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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.

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Official PV

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Master chart

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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.

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