Overview
Mjölnir is a thunderous piano-driven hardcore track by xi (Yusuke Ishiwata), added to maimai でらっくす UNiVERSE PLUS on May 13, 2022 as part of the Diverse System collaboration area. The song originally appears on the 2021 compilation album AD:PIANO ff/pp, released by the doujin music circle Diverse System. This album is a spin-off of the long-running AD:PIANO series (since 2012), which exclusively features piano-centric compositions, AD standing for "Advantage." What sets ff/pp apart is its dual-disc concept: eleven artists each contributed one piece for Disc 1 (ff, fortissimo, "very loud") and one for Disc 2 (pp, pianissimo, "very soft"), with Mjölnir anchoring the aggressive ff side. The concept was originally proposed by fellow composer Feryquitous. xi himself has described Mjölnir as a spiritual successor to his earlier track Longinus, which appeared in AD:PIANO V Noir and the mobile rhythm game Deemo. At 222 BPM with a MASTER chart rated 14.4, Mjölnir stands as a demanding boss chart within its GAME & VARIETY category, challenging players with dense note patterns and a notoriously tricky mid-section featuring short HOLD notes with no end judgment and poor visual readability.
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Charts
DX
BASIC
6(6)
263 notesDesigner: -|Tap 231Hold 9Slide 6Touch 9Break 8
ADVANCED
8+(8.6)
524 notesDesigner: -|Tap 399Hold 51Slide 16Touch 44Break 14
EXPERT
12+(12.7)
764 notesDesigner: 隅田川星人|Tap 513Hold 90Slide 54Touch 82Break 25
MASTER
14(14.4)
1241 notesDesigner: 翠楼屋|Tap 834Hold 207Slide 93Touch 76Break 31
Trivia
- The title Mjölnir (ミョルニル) comes from Norse mythology, it is the name of Thor's hammer, from Old Norse meaning 'that which crushes' or 'the crusher,' fitting the song's aggressive, percussive piano hardcore style.
- The song was originally unlockable in maimai でらっくす UNiVERSE PLUS during a limited-time event from May 13 to June 30, 2022, by reaching a total distance of 300 km in the Diverse System Area. Starting with maimai でらっくす FESTiVAL, it became available by default.
- In the Asian version, Mjölnir became unlockable from October 7, 2022; in the Chinese version (舞萌DX 2023), it unlocked from July 6, 2023.
- The album AD:PIANO ff/pp was released in January 2021 by Diverse System. Its unusual dual-disc structure, with 11 artists composing one 'ff' (fortissimo) track and one 'pp' (pianissimo) track each, was conceived by composer Feryquitous.
- xi's other track on the same album, Whydunit, appears on the pp (soft) side of Disc 2, showcasing the composer's stylistic range.
- The MASTER chart (designed by 翠楼屋 / Suirouya) at level 14.4 features a mid-section with rapid short HOLD notes that lack an end judgment point, combined with poor visual readability, a notorious section that demands precise memorization and timing.
- The EXPERT chart (designed by 隅田川星人 / Sumidagawa Seijin) at level 12.7 includes heavy Touch note usage (82 notes), making it a highly tactile experience among Expert-tier charts.
- Playing all difficulties of Mjölnir unlocks the xi in-game icon as a collection reward.
- The song has no lyrics, it is a purely instrumental hardcore composition driven by virtuosic piano lines and electronic production.
FAQ
- Who composed Mjölnir for maimai?
- Mjölnir was composed, arranged, and produced by xi (Yusuke Ishiwata), a prominent Japanese composer known for his piano-driven hardcore and orchestral works featured across many rhythm games including maimai, CHUNITHM, and beatmania IIDX.
- What version of maimai added Mjölnir?
- Mjölnir was added to maimai でらっくす UNiVERSE PLUS on May 13, 2022, as part of the Diverse System collaboration area, where it was originally unlocked by reaching 300 km total distance in the area.
- What does the title Mjölnir mean?
- Mjölnir (ミョルニル) is the name of Thor's hammer from Norse mythology. In Old Norse, the word means 'that which crushes' or 'the crusher,' reflecting the song's aggressive, heavy-hitting piano hardcore style.
- What album is Mjölnir from?
- Mjölnir was originally released on the compilation album AD:PIANO ff/pp (2021) by Diverse System, a two-disc set where eleven artists contributed one 'fortissimo' track (Disc 1) and one 'pianissimo' track (Disc 2) each.
- Is Mjölnir related to other songs by xi?
- Yes, xi has described Mjölnir as a spiritual successor to his earlier track Longinus, which appeared in AD:PIANO V Noir and the rhythm game Deemo. Both share a similar piano hardcore DNA.
- Who designed the MASTER chart for Mjölnir?
- The MASTER chart (level 14.4) was designed by 翠楼屋 (Suirouya), while the EXPERT chart (level 12.7) was designed by 隅田川星人 (Sumidagawa Seijin).
- Is Mjölnir still unlockable or is it available by default?
- Starting from maimai でらっくす FESTiVAL onward, Mjölnir is available by default with no unlock requirements. Its limited-time unlock via the Diverse System Area ended after UNiVERSE PLUS.
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