Who composed NightTheater?

NightTheater was composed and arranged by わかどり (wakadori). The original BGA was created by もがみ.

What rhythm games feature NightTheater?

NightTheater appears in maimai DX (FESTiVAL version), CHUNITHM (NEW version at launch), Muse Dash, and WACCA.

Where did NightTheater originally come from?

NightTheater originated from THE BMS OF FIGHTERS XVI -NEO DYSTOPIA- (BOFXVI), a Be-Music Source song contest, where it ranked first overall.

Who designed the maimai charts for NightTheater?

The EXPERT chart was designed by みそかつ侍 (Misokatsu Samurai), and the MASTER chart was co-designed by the duo はぴネコ (はっぴー & ぴちネコ).

What genre is NightTheater in maimai?

In maimai DX, NightTheater is classified under ゲーム＆バラエティ (GAME & VARIETY). Its original BMS genre was Jazz Funk.

What are the chart difficulties for NightTheater in maimai DX?

NightTheater has four DX chart difficulties: Basic (level 3), Advanced (level 7+), Expert (level 11+), and Master (level 13+).

NightTheater (わかどり), maimai DX FESTiVAL Song

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Overview

NightTheater is an instrumental jazz-funk composition by わかどり (wakadori), best known as the top-scoring entry in THE BMS OF FIGHTERS XVI -NEO DYSTOPIA- (BOFXVI), one of the Be-Music Source scene's premier annual composition contests. The track's driving groove, syncopated brass stabs, and energetic piano runs earned it the #1 ranking in the tournament, a feat that propelled it into the rosters of multiple commercial arcade rhythm games. Its original BGA was created by もがみ. In maimai DX, NightTheater arrived during the FESTiVAL season on January 6, 2023 (with staggered releases for Asian and Chinese regions later that year and in 2024). Its MASTER chart, rated 13+, was co-designed by the duo はぴネコ (はっぴー & ぴちネコ), while the EXPERT chart (11+) was crafted by みそかつ侍. The MASTER layout features a notably dense Touch-note configuration, 95 Touch notes across the chart, lending the song a tactile, percussive play feel that mirrors its rhythmic musical backbone. Beyond maimai and its sister game CHUNITHM, NightTheater also appears in Muse Dash and WACCA, making it one of the most widely licensed BOFXVI champions across the arcade rhythm-game landscape.

Videos

Official PV

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Master chart

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Expert chart

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Charts

DX

BASIC

3(3)

138 notesDesigner: -|Tap 108Hold 10Slide 4Touch 8Break 8

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ADVANCED

7+(7.6)

342 notesDesigner: -|Tap 282Hold 26Slide 8Touch 12Break 14

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EXPERT

11+(11.6)

541 notesDesigner: みそかつ侍|Tap 402Hold 41Slide 42Touch 11Break 45

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MASTER

13+(13.9)

823 notesDesigner: はぴネコ(はっぴー&ぴちネコ)|Tap 570Hold 43Slide 54Touch 95Break 61

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Trivia

NightTheater was the top-rated song in THE BMS OF FIGHTERS XVI -NEO DYSTOPIA- (BOFXVI), a major Be-Music Source composition competition. Its BMS genre tag was Jazz Funk.
The song's BGA (background animation) for its original BOFXVI entry was created by もがみ.
NightTheater was added to CHUNITHM NEW at launch across all regions before appearing in maimai DX.
In maimai DX, NightTheater launched in Japan on January 6, 2023 as part of FESTiVAL. The Asian version followed on April 28, 2023, and the Chinese version (舞萌DX 2023) on March 1, 2024.
Beyond SEGA's rhythm games, NightTheater has been licensed into Muse Dash (PeroPeroGames) and WACCA (Marvelous).
The song is purely instrumental with no lyrics.
The maimai EXPERT chart was designed by みそかつ侍 (Misokatsu Samurai), while the MASTER chart was co-designed by the duo はぴネコ, consisting of はっぴー (Happy) and ぴちネ코 (Pichineko).
The MASTER chart contains 95 Touch notes, giving the 13+ difficulty chart a distinctly tactile play pattern.

FAQ

Who composed NightTheater?: NightTheater was composed and arranged by わかどり (wakadori). The original BGA was created by もがみ.
What rhythm games feature NightTheater?: NightTheater appears in maimai DX (FESTiVAL version), CHUNITHM (NEW version at launch), Muse Dash, and WACCA.
Where did NightTheater originally come from?: NightTheater originated from THE BMS OF FIGHTERS XVI -NEO DYSTOPIA- (BOFXVI), a Be-Music Source song contest, where it ranked first overall.
What BPM is NightTheater?: NightTheater has a BPM of 151.
Who designed the maimai charts for NightTheater?: The EXPERT chart was designed by みそかつ侍 (Misokatsu Samurai), and the MASTER chart was co-designed by the duo はぴネコ (はっぴー & ぴちネコ).
What genre is NightTheater in maimai?: In maimai DX, NightTheater is classified under ゲーム＆バラエティ (GAME & VARIETY). Its original BMS genre was Jazz Funk.
What are the chart difficulties for NightTheater in maimai DX?: NightTheater has four DX chart difficulties: Basic (level 3), Advanced (level 7+), Expert (level 11+), and Master (level 13+).