Overview
おジャ魔女カーニバル!! (Ojamajo Carnival!!) is a cover of the opening theme from the beloved 1999 anime series おジャ魔女どれみ (Ojamajo Doremi / Magical DoReMi), performed by SEGA sound team veteran Takenobu Mitsuyoshi (光吉猛修) under his signature "covered by" billing. The original version was performed by MAHO堂, the in-show idol group of the anime's protagonists, with music composed by Takashi Ike and lyrics by Sachiko Oomori. Mitsuyoshi's rendition appeared in maimai DX Splash PLUS on March 18, 2021 as part of the POPS&ANIME category, continuing his tradition of delivering exuberant cover songs for each maimai DX version cycle.
Beyond the track itself, the in-game music video has become a standout talking point in the maimai community for its unabashedly silly live-action performance. Mitsuyoshi appears on screen in full costume, dancing choreography directly lifted from the 2008 niconico MAD video "おジャ魔女ゲイツ" (Ojamajo Gates), itself a mashup of the Ojamajo Carnival song with the Crazy Frog / Axel F phenomenon. The MV plays with aspect ratios throughout, opening in 16:9, narrowing to a cinematic 2.35:1 letterbox, then snapping to a square 1:1 frame for the final chorus as multiple Mitsuyoshis multiply across the screen in a delightfully chaotic visual gag. It is, in short, peak Mitsuyoshi showmanship.
Chart-wise, the song spans a wide difficulty range. The Basic (level 3) and Advanced (level 6) charts offer straightforward introductions to the song's peppy rhythm. The Expert chart (level 8+, constant 8.6, designed by はっぴー) ramps up with dense Tap clusters and a towering 83 Break notes. The Master chart (level 12+, constant 12.8, designed by サファ太) delivers a high-energy 760-note barrage that tests players' stamina across all note types, with particularly demanding Slide and Touch sequences.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
3(3)
162 notesDesigner: -|Tap 125Hold 10Slide 10Touch 8Break 9
ADVANCED
6(6)
282 notesDesigner: -|Tap 233Hold 9Slide 12Touch 14Break 14
EXPERT
8+(8.6)
451 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 274Hold 59Slide 9Touch 26Break 83
MASTER
12+(12.8)
760 notesDesigner: サファ太|Tap 499Hold 36Slide 88Touch 63Break 74
Trivia
- The original おジャ魔女カーニバル!! served as the first opening theme for the 1999–2000 anime series おジャ魔女どれみ (Ojamajo Doremi), known in English as Magical DoReMi.
- Takenobu Mitsuyoshi's cover is part of his ongoing role as the dedicated POPS&ANIME cover-song vocalist for maimai DX, a tradition that began with the DX series launch.
- The in-game music video features Mitsuyoshi in live-action footage, a rare treat in maimai, where most song videos use animated or abstract visuals. His previous live-action MV appearances include バラライカ (Bararaika) in the same genre.
- The dance in the MV is a direct homage to the niconico video 'おジャ魔女ゲイツ' (Ojamajo Gates), uploaded in 2008, which layered the original Ojamajo Carnival!! audio over the Crazy Frog / Axel F music video and went on to become a well-known internet MAD.
- The MV uses three different aspect ratios: it starts in 16:9, shifts to a letterboxed 2.35:1 widescreen mid-song, then switches to a square 1:1 ratio for the final chorus as Mitsuyoshi clones himself across the frame.
- Reaching 100,000 km in the しゅわーランドちほー2 (Shuwa-Land Area 2) in-game area unlocks a frame titled '光吉カーニバル' (Mitsuyoshi Carnival), directly referencing this song.
- The Master chart was designed by サファ太 (Safata), a notes designer known for energetic, stamina-intensive patterns that make full use of the DX slide and touch mechanics.
- The song was temporarily removed from the Chinese version of maimai (舞萌DX 2023) but was restored on December 15, 2023 alongside other content updates.
- As of its maimai appearance, おジャ魔女カーニバル!! has not appeared in any other music game outside the maimai series.
FAQ
- Who composed and performed おジャ魔女カーニバル!! in maimai?
- The original song was composed by Takashi Ike (池毅) with lyrics by Sachiko Oomori (大森祥子), and was originally performed by MAHO堂 for the anime Ojamajo Doremi. The maimai version is a cover performed by Takenobu Mitsuyoshi (光吉猛修).
- What anime is おジャ魔女カーニバル!! from?
- It is the first opening theme song of the 1999 anime series おジャ魔女どれみ (Ojamajo Doremi), known internationally as Magical DoReMi.
- When was おジャ魔女カーニバル!! added to maimai?
- It was added to maimai DX Splash PLUS on March 18, 2021, and was available from launch in Japanese, international, USA, and Chinese versions of the game.
- What difficulty levels are available for おジャ魔女カーニバル!! in maimai?
- The song has four DX chart difficulties: Basic at level 3, Advanced at level 6, Expert at level 8+ (constant 8.6), and Master at level 12+ (constant 12.8).
- Who designed the charts for おジャ魔女カーニバル!!?
- The Expert chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy), and the Master chart was designed by サファ太 (Safata). Basic and Advanced charts have no credited designer.
- Why does the music video for おジャ魔女カーニバル!! have Takenobu Mitsuyoshi dancing?
- The live-action MV features Mitsuyoshi performing a dance inspired by the 2008 niconico MAD 'おジャ魔女ゲイツ' (Ojamajo Gates), which mashed up the original Ojamajo Carnival song with the Crazy Frog / Axel F video. The MV shifts between 16:9, 2.35:1, and 1:1 aspect ratios as Mitsuyoshi multiplies on screen during the final chorus.
- Was おジャ魔女カーニバル!! removed from any maimai version?
- It was temporarily removed from the Chinese version (舞萌DX 2023) but was restored on December 15, 2023 along with other content updates. It remains available in all other regions.
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