Overview
"Princess♂" is a POPS & ANIME track by TOPHAMHAT-KYO, a member of the Japanese electronic music unit FAKE TYPE. The song was composed by TOPHAMHAT-KYO alongside DYES IWASAKI, who also handled the arrangement, with lyrics and vocals performed by TOPHAMHAT-KYO and a music video produced by DEMONDICE. Originally released as an independent single in 2019, the track was added to maimai でらっくす UNiVERSE PLUS on June 10, 2022, with staggered releases in Asian regions (October 2022) and China (August 2023).
The title plays on the contrast between the feminine "Princess" and the masculine symbol (♂), a stylistic dissonance echoed in the song's theatrical, rapid-fire vocal delivery over a mid-tempo electronic beat at 92 BPM. In the maimai community, the song is most frequently discussed for its MASTER chart designed by はっぴー (Happy), which leverages the song's low tempo and swung (hane-rizumu) rhythm to create a chart that feels deceptively demanding. The slide-note intervals are timed to match irregular vocal phrasing, and the slow BPM gives players more time between patterns but demands precise rhythmical reading. TOPHAMHAT-KYO later released two sequel tracks, "Mister Jewel Box" and "Kruel Kreator", continuing the stylistic thread established here.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
2(2)
100 notesDesigner: -|Tap 77Hold 11Slide 2Touch 8Break 2
ADVANCED
7(7)
276 notesDesigner: -|Tap 205Hold 29Slide 9Touch 28Break 5
EXPERT
10(10)
426 notesDesigner: 翠楼屋|Tap 332Hold 51Slide 19Touch 2Break 22
MASTER
13+(13.8)
663 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 509Hold 55Slide 74Touch 15Break 10
Trivia
- TOPHAMHAT-KYO is a core member of FAKE TYPE., a Japanese electronic music unit known for theatrical, high-energy compositions. He has also contributed to the doujin circles 福宿音屋魂音泉 (Fukuyado Otoya Tamashii Izumi) and Paradisoda under the alias AO.
- The song was composed jointly by TOPHAMHAT-KYO and DYES IWASAKI, with IWASAKI handling the arrangement. TOPHAMHAT-KYO wrote the lyrics and performed the vocals, while DEMONDICE produced the official music video.
- Princess♂ was originally released as an independent single in 2019, three years before its debut in maimai でらっくす UNiVERSE PLUS.
- TOPHAMHAT-KYO has released two direct sequels to Princess♂ on YouTube: 'Mister Jewel Box' and 'Kruel Kreator,' both continuing the same stylistic and musical direction.
- The MASTER chart (level 13+, constant 13.8) was designed by はっぴー (Happy), and the EXPERT chart (level 10) was designed by 翠楼屋 (Suirouya). The Basic and Advanced charts have no credited designers.
- The chart's defining characteristic is its use of the song's slow 92 BPM tempo and swung (hane-rizumu) rhythm. The slide-note intervals, including EACH-type slides, are placed to match the irregular phrasing of the vocals, creating a reading challenge uncommon at this BPM range.
- The in-game title achievement earned through matching play wins is '人畜無害な面したサイコパス' ('A psychopath with a harmless-looking face').
- Regional release dates differed: Japan and international regions received the song on June 10, 2022; Asian regions on October 28, 2022; and China via 舞萌DX 2023 on August 10, 2023.
- The song runs approximately 1 minute and 58 seconds in length, typical for a maimai DX licensed track.
FAQ
- Who composed Princess♂ in maimai?
- Princess♂ was composed by TOPHAMHAT-KYO and DYES IWASAKI, with arrangement by DYES IWASAKI. TOPHAMHAT-KYO also wrote the lyrics and performed the vocals.
- What maimai version is Princess♂ from?
- Princess♂ was added to maimai でらっくす UNiVERSE PLUS on June 10, 2022. It later released in Asian regions on October 28, 2022 and in China via 舞萌DX 2023 on August 10, 2023.
- What difficulty level is Princess♂ on MASTER in maimai?
- The MASTER chart for Princess♂ is level 13+ with a difficulty constant of 13.8. It contains 663 notes (509 Tap, 55 Hold, 74 Slide, 15 Touch, 10 Break) and was designed by はっぴー (Happy).
- Who designed the charts for Princess♂ in maimai?
- The EXPERT chart was designed by 翠楼屋 (Suirouya) and the MASTER chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy). The Basic and Advanced charts have no credited designers.
- What BPM is Princess♂?
- Princess♂ has a tempo of 92 BPM, making it one of the slower-tempo songs in the maimai DX library. The MASTER chart is known for using this low BPM with swing rhythm patterns that create a distinct rhythmic challenge.
- Is Princess♂ connected to FAKE TYPE.?
- Yes. TOPHAMHAT-KYO, the artist behind Princess♂, is a member of the Japanese electronic music unit FAKE TYPE. He has also performed under the alias AO for the circles 福宿音屋魂音泉 and Paradisoda.
- Does Princess♂ have sequels?
- Yes. TOPHAMHAT-KYO has released two sequel tracks: 'Mister Jewel Box' and 'Kruel Kreator,' both available on YouTube.
- What is the unlock condition for Princess♂ in maimai?
- Princess♂ is not a locked song and is available by default. A related in-game title, '人畜無害な面したサイコパス' ('A psychopath with a harmless-looking face'), can be earned by winning in matching play.
