Overview
Neon Kingdom is an original instrumental track for maimai でらっくす, composed by the electronic producer litmus*. It was introduced during the FESTiVAL era as part of the Metropolis Area 6 (メトロポリスちほー6) event, a narrative-driven campaign that unfolds a sci-fi conflict between the forces of Metropolis and an invading Imperial fleet. The song's flavor text sets the scene: the Imperial commander Eesh demands Metropolis's surrender and the handover of Kurohime, while the defenders, including the characters Shikoku and Kōrai, buy time for a countermeasure. This storyline context gives Neon Kingdom a cinematic, battle-ready atmosphere that complements its steady 130 BPM electronic production.
The track is purely instrumental, with no credited lyrics or vocal performance. Its two-and-a-half-minute runtime is typical of maimai original compositions. Both the Expert chart (designed by Jack) and the Master chart (designed by 小鳥遊さん / Takanashi-san) are notable in the maimai community: the Expert sits at a 10+ difficulty with a 10.6 constant, while the Master chart is rated 13+ with a 13.8 constant, placing it among the more demanding upper-intermediate charts in the FESTiVAL lineup. The Master chart in particular combines 468 Tap notes with 146 Hold notes, 41 Slides, 19 Touch notes, and 43 Break notes for a total of 717 notes, making for a dense, pattern-rich experience that reflects Takanashi-san's signature design style.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
4(4)
180 notesDesigner: -|Tap 146Hold 11Slide 4Touch 14Break 5
ADVANCED
6(6)
317 notesDesigner: -|Tap 254Hold 11Slide 12Touch 26Break 14
EXPERT
10+(10.6)
500 notesDesigner: Jack|Tap 326Hold 83Slide 54Touch 23Break 14
MASTER
13+(13.8)
717 notesDesigner: 小鳥遊さん|Tap 468Hold 146Slide 41Touch 19Break 43
Trivia
- Neon Kingdom was originally unlockable in maimai でらっくす FESTiVAL from November 18, 2022, by reaching a cumulative distance of 220 km in Metropolis Area 6 (メトロポリスちほー6).
- Starting with maimai でらっくす BUDDiES, the song became available by default with no unlock requirement.
- The Asian version of FESTiVAL received Neon Kingdom on April 14, 2023, while the Chinese version (舞萌DX 2023) unlocked it on January 11, 2024.
- The song's flavor text depicts a standoff between Metropolis's defenders and the Imperial commander Eesh, who demands surrender from a hovering warship. The characters Shikoku (紫黒) and Kōrai (高麗) appear in this storyline, with Kōrai attempting to analyze the enemy ship using a device called Mantachan.
- The Master chart was designed by 小鳥遊さん (Takanashi-san), a prolific maimai charter known for intricate Slide and Break note placements that test players' spatial awareness and stamina.
- Jack, the designer of the Expert chart, is another well-known maimai charter whose work frequently appears across original and licensed songs in the DX series.
- Neon Kingdom is an instrumental track, no lyrics are present, and no vocalist is credited.
- The track runs approximately 2 minutes and 20 seconds in length.
- The song's jacket art features a futuristic cityscape under a neon-lit night sky, consistent with the Metropolis Area's visual theme.
FAQ
- Who composed Neon Kingdom?
- Neon Kingdom was composed and arranged by litmus*, an electronic music producer active in the rhythm game and doujin music scene.
- When was Neon Kingdom added to maimai?
- Neon Kingdom debuted in maimai でらっくす FESTiVAL on November 18, 2022, as part of the Metropolis Area 6 event.
- What difficulty level is the Master chart for Neon Kingdom?
- The Master chart for Neon Kingdom is rated 13+ with a difficulty constant of 13.8, placing it at the upper end of the 13-tier difficulty range.
- Who designed the charts for Neon Kingdom?
- Jack designed the Expert (10+) chart, and 小鳥遊さん (Takanashi-san) designed the Master (13+) chart. The Basic and Advanced charts have no credited designer.
- Is Neon Kingdom still playable in current maimai versions?
- Yes. Since maimai でらっくす BUDDiES, Neon Kingdom has been available by default with no unlock requirement.
- What is the story behind Neon Kingdom?
- Neon Kingdom is part of the Metropolis Area 6 storyline in maimai. The flavor text describes an Imperial fleet commanded by Eesh demanding Metropolis's surrender and the handoff of Kurohime, while defenders Shikoku and Kōrai prepare a countermeasure.
- Does Neon Kingdom have lyrics?
- No, Neon Kingdom is an instrumental track with no credited lyrics or vocal performance.
