Who composed Notteke! Japari Beat?

The song was composed, arranged, and written by Masayoshi Ooishi (大石昌良), who also contributed chorus vocals. He is a prominent anime-song singer-songwriter who has worked on multiple Kemono Friends tracks.

What anime is Notteke! Japari Beat from?

It is the opening theme for Kemono Friends 2 (けものフレンズ２), the 2019 sequel to the original Kemono Friends anime series.

When was Notteke! Japari Beat added to maimai?

It was added to maimai DX on July 11, 2019, as part of the limited-time Kemono Friends 2 collaboration event, and was unlockable through the けものフレンズ2ちほー area until September 5, 2019.

Is Notteke! Japari Beat still playable in maimai?

No, the song was removed from the playable roster on March 24, 2022, and is no longer available in standard rotation on maimai DX cabinets.

Who are the vocalists on Notteke! Japari Beat?

The vocals are performed by Doubutsu Biscuits (Serval voiced by Yuka Ozaki, Fennec by Kana Motomiya, and Araiguma by Saki Ono) and PPP (Iwatobi penguin by Aina Aiba, Humboldt penguin by Ikuko Chikuta, Royal penguin by Mikoi Sasaki, Koutei penguin by Ruka Nemoto, and Gentoo penguin by Kyoka Tamura).

Who designed the charts for Notteke! Japari Beat in maimai?

The Master chart was designed by 小鳥遊さん (Takanashi-san), and the Expert chart was designed by 華火職人 (Kanon Oguni). The Basic and Advanced charts do not have credited designers.

Notteke! Japari Beat (乗ってけ！ジャパリビート), maimai DX Song

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Overview

乗ってけ！ジャパリビート (Notteke! Japari Beat) is the opening theme song for the 2019 anime series Kemono Friends 2 (けものフレンズ２), performed jointly by the two in-universe idol groups Doubutsu Biscuits (どうぶつビスケッツ) and PPP (ペパプ). The song was composed, arranged, and penned by singer-songwriter Masayoshi Ooishi (大石昌良), who also contributed chorus vocals. It made its arcade debut in maimai DX on July 11, 2019 as part of a limited-time Kemono Friends 2 collaboration area. Players who progressed 10 meters through the けものフレンズ2ちほー (Kemono Friends 2 Area) during the event window, from July 11 to September 5, 2019, unlocked the song for regular play. Nearly three years later, on March 24, 2022, 乗ってけ！ジャパリビート was removed from the maimai DX playable roster alongside other Kemono Friends 2 content, making it no longer accessible in standard rotation. The track runs approximately 1 minute and 30 seconds at a steady 134 BPM, with an upbeat pop-rock arrangement that matches the energetic, optimistic tone of the Kemono Friends franchise. Its Master chart, originally rated 11+ in early DX versions and later revised to 12, was designed by 小鳥遊さん (Takanashi-san), while the Expert chart (level 9) was handled by 華火職人 (Kanon Oguni). The Master chart's note density, 460 total notes with a notable 46 Touch notes, reflects the song's lively rhythm and the series' playful character.

Videos

Official PV

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Master chart

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Charts

DX

BASIC

3(3)

95 notesDesigner: -|Tap 76Hold 8Slide 4Touch 4Break 3

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ADVANCED

6(6)

194 notesDesigner: -|Tap 158Hold 16Slide 1Touch 6Break 13

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EXPERT

9(9)

292 notesDesigner: 華火職人|Tap 184Hold 28Slide 24Touch 44Break 12

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MASTER

12(12)

460 notesDesigner: 小鳥遊さん|Tap 330Hold 36Slide 29Touch 46Break 19

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Trivia

乗ってけ！ジャパリビート served as the opening theme for Kemono Friends 2, which aired in early 2019 as the sequel to the breakout 2017 Kemono Friends anime.
The song is performed by two fictional idol groups from the Kemono Friends universe: Doubutsu Biscuits (Serval, Fennec, and Araiguma) and PPP (a five-penguin unit: Iwatobi, Humboldt, Royal, Koutei, and Gentoo penguins).
Composer Masayoshi Ooishi (大石昌良) wrote the lyrics, composition, and arrangement, and also sang on the chorus. Ooishi is well known in the anime music scene for theme songs including Osomatsu-san's opener and various kemono friends songs.
In maimai DX, the song was unlockable through the けものフレンズ2ちほー (Kemono Friends 2 Area) by reaching a total distance of 10 m, one of several event songs tied to a progress-gated area mechanic in early DX versions.
乗ってけ！ジャパリビート was removed from maimai DX on March 24, 2022, and is no longer selectable in standard play. Players who unlocked it before removal can still access it in certain modes if supported by their region's version.
The Master chart's note designer, 小鳥遊さん (Takanashi-san), is a recurring maimai charter known for high-density Master and Re:Master charts across multiple DX versions.
華火職人 (Kanon Oguni), who designed the Expert chart, is another veteran notes designer whose charts often feature balanced patterns with moderate Touch note usage.
In-game achievement titles tied to the song include 世話の焼けるパートナー (earned by playing with two or more players), ここすき (earned by playing 乗ってけ！ジャパリビート alongside two other Kemono Friends songs in one credit), and 鳴り止まないシンフォニー (earned by achieving FULL SYNC).
The Master difficulty was originally rated 11+ (level constant 11.8) in maimai DX and later adjusted to level 12 in subsequent version updates, reflecting the chart's sustained complexity.
The jacket art features Serval and other Kemono Friends 2 characters in a dynamic pose, consistent with the series' colorful visual style.

FAQ

Who composed Notteke! Japari Beat?: The song was composed, arranged, and written by Masayoshi Ooishi (大石昌良), who also contributed chorus vocals. He is a prominent anime-song singer-songwriter who has worked on multiple Kemono Friends tracks.
What anime is Notteke! Japari Beat from?: It is the opening theme for Kemono Friends 2 (けものフレンズ２), the 2019 sequel to the original Kemono Friends anime series.
When was Notteke! Japari Beat added to maimai?: It was added to maimai DX on July 11, 2019, as part of the limited-time Kemono Friends 2 collaboration event, and was unlockable through the けものフレンズ2ちほー area until September 5, 2019.
Is Notteke! Japari Beat still playable in maimai?: No, the song was removed from the playable roster on March 24, 2022, and is no longer available in standard rotation on maimai DX cabinets.
Who are the vocalists on Notteke! Japari Beat?: The vocals are performed by Doubutsu Biscuits (Serval voiced by Yuka Ozaki, Fennec by Kana Motomiya, and Araiguma by Saki Ono) and PPP (Iwatobi penguin by Aina Aiba, Humboldt penguin by Ikuko Chikuta, Royal penguin by Mikoi Sasaki, Koutei penguin by Ruka Nemoto, and Gentoo penguin by Kyoka Tamura).
Who designed the charts for Notteke! Japari Beat in maimai?: The Master chart was designed by 小鳥遊さん (Takanashi-san), and the Expert chart was designed by 華火職人 (Kanon Oguni). The Basic and Advanced charts do not have credited designers.