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Mystic Parade is a narrative-driven original song from maimai DX BUDDiES, created as Episode 6 of the Kotonoha Project (言ノ葉プロジェクト) 2nd Season. The track was produced by the VOCALOID music duo ひとしずく×やま△ (Hitoshizuku-P and Yama△), who handled composition, arrangement, and lyrics. Vocals are performed by Yusuke and Naiko, both members of the Japanese entertainer group いれいす (Ireisu). The music video was directed by ツツミヒデアキ with illustrations by しきみ. The song's lyrics weave a gothic mystery: a girl named Matilda follows an angel who stole her mother's heirloom pocket watch to a grand mansion, a salon concealing a terrible secret. Interwoven with this is detective Nick's missing-persons investigation and a silver-haired university student who claims to be part of the Byrons' family. Theatrical refrains like "Welcome Mr. Stray Sheep" and "今宵はParade" cast the listener as a lost soul drawn into a fog-bound conspiracy. The waltz-like 133 BPM gives the track a music-box quality, reinforcing its storybook atmosphere. A VOCALOID version sung by Kagamine Rin and Len was also released on the producers' channel. In-game, Mystic Parade appears as an unlockable track in BLACK ROSE Area 9 (BLACK ROSEちほー9), with the MASTER chart, designed by はっぴー at level 13 (constant 13.5), and the EXPERT chart by アマリリス offering contrasting approaches to the song's dramatic structure.

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Charts

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BASIC
3(3)
165 notesDesigner: -|Tap 125Hold 13Slide 6Touch 13Break 8
ADVANCED
7(7)
305 notesDesigner: -|Tap 242Hold 18Slide 8Touch 27Break 10
EXPERT
10(10)
582 notesDesigner: アマリリス|Tap 429Hold 44Slide 44Touch 15Break 50
MASTER
13(13.5)
896 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 681Hold 46Slide 82Touch 24Break 63

Trivia

  • Mystic Parade is Episode 6 of the Kotonoha Project (言ノ葉プロジェクト) 2nd Season, a multi-song narrative series by Hitoshizuku-P and Yama△ that tells interconnected stories through original music.
  • A VOCALOID version of Mystic Parade exists, sung by Kagamine Rin and Len, and was published on the producers' YouTube channel.
  • The song's flavor text describes a multi-threaded gothic plot: Matilda's heirloom watch stolen by an angel, detective Nick investigating a disappearance, and a mysterious silver-haired university student entering the scene.
  • The music video was directed by ツツミヒデアキ (Tsutsumi Hideaki) with illustrations by しきみ (Shikimi), a notable illustrator in the VOCALOID and doujin scene.
  • In the Asian version of maimai DX BUDDiES, Mystic Parade was added later on February 29, 2024. It arrived in the Chinese version (舞萌DX 2024) on January 15, 2025.
  • The lyrics contain recurring references to a 'Stray Sheep' motif, framing the listener as a wandering soul lured into a mysterious carnival-like parade.
  • The EXPERT chart was designed by アマリリス (amaryllis) and the MASTER chart by はっぴー (Happy), two recurring note designers in the maimai DX series.
  • The song runs 2 minutes and 34 seconds in length.
  • Mystic Parade's title and jacket art evoke a carnivalesque, masquerade-ball aesthetic that matches the lyrical theme of a seductive but dangerous parade.

FAQ

Who composed Mystic Parade?
Mystic Parade was composed, arranged, and written by the VOCALOID production duo ひとしずく×やま△ (Hitoshizuku-P and Yama△). Vocals were performed by Yusuke and Naiko, both members of the Japanese group いれいす (Ireisu).
What is the Kotonoha Project?
The Kotonoha Project (言ノ葉プロジェクト) is a narrative-driven music series by Hitoshizuku-P and Yama△ that tells interconnected stories through original songs. Mystic Parade is Episode 6 of its 2nd Season.
What difficulty is the MASTER chart of Mystic Parade?
The MASTER chart of Mystic Parade in maimai DX BUDDiES is rated level 13 with a difficulty constant of 13.5, designed by はっぴー (Happy).
Is there a VOCALOID version of Mystic Parade?
Yes, a VOCALOID version of Mystic Parade exists featuring Kagamine Rin and Len, released on the producers' YouTube channel alongside the human-vocal original.
When was Mystic Parade added to maimai?
Mystic Parade was added to maimai DX BUDDiES on September 22, 2023 in Japan. It arrived later in the Asian version on February 29, 2024 and in the Chinese version (舞萌DX 2024) on January 15, 2025.
What is Mystic Parade about lyrically?
The lyrics tell a gothic mystery story in which a girl named Matilda pursues an angel who stole her mother's heirloom pocket watch to a sinister salon. The narrative intertwines with a detective's missing-persons case, framed by dark theatrical imagery of a 'parade' and a 'stray sheep' drawn into a conspiracy.
Who designed the charts for Mystic Parade?
The EXPERT chart was designed by アマリリス (amaryllis) and the MASTER chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy). Both are recurring note designers for maimai DX original songs.

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