Overview
「リクライム」(Reclimb) is a driving rock anthem by Japanese punk-rock band ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D, released as their sixth single in 2013. The song served as the first opening theme for the first season of the anime Yowamushi Pedal (弱虫ペダル), a sports series about competitive bicycle road racing. The title "リクライム" (Reclimb) and the lyrics, which speak of wiping away tears, persevering through hardship, and believing in oneself, directly mirror the anime's narrative of pushing physical and mental limits on brutal mountain climbs. The band's signature aggressive punk energy, anchored by a driving BPM of 188, gives the track an urgent, propulsive feel that matches the on-screen cycling action.
In maimai, リクライム earned a distinctive place in the series' history as the first song to be exclusive to Japanese arcade cabinets, making it inaccessible to international players during its active period. The in-game background plays the anime's opening animation, offering fans a direct audiovisual connection to Yowamushi Pedal. The song was added to maimai GreeN PLUS on February 26, 2014, and remained playable until its removal on December 15, 2016, after which it became permanently unavailable on all cabinets.
The Master chart, designed by mai-Star, stands out for an unusual structural choice: despite carrying a level 10+ difficulty, it contains zero Hold notes, demanding precision through pure Tap, Slide, and Break execution. The Expert chart, designed by はっぴー, offers a more conventional challenge at level 9+. Across its lifespan in the maimai catalog, the song's genre classification shifted from "ANIME" (GreeN through ORANGE PLUS) to "POPS & ANIME" (PiNK onward), reflecting the series' evolving categorization system.
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Trivia
- リクライム is ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D's sixth single, released in 2013 with lyrics penned by vocalist SHiNNOSUKE.
- It was used as the first opening theme for the first season of the Yowamushi Pedal (弱虫ペダル) anime, covering episodes 1 through 12.
- In maimai, the background video directly uses the anime's opening animation rather than a generic music video.
- リクライム was the first song in maimai history to be exclusive to the Japanese release of the arcade series, a distinction noted by both the Japanese and English wiki communities.
- The song was removed from all maimai cabinets on December 15, 2016, making it permanently unplayable on current arcade hardware.
- The Master chart (level 10+, constant 10.6) contains zero Hold notes, an unusual design choice that forces players to rely entirely on Tap, Slide, and Break accuracy.
- The Expert chart was designed by はっぴー and the Master chart by mai-Star, two regular maimai chart designers.
- The in-game genre classification changed over time: it was categorized as 'ANIME' from maimai GreeN through ORANGE PLUS, then reclassified as 'POPS & ANIME' from PiNK onward.
- The song's BPM of 188 places it in the upper range for pop-rock anime themes, contributing to its energetic, sprint-like feel in gameplay.
FAQ
- Who composed リクライム (Reclimb)?
- The song was composed and performed by the Japanese punk-rock band ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D, with lyrics written by vocalist SHiNNOSUKE.
- What anime is リクライム from?
- リクライム was used as the first opening theme for the first season of the Yowamushi Pedal (弱虫ペダル) anime, covering episodes 1 through 12.
- When was リクライム added to maimai and when was it removed?
- The song was added to maimai GreeN PLUS on February 26, 2014, and was removed from all arcade cabinets on December 15, 2016.
- What makes リクライム historically significant in maimai?
- It was the first song in maimai history to be exclusive to the Japanese release of the arcade series, making it unavailable to international players during its active period.
- What difficulty is リクライム's Master chart and what makes it unusual?
- The Master chart is level 10+ (constant 10.6) and contains zero Hold notes, an uncommon design choice that tests pure Tap, Slide, and Break accuracy.
- Who designed the Expert and Master charts for リクライム?
- The Expert chart was designed by はっぴー and the Master chart by mai-Star.
- What BPM is リクライム?
- The song has a BPM of 188.
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