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Overview

MEGATON BLAST is a collaborative instrumental track by BlackY and Yooh, two composers deeply rooted in the SOUND VOLTEX public-recruitment (公募) scene who also produce together under the joint alias BlackYooh. Originally created for SEGA's ONGEKI PLUS, the song crossed into maimai during the Splash PLUS era as part of the ONGEKI & CHUNITHM crossover campaign (オンゲキちほー3), a limited-time event area where players could unlock it by progressing through themed challenges. True to its name, the track delivers an unrelenting barrage of high-energy synth leads, pounding kick drums, and rapid-fire percussion at 194 BPM, with no vocals, the instrumental intensity speaks for itself. The collaborative spirit extended to the charting side as well: the MASTER difficulty was co-designed by The ALiEN and Phoenix under the joint byline "The ALiEN vs. Phoenix," while the EXPERT chart was crafted by シチミヘルツ (Shichimi Hertz). Upon its debut in maimai, MEGATON BLAST set records for the highest note counts on both the ADVANCED and EXPERT difficulty tiers—milestones that stood until later updates introduced denser competitors like Xaleid◆scopiX. The song also made appearances in CHUNITHM CRYSTAL and TAITO's GROOVE COASTER series, cementing its status as a crossover rhythm-game staple.

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Expert chart

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Charts

DX

BASIC
5(5)
266 notesDesigner: -|Tap 237Hold 5Slide 12Touch 6Break 6
ADVANCED
9(9)
814 notesDesigner: -|Tap 737Hold 10Slide 7Touch 35Break 25
EXPERT
12+(12.9)
956 notesDesigner: シチミヘルツ|Tap 654Hold 117Slide 82Touch 26Break 77
MASTER
14(14.3)
1238 notesDesigner: The ALiEN vs. Phoenix|Tap 864Hold 141Slide 60Touch 110Break 63

Trivia

  • BlackY and Yooh have a long history of working together under the combined alias BlackYooh, under which they have released several collaborative compositions.
  • The jacket artwork features 高瀬 梨緒 (Takase Rio), a character from ONGEKI who appears as the rival opponent in that game's version of the track.
  • A remix titled MEGATON BLAST (tpz Overcute Remix) by t+pazolite was released as part of the ONGEKI Memorial Soundtrack Sakura and later added to ONGEKI R.E.D. PLUS.
  • At the time of its maimai release, the EXPERT chart (956 notes) held the highest note count of any EXPERT chart in the game, surpassing AMAZING MIGHTY!!!! (900 notes). It was later overtaken by Xaleid◆scopiX.
  • The ADVANCED chart (814 notes) similarly set the record for highest note count in its difficulty tier at launch, beating Glorious Crown ADV (617 notes), until Xaleid◆scopiX arrived.
  • The ADVANCED chart is distinctively patterned: aside from early slides and isolated Break notes, nearly every note is placed in EACH (simultaneous both-hands) formation, giving it an unusual density profile for level 9.
  • MEGATON BLAST was unlockable in maimai DX Splash PLUS exclusively during the ONGEKI Area 3 event period (September 3 – November 11, 2021). From the UNiVERSE version onward, it became available by default with no unlock conditions.
  • The song appears in multiple rhythm game franchises beyond maimai and ONGEKI, including CHUNITHM CRYSTAL (and later CHUNITHM SUPER STAR PLUS) and TAITO's GROOVE COASTER 4MAX DIAMOND GALAXY / Wai Wai Party!!!!.
  • MEGATON BLAST is a purely instrumental composition with no lyrics, the energy is carried entirely by the arrangement.
  • In the in-game collection system, players who achieve ALL PERFECT on both MEGATON BLAST and MEGATON KICK MASTER charts in a single credit earn the title GIGATON POWER.

FAQ

Who composed MEGATON BLAST?
MEGATON BLAST was composed collaboratively by BlackY and Yooh, two composers who frequently contribute to the SOUND VOLTEX public-recruitment scene and also work together under the alias BlackYooh.
What BPM is MEGATON BLAST?
MEGATON BLAST has a tempo of 194 BPM, driving its high-energy synth and percussion throughout the track.
When was MEGATON BLAST added to maimai?
MEGATON BLAST was added to maimai DX on September 3, 2021, as part of the Splash PLUS version during the ONGEKI & CHUNITHM crossover campaign.
Who designed the MASTER chart for MEGATON BLAST in maimai?
The MASTER chart was co-designed by The ALiEN and Phoenix, credited under the joint name 'The ALiEN vs. Phoenix'. The EXPERT chart was designed by シチミヘルツ (Shichimi Hertz).
Does MEGATON BLAST have lyrics?
No, MEGATON BLAST is a purely instrumental track with no vocal or lyrical content.
What is notable about MEGATON BLAST's EXPERT chart?
Upon its release, the EXPERT chart had the highest note count of any EXPERT chart in maimai with 956 notes, surpassing the previous record held by AMAZING MIGHTY!!!!. It held this distinction until later overtaken by Xaleid◆scopiX.
Is there a remix of MEGATON BLAST?
Yes, t+pazolite produced a remix titled MEGATON BLAST (tpz Overcute Remix), which appears in ONGEKI R.E.D. PLUS and on the ONGEKI Memorial Soundtrack Sakura.
What other rhythm games feature MEGATON BLAST?
Beyond maimai and its home game ONGEKI, MEGATON BLAST appears in CHUNITHM CRYSTAL (and later CHUNITHM SUPER STAR PLUS) as well as TAITO's GROOVE COASTER 4MAX DIAMOND GALAXY and Wai Wai Party!!!!.

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