Overview
MUSIC PЯAYER (stylized with a Cyrillic Ya in place of the A) is a high-energy original song by the doujin circle A-One that bridges SEGA's three major rhythm game franchises. Composed by ELEMENTAS with lyrics by Rute and dual vocals from aki and Takahito Rute Koshida, the track first appeared in CHUNITHM PLUS before migrating to ONGEKI bright MEMORY and finally landing in maimai でらっくす BUDDiES PLUS on April 1st, 2024. Its driving 168 BPM beat and aggressive electronic arrangement reflect the "fantasy corridor" (幻想回廊) motif central to its lyrics, a metaphor for breaking through self-imposed walls and stepping into a new world. In maimai, the song features a notably dense Master chart designed by Luxizhel, rated at level 13+ (constant 13.7), while the Expert chart by 鳩ホルダー sits at level 10. The title itself is a bilingual pun, "PЯAYER" reads as both "player" and "prayer," a duality echoed in the chorus where the phrases "Music prayer" and "Music player" alternate.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
4(4)
221 notesDesigner: -|Tap 183Hold 14Slide 4Touch 8Break 12
ADVANCED
6(6)
372 notesDesigner: -|Tap 332Hold 8Slide 6Touch 16Break 10
EXPERT
10(10)
631 notesDesigner: 鳩ホルダー|Tap 468Hold 39Slide 43Touch 12Break 69
MASTER
13+(13.7)
980 notesDesigner: Luxizhel|Tap 720Hold 20Slide 138Touch 24Break 78
Trivia
- MUSIC PЯAYER originated in CHUNITHM PLUS as an unlockable track via MAP 37, and became available by default in July 2016. It later appeared in CHUNITHM SUPER STAR and crossed over into ONGEKI bright MEMORY before joining maimai.
- The song's composition and arrangement are credited to ELEMENTAS, a member of the A-One doujin circle known for their Touhou arrange and original works. Lyrics were written by Rute, who also provides vocals alongside aki.
- An extended version of MUSIC PЯAYER appears on A-One's album MONTAGE Green.
- The lyrics center on the recurring phrase 幻想回廊 (Gensō Kairō, 'Fantasy Corridor'), which also appears as the in-game title awarded to maimai players who achieve S-rank on the Expert chart.
- In ONGEKI bright MEMORY, certain sections of the Master chart reference a fan-made video by daja77 that used an 8-bit arrangement of MUSIC PЯAYER, created during the first ONGEKI location tests.
- The song received a WORLD'S END chart in CHUNITHM AIR PLUS (rated ！☆3) featuring 4,056 notes, designed by a creator credited with the playful tagline '( ﾟ∀ﾟ)o彡゜ﾐｭｰｼﾞｯﾌﾟﾚｲﾔｰ！'.
- In CHUNITHM X-VERSE, MUSIC PЯAYER received an ULTIMA chart that was initially exclusive to attendees of the CHUNITHM10周年 大正義祭 event before becoming generally available.
- The maimai Master chart's difficulty was originally rated level 13 at launch in BUDDiES PLUS, and was revised to 13+ starting from PRiSM PLUS.
- In the Asian version of maimai, the song became unlockable from September 6th, 2024 by playing it in CHUNITHM. In the Chinese version, it was added to 舞萌DX 2025 from August 20th, 2025.
- The ONGEKI version of the song features 結城 莉玖 (Yūki Riku) as the opponent character at level 47.
FAQ
- Who composed MUSIC PЯAYER?
- MUSIC PЯAYER was composed and arranged by ELEMENTAS of the doujin circle A-One, with lyrics by Rute and vocals by aki and Takahito Rute Koshida.
- What version of maimai added MUSIC PЯAYER?
- MUSIC PЯAYER was added to maimai でらっくす BUDDiES PLUS on April 1st, 2024. It also appears in the Chinese version 舞萌DX 2025 from August 20th, 2025.
- What difficulty levels are MUSIC PЯAYER's charts in maimai?
- The DX charts are: Basic at level 4, Advanced at level 6, Expert at level 10, and Master at level 13+ (constant 13.7). The Master chart was originally level 13 and was upgraded to 13+ starting from PRiSM PLUS.
- Who designed the MUSIC PЯAYER charts in maimai?
- The Expert chart was designed by 鳩ホルダー (Hato holder), and the Master chart was designed by Luxizhel.
- What does the title MUSIC PЯAYER mean?
- The title is a bilingual wordplay: 'PЯAYER' uses a Cyrillic Ya (Я) to spell both 'Player' and 'Prayer'. The chorus alternates between 'Music prayer' and 'Music player', reflecting the song's theme of self-discovery and breaking through hesitation.
- Which other SEGA rhythm games feature MUSIC PЯAYER?
- MUSIC PЯAYER originally appeared in CHUNITHM PLUS and later appeared in CHUNITHM SUPER STAR, ONGEKI bright MEMORY, and maimai DX BUDDiES PLUS, making it a cross-franchise song playable across all three SEGA arcade rhythm games.
- How do I unlock MUSIC PЯAYER in maimai?
- In the Japanese and international versions, MUSIC PЯAYER was added as part of the BUDDiES PLUS update and is available by default. In the Asian version, it must be unlocked by playing it in CHUNITHM from September 6th, 2024. In the Chinese version, it is unlockable in 舞萌DX 2025 from August 20th, 2025.
- Does MUSIC PЯAYER have any notable chart references?
- In ONGEKI, some sections of the Master chart reference a fan-made video by daja77 that used an 8-bit arrangement of the song, created during the first ONGEKI location tests. In CHUNITHM, the song also has a WORLD'S END chart (！☆3) with 4,056 notes.
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