Overview
ピュグマリオンの咒文 (Pygmalion's Spell) is a high-energy crossover track brought into maimai DX FESTiVAL from Sega's broader rhythm-game ecosystem. Performed by アリスシャッハと魔法の楽団 (Alice Schach and the Magic Orchestra), a musical unit known for blending classical instrumentation, electronic pop, and theatrical flourishes, the song shares its name with the ancient Greek myth of Pygmalion, a sculptor who carves an ivory statue so beautiful that he falls in love with his own creation, which is then brought to life. The title's use of the older kanji form 咒文 (instead of the modern 呪文) for "spell" or "incantation" gives the writing an arcane, storybook quality that matches the mythological theme. At a brisk 190 BPM, the track sits in the オンゲキ&CHUNITHM genre category, marking it as part of the ongoing cross-pollination between Sega's three major arcade rhythm titles. The MASTER chart, designed by the duo はぴネコ (はっぴー & ぴちネコ) and rated 13.8, stands out for its unusually dense Touch-note layout, 143 Touch notes out of 844 total, among the highest Touch densities in its difficulty tier, making it a distinctive challenge for players seeking full-tablet engagement.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
4(4)
179 notesDesigner: -|Tap 148Hold 13Slide 4Touch 7Break 7
ADVANCED
7(7)
308 notesDesigner: -|Tap 223Hold 45Slide 8Touch 24Break 8
EXPERT
10+(10.6)
519 notesDesigner: 翠楼屋|Tap 329Hold 82Slide 15Touch 38Break 55
MASTER
13+(13.8)
844 notesDesigner: はぴネコ(はっぴー&ぴちネコ)|Tap 430Hold 90Slide 105Touch 143Break 76
Trivia
- The song title ピュグマリオンの咒文 translates to "Pygmalion's Spell," directly referencing the Greek myth of Pygmalion and Galatea. The use of 咒 (kyūjitai, the pre-1946 character form) instead of the modern 呪 gives the title an antique, literary flavor.
- The artist unit アリスシャッハと魔法の楽団 (Alice Schach and the Magic Orchestra) has contributed songs across all three of Sega's major arcade rhythm game series, maimai, CHUNITHM, and オンゲキ, making them a familiar name in the Sega rhythm game crossover ecosystem.
- The MASTER chart at level 13+ (constant 13.8) contains 143 Touch notes out of 844 total, an unusually high proportion that sets it apart from many other 13+ charts in the DX FESTiVAL era.
- The EXPERT chart was designed by 翠楼屋, a well-known maimai chart contributor whose work appears across multiple versions of the game.
- The MASTER chart was designed by the duo はぴネコ, composed of はっぴー and ぴちネコ, who are active charter contributors in the DX era.
- The song was added to maimai DX FESTiVAL on January 20, 2023, as part of the オンゲキ&CHUNITHM crossover category, bringing tracks originally featured in Sega's other rhythm games into maimai.
- Despite the Japanese wiki having its 楽曲情報 (song information) and 譜面・ゲーム面 (chart/gameplay) sections marked as 'Coming Soon...', the song has maintained a consistent presence across all regions (Japan, International, USA, and China) since its release.
FAQ
- Who composed ピュグマリオンの咒文 (Pygmalion's Spell) in maimai?
- The song is performed by アリスシャッハと魔法の楽団 (Alice Schach and the Magic Orchestra), a musical unit known for theatrical, classically-infused electronic pop that has contributed to multiple Sega rhythm game series.
- What does ピュグマリオンの咒文 mean?
- The title translates to "Pygmalion's Spell", a direct reference to the Greek myth of Pygmalion, the sculptor who fell in love with his ivory creation Galatea. The kanji 咒文 is an older written form of 呪文 (spell/incantation).
- Which maimai version added ピュグマリオンの咒文?
- It was added in maimai DX FESTiVAL on January 20, 2023, as part of the オンゲキ&CHUNITHM crossover genre category.
- What difficulty levels does ピュグマリオンの咒文 have in maimai?
- The song has four DX chart difficulties: Basic (level 4), Advanced (level 7), Expert (level 10+, constant 10.6), and Master (level 13+, constant 13.8).
- Who designed the charts for ピュグマリオンの咒文?
- The Expert chart was designed by 翠楼屋, and the Master chart was designed by the duo はぴネコ (はっぴー & ぴちネコ). Basic and Advanced charts do not have credited designers.
- Why is the MASTER chart of ピュグマリオンの咒文 notable?
- At level 13+ with constant 13.8, the MASTER chart features an unusually dense Touch-note layout, 143 Touch notes out of 844 total notes, making it a standout chart for players who want heavy tablet-area engagement at the higher difficulty tiers.
- Is ピュグマリオンの咒文 available in all regions?
- Yes, the song has been released in all maimai regions: Japan, International, USA, and China.
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