Search MaiDB

Search songs, versions, and categories.

All songs

Overview

まにまに is a Vocaloid-original song by producer r-906, first released as the title track of his 2022 album. The song features Hatsune Miku on lead vocals with IA and KAFU providing chorus support, an unusual three-synthesizer arrangement that gives the track a layered, ensemble feel uncommon in standard Vocaloid singles. The music video was created by illustrator and animator ウエダツバサ (Ueda Tsubasa), whose distinctive visual style complements the song's energetic, slightly unhinged atmosphere. The title まにまに is an older Japanese expression meaning "as one wills" or "in accordance with," and appears in the lyrics within the phrase 神のまにまに ("according to the gods' will"). Thematically, the lyrics revolve around madness, dancing, and the pursuit of ideals, a self-aware narrator grapples with being perceived as insane while defiantly continuing to sing and dance. This lyrical framing aligns with the song's celebratory yet anxious production style, built around a driving 174 BPM beat with r-906's trademark blend of electronic and pop sensibilities. まにまに was added to maimai でらっくす FESTiVAL PLUS on August 18, 2023. Its in-game collection title is 踊れ ("Dance"), earned by playing the song ten times, a direct callout to the song's central refrain. The MASTER chart, designed by カマボコ君, sits at Lv. 12+ (12.7) and features a notably high Slide-note count (116) that challenges players with rapid, flowing patterns. The EXPERT chart was designed by サファ太. The song later appeared in CHUNITHM LUMINOUS PLUS in November 2024, extending its reach across SEGA's rhythm game lineup.

Videos

Official PV

Open

Master chart

Open

Expert chart

Open

Charts

DX

BASIC
4(4)
182 notesDesigner: -|Tap 135Hold 14Slide 7Touch 15Break 11
ADVANCED
7(7)
346 notesDesigner: -|Tap 288Hold 30Slide 6Touch 16Break 6
EXPERT
9+(9.6)
526 notesDesigner: サファ太|Tap 371Hold 52Slide 18Touch 25Break 60
MASTER
12+(12.7)
727 notesDesigner: カマボコ君|Tap 501Hold 49Slide 116Touch 37Break 24

Trivia

  • まにまに was added to maimai でらっくす FESTiVAL PLUS on August 18, 2023. It was the version's final major content update before the transition to BUDDiES.
  • In the Asian version (international release), the song was added on January 5, 2024, but its video was missing due to a bug. The issue was fixed on January 9, 2024.
  • The Chinese version of maimai (舞萌DX) received まにまに on October 16, 2024, as part of 舞萌DX 2024.
  • まにまに later crossed over to CHUNITHM LUMINOUS PLUS on November 14, 2024 (Asian version: March 19, 2025), with charts designed by サファ太 (EXPERT) and ミストルティン (MASTER).
  • The vocal arrangement is unusual for a Vocaloid track: Hatsune Miku takes the lead while IA and KAFU, both independently popular singing-synthesizer voices, provide chorus harmonies.
  • The music video was produced by ウエダツバサ (Ueda Tsubasa), an illustrator known for vivid, often surreal character animation.
  • The in-game collection title earned after 10 plays is 踊れ ("Dance"), which echoes the song's repeated refrain.
  • The song's album was released in 2022, roughly a year before its maimai debut.

FAQ

Who composed まにまに?
The song was composed, arranged, and written by r-906, a Vocaloid producer active in the niconico doujin music scene.
Which Vocaloids are used in まにまに?
Hatsune Miku provides the lead vocals, with IA and KAFU singing chorus parts, making it a rare multi-synthesizer Vocaloid arrangement.
When was まにまに added to maimai?
The song debuted in maimai でらっくす FESTiVAL PLUS on August 18, 2023. The Asian/international version followed on January 5, 2024, and the Chinese version on October 16, 2024.
Who designed the MASTER chart for まにまに?
The MASTER chart (Lv. 12+, constant 12.7) was designed by カマボコ君 (Kamaboko-kun). The EXPERT chart was designed by サファ太 (Safata).
Does まにまに appear in any other rhythm games?
Yes, it was added to CHUNITHM LUMINOUS PLUS on November 14, 2024 (March 19, 2025 for the Asian version).
What does the title まにまに mean?
まにまに is an archaic Japanese expression meaning 'as one wills,' 'according to,' or 'following along with.' It appears in the lyrics as part of the phrase 神のまにまに ('according to the gods' will').
What is the BPM of まにまに?
The song runs at 174 BPM, a brisk tempo typical of r-906's energetic electronic-pop production style.