Overview
Maxi is a high-energy instrumental track by Japanese producer Nizikawa, originally composed for the BMS (Be-Music Source) competition BOFU2016, THE BMS OF FIGHTERS ULTIMATE 2016 -Legendary Again-, where it placed 9th in the individual score division. Classified under the BMS genre label "ENERGETIC J-CORE," the song drives forward at a relentless 180 BPM with aggressive synth leads and a pounding four-on-the-floor kick pattern, living up to its title's implication of maximum intensity. The accompanying movie was created by the artist 出前 (Demae).
Maxi was added to maimai MURASAKi PLUS on August 3, 2017, as the second Challenge Track (チャレンジトラック) of that version's lineup, marking the first time a licensed song, one not originally composed for the game, appeared in the Challenge Track system. It was initially playable only during the challenge period from August 3–16, 2017, before becoming permanently unlocked by default on August 17. Over five years later, Maxi received DX charts in maimai でらっくす FESTiVAL (December 2022), adapting the song for the DX cabinet hardware with added Touch notes.
Both the Standard and DX MASTER charts are celebrated for their playful gimmick patterns: the opening sections spell out "M", "A", "X", "I" using Slide notes (Standard) or Touch notes (DX), while the song's signature "マ?" (ma?) vocal sample is mirrored by a character-shaped Slide pattern. The DX MASTER chart, designed by 翠楼屋 (Suirouya), packs 907 total notes including 145 Touch and 118 Break notes at a 13.8 difficulty constant. The Standard MASTER chart, designed by 小鳥遊さん (Takanashi-san), holds a 14.0 constant and is the more traditional high-speed stamina challenge of the two.
Outside of maimai, Maxi has appeared in other rhythm games such as Muse Dash, and a remix by Dustvoxx titled "Maxi (Dustvoxx Remix)" is included on Nizikawa's album ORIENT.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
5(5)
202 notesDesigner: -|Tap 160Hold 12Slide 8Touch 14Break 8
ADVANCED
8(8)
366 notesDesigner: -|Tap 311Hold 11Slide 3Touch 25Break 16
EXPERT
11+(11.6)
544 notesDesigner: 小鳥遊さん|Tap 397Hold 57Slide 29Touch 32Break 29
MASTER
13+(13.8)
907 notesDesigner: 翠楼屋|Tap 521Hold 46Slide 77Touch 145Break 118
STD
BASIC
6(6)
228 notesDesigner: -|Tap 206Hold 4Slide 9Break 9
ADVANCED
9(9)
394 notesDesigner: -|Tap 323Hold 37Slide 18Break 16
EXPERT
12+(12.8)
567 notesDesigner: LabiLabi|Tap 436Hold 39Slide 70Break 22
MASTER
14(14)
914 notesDesigner: 小鳥遊さん|Tap 707Hold 57Slide 79Break 71
Trivia
- Maxi originated from the BMS competition BOFU2016 (THE BMS OF FIGHTERS ULTIMATE 2016 -Legendary Again-) and placed 9th in the individual score category.
- Its BMS genre classification is 'ENERGETIC J-CORE,' matching the track's aggressive, high-tempo synth-driven production style.
- Maxi was the first licensed (版権) song, a track not originally composed for maimai, to be used as a Challenge Track in the series.
- The background movie for the song was created by an artist credited as 出前 (Demae).
- The Standard MASTER chart (designed by 小鳥遊さん) uses Slide notes arranged to trace the letters 'M', 'A', 'X', 'I' at the opening, with a lowercase 'm' appearing later. The 'マ?' vocal sample is also represented with a character-shaped Slide.
- The DX MASTER chart (designed by 翠楼屋) reinterprets the letter gimmick using Touch notes for 'M', 'A', 'X', 'I' and additionally includes '1', '2', '3' spelled out in Touch-note letter shapes.
- A remix titled 'Maxi (Dustvoxx Remix)' by Dustvoxx appears on Nizikawa's album ORIENT.
- Maxi also appears in the rhythm game Muse Dash by PeroPeroGames.
- The Standard chart levels have been revised multiple times across maimai versions: Expert climbed from 10+ (MURASAKi PLUS) to 12+ (UNiVERSE PLUS onward), and Master rose from 12+ to 14 (BUDDiES onward).
- Maxi is the only BMS-derived song to ever appear as a Challenge Track in maimai.
- The DX charts were added roughly five years after the Standard charts, debuting in maimai でらっくす FESTiVAL on December 2, 2022.
FAQ
- Who composed Maxi?
- Maxi was composed and arranged by Nizikawa, a Japanese electronic music producer active in the BMS (Be-Music Source) doujin scene.
- What version of maimai added Maxi?
- Maxi was added to maimai MURASAKi PLUS on August 3, 2017, as part of the second Challenge Track lineup. DX charts arrived later on December 2, 2022, for maimai でらっくす FESTiVAL.
- What are the difficulty levels for Maxi's MASTER charts?
- The Standard MASTER chart is level 14 with a constant of 14.0, designed by 小鳥遊さん (Takanashi-san). The DX MASTER chart is level 13+ with a constant of 13.8, designed by 翠楼屋 (Suirouya).
- What is the BPM of Maxi?
- Maxi has a BPM of 180.
- Does Maxi have lyrics?
- No, Maxi is an instrumental track with no vocals or lyrics.
- What is the origin of the song Maxi?
- Maxi was originally created for the BMS competition BOFU2016 (THE BMS OF FIGHTERS ULTIMATE 2016 -Legendary Again-), where it placed 9th in the individual score division. Its BMS genre is labeled 'ENERGETIC J-CORE.'
- What are the letter-shaped note patterns in Maxi?
- Both the Standard and DX MASTER charts feature gimmick note patterns that spell out 'M', 'A', 'X', 'I' at the beginning, Slides in the Standard chart, Touch notes in the DX chart. A 'マ?' (ma?) character-shaped Slide also appears, matching a vocal sample in the song.
- Was Maxi initially limited-time in maimai?
- Yes. Maxi was available only during the Challenge Track period from August 3–16, 2017. After August 17, 2017, it became permanently unlocked and playable by default.
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