BMS of Fighters XVI) competition entry 'Cutter,' sharing a similar aggressive electronic style and dark lyrical motif.
- The jacket illustration and the official music video were both created by the artist 出前 (Demae).
- The official MV contains blood/gore imagery, so maimai opted to display the jacket still image during gameplay rather than the video. WACCA itself used a censored version of the MV when it implemented the song.
- The girl depicted on the jacket is named 片内ふの (Katauchi Funo), according to a Tumblr post by the artist.
- An extended version of Love Kills U appears on EmoCosine's self-titled album 'Love Kills U.'
- EmoCosine (Shin Dong-hun) is a Korean composer who has contributed music to multiple rhythm game franchises including WACCA, maimai, and others.
- Regional release dates varied: the Asian version of maimai DX BUDDiES received the song on May 31, 2024, and the Chinese version (舞萌DX 2024) added it on January 15, 2025.
- The Master chart by 鳩ホルダー features an unusually high count of 130 Break notes and 72 Touch notes out of 776 total, a distinctive trait that sets it apart from many other level-13 charts in the same version.
FAQ
- Who composed Love Kills U?
- Love Kills U was composed by EmoCosine, the alias of Korean composer Shin Dong-hun.
- What game did Love Kills U originally appear in?
- Love Kills U was originally written for WACCA Reverse, a rhythm game by MARVELOUS Games, before being added to maimai DX BUDDiES.
- Is Love Kills U related to Cutter by EmoCosine?
- Yes, Love Kills U is a thematic sequel to EmoCosine's BOFXVI competition entry 'Cutter,' sharing a similar aggressive electronic sound and dark aesthetic.
- When was Love Kills U added to maimai?
- Love Kills U was added to maimai DX BUDDiES on November 10, 2023. It later released in the Asian version on May 31, 2024, and in the Chinese version (舞萌DX 2024) on January 15, 2025.
- What level is the Master chart for Love Kills U in maimai?
- The Master chart is level 13 with a difficulty constant of 13.4, designed by 鳩ホルダー (Hato holder).
- Who designed the Expert and Master charts for Love Kills U?
- The Expert chart was designed by アマリリス (amaryllis), and the Master chart was designed by 鳩ホルダー (Hato holder).
- Why doesn't maimai use the official music video for Love Kills U?
- The official music video contains blood/gore imagery, so maimai uses the still jacket illustration during gameplay instead. WACCA implemented a censored version of the MV.
- Who made the jacket art for Love Kills U?
- The jacket illustration was created by the artist 出前 (Demae), who also produced the official music video. The character on the jacket is named 片内ふの (Katauchi Funo).
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