Overview
オモイヨシノ (also known by its formal title 恋詠桜 / Koiyomisakura, and romanized as Omoiyoshino in Asian English releases) is a cherry blossom–themed song by the circle loos featuring vocalist Rian Hiiragi (柊莉杏), with composition, arrangement, and lyrics by ripple. It was added to maimai PiNK on March 3, 2016, and later crossed over into sibling SEGA rhythm games CHUNITHM (beginning with CHUNITHM STAR PLUS in October 2018) and オンゲキ (available at launch). The track marked loos's return to maimai after their earlier contribution Starlight Disco.
The title オモイヨシノ is a layered wordplay combining 想い (omoi, "feelings" or "thoughts") and 吉野 (Yoshino, a location famous for its cherry blossoms), evoking a springtime romance and seasonal transience. Its formal title, 恋詠桜 (Koiyomisakura), translates to "love-chanting cherry blossoms," reinforcing the sakura-centric lyrics and melancholy-tinged atmosphere captured in recurring motifs like ふわり (floating), ゆらり (swaying), and ひらり (fluttering). The music video, produced by Aqui and えれっと, layers cherry blossom petal cut-scenes throughout the visual narrative. Beyond the rhythm game, a doujin story work titled カタリヨシノ (Katariyoshino) based on the song's narrative was also distributed, expanding the world of the track into a standalone tale.
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Trivia
- The song's full/formal title is 恋詠桜 (Koiyomisakura, "love-chanting cherry blossoms"), which is distinct from the shorter in-game title オモイヨシノ.
- オモイヨシノ was loos's first contribution to maimai since their earlier song Starlight Disco.
- The music video was created by the duo Aqui and えれっと, incorporating cherry blossom petal imagery into its cut-scenes.
- A doujin story work titled カタリヨシノ (Katariyoshino), based on this song's narrative, was distributed separately, expanding the song's world beyond the rhythm game.
- In Asian English releases of maimai, the song title is displayed as "Omoiyoshino," while the artist credit is left untranslated.
- The song appears in CHUNITHM (added in CHUNITHM STAR PLUS on October 11, 2018, and carried forward into SUPER STAR PLUS) and オンゲキ (available at launch as a chapter unlock, and by default from PLUS onward).
- Both the Expert and Master charts were designed by mai-Star, a notes designer known for a wide range of maimai chart contributions across multiple versions.
- The Master chart originally sat at Level 11 on PiNK and has been revised upward through several version updates, reaching Level 13 by UNiVERSE+ and remaining there through subsequent editions.
- The lyrics are written in Japanese and revolve around spring romance, using cherry blossom (sakura) motifs, floating petals, reflected moonlight on water, and ephemeral dreams, to convey wistful, fleeting emotion.
- Composer ripple has contributed multiple songs to the maimai / SEGA rhythm game ecosystem under the loos circle name.
FAQ
- What does オモイヨシノ mean?
- The title オモイヨシノ is a wordplay combining 想い (omoi, 'feelings/thoughts') and 吉野 (Yoshino, a location famous for its cherry blossoms). Its formal title is 恋詠桜 (Koiyomisakura), meaning 'love-chanting cherry blossoms.'
- Who composed and sang オモイヨシノ?
- The song was composed, arranged, and written by ripple under the circle name loos. It is performed by vocalist Rian Hiiragi (柊莉杏).
- Which maimai version added オモイヨシノ?
- オモイヨシノ was added to maimai PiNK on March 3, 2016. Its charts have been rebalanced across several subsequent versions, and it remains available in current editions.
- What is the BPM of オモイヨシノ?
- The song has a BPM of 168.
- What other rhythm games feature オモイヨシノ?
- In addition to maimai, オモイヨシノ appears in CHUNITHM (added in CHUNITHM STAR PLUS on October 11, 2018) and オンゲキ (available from the game's launch).
- Who designed the charts for オモイヨシノ in maimai?
- The Expert and Master charts were designed by mai-Star. The Basic and Advanced charts do not have a credited designer.
- What is the formal title of オモイヨシノ?
- The song's full/formal title is 恋詠桜 (Koiyomisakura), which translates to 'love-chanting cherry blossoms.'
- Does オモイヨシノ have any related media outside rhythm games?
- Yes, a doujin story work titled カタリヨシノ (Katariyoshino), based on the song's narrative, was distributed independently.
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