Overview
"マヌルネコのうた" (Pallas's Cat Song) is a wildlife-themed collaboration piece between maimai and Nasu Animal Kingdom (那須どうぶつ王国) in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. Composed and performed by 小田朋美, the track is a lighthearted yet earnest tribute to the Pallas's cat (Otocolobus manul), a small wildcat species classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. The lyrics play on affectionate wordplay, "マヌりたい、マヌられたい" (I want to manul, I want to be manul-ed), expressing a protective fondness for these elusive animals, while also noting that they cannot be touched or kept as pets due to their vulnerable conservation status. The song encourages listeners to visit Nasu Animal Kingdom to observe the cats in person, tying the in-game experience directly to real-world wildlife appreciation. Released on April 1, 2025, as part of the PRiSM PLUS update, the song is available across all regions. Its MASTER chart (level 13, constant 13.0), designed by アマリリス, is unusually slide-intensive, 153 of its 503 notes are Slides, with only 8 Hold notes and 5 Touch notes, giving it a distinctly high-mobility feel among level 13 charts. The EXPERT chart (level 9+, constant 9.6) was designed by 鳩ホルダー.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
3(3)
144 notesDesigner: -|Tap 116Hold 8Slide 6Touch 9Break 5
ADVANCED
6(6)
244 notesDesigner: -|Tap 190Hold 14Slide 7Touch 28Break 5
EXPERT
9+(9.6)
398 notesDesigner: 鳩ホルダー|Tap 258Hold 54Slide 33Touch 32Break 21
MASTER
13(13)
503 notesDesigner: アマリリス|Tap 322Hold 8Slide 153Touch 5Break 15
Trivia
- The song is a direct collaboration with Nasu Animal Kingdom (那須どうぶつ王国) in Tochigi, Japan, a zoo known for its conservation work with Pallas's cats.
- The in-game title 'マヌりたい、マヌられたい。' (I want to manul, I want to be manul-ed) is awarded simply for playing the song once.
- A second title 'マヌルネコの おしいやつ！' (Pallas's Cat's So Close!) is earned by clearing the song with exactly 1 MISS.
- A third title, '驚きと感動を提供する那須どうぶつ王国' (Nasu Animal Kingdom Provides Surprise and Emotion), unlocks by playing both this song and 'スナネコのうた' (Sand Cat Song) within a single credit, a nod to the zoo's collection of small wildcat species.
- The 驚きと感動を提供する那須どうぶつ王国 title was originally a white-rank title on CiRCLE PLUS before being upgraded to silver rank in the main game.
- Pallas's cats (マヌルネコ) are listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN, with declining populations due to habitat loss and prey depletion, which is why the song emphasizes observation over interaction.
- The MASTER chart's note composition is unusually polarized: 153 Slide notes (30.4% of all notes) versus only 8 Hold notes, one of the lowest hold counts for any level 13 DX chart in PRiSM PLUS.
- The song shares its conservation-themed small-cat lineage with 'スナネコのうた', another Nasu Animal Kingdom collaboration track in maimai.
FAQ
- Who composed and performed マヌルネコのうた?
- The song was composed and performed by 小田朋美 (Tomomi Oda).
- What is マヌルネコのうた about?
- The song is about the Pallas's cat (マヌルネコ / Otocolobus manul), a near-threatened wildcat species. Its lyrics express playful affection and a desire to protect the animal, while encouraging listeners to visit Nasu Animal Kingdom to see the cats in person rather than attempting to interact with them.
- When was マヌルネコのうた added to maimai?
- The song was added on April 1, 2025, as part of the PRiSM PLUS update (maimai DX).
- Who designed the charts for マヌルネコのうた?
- The EXPERT chart was designed by 鳩ホルダー and the MASTER chart was designed by アマリリス.
- What is notable about the MASTER chart for マヌルネコのうた?
- The MASTER chart (level 13, constant 13.0) is highly slide-focused, with 153 Slide notes out of 503 total, roughly 30% of the chart, while containing only 8 Hold notes and 5 Touch notes, making it an unusually high-mobility chart for its level.
- Is マヌルネコのうた available outside Japan?
- Yes, the song is available in all regions, Japan, International, and USA arcade releases.
- What other songs share a connection with マヌルネコのうた?
- The song is thematically linked to 'スナネコのうた' (Sand Cat Song), another Nasu Animal Kingdom collaboration track in maimai. Playing both songs within a single credit unlocks a special title.
