Who is the original artist of マツケンサンバⅡ?

The original song is by 松平健 (Matsudaira Ken), a well-known Japanese actor and singer. The maimai version is a cover performed by 光吉猛修 (Mitsuyoshi Taketake).

When was マツケンサンバⅡ added to maimai?

It was added to maimai DX PRiSM on September 12, 2024, and is available in all regions (Japan, International, USA, and China).

What difficulty is the MASTER chart of マツケンサンバⅡ?

The MASTER chart is level 12+ with a difficulty constant of 12.7, designed by じゃこレモン (Jako Lemon).

What is the BPM of マツケンサンバⅡ?

The song has a steady BPM of 133.

What is the gimmick in the MASTER chart of Matsuken Samba II?

At the end of the song, fireworks sound effects play, and these are charted as TOUCH notes. Players must stay alert even after the music appears to have finished, or they will miss these final notes.

Does Mitsuyoshi Taketake sing other songs in maimai?

Yes, Mitsuyoshi Taketake has performed several covers in maimai. His previous cover appearance in the series was 魂のルフラン (Soul no Refrain), making マツケンサンバⅡ his first maimai cover since that track.

Who designed the charts for マツケンサンバⅡ?

The EXPERT chart was designed by Jack, and the MASTER chart was designed by じゃこレモン (Jako Lemon). The Basic and Advanced charts do not list a specific designer.

マツケンサンバⅡ (Matsuken Samba II), maimai DX PRiSM Song

All songs

Overview

マツケンサンバⅡ (Matsuken Samba II) brings one of Japan's most recognizable pop-culture phenomena into the maimai arcade rhythm game series. Originally performed by actor and singer 松平健 (Matsudaira Ken), this track is the second installment in his wildly popular Matsuken Samba series. The version that appears in maimai DX PRiSM is a cover by 光吉猛修 (Mitsuyoshi Taketake), a vocalist well known to maimai players for his energetic, theatrical style, this marks his first cover appearance in the series since 魂のルフラン (Soul no Refrain). The song's steady 133 BPM samba groove belies a chart with a memorable twist: the MASTER difficulty, designed by じゃこレモン (Jako Lemon), incorporates TOUCH notes that correspond to the sound of fireworks erupting at the track's conclusion, meaning players must stay attentive even after the music seems to end. The EXPERT chart, designed by Jack, offers a solid 9+ challenge in its own right. The ALL PERFECT achievement rewards players with the boastful title "オレ！" (Ore! / Me!), a fittingly confident capstone for a song built around swagger and celebration. Available across all regions (JP, International, USA, CN) from its September 2024 debut, マツケンサンバⅡ is a crowd-pleasing crossover that bridges mainstream Japanese pop culture and the rhythm game scene.

Videos

Official PV

Official PV

Master chart

Expert chart

Charts

DX

BASIC

3(3)

184 notesDesigner: -|Tap 140Hold 17Slide 6Touch 11Break 10

YouTube

ADVANCED

6(6)

271 notesDesigner: -|Tap 201Hold 28Slide 8Touch 26Break 8

YouTube

EXPERT

9+(9.6)

430 notesDesigner: Jack|Tap 266Hold 38Slide 48Touch 28Break 50

YouTube

MASTER

12+(12.7)

637 notesDesigner: じゃこレモン|Tap 407Hold 39Slide 98Touch 30Break 63

YouTube

Trivia

マツケンサンバⅡ is the second song in the Matsuken Samba series by actor/singer 松平健 (Matsudaira Ken), following the original マツケンサンバ.
This is Mitsuyoshi Taketake's first cover in the maimai series since 魂のルフラン (Soul no Refrain), making his return to the franchise as a cover vocalist after a notable absence.
The MASTER chart (designed by じゃこレモン) features a distinctive ending where the sound effects of fireworks launching are charted as TOUCH notes, catching players off guard if they relax after the music fades.
The ALL PERFECT title for this song is simply "オレ！" (Ore!, meaning "Me!" or "I!"), a short, punchy exclamation that matches the song's flamboyant personality.
The EXPERT chart is designed by Jack, while the MASTER chart is designed by じゃこレモン (Jako Lemon), giving each difficulty its own distinct design identity.
Despite being a well-known mainstream pop song, the maimai DX version treats it as a POPS＆アニメ (Pops & Anime) genre track, placing it alongside anime themes and J-pop hits.

FAQ

Who is the original artist of マツケンサンバⅡ?: The original song is by 松平健 (Matsudaira Ken), a well-known Japanese actor and singer. The maimai version is a cover performed by 光吉猛修 (Mitsuyoshi Taketake).
When was マツケンサンバⅡ added to maimai?: It was added to maimai DX PRiSM on September 12, 2024, and is available in all regions (Japan, International, USA, and China).
What difficulty is the MASTER chart of マツケンサンバⅡ?: The MASTER chart is level 12+ with a difficulty constant of 12.7, designed by じゃこレモン (Jako Lemon).
What is the BPM of マツケンサンバⅡ?: The song has a steady BPM of 133.
What is the gimmick in the MASTER chart of Matsuken Samba II?: At the end of the song, fireworks sound effects play, and these are charted as TOUCH notes. Players must stay alert even after the music appears to have finished, or they will miss these final notes.
Does Mitsuyoshi Taketake sing other songs in maimai?: Yes, Mitsuyoshi Taketake has performed several covers in maimai. His previous cover appearance in the series was 魂のルフラン (Soul no Refrain), making マツケンサンバⅡ his first maimai cover since that track.
Who designed the charts for マツケンサンバⅡ?: The EXPERT chart was designed by Jack, and the MASTER chart was designed by じゃこレモン (Jako Lemon). The Basic and Advanced charts do not list a specific designer.