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Overview

MIRROR of MAGIC is the designated theme song for maimai ORANGE, the third main version of the arcade rhythm game, released on September 18, 2014. The track pairs composer and arranger Shoichiro Hirata with vocalist-lyricist SUIMI, marking their second joint contribution to the maimai series after "Cosmic Train" from the GreeN era. Musically, the song is a mid-tempo 2-step pop piece at 135 BPM, opening with a scat vocal passage before settling into a sweet, bouncy groove. Hirata noted that the creative brief specified a "2step" genre, and he aimed for a sound that would feel timeless, playfully remarking that he wanted it to sound like it could accompany a cosmetics commercial. The final bars introduce a four-on-the-floor kick pattern as a subtle structural twist, giving the arrangement a gentle lift as it closes. Lyrically, the song follows a young woman racing against the clock to get ready for a date, frustrated with her skin and struggling to perfect her makeup. She addresses her mirror as both confidante and instrument of transformation, weaving cosmetic terminology, eyeliner, lip liner, cheek blush, foundation, through the verses. The chorus reframes makeup as "the only MAGIC that changes me," tying appearance to confidence and happiness. Within the game, MIRROR of MAGIC received standard charts across all four difficulties. The Expert chart was designed by mai-Star and the Master chart by Jack. Over successive version updates, the chart levels were revised upward, the Master chart, for example, began at level 11 in ORANGE and climbed through multiple increments to its current level 13 by the time of UNiVERSE PLUS. In 2026, an UTAGE (banquet) chart was added under the title "鏡" (Mirror), designed by the alias "MIRROR of ADVANCED(↻)."

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STD

BASIC
5(5)
202 notesDesigner: -|Tap 191Hold 5Slide 1Break 5
ADVANCED
7+(7.6)
344 notesDesigner: -|Tap 302Hold 20Slide 14Break 8
EXPERT
10+(10.6)
402 notesDesigner: mai-Star|Tap 291Hold 36Slide 61Break 14
MASTER
13(13.2)
552 notesDesigner: Jack|Tap 406Hold 52Slide 82Break 12

Trivia

  • MIRROR of MAGIC serves as the theme song for maimai ORANGE, the third major version of the series.
  • The track is the second collaboration between Shoichiro Hirata and vocalist SUIMI for maimai, following "Cosmic Train" from the GreeN version.
  • The song originally required 100 music tickets to unlock in maimai ORANGE. This was reduced to 50 tickets in ORANGE PLUS, and the song became freely available by default from PiNK onward.
  • Its in-game genre classification has shifted over time: it debuted under ORIGINAL, was categorized as ORIGINAL & JOYPOLIS from PiNK through FiNALE, and was moved to the maimai (オリジナル) category in でらっくす PLUS, where it remains.
  • Composer Shoichiro Hirata revealed in a soundtrack booklet comment that the genre prompt was "2step," drawing on memories of listening to compilation CDs during his days as a salaryman.
  • Hirata also noted that the final section of the song features a four-on-the-floor kick drum pattern, which he highlighted as a subtle but intentional compositional touch.
  • The Master chart has undergone significant level inflation across maimai versions: starting at level 11 in ORANGE, it rose to 11+ in MiLK PLUS, 12 in でらっくす PLUS, 12+ in Splash, and finally 13 by UNiVERSE PLUS.
  • An UTAGE (宴) chart titled "鏡" (Mirror) was added in 2026, designed under the alias "MIRROR of ADVANCED(↻)", a wordplay on the song title and the Advanced difficulty label. At level 12?, it is the densest chart for the song with 684 total notes.
  • The lyrics weave makeup terminology, eyeliner, lip liner, cheek blush, foundation, throughout the verses, reflecting the song's theme of beauty preparation as a transformative ritual.

FAQ

Who composed MIRROR of MAGIC?
The song was composed and arranged by Shoichiro Hirata (平田祥一郎), a prolific composer and arranger who has contributed numerous tracks to the maimai series.
Who sings MIRROR of MAGIC?
Vocals and lyrics are by SUIMI, who previously collaborated with Hirata on the maimai track "Cosmic Train" from the GreeN era.
What is MIRROR of MAGIC about?
The lyrics follow a young woman rushing to get ready for a date, frustrated with her skin and struggling with her makeup. She pleads with her mirror, the "mirror of magic", to help transform her in time, weaving cosmetic terms like eyeliner, lip liner, and cheek blush throughout the verses.
What version of maimai did MIRROR of MAGIC debut in?
It was added as the theme song for maimai ORANGE, released on September 18, 2014.
Who designed the Master chart for MIRROR of MAGIC?
The Master chart was designed by Jack, while the Expert chart was designed by mai-Star.
Does MIRROR of MAGIC have an UTAGE chart?
Yes, an UTAGE (宴) chart titled "鏡" (Mirror) was added in 2026 at level 12?, designed under the alias "MIRROR of ADVANCED(↻)." It has 684 notes, making it the densest chart for the song.
What BPM is MIRROR of MAGIC?
The song runs at 135 BPM.

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