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Overview
ぽっぴっぽー (often romanized as PoPiPo or POPIPO) is a Hatsune Miku original song by producer LamazeP (ラマーズP) that became one of the defining Vocaloid meme tracks of the late 2000s. Built around an absurdly catchy refrain, "ぽっぴぽっぴぽっぽっぴっぽー", the song casts Miku as an over-enthusiastic vendor hawking a 200-yen vegetable juice. Its nonsensical energy and deadpan delivery turned it into a Nico Nico Douga phenomenon, and it was later compiled on the 2009 album EXIT TUNES PRESENTS Vocalostar feat. 初音ミク. LamazeP is a well-known Vocaloid producer whose quirky, sample-heavy style also produced other internet staples such as "Loved by Everyone" and "Kiite Kiite Kiite."
ぽっぴっぽー joined maimai in the GreeN edition on November 14, 2013, initially under the VARIETY genre before eventually settling into niconico & VOCALOID (niconico＆ボーカロイド). Notably, it is the only song in the entire maimai series that carries no artist credit whatsoever on the cabinet, on maimai DX NET, or on the official website, the composer name is suppressed. The maimai version is a shortened cut (1:38) that omits the English-language bridge present in the full-length version. The chart was handled by prolific maimai designer はっぴー (Happy), who crafted both the EXPERT and MASTER layouts. The MASTER chart (level 13, constant 13.3) is a high-energy, dense affair that mirrors the song's relentless pace, packing over 500 notes into the short runtime. ぽっぴっぽー was removed from the maimai arcade lineup on July 11, 2019, but made a surprise return on September 14, 2023, restoring access for a new generation of players.
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- ぽっぴっぽー is the only song in the entire maimai series that does not display an artist credit anywhere, not on the arcade cabinet, not on maimai DX NET, and not on the official website. The Japanese wiki notes this is due to '大人の都合' (adult/adult-oriented circumstances).
- The song was composed and produced by LamazeP (ラマーズP), a Vocaloid producer active since the early VOCALOID era. Other rhythm games such as Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA and CHUNITHM do display LamazeP's name as the artist.
- The maimai version is a shortened edit (1:38) that cuts the English-language bridge found in the full version. The CHUNITHM version uses a longer edit (2:24).
- The song's lyrics revolve around a high-energy sales pitch for vegetable juice (野菜ジュース) priced at 200 yen. The repeating nonsensical refrain became a popular internet meme on Nico Nico Douga.
- The original maimai jacket was replaced with a new design when the game transitioned to maimai でらっくす. In the same update, the animated video was replaced with a static still of the new jacket.
- ぽっぴっぽー was removed from the maimai arcade lineup on July 11, 2019, and was revived on September 14, 2023, making it playable again across all regions including Japan, international, USA, and China.
- In Asian English versions of maimai, the song is displayed under the title 'POPIPO'.
- The song received an UTAGE (宴) cooperative chart (協/13+?) in maimai MiLK PLUS on August 21, 2018, designed by a charter credited as 'ぽ・っぴ・っぽー（下・左上・右上）', a playful pseudonym referencing touch-screen positions (bottom, top-left, top-right).
- Over the game's version history, the MASTER chart level has climbed from 10 in GreeN through 10+, 11, 11+, 12+, and finally to 13 from UNiVERSE PLUS onward.
- Also appears in CHUNITHM NEW PLUS, where it was unlockable during a Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA collaboration MAP event from September to November 2022.
FAQ
- Who composed ぽっぴっぽー?
- ぽっぴっぽー was composed, arranged, and written by LamazeP (ラマーズP), a prominent Vocaloid producer. The vocals are performed by Hatsune Miku. However, LamazeP's name is deliberately hidden in the maimai version, the song appears with no artist credit at all.
- When was ぽっぴっぽー added to maimai?
- ぽっぴっぽー was added to maimai on November 14, 2013, as part of the maimai GreeN edition. It was removed on July 11, 2019, and later revived on September 14, 2023.
- What is ぽっぴっぽー about?
- The song is a comedic, high-energy sales jingle for vegetable juice (野菜ジュース). Hatsune Miku cheerfully promotes a 200-yen green juice drink, repeating the nonsensical refrain 'ぽっぴぽっぴぽっぽっぴっぽー' (Po-ppi-po-ppi-po-ppo-ppi-po). It became a viral Vocaloid meme for its absurd premise and catchy hook.
- What level is the MASTER chart for ぽっぴっぽー?
- The MASTER chart is level 13 with a difficulty constant of 13.3. It contains 507 notes (430 Tap, 36 Hold, 37 Slide, 4 Break) and was designed by the notes designer はっぴー (Happy).
- Why is the artist of ぽっぴっぽー hidden in maimai?
- ぽっぴっぽー is the only song in maimai that displays no artist name anywhere on the cabinet, on maimai DX NET, or on the official website. The Japanese wiki attributes this to '大人の都合' (adult circumstances). Other games like Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA and CHUNITHM do credit LamazeP normally.
- Was ぽっぴっぽー removed from maimai?
- Yes, ぽっぴっぽー was removed from the maimai lineup on July 11, 2019. It was later revived on September 14, 2023, and is now available again in all regions including Japan, international, USA, and China.
- Does ぽっぴっぽー appear in other rhythm games?
- Yes, ぽっぴっぽー also appears in CHUNITHM NEW PLUS (added via a Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA collaboration MAP in 2022), and has been featured in Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA titles. In CHUNITHM, the MASTER chart is level 13+.
