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Overview

雑魚 (Zako) is a Vocaloid original song by producer 柊マグネタイト (Hiiragi Magnetite), featuring 亞北ネル (Aone Nera), a derivative character built on the Hatsune Miku voicebank, with 重音テト (Kasane Teto) contributing chorus vocals. It entered the maimai DX arcade rhythm game on April 3, 2026 as part of the CiRCLE PLUS version update, marking the first time a 亞北ネル vocal track has appeared in the series. The song carries an unusual publication history. It was originally uploaded to niconico under the title ざぁこ (Zaako) sung by 歌愛ユキ (Kaai Yuki), but was taken down within less than a day amid circumstances that attracted significant online discussion. A remake followed shortly after with the revised title 雑魚, replacing the lead vocal with 亞北ネル (derived from the Hatsune Miku database) and adding Kasane Teto on backing chorus. Both title variants, 雑魚 (zako) and ざぁこ (zaako), are Japanese pejorative slang meaning "small fry" or "loser," a theme that extends into the game's deluxe collection rewards: players who trigger a track skip earn the title "くそざこ" (complete trash), while those who lose in a multiplayer session earn "ざぁこ." In maimai, the Master chart sits at level 13.1 and was designed by Luxizhel, known for dense Slide-heavy arrangements. The Expert chart (level 10) was handled by サファ太 (Safata). The song is currently available only on Japanese-region cabinets.

Videos

Official PV

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Master chart

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Expert chart

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Charts

DX

BASIC
2(2)
157 notesDesigner: -|Tap 126Hold 10Slide 5Touch 6Break 10
ADVANCED
6(6)
276 notesDesigner: -|Tap 226Hold 11Slide 6Touch 27Break 6
EXPERT
10(10)
419 notesDesigner: サファ太|Tap 206Hold 88Slide 17Touch 49Break 59
MASTER
13(13.1)
765 notesDesigner: Luxizhel|Tap 516Hold 45Slide 147Touch 26Break 31

Trivia

  • 雑魚 is the first song in the maimai series to feature 亞北ネル as the lead vocalist.
  • The song was originally uploaded to niconico under the title ざぁこ with 歌愛ユキ (Kaai Yuki) on vocals, but was taken down in under a day due to circumstances the wiki explicitly declines to document.
  • The remake version 雑魚 replaces the vocal with 亞北ネル and adds 重音テト (Kasane Teto) on chorus, while keeping the same BPM and basic instrumental structure.
  • Both 雑魚 (zako) and ざぁこ (zaako) are Japanese slang terms used to dismiss someone as weak or insignificant, roughly equivalent to 'small fry' or 'loser.'
  • The deluxe collection title 'くそざこ' (kusozako, 'utter trash') is unlocked by activating a track skip during gameplay in maimai DX.
  • The deluxe collection title 'ざぁこ' is unlocked by playing in a multiplayer session of two or more players and losing the round.
  • The MASTER chart was designed by Luxizhel, a charter known for incorporating dense Slide-note patterns into their maimai charts.
  • The EXPERT chart was designed by サファ太 (Safata), another established maimai chart designer.

FAQ

Who composed 雑魚 (Zako)?
雑魚 was composed by 柊マグネタイト (Hiiragi Magnetite), a Vocaloid producer known for their work in the niconico doujin music scene.
Who sings 雑魚 on the maimai version?
The maimai version features 亞北ネル (Aone Nera) on lead vocals, with 重音テト (Kasane Teto) providing chorus.
What is the story behind 雑魚 and the original ざぁこ version?
The song was first uploaded to niconico as ざぁこ with 歌愛ユキ (Kaai Yuki) as vocalist, but was taken down within a day due to controversy. A remake titled 雑魚 was subsequently released with 亞北ネル on lead and 重音テト on backing vocals.
When was 雑魚 added to maimai DX?
雑魚 was added to maimai DX on April 3, 2026 as part of the CiRCLE PLUS version update.
What difficulty levels are available for 雑魚 in maimai?
The song has four DX chart difficulties: Basic (level 2), Advanced (level 6), Expert (level 10, constant 10.0), and Master (level 13, constant 13.1).
Who designed the charts for 雑魚?
The Expert chart was designed by サファ太 (Safata) and the Master chart was designed by Luxizhel. Basic and Advanced charts do not have a credited designer.
Is 雑魚 available outside Japan in maimai?
No, as of its release 雑魚 is available exclusively on Japanese-region maimai DX cabinets.
What do the deluxe collection titles for 雑魚 mean?
The title 'くそざこ' (kusozako, meaning 'utter trash') is earned by activating a track skip, while 'ざぁこ' (zaako, 'loser') is earned by losing in a multiplayer game with two or more players.