Overview
R'N'R Monsta (読み: ロックンロールモンスター, "Rock 'n' Roll Monster") is a high-octane original composition by Lite Show Magic, a collaborative unit formed by two heavyweight BMS/doujin-scene producers: t+pazolite (Tomoyuki Hamada) and C-Show (Akira Michishita). The track pounds along at a relentless 220 BPM, a tempo that doubles as its in-game genre label ("220"), and delivers the signature aggressive electronic-rock sound its creators are known for. The song was originally commissioned for the ZENZA of Performai exhibition tournament, where it debuted during the final round of the KING of Performai 2019 event as the ONGEKI division's designated challenge piece. It first became playable in ONGEKI SUMMER PLUS before crossing over into maimai DX PRiSM on February 7, 2025. In maimai, the track was initially locked behind the ONGEKI Area 8 (オンゲキちほー8) progression system, requiring players to accumulate 650 km of travel distance, and became generally available from April 24, 2025 onward. The song carries no lyrics, its energy is carried entirely by its instrumental riff-driven arrangement. The MASTER chart, rated level 14 with a constant of 14.1, stands as the highest difficulty offering in the set and was co-designed by メロンポップ and Luxizhel, while the EXPERT chart (level 12.0) was handled by サファ太.
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Charts
DX
BASIC
5(5)
239 notesDesigner: -|Tap 183Hold 24Slide 8Touch 15Break 9
ADVANCED
8(8)
397 notesDesigner: -|Tap 336Hold 18Slide 12Touch 28Break 3
EXPERT
12(12)
584 notesDesigner: サファ太|Tap 451Hold 36Slide 35Touch 26Break 36
MASTER
14(14.1)
805 notesDesigner: メロンポップ vs Luxizhel|Tap 626Hold 22Slide 87Touch 22Break 48
Trivia
- The song title is a phonetic abbreviation: "R'N'R" stands for "Rock 'n' Roll," and the full title reads as ロックンロールモンスター (Rock 'n' Roll Monster).
- Lite Show Magic is a collaborative unit between two renowned doujin and BMS composers: t+pazolite (Tomoyuki Hamada) and C-Show (Akira Michishita), both of whom have contributed extensively to the rhythm game scene across multiple franchises.
- R'N'R Monsta was first revealed during the final round of the ZENZA of Performai exhibition tournament at the KING of Performai 2019 event, serving as the ONGEKI division's challenge piece.
- The song originally debuted in ONGEKI SUMMER PLUS before being ported to maimai DX PRiSM.
- The in-game genre displayed for this track in maimai is simply "220", a direct reference to its BPM.
- In the ONGEKI Area 8 unlock system, players needed to reach a cumulative travel distance of 650 km to access R'N'R Monsta before its general unlock date of April 24, 2025.
- The track is instrumental with no vocal lyrics; its driving energy comes entirely from its guitar riffs, synth leads, and breakbeat-influenced drum patterns.
- The MASTER chart (level 14.1) was co-designed by two charters: メロンポップ (Melonpop) and Luxizhel, while the EXPERT chart (level 12.0) was designed by サファ太 (Safata).
- In the Asian version of maimai DX PRiSM, R'N'R Monsta became unlockable from June 20, 2025. In the Chinese version (舞萌DX 2025), it arrived on April 28, 2026.
- Completing the MASTER chart with rank S unlocks the collection title "220" (称号), referencing the track's BPM.
FAQ
- Who composed R'N'R Monsta?
- R'N'R Monsta was composed and arranged by Lite Show Magic, a collaborative unit formed by t+pazolite (Tomoyuki Hamada) and C-Show (Akira Michishita), both prominent figures in the doujin and BMS rhythm game scene.
- What does R'N'R Monsta mean?
- The title abbreviates "Rock 'n' Roll Monster", read in Japanese as ロックンロールモンスター. The song's in-game genre label in maimai is simply "220," a reference to its BPM.
- Which maimai version added R'N'R Monsta?
- R'N'R Monsta was added in maimai DX PRiSM on February 7, 2025, as part of an ONGEKI crossover. It was initially unlockable through ONGEKI Area 8 and became generally available on April 24, 2025.
- Where did R'N'R Monsta originally come from?
- The track was originally commissioned for the ZENZA of Performai exhibition tournament at KING of Performai 2019, and first became playable in ONGEKI SUMMER PLUS before being ported to maimai.
- What level is the MASTER chart of R'N'R Monsta?
- The MASTER chart is rated level 14 with a difficulty constant of 14.1, making it the most challenging chart in the set. It was co-designed by メロンポップ (Melonpop) and Luxizhel.
- Does R'N'R Monsta have lyrics?
- No, R'N'R Monsta is an instrumental track with no lyrics. Its energy is driven entirely by its aggressive guitar riffs, synthesizer leads, and high-tempo breakbeat-influenced percussion.
- Who designed the EXPERT chart for R'N'R Monsta?
- The EXPERT chart (level 12, constant 12.0) was designed by サファ太 (Safata).
- How was R'N'R Monsta unlocked in maimai DX PRiSM?
- Players unlocked it by reaching 650 km of cumulative travel distance in ONGEKI Area 8 (オンゲキちほー8) between February 7 and April 23, 2025. After April 24, 2025, it became generally available to all players.
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