Overview
"Overdose" is a J-pop track by Japanese singer-songwriter natori (なとり), added to maimai DX CiRCLE at the edition's launch on September 18, 2025. Originally released as a digital single in 2022, the song became a breakout viral hit in Japan, accumulating hundreds of millions of streams across platforms and becoming one of the defining J-pop tracks of the early 2020s. Its inclusion in maimai marks the song's only appearance in a rhythm game to date.
The track sits at a relaxed 118 BPM in the POPS&ANIME genre, driven by a minimalist production with a thumping bassline and natori's understated, breathy vocal delivery. Lyrically, "Overdose" revolves around a metaphor of emotional dependency in a toxic relationship, the chorus repeats "Overdose 君とふたり やるせない日々" ("Overdose, the two of us, restless days") and "Overdose 君とふたり 甘いハッタリ" ("Overdose, the two of us, sweet bluffs"), pairing a catchy melody with bittersweet subject matter. The song originally appeared on natori's 2022 album of the same name and runs approximately 1:39 in its maimai edit.
For maimai players, the MASTER chart (level 13, constant 13.0) was designed by じゃこレモン (Jako lemon) and features 468 notes with a heavy emphasis on slide patterns, including rotating one-stroke slides and cross-lane symmetrical configurations that demand precise hand coordination. The EXPERT chart (level 9+, constant 9.6) was designed by Luxizhel. In-game unlockable titles, "君とふたり やるせない日々" (earned on the 1P side) and "君とふたり 甘いハッタリ" (earned on the 2P side), directly quote the song's chorus lyrics, rewarding multiplayer play.
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Charts
DX
BASIC
1(1)
103 notesDesigner: -|Tap 84Hold 10Slide 3Touch 4Break 2
ADVANCED
6(6)
209 notesDesigner: -|Tap 181Hold 8Slide 4Touch 11Break 5
EXPERT
9+(9.6)
284 notesDesigner: Luxizhel|Tap 214Hold 12Slide 32Touch 12Break 14
MASTER
13(13)
468 notesDesigner: じゃこレモン|Tap 336Hold 23Slide 88Touch 6Break 15
Trivia
- "Overdose" was originally released as a digital single by natori in November 2022 and went on to become one of the most-streamed J-pop songs of the year, charting on Billboard Japan Hot 100 and earning widespread virality on TikTok and YouTube.
- natori (なとり) handled all aspects of the song's production, composition, arrangement, lyrics, and vocals, making him the sole creative force behind the track.
- maimai DX CiRCLE is the only rhythm game to feature "Overdose"; it has no appearances in any other music game as of its release.
- The two in-game titles, "君とふたり やるせない日々" (1P side) and "君とふたり 甘いハッタリ" (2P side), are lyrics from the song's chorus, requiring multiplayer play to unlock.
- The MASTER chart contains 88 Slide notes out of 468 total, making slides roughly 19% of the note composition, a notably high ratio that emphasizes flowing, rotational patterns.
- The song maintains a constant 118 BPM with no tempo changes throughout its 1:39 duration, placing it in the mid-tempo range for the POPS&ANIME category.
- "Overdose" is available across all maimai regions, Japan, international, and USA, from its debut, with no region exclusivity.
- じゃこレモン (Jako Lemon), the MASTER chart designer, is known for creating slide-heavy charts in maimai, and this chart continues that signature style with rotating one-stroke slide patterns.
FAQ
- Who composed the song Overdose in maimai?
- "Overdose" was composed, arranged, written, and performed entirely by natori (なとり), a Japanese singer-songwriter who rose to prominence with this viral hit in 2022.
- When was Overdose added to maimai?
- "Overdose" was added to maimai DX CiRCLE at the edition's launch on September 18, 2025.
- What difficulty level is the MASTER chart for Overdose?
- The MASTER chart is level 13 with a difficulty constant of 13.0, featuring 468 notes with a heavy slide-oriented design.
- Who designed the charts for Overdose in maimai?
- The EXPERT chart was designed by Luxizhel, and the MASTER chart was designed by じゃこレモン (Jako Lemon).
- What is the song Overdose about?
- The lyrics use the metaphor of an "overdose" to describe emotional dependency in a conflicted romantic relationship, with the chorus revolving around restless days and sweet bluffs shared between two people.
- Does Overdose appear in any other rhythm games?
- No, maimai DX CiRCLE is the only rhythm game to feature "Overdose" as of its release.
- What BPM is Overdose in maimai?
- "Overdose" runs at a steady 118 BPM throughout its full duration with no tempo changes.
- What genre is Overdose in maimai?
- The song is categorized under POPS&ANIME (POPS&アニメ), the standard genre for mainstream J-pop and anime tie-in tracks.
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