Who composed READY STEADY GO?

The song was composed by tetsuya, bassist and primary composer of the Japanese rock band L'Arc~en~Ciel.

What anime is READY STEADY GO from?

READY STEADY GO was used as the second opening theme for the 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist (鋼の錬金術師) anime series, covering episodes 26 through 50.

When was READY STEADY GO added to maimai?

The cover was added to maimai on July 11, 2013, with the release of maimai GreeN.

When was READY STEADY GO removed from maimai?

The song was removed from the maimai arcade lineup on June 30, 2016, and is no longer playable on current cabinets.

Who designed the Expert and Master charts for READY STEADY GO in maimai?

The Expert chart was designed by ニャイン (Nyain) and the Master chart by 某S氏 (Bou S shi).

Is READY STEADY GO a cover or the original song in maimai?

The version in maimai is a cover of L'Arc~en~Ciel's original 2004 single, as indicated by the [cover] tag on the artist credit.

READY STEADY GO (L'Arc~en~Ciel cover), maimai GreeN Song

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Overview

READY STEADY GO is a cover of L'Arc~en~Ciel's twenty-second single, originally released in 2004 and best known as the second opening theme of the 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist (鋼の錬金術師) anime series. The song was composed by bassist tetsuya and written by vocalist hyde, capturing the adrenaline-fueled determination that defined the series' early broadcast run. In maimai, the cover was added at the launch of GreeN (July 2013) under the POPS & ANIME category, it was initially classified as ANIME until the genre was updated in PiNK. The track remained playable until June 30, 2016, when it was removed from the arcade lineup. Outside maimai, READY STEADY GO appears in its original form in Konami's REFLEC BEAT and as the final-stage song in Nintendo's Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan!.

Videos

Official PV

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Expert chart

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Master chart

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Charts

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BASIC

4(4)

95 notesDesigner: -|Tap 72Hold 17Slide 5Break 1

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ADVANCED

6(6)

159 notesDesigner: -|Tap 122Hold 26Slide 4Break 7

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EXPERT

9(9)

344 notesDesigner: ニャイン|Tap 276Hold 43Slide 18Break 7

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MASTER

10(10)

401 notesDesigner: 某S氏|Tap 306Hold 66Slide 16Break 13

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Trivia

READY STEADY GO was L'Arc~en~Ciel's 22nd single, released on February 4, 2004, and peaked at No. 1 on the Oricon weekly charts.
The song served as the second opening theme for the 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist anime series (episodes 26–50), following "Melissa" by Porno Graffitti.
In maimai, the track was originally categorized under the ANIME genre from GreeN through ORANGE PLUS, and was reclassified as POPS & ANIME starting with PiNK.
READY STEADY GO was removed from maimai's playable lineup on June 30, 2016, making it unavailable in current arcade revisions.
The original L'Arc~en~Ciel version appears in Konami's REFLEC BEAT series, while the original version was also used as the final stage song in Nintendo DS title Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan!.
The Master chart was designed by 某S氏 (Bou S shi), a notes designer known for several high-level charts in the early maimai era.
The Expert chart was designed by ニャイン (Nyain), who contributed multiple charts to maimai's early GreeN and ORANGE PLUS song pools.
The song's lyrics open with the repeated chant "ARE YOU READY? / READY STEADY CAN'T HOLD ME BACK / READY STEADY GIVE ME GOOD LUCK / READY STEADY NEVER LOOK BACK / LET'S GET STARTED READY STEADY GO", establishing its high-energy motivational tone.
The in-game cover is 1:38 in length, a shortened arrangement of the original 4:16 single.
Composer tetsuya and lyricist hyde are founding members of L'Arc~en~Ciel, one of Japan's best-selling rock bands of all time.

FAQ

Who composed READY STEADY GO?: The song was composed by tetsuya, bassist and primary composer of the Japanese rock band L'Arc~en~Ciel.
What anime is READY STEADY GO from?: READY STEADY GO was used as the second opening theme for the 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist (鋼の錬金術師) anime series, covering episodes 26 through 50.
When was READY STEADY GO added to maimai?: The cover was added to maimai on July 11, 2013, with the release of maimai GreeN.
When was READY STEADY GO removed from maimai?: The song was removed from the maimai arcade lineup on June 30, 2016, and is no longer playable on current cabinets.
Who designed the Expert and Master charts for READY STEADY GO in maimai?: The Expert chart was designed by ニャイン (Nyain) and the Master chart by 某S氏 (Bou S shi).
What is the BPM of READY STEADY GO?: The song has a BPM of 144.
Is READY STEADY GO a cover or the original song in maimai?: The version in maimai is a cover of L'Arc~en~Ciel's original 2004 single, as indicated by the [cover] tag on the artist credit.