Overview
New York Back Raise is a collaborative BMS track produced by saaa, kei_iwata, stuv, and わかどり (wakadori), originally entered in The BMS of Fighters: ET -Summer Dream Traveler- (BOF:ET) song contest, where it achieved the highest overall ranking. The song's BMS genre is TEXAS HOLD'EM, and the theme thoroughly embraces poker culture: kei_iwata wrote and performed the lyrics, which depict a theatrical high-stakes tournament hosted by a sea cucumber emcee, with sea-slug, stingray, and octopus characters going all-in. The music video (BGA) was created by すずあ (suzua).
Following its BOF:ET victory, New York Back Raise was licensed to multiple rhythm game franchises. It debuted in SEGA's CHUNITHM LUMINOUS before arriving in maimai でらっくす BUDDiES PLUS on March 21, 2024, where it is available across all regions (Japan, International, USA, and China). The track also appears in lowiro's Arcaea and PeroPeroGames' Muse Dash, making it one of the most cross-licensed songs from its BOF class. In CHUNITHM, the EXPERT chart's note count of 1516 is an intentional nod to saaa's earlier composition 1516.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
3(3)
178 notesDesigner: -|Tap 146Hold 12Slide 8Touch 8Break 4
ADVANCED
7+(7.6)
376 notesDesigner: -|Tap 318Hold 19Slide 8Touch 29Break 2
EXPERT
12+(12.7)
656 notesDesigner: ロシェ@ペンギン|Tap 337Hold 128Slide 67Touch 92Break 32
MASTER
13+(13.7)
878 notesDesigner: 鳩ホルダー|Tap 608Hold 93Slide 78Touch 53Break 46
Trivia
- New York Back Raise was the top-rated song in The BMS of Fighters: ET -Summer Dream Traveler- (BOF:ET), the highest honor in that year's competition.
- The song's BMS genre is labeled TEXAS HOLD'EM, matching the poker theme carried through the title, lyrics, and arrangement.
- The music video (BGA) was produced by すずあ (suzua), credited as Movie in the English wiki.
- Lyrics and vocals are handled entirely by kei_iwata, who also co-composed and co-arranged the track.
- The lyrics unfold as a poker tournament skit: a sea cucumber host (なまこ) announces three sea-creature contenders, ウミウシ (sea slug), エイ (stingray), and メンダコ (a type of octopus), culminating in a royal straight flush reveal.
- New York Back Raise appears in four rhythm game franchises: maimai, CHUNITHM, Arcaea, and Muse Dash.
- In CHUNITHM LUMINOUS, the EXPERT chart contains exactly 1516 notes, a deliberate reference to composer saaa's earlier BMS song titled 1516.
- The song was added to maimai でらっくす BUDDiES PLUS at the version's launch on March 21, 2024, simultaneously in Japanese, International, USA, and Chinese arcade releases.
- In the Chinese version of maimai (舞萌DX 2025), it was also available at launch.
- The Master chart was designed by 鳩ホルダー (Hato Holder), while the Expert chart was designed by ロシェ@ペンギン (Rocher@penguin).
FAQ
- Who composed New York Back Raise?
- The track was collaboratively composed and arranged by four artists: saaa, kei_iwata, stuv, and わかどり (wakadori). kei_iwata also wrote the lyrics and provides the vocals.
- What is New York Back Raise about?
- The song is built around a Texas hold'em poker tournament theme. The lyrics, performed as a stage show, feature a sea cucumber host and three sea-creature players, a sea slug, a stingray, and an octopus, competing in a high-stakes game that culminates in a royal straight flush.
- Which maimai version added New York Back Raise?
- It was added to maimai でらっくす BUDDiES PLUS at the version's launch on March 21, 2024, available in all regions including Japan, International, USA, and China.
- Where did New York Back Raise originally come from?
- The song was created for The BMS of Fighters: ET -Summer Dream Traveler- (BOF:ET), a Be-Music Source song contest, where it ranked as the top-rated entry overall.
- What other rhythm games feature New York Back Raise?
- Beyond maimai, New York Back Raise appears in SEGA's CHUNITHM LUMINOUS, lowiro's Arcaea, and PeroPeroGames' Muse Dash.
- Who designed the New York Back Raise charts in maimai?
- The Expert chart (12+ / 12.7) was designed by ロシェ@ペンギン (Rocher@penguin), and the Master chart (13+ / 13.7) was designed by 鳩ホルダー (Hato Holder).
- Is there a reference to another song in New York Back Raise's chart data?
- Yes, the CHUNITHM EXPERT chart has 1516 notes, a deliberate reference to composer saaa's earlier BMS song titled 1516.
- How long is New York Back Raise?
- The full track runs 2 minutes and 29 seconds.
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