Overview
月光 (Gekkou, "Moonlight") is a song by V.I.P, a virtual singer unit from the KAMITSUBAKI project, with music and lyrics by Ren (廉). The track was originally created for the mobile rhythm game 神椿市協奏中。 (KAMITSUBAKI CITY ENSEMBLE), a crossover title featuring the project's roster of "音楽的同位体" (music hominoids), KAFU, SEKAI, COKO, HARU, and RIME, all of whom contribute to V.I.P's vocal lineup. Arranged by Kent Asahina with a music video directed by 空瑠, the song traces a lyrical arc from emotional numbness toward self-affirmation, using moonlight as a recurring symbol for the recognition and warmth the narrator seeks against a driving 195 BPM backing.
In maimai DX, 月光 was added under the niconico & VOCALOID category as part of the PRiSM PLUS update. The MASTER chart, designed by ロシェ@ペンギン (Rocher@penguin), is notable for its dense Slide-note patterning, 137 Slide notes woven into 820 total, a hallmark of the designer's approach to high-difficulty charts. The EXPERT chart was handled by アマリリス (amaryllis). An in-game collection title, 「そのすべてはーー協奏の果てに。」 ("All of that, at the end of the concerto."), is unlocked by playing 月光 alongside the related KAMITSUBAKI song ゆりかご in a single credit, tying the two tracks together thematically. The song also crossed over into SEGA's other rhythm game, CHUNITHM VERSE, in June 2025.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
4(4)
211 notesDesigner: -|Tap 176Hold 16Slide 6Touch 8Break 5
ADVANCED
8(8)
398 notesDesigner: -|Tap 350Hold 16Slide 5Touch 24Break 3
EXPERT
11(11)
641 notesDesigner: アマリリス|Tap 514Hold 44Slide 44Touch 12Break 27
MASTER
13+(13.7)
820 notesDesigner: ロシェ@ペンギン|Tap 550Hold 54Slide 137Touch 10Break 69
Trivia
- 月光 was originally created for the mobile rhythm game 神椿市協奏中。 (KAMITSUBAKI CITY ENSEMBLE), a crossover title centered on the KAMITSUBAKI virtual singer project.
- V.I.P is a vocalist unit within the KAMITSUBAKI project, composed of five voice synthesizer characters, KAFU, SEKAI, COKO, HARU, and RIME, who are each referred to as "音楽的同位体" (music hominoids / musical equivalents).
- The song's arrangement was handled by Kent Asahina (朝比奈健人), and the music video was produced by 空瑠 (Sora).
- In maimai DX, playing 月光 together with the KAMITSUBAKI-originating song ゆりかご (Yurikago) in a single credit unlocks the collection title 「そのすべてはーー協奏の果てに。」 (All of that, at the end of the concerto.).
- The MASTER chart (level 13+, constant 13.7) contains 137 Slide notes out of a total of 820, a Slide density characteristic of designer ロシェ@ペンギン's charting style.
- 月光 also appears in CHUNITHM VERSE, where it was added on June 5, 2025 in Japan and on October 2, 2025 in the Asian version. In CHUNITHM, the MASTER chart reaches level 14 with 2204 total notes, designed by ミストルティン (Mistilteinn).
- The lyrics, written by Ren, explore themes of emotional coldness, self-doubt, and the desire for connection, with moonlight imagery recurring throughout as a metaphor for guidance and recognition.
- The song runs at 195 BPM and has a duration of approximately 2 minutes and 25 seconds.
FAQ
- Who composed the song 月光 in maimai?
- The song 月光 (Gekkou) was composed and written by Ren (廉), with arrangement by Kent Asahina. It is performed by V.I.P, a virtual singer unit from the KAMITSUBAKI project.
- What maimai version added 月光?
- 月光 was added to maimai DX in the PRiSM PLUS update, released on March 13, 2025, and is available in Japanese, international, and USA regions.
- Who are the vocalists for 月光?
- The vocals are performed by five virtual singers, KAFU, SEKAI, COKO, HARU, and RIME, collectively credited as V.I.P. These characters are part of the KAMITSUBAKI project's "音楽的同位体" (music hominoid) lineup.
- What game is 月光 originally from?
- 月光 originates from the mobile rhythm game 神椿市協奏中。 (KAMITSUBAKI CITY ENSEMBLE), which features characters from the KAMITSUBAKI virtual singer project.
- Who designed the MASTER chart for 月光 in maimai?
- The MASTER chart (level 13+, constant 13.7) was designed by ロシェ@ペンギン (Rocher@penguin), while the EXPERT chart (level 11) was designed by アマリリス (amaryllis).
- Does 月光 appear in other SEGA rhythm games?
- Yes, 月光 also appears in CHUNITHM VERSE, added on June 5, 2025 in Japan and October 2, 2025 in the Asian version, where it features a level 14 MASTER chart.
- What is the BPM of 月光?
- 月光 has a BPM of 195.
- What does the title 月光 mean?
- 月光 (Gekkou) translates to "moonlight" in English. The song's lyrics use moonlight as a central metaphor for seeking recognition, warmth, and self-affirmation in darkness.
