Overview
Restricted Access is an instrumental electronic track by the composer and producer Knighthood, originally created for the mobile rhythm game *Paradigm: Reboot*. It joined the maimai DX song library as part of the CiRCLE edition, rolling out regionally through early 2026, arriving in Asian territories at the edition's launch, in Japanese arcades on January 23, 2026, and in Chinese cabinets running 舞萌DX 2025 on February 10, 2026. The title and musical motifs position Restricted Access as a direct thematic sequel to Knighthood's earlier composition "Access Denied" from *Orzmic*, creating a two-part narrative across separate rhythm-game titles.
Running at a brisk 185 BPM over 2 minutes and 33 seconds, the track delivers crisp, driving electronic production with no vocals, a purely instrumental piece built for gameplay impact. The accompanying music video was produced by TunerGames. In maimai, Restricted Access spans four DX-format charts. The Expert chart (level 11) was designed by アマリリス (amaryllis), while the Master chart (level 13.8) was handled by Luxizhel. The Master chart in particular stands out for its heavy Touch-note count, 165 out of 920 total notes, making extensive use of the DX cabinet's touch sensors alongside dense Tap and Slide patterns.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
4(4)
217 notesDesigner: -|Tap 172Hold 15Slide 4Touch 20Break 6
ADVANCED
7+(7.6)
389 notesDesigner: -|Tap 312Hold 13Slide 11Touch 45Break 8
EXPERT
11(11)
535 notesDesigner: アマリリス|Tap 309Hold 58Slide 38Touch 72Break 58
MASTER
13+(13.8)
920 notesDesigner: Luxizhel|Tap 556Hold 68Slide 98Touch 165Break 33
Trivia
- Restricted Access is a direct sequel to "Access Denied," a track by the same composer (Knighthood) that appeared in the rhythm game *Orzmic*.
- The song originates from *Paradigm: Reboot*, a mobile rhythm game featuring an original soundtrack contributed by multiple composers and producers from the rhythm-game and doujin music scenes.
- The music video/visual production was handled by TunerGames.
- Restricted Access is purely instrumental, it contains no vocal or lyrical content.
- The song was added to the Asian version of maimai DX CiRCLE at the edition's initial launch, to the Japanese version on January 23, 2026, and to the Chinese version (舞萌DX 2025) on February 10, 2026.
- The Master chart by Luxizhel contains 920 total notes, of which 165 are Touch notes, one of the highest Touch-note counts among CiRCLE-era charts at its difficulty level.
- The track length is 2 minutes and 33 seconds.
FAQ
- Who composed Restricted Access for maimai?
- Restricted Access was composed and arranged by Knighthood, a producer known for contributions to rhythm-game soundtracks including *Paradigm: Reboot* and *Orzmic*.
- What version of maimai is Restricted Access in?
- Restricted Access was added to maimai DX CiRCLE, releasing in Asian regions at launch, in Japan on January 23, 2026, and in China on February 10, 2026 as part of 舞萌DX 2025.
- What are the difficulty levels of Restricted Access in maimai?
- Restricted Access has four DX-format charts: Basic at level 4, Advanced at level 7+, Expert at level 11, and Master at level 13+ (level constant 13.8).
- Who designed the charts for Restricted Access in maimai?
- The Expert chart (level 11) was designed by アマリリス (amaryllis), and the Master chart (level 13.8) was designed by Luxizhel.
- What game does Restricted Access originally come from?
- Restricted Access originated from *Paradigm: Reboot*, a mobile rhythm game developed by TunerGames, before being licensed for maimai DX CiRCLE.
- Is Restricted Access related to any other song?
- Yes, Restricted Access is a thematic and musical sequel to "Access Denied," an earlier Knighthood track that appeared in the rhythm game *Orzmic*.
- Does Restricted Access have lyrics?
- No, Restricted Access is a purely instrumental electronic track with no vocal or lyrical content.
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