Overview
Mikumari (ミクマリ) is a maimai original song composed by テヅカ (Tezuka) and featured in maimai でらっくす CiRCLE, released on December 12, 2025. The track is sung by Nano Momohina and runs 2 minutes and 23 seconds. Its music video was produced by koshi-kun, 玉野ハヅキ, and 壺也, blending visual storytelling with the song's folkloric theme.
Lyrically and narratively, Mikumari draws on Shinto mythology. The flavor text describes a tale set in an age when the boundary between gods and humans was thin. A goddess named Mikumari (水分神, a water-distribution deity) protects a clear spring on a mountain, revered by nearby villagers. A pregnant woman who faithfully worships the goddess visits the mountain each full moon, praying for the health of her unborn child. The goddess answers with the sound of a bell, a motif woven into the song's lyrics as a guiding symbol.
Mikumari is a direct sequel to ニニ (Nini), a song by the same composer that originally appeared in the G2R2018 Climax BMS contest. Players familiar with ニニ will recognize thematic and musical continuity between the two tracks. In maimai, it is unlockable exclusively in Japanese arcades through the Takamagahara Area 2 (高天原ちほー2) by reaching a total travel distance of 75 km.
The chart set spans Basic (Lv 4) to Master (Lv 13, constant 13.5). The Expert chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy), while the Master chart was handled by アマリリス (Amaryllis), known for expressive pattern design. With a BPM of 174 and a note count of 777 on Master, the chart offers a brisk, technically involved playthrough that complements the song's driving rhythm and ceremonial atmosphere.
Videos
Charts
This song requires certain conditions to be playable.
DX
BASIC
4(4)
208 notesDesigner: -|Tap 171Hold 11Slide 9Touch 8Break 9
ADVANCED
7+(7.6)
371 notesDesigner: -|Tap 315Hold 16Slide 12Touch 24Break 4
EXPERT
10+(10.6)
464 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 290Hold 74Slide 53Touch 31Break 16
MASTER
13(13.5)
777 notesDesigner: アマリリス|Tap 549Hold 59Slide 67Touch 73Break 29
Trivia
- Mikumari is a direct sequel to ニニ (Nini), a song by テヅカ first submitted to the G2R2018 Climax, GO BACK 2 YOUR ROOTS 2018 Climax, Be-Music Source (BMS) song contest.
- The title ミクマリ (Mikumari) references the Shinto water-distribution deity 水分神 (Mikumari no Kami), who is also associated with safe childbirth, mirroring the flavor text's story of a pregnant woman praying to the goddess.
- The vocals are performed by Nano Momohina, who also provided lyrics for the song alongside テヅカ's composition and arrangement.
- The music video was created by a three-person team: koshi-kun, 玉野ハヅキ, and 壺也.
- Mikumari is unlockable exclusively in Japanese arcades via the Takamagahara Area 2 (高天原ちほー2) by accumulating 75 km of travel distance in the area.
- The song's Master chart has 777 total notes, a culturally significant number in Japanese and Buddhist contexts, though this may be coincidental.
- The Expert chart (Lv 10+, constant 10.6) was designed by はっぴー, while the Master chart (Lv 13, constant 13.5) was designed by アマリリス (Amaryllis).
- The flavor text included in-game tells a complete short story about the goddess Mikumari and her worshipper, an unusual depth of narrative for a maimai original song.
- In-game lyrics include references to the bell sound (鈴の音) as a guiding motif, and the folk song '通りゃんせ' (Tooryanse), a traditional Japanese children's song often associated with shrines and crossroads.
FAQ
- Who composed ミクマリ (Mikumari) for maimai?
- Mikumari was composed, arranged, and co-written by テヅカ (Tezuka), with vocals by Nano Momohina.
- How do you unlock ミクマリ in maimai DX CiRCLE?
- Mikumari is unlocked exclusively in Japanese arcades through the Takamagahara Area 2 (高天原ちほー2) by reaching a total travel distance of 75 km within the area.
- What difficulty is ミクマリ's Master chart?
- The Master chart is level 13 with a difficulty constant of 13.5, containing 777 total notes. It was designed by アマリリス (Amaryllis).
- Is ミクマリ related to ニニ (Nini)?
- Yes, Mikumari is a direct sequel to ニニ, a previous song by テヅカ that originally appeared in the G2R2018 Climax BMS contest.
- What is the story behind ミクマリ?
- The song tells a folkloric tale about the water goddess Mikumari (水分神), who protects a mountain spring and is worshipped by a pregnant woman visiting each full moon to pray for her unborn child's health.
- What version of maimai is ミクマリ in?
- Mikumari was released in maimai でらっくす CiRCLE (maimai DX CiRCLE), released on December 12, 2025.
- Who designed the charts for ミクマリ?
- The Expert chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy) and the Master chart was designed by アマリリス (Amaryllis). The Basic and Advanced charts do not list a specific designer.