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ノイローゼ (Neurose) is a Vocaloid original song by producer 蜂屋ななし (Hachiya Nanashi, also known as Yuuri Kuriyama), written for the voicebank flower (v flower). Released as a self-produced single in 2020, the track arrived in maimai as part of the DX UNiVERSE update on December 24, 2021, under the niconico & VOCALOID genre category. The title "ノイローゼ" transcribes the German word Neurose (neurosis), and the lyrics paint an unflinching portrait of a relationship in its death throes, circular arguments, emotional codependency, and the hollow rituals of saying goodbye. Phrases like "返してくれよ、捧げた命も全部可哀想" ("Give it back, even the life I dedicated, how pathetic") and "サヨナラと同時に二度と誰も愛せないな" ("The moment we say goodbye, I'll never love anyone again") capture the raw, self-aware bitterness that defines the song's atmosphere. The music video, produced by sakiyama, complements this tone with striking visual imagery. Musically, the track is driven by a relentless BPM of 200, pairing aggressive electronic elements with live instrumentation, guitar by Nagasaki, bass by tmsw, and piano by Dossi. The production's dense, rapid-fire arrangement mirrors the lyrical spiral of anxiety and exhaustion, creating a wall of sound that feels both cathartic and claustrophobic. In the rhythm-game context, the chart receives a distinctive treatment: the Expert difficulty (level 10) was designed by Jack, while the MASTER chart (level 13.0) was designed by はっぴー (Happy), whose arrangement leans heavily into slide-note patterns and sharp transitions that match the song's breakneck pace. The track was later included in the Asian and Chinese regional releases on separate dates, expanding its reach beyond the initial Japanese arcade rollout.

Videos

Official PV

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Master chart

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Expert chart

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Charts

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BASIC
3(3)
136 notesDesigner: -|Tap 94Hold 14Slide 6Touch 21Break 1
ADVANCED
7+(7.6)
401 notesDesigner: -|Tap 314Hold 37Slide 19Touch 23Break 8
EXPERT
10(10)
655 notesDesigner: Jack|Tap 512Hold 73Slide 47Touch 17Break 6
MASTER
13(13)
887 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 600Hold 73Slide 149Touch 56Break 9

Trivia

  • 蜂屋ななし (Hachiya Nanashi) is also known under the name Yuuri Kuriyama (栗山夕璃), and has contributed other Vocaloid-produced tracks to the maimai song library as well as to other rhythm-game franchises.
  • The song uses the Vocaloid voicebank flower (v flower), a female Japanese vocal characterized by its bright, slightly piercing timbre, well suited to the high-energy, emotionally charged delivery the song demands.
  • The official music video was created by sakiyama, whose work is frequently featured alongside 蜂屋ななし's music.
  • In the home-region Japanese release, ノイローゼ debuted on December 24, 2021 as part of the maimai DX UNiVERSE update. The Asian version followed on May 13, 2022, and the Chinese version (via 舞萌DX 2022) arrived on March 10, 2023.
  • The Master chart was originally rated at level 12+ in maimai DX UNiVERSE through UNiVERSE PLUS, before being re-evaluated to level 13 starting from maimai DX FESTiVAL, reflecting the chart's genuine difficulty relative to the level constant.
  • The lyrics contain no explicit profanity but use clinical, almost diagnostic language, '脳の奥その細部に染み付いたいらんもん吐き出して' ('Spit out the useless stuff ingrained in the depths of my brain'), consistent with the neurosis theme.

FAQ

Who composed ノイローゼ (Neurose)?
ノイローゼ was composed, arranged, and written by 蜂屋ななし (Hachiya Nanashi), also known as Yuuri Kuriyama. The track features guitar by Nagasaki, bass by tmsw, and piano by Dossi, with vocals provided by the Vocaloid voicebank flower.
What does ノイローゼ mean?
ノイローゼ is the Japanese phonetic rendering of the German word Neurose (neurosis). The lyrics explore themes of toxic relationships, emotional exhaustion, and psychological breakdown.
When was ノイローゼ added to maimai?
The song was added to maimai DX UNiVERSE on December 24, 2021 in Japan. The Asian region received it on May 13, 2022, and the Chinese version arrived on March 10, 2023 via 舞萌DX 2022.
What difficulty level is the MASTER chart of ノイローゼ?
The MASTER chart is rated level 13 with a difficulty constant of 13.0. It was originally rated level 12+ during UNiVERSE and UNiVERSE PLUS, and was elevated to 13 starting from maimai DX FESTiVAL.
Who designed the charts for ノイローゼ in maimai?
The Expert chart (level 10) was designed by Jack, and the MASTER chart (level 13) was designed by はっぴー (Happy). Both are DX-format charts.
What Vocaloid voicebank is used in ノイローゼ?
The song uses flower (v flower), a Vocaloid 4 voicebank developed by YAMAHA and distributed by Gynoid. It is known for its distinctive, energetic vocal quality suited to rock and electronic genres.