Overview
セイクリッド ルイン (Sacred Ruin) is a gothic-rock original from Bandai Namco's Taiko no Tatsujin series, first introduced in the 3DS title Taiko no Tatsujin: Don to Katsu no Jikuu Daibouken. Composed by Drop with lyrics by GIW (祇羽) and vocals by Yura Hatsuki (葉月ゆら), the track blends driving guitar riffs, rapid-fire percussion at 186 BPM, and a dark, cathedral-inspired melodic atmosphere, a dramatic departure from Taiko no Tatsujin's typically cheerful wadaiko aesthetic. The song made its way into maimai as part of the 5th Tenkaichi Otogesai (天下一音ゲ祭), a recurrent cross-rhythm-game event that shuttled songs between major arcade titles. By that point, Sacred Ruin had already appeared in CHUNITHM, SOUND VOLTEX, and GROOVE COASTER during the 4th Tenkaichi Otogesai, making its arrival in maimai FiNALE in December 2018 the capstone of a multi-game rollout. The in-game jacket art was carried over from Syncronica (シンクロニカ), another Bandai Namco rhythm title that also received the song. Within maimai, セイクリッド ルイン is represented by a four-chart Standard set, Basic (Lv 7), Advanced (Lv 9+), Expert (Lv 12+, designed by LabiLabi), and Master (Lv 13+, designed by Jack), with no DX or Re:Master variant. The chart levels were adjusted multiple times across version updates, reflecting how players and developers recalibrated its difficulty over the lifespan of maimai DX.
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- セイクリッド ルイン originated in the 3DS game Taiko no Tatsujin: Don to Katsu no Jikuu Daibouken, making it one of the few Taiko-original songs to receive heavy cross-rhythm-game licensing.
- The song was part of the 4th Tenkaichi Otogesai (2017) for CHUNITHM STAR, SOUND VOLTEX IV HEAVENLY HAVEN, and GROOVE COASTER 3EX, and later joined maimai FiNALE in the 5th iteration of the event (December 2018).
- Its initial arcade release for both CHUNITHM and maimai was restricted to AOU-member arcades before rolling out to all venues months later, April 2019 for maimai's full release.
- The jacket artwork comes from Syncronica, a Bandai Namco rhythm game where セイクリッド ルイン also appears.
- Composer Drop and lyricist GIW (祇羽) are credited as a duo on the song; the truth-data artist field lists them as Drop＆祇羽, while the CHUNITHM series originally credited only Yura Hatsuki before adding the full lineup.
- An 8-bit chiptune arrange titled ピコピコ ルイン (Pikopiko Ruin) by Sakamoto Kyōju was later added to the Taiko no Tatsujin series, reimagining the gothic rock original in a retro game aesthetic.
- The MASTER chart (Lv 13+, constant 13.9) was designed by Jack, a notes designer known for dense, technically demanding patterns. At 971 total notes, it is the highest-note-count chart in the set.
- The Expert chart (Lv 12+, constant 12.6) was designed by LabiLabi and features a notably high Break-note density (50 Break notes out of 594 total), making Break accuracy a key scoring factor.
- Across DX versions, the difficulty levels have been revised multiple times: Basic started at Lv 6 and rose to 7; Advanced went from 8+ to 9+; Expert climbed from 10+ to 12+; Master was initially 12+ before settling at 13+.
- The song's genre label shifted between GAME & VARIETY and VARIETY across maimai DX versions before settling back to GAME & VARIETY from DX PLUS onward.
- The lyrics by GIW paint a dramatic contrast between sacred and profane imagery, 'sacred ruin' and 'demonic synthesis', delivered in a high-energy, theatrical vocal style by Yura Hatsuki.
FAQ
- Who composed セイクリッド ルイン (Sacred Ruin)?
- The track was composed by Drop, with lyrics written by GIW (祇羽) and vocals performed by Yura Hatsuki (葉月ゆら).
- What rhythm game did セイクリッド ルイン originally come from?
- It originated in the Taiko no Tatsujin series, debuting in the 3DS game Taiko no Tatsujin: Don to Katsu no Jikuu Daibouken before crossing over into other arcade rhythm games.
- How did セイクリッド ルイン come to maimai?
- It was added to maimai FiNALE on December 13, 2018 as part of the 5th Tenkaichi Otogesai, a cross-rhythm-game event that brought songs between multiple arcade titles. It had already appeared in CHUNITHM, SOUND VOLTEX, and GROOVE COASTER during the 4th event.
- What are the difficulty levels of セイクリッド ルイン in maimai?
- The Standard charts are Basic Lv 7 (constant 7.0), Advanced Lv 9+ (constant 9.6), Expert Lv 12+ (constant 12.6), and Master Lv 13+ (constant 13.9). There is no Re:Master or DX chart for this song.
- Who designed the Expert and Master charts for セイクリッド ルイン?
- The Expert chart was designed by LabiLabi, and the Master chart was designed by Jack. The Basic and Advanced charts have no credited designer.
- What does セイクリッド ルイン mean in English?
- The title translates to 'Sacred Ruin', セイクリッド (seikuriddo) is a loanword from English 'sacred', and ルイン (ruin) comes from English 'ruin'. The lyrics explore contrasts between sacred desolation and demonic synthesis.
- Does セイクリッド ルイン have an 8-bit remix?
- Yes. An 8-bit chiptune arrangement titled ピコピコ ルイン (Pikopiko Ruin) by Sakamoto Kyōju appears in the Taiko no Tatsujin series.
- What BPM is セイクリッド ルイン?
- The song runs at a steady 186 BPM, contributing to its fast-paced, driving gothic-rock feel.
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