Overview
ナンセンス文学 (Nonsense Literature) is a song by Japanese artist Eve that entered maimai as a niconico & VOCALOID category track in the MiLK edition, released on March 6, 2018. The version featured in the game is Eve's self-cover, the original iteration used Hatsune Miku for vocals and was uploaded to niconico. Eve handled composition, lyrics, vocals, and chorus for this recording, with arrangement by Tomoki Namano and an accompanying music video directed by the artist Mah. The song originally appeared on Eve's 2017 album 文化 (Bunka, meaning "Culture"). Its title translates directly to "Nonsense Literature," a fitting name for lyrics that weave sharp wordplay, emotional contradiction, and a defiant, dance-until-dawn energy.
Within maimai, ナンセンス文学 carries a notable history of difficulty rebalancing. Its Master chart, designed by はっぴー (Happy), began at level 12+ during MiLK and was recalibrated through multiple version updates before settling at 13+ in BUDDiES+. The Expert chart, created by サファ太 (Safata), also saw its level rise from 9+ in the original MiLK to 11+ in later versions. The song's presence extends beyond maimai, it also appears in SEGA's other rhythm game titles CHUNITHM CRYSTAL (added at launch) and ONGEKI SUMMER PLUS (added August 27, 2020), making it one of Eve's early cross-game appearances in the SEGA rhythm game ecosystem.
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Trivia
- ナンセンス文学 was originally released as a Hatsune Miku VOCALOID song on niconico (sm31241401) before Eve recorded a self-cover version with his own vocals.
- The maimai version uses Eve's self-cover rather than the original VOCALOID recording, a distinction that sets it apart from many other niconico & VOCALOID category tracks.
- Arrangement was handled by Tomoki Namano, and the music video was directed and animated by Mah, a frequent visual collaborator of Eve's.
- The song was included on Eve's 2017 album 文化 (Bunka), which translates to 'Culture' and collects several of his early self-cover recordings.
- In Asian English releases of maimai, the title is displayed as Nonsense Literature, the direct English translation.
- The Master chart by はっぴー (Happy) underwent at least six difficulty adjustments across different maimai versions, starting at 12+ in MiLK and eventually reaching 13+ in BUDDiES+.
- Beyond maimai, the song appears in CHUNITHM CRYSTAL at launch and ONGEKI SUMMER PLUS from August 27, 2020, with chart designs by rioN and じゃこレモン (CHUNITHM) and Techno Kitchen and 一ノ瀬 リズ (ONGEKI).
- The Expert chart was designed by サファ太 (Safata), a notes designer who has contributed numerous charts to the niconico & VOCALOID category across maimai versions.
FAQ
- Who composed ナンセンス文学?
- Eve composed the music, wrote the lyrics, and performed vocals and chorus on the self-cover version. Arrangement was handled by Tomoki Namano.
- When was ナンセンス文学 added to maimai?
- It was added on March 6, 2018, as part of the maimai MiLK version.
- What does ナンセンス文学 mean in English?
- The title translates to 'Nonsense Literature.' Asian English versions of maimai display this translated title.
- Is ナンセンス文学 a VOCALOID song?
- Originally yes, the first version featured Hatsune Miku vocals and was uploaded to niconico. The maimai version uses Eve's self-cover recorded with his own voice.
- Who designed the charts for ナンセンス文学 in maimai?
- The Expert chart was designed by サファ太 (Safata), and the Master chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy). The Basic and Advanced charts do not have credited designers.
- Does ナンセンス文学 appear in other SEGA rhythm games?
- Yes, it appears in CHUNITHM CRYSTAL (added at launch) and ONGEKI SUMMER PLUS (added August 27, 2020).
- What BPM is ナンセンス文学?
- The song has a BPM of 154.
- What album is ナンセンス文学 from?
- The self-cover version that appears in maimai was originally released on Eve's 2017 album 文化 (Bunka, meaning 'Culture').
