Who composed Sage in maimai?

Sage was composed and arranged by Camellia (かめりあ), also known as Masaya Oya. It was his first original song commissioned specifically for the maimai series.

Which maimai version introduced Sage?

Sage debuted in maimai DX UNiVERSE PLUS on June 24, 2022, as part of the Heaven Area 5 Perfect Challenge campaign.

How do you pronounce the song title Sage in Japanese?

The title is read as サゲ (sa-ge), not セイジ (sei-ji). Camellia clarified this uncommon reading on his official website.

What difficulty is the Sage MASTER chart and who designed it?

The MASTER chart is level 14 (with a constant of 14.5 in BUDDiES PLUS) and was designed by ロシェ@ペンギン (Rocher@penguin). It features 1,012 notes, including 174 Touch notes.

What other rhythm games feature Sage?

Beyond maimai, Sage appears in CHUNITHM LUMINOUS, ONGEKI bright MEMORY, and Project SEKAI Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku.

What genre is Sage by Camellia?

Sage is a jazzy electro track at 145 BPM, blending swung piano, synth bass, and crisp percussion. It was composed for the Heaven Area 5 campaign in maimai DX UNiVERSE PLUS.

Was Sage's difficulty level adjusted after release?

Yes. The MASTER chart was originally rated level 14+ from UNiVERSE PLUS through FESTiVAL, then lowered to level 14 starting from FESTiVAL PLUS.

Camellia's "Sage" (サゲ), maimai DX UNiVERSE PLUS Song

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Overview

"Sage" (サゲ) marks Camellia's (かめりあ) debut as a commissioned composer for the maimai series, his first original track written specifically for the arcade rhythm game rather than one of his existing doujin or BMS works. The song is a polished piece of jazzy electro that sits at 145 BPM, blending swung piano phrases, tight synth bass, and crisp percussion into an energetic yet sophisticated sound. Its mood matches the narrative of the Heaven Area 5 (天界ちほー5) campaign it was created for, where a cast of angel characters, Mica, Iofi, Azuri, Lag, and Gavi, gather under a starry night sky and play music together in celebration. Camellia's production leans into the scene's warmth and uplift, with bright chord voicings and a buoyant groove that evoke a sense of communal joy rather than tension or speed. The MASTER chart, designed by ロシェ@ペンギン (Rocher@penguin), is notable for its unusually high Touch-note count, 174 Touch notes out of 1,012 total, making it a standout challenge for players on DX cabinets equipped with touch panels. The Expert chart was handled by 翠楼屋 (Suirouya). Upon release in UNiVERSE PLUS (June 2022), the MASTER chart carried a level rating of 14+, which was later adjusted to 14 starting from FESTiVAL PLUS. The song was also the first maimai original to see broad cross-franchise adoption, later appearing in SEGA's CHUNITHM LUMINOUS and ONGEKI bright MEMORY, and eventually in Project SEKAI Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku. Its music video, produced by Hanamori Hiro, was not carried into the in-game music player at launch.

Videos

Official PV

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Master chart

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Charts

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BASIC

6(6)

237 notesDesigner: -|Tap 209Hold 17Slide 7Touch 0Break 4

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ADVANCED

8(8)

366 notesDesigner: -|Tap 319Hold 6Slide 29Touch 8Break 4

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EXPERT

12+(12.9)

641 notesDesigner: 翠楼屋|Tap 462Hold 64Slide 53Touch 21Break 41

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MASTER

14(14.5)

1012 notesDesigner: ロシェ@ペンギン|Tap 714Hold 71Slide 37Touch 174Break 16

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Trivia

The title "Sage" is read as サゲ (sa-ge), not セイジ (sei-ji), Camellia himself clarified the reading on his official website.
"Sage" is Camellia's first original song commissioned specifically for the maimai series, as opposed to a port of an existing track from his doujin discography.
The song was originally unlocked in UNiVERSE PLUS as part of the "Heaven Area 5" (天界ちほー5) Perfect Challenge campaign, appearing after accumulating 900 km of in-game distance. It became generally available from maimai DX FESTiVAL PLUS onward.
The MASTER chart was initially rated level 14+ from UNiVERSE PLUS through FESTiVAL, then downgraded to level 14 from FESTiVAL PLUS onward. The level constant in the BUDDiES PLUS era was measured at 14.5.
With 174 Touch notes, the MASTER chart has one of the highest Touch-note densities among level-14 songs in maimai DX, making it a signature challenge for touch-panel technique.
"Sage" was later added to CHUNITHM LUMINOUS at launch and to ONGEKI bright MEMORY on December 28, 2023. It also appears in Project SEKAI Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku.
A remix titled "Sqlupp (Camellia's 'Sqleipd＊Hiytex' Remix)" exists in the maimai song list, reworking material related to this track.
The music video for the song was created by Hanamori Hiro, but was not implemented into the in-game music player of maimai DX.
The flavor text describes a narrative finale for the Heaven Area 5 cast: angels finally stand up and sing along to the jazzy electro track, with Mica locking eyes with Iofi and receiving a wink, while Azuri's arrangement, Lag's embellished ad-libs, and Gavi's sound bring everything together.

FAQ

Who composed Sage in maimai?: Sage was composed and arranged by Camellia (かめりあ), also known as Masaya Oya. It was his first original song commissioned specifically for the maimai series.
Which maimai version introduced Sage?: Sage debuted in maimai DX UNiVERSE PLUS on June 24, 2022, as part of the Heaven Area 5 Perfect Challenge campaign.
How do you pronounce the song title Sage in Japanese?: The title is read as サゲ (sa-ge), not セイジ (sei-ji). Camellia clarified this uncommon reading on his official website.
What difficulty is the Sage MASTER chart and who designed it?: The MASTER chart is level 14 (with a constant of 14.5 in BUDDiES PLUS) and was designed by ロシェ@ペンギン (Rocher@penguin). It features 1,012 notes, including 174 Touch notes.
What other rhythm games feature Sage?: Beyond maimai, Sage appears in CHUNITHM LUMINOUS, ONGEKI bright MEMORY, and Project SEKAI Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku.
What genre is Sage by Camellia?: Sage is a jazzy electro track at 145 BPM, blending swung piano, synth bass, and crisp percussion. It was composed for the Heaven Area 5 campaign in maimai DX UNiVERSE PLUS.
Was Sage's difficulty level adjusted after release?: Yes. The MASTER chart was originally rated level 14+ from UNiVERSE PLUS through FESTiVAL, then lowered to level 14 starting from FESTiVAL PLUS.