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Overview

Oshama Scramble! is a high-octane instrumental hardcore track by t+pazolite (Tomoyuki Hamada), one of the most recognizable names in Japanese doujin and rhythm-game music. The song debuted in maimai ORANGE PLUS on June 25, 2015, but its origins trace back to SEGA's HALFPIPE TOKYO attraction at Joypolis, an indoor theme park experience that served as the creative springboard for what would become one of the most ported tracks in the SEGA rhythm game universe. The title draws from the Japanese word "oshama" (おしゃま), describing a child who speaks or acts precociously like an adult, typically said of girls. This playful concept is brought to life in the music video by 百舌谷 (Mozuya), which follows the antics of two cats, the black Shama and the white Milk, named by chart designer Jack himself. Musically, the track is pure t+pazolite: a relentless 190 BPM barrage of stuttering synth leads, breakbeat-inflected percussion, and melodic hooks that have made it a favorite among high-level players. Beyond maimai, Oshama Scramble! was among the first original songs to appear across all three of SEGA's arcade rhythm game pillars, maimai, CHUNITHM, and オンゲキ, cementing its status as a franchise-wide signature piece. It has since been licensed to Cytus II, Arcaea, Muse Dash, GROOVE COASTER, and 太鼓の達人, and even appears as in-game music in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. The Standard Master chart, designed by Jack, is a punishing arrangement of exactly 1,111 notes with zero Hold inputs, an all-Tap/Slide/Break composition that has become a rite of passage for advanced players.

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Charts

DX

BASIC
4(4)
169 notesDesigner: -|Tap 110Hold 7Slide 12Touch 35Break 5
ADVANCED
8+(8.6)
408 notesDesigner: -|Tap 317Hold 29Slide 10Touch 35Break 17
EXPERT
11(11)
555 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 247Hold 56Slide 54Touch 193Break 5
MASTER
13+(13.6)
1000 notesDesigner: Jack|Tap 747Hold 21Slide 52Touch 81Break 99

STD

BASIC
6(6)
259 notesDesigner: -|Tap 238Hold 8Slide 4Break 9
ADVANCED
8+(8.6)
486 notesDesigner: -|Tap 438Hold 23Slide 9Break 16
EXPERT
11+(11.6)
594 notesDesigner: Techno Kitchen|Tap 299Hold 79Slide 116Break 100
MASTER
14(14.5)
1111 notesDesigner: Jack|Tap 944Hold 0Slide 68Break 99

Trivia

  • Oshama Scramble! was originally created for SEGA's HALFPIPE TOKYO attraction at Joypolis, an indoor theme park, before being brought into the maimai arcade series.
  • The word "oshama" (おしゃま) describes a child who acts precociously like an adult, typically said of girls. The song's music video reflects this theme with its playful, childlike visual aesthetic.
  • The music video was produced by 百舌谷 (Mozuya) and features two cats: the black cat named Shama (しゃま) and the white cat named Milk (みるく). According to the maimai DX International page, the cats were named by chart designer Jack.
  • Oshama Scramble! was unlockable in maimai ORANGE PLUS by spending 400 music tickets starting June 25, 2015. From maimai PiNK onward, it became available by default.
  • Alongside Hyper Active, 心象蜃気楼, and AMAZING MIGHTYYYY!!!!, Oshama Scramble! was one of the first original songs to appear in all three SEGA rhythm game series: maimai, CHUNITHM, and オンゲキ.
  • When maimai でらっくす launched, Oshama Scramble! was the only maimai original song to receive DX charts at launch.
  • The Standard Master chart, designed by Jack, contains exactly 1,111 notes, zero of which are Hold notes. The chart consists entirely of Tap, Slide, and Break notes, making it a uniquely demanding pattern.
  • The DX Master chart also features a milestone number: exactly 1,000 notes.
  • A long version titled "Oshama Scramble (Uncut Edition)" appears on t+pazolite's third major album Ponko2 Girlish, as well as the maimai ALL PERFECT COLLECTiON soundtrack.
  • A remix by Cranky (Hiroshi Watanabe) was released on Ponko2 Girlish and later appeared as a playable song in CHUNITHM AIR. A short version of the Cranky Remix also appears in CHUNITHM AIR.
  • Oshama Scramble! received a UTAGE (宴) chart in maimai MURASAKi on March 9, 2017. This chart was revived in maimai でらっくす BUDDiES on October 12, 2023 for Japanese and Asian regions, and arrived in the Chinese version on September 4, 2024.
  • The CHUNITHM WORLD'S END chart was a collaboration among five designers: ロシェ@ペンギン (Rocher@penguin), Moon Strix, Techno Kitchen, 如月ゆかり (Yukari Kisaragi), and Revo@LC.
  • Oshama Scramble! shares a sample with energy trixxx, another track by t+pazolite, suggesting a common production source or intentional callback.
  • A piano arrangement of Oshama Scramble! appears on the SEGA 音ゲーピアノコレクション ver.CHUNITHM vol.1 album.
  • The Irodorimidori (イロドリミドリ) unit performed a remixed cover titled "ここで一席! Oshama Scramble!" which was later added to CHUNITHM STAR PLUS.

FAQ

Who composed Oshama Scramble!?
Oshama Scramble! was composed and arranged by t+pazolite (Tomoyuki Hamada), a prolific Japanese producer known for fast-paced hardcore and electronic dance music. The music video was created by the artist 百舌谷 (Mozuya).
What does "Oshama" mean in Oshama Scramble!?
"Oshama" (おしゃま) is a Japanese word describing a child, typically a girl, who speaks or acts precociously like an adult. The song's title, playful music video featuring two cats, and overall aesthetic all reflect this theme.
What BPM is Oshama Scramble!?
Oshama Scramble! has a BPM of 190, consistent with t+pazolite's signature high-energy hardcore production style.
What other rhythm games is Oshama Scramble! in?
Beyond maimai, Oshama Scramble! appears in CHUNITHM, オンゲキ, Cytus II, Arcaea, Muse Dash, GROOVE COASTER, and 太鼓の達人 (Taiko no Tatsujin). It is also playable as in-game music in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.
Who designed the Master difficulty charts for Oshama Scramble!?
Both the Standard Master chart and the DX Master chart were designed by Jack. The Standard Expert chart was designed by Techno Kitchen, and the DX Expert chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy).
How many notes does the Oshama Scramble! Master chart have?
The Standard Master chart has exactly 1,111 notes: 944 Taps, 0 Holds, 68 Slides, and 99 Breaks. The DX Master chart has exactly 1,000 notes: 747 Taps, 21 Holds, 52 Slides, 81 Touches, and 99 Breaks.
Where did Oshama Scramble! originally come from?
Oshama Scramble! was originally created for SEGA's HALFPIPE TOKYO attraction at Joypolis, an indoor theme park, before being added to maimai ORANGE PLUS as an original song in June 2015.
When was Oshama Scramble! added to maimai?
Oshama Scramble! was added to maimai ORANGE PLUS on June 25, 2015. It was initially unlockable using 400 music tickets and became available by default starting with maimai PiNK.

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