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Overview

さくゆいたいそう (Saku Yui Taisou) is an original song by the Nijisanji VTuber duo さくゆい (Saku Yui), comprising 笹木咲 (Saku Sasaki) and 椎名唯華 (Yuika Shiina). The track was composed, arranged, and lyricized by Kinoshita (キノシタ), who also produced its music video, and was first released as a standalone single in 2022. It joined the maimai DX BUDDiES lineup at the version's launch on September 14, 2023, and later crossed over to SEGA's CHUNITHM LUMINOUS on December 21, 2023. The title is a playful portmanteau, さくゆい (the unit name) fused with たいそう (taisō, meaning exercise or gymnastics), reflecting the song's call-and-response, feel-good character designed to get listeners moving along with the duo. In the maimai rhythm game, both the EXPERT chart (designed by 佑 / Yuu) and the MASTER chart (designed by メロンポップ / Melonpop) are noted for their unusually tight synchronization with the song's lyrics and music video. Note placements mirror the duo's spoken counting ("いち、にー、さん、しー"), slide patterns trace the circular hand motions described in the verses, and specific gestures from the MV are recreated through carefully positioned Touch notes, slides, and holds. The MASTER chart at level 12+ is especially dense with these gimmicks, making it feel less like a traditional chart and more like an interactive choreography. In BUDDiES PLUS (May 24, 2024), an UTAGE (宴) buddy chart was added that requires two players cooperating on a single screen, fittingly subtitled "2人合わせてさくゆいたいそう", two players together make Saku Yui Taisou.

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Official PV

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Master chart

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Expert chart

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Re:MASTER chart

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Charts

DX

BASIC
2(2)
163 notesDesigner: -|Tap 124Hold 16Slide 6Touch 14Break 3
ADVANCED
6(6)
335 notesDesigner: -|Tap 269Hold 24Slide 2Touch 26Break 14
EXPERT
9+(9.6)
538 notesDesigner: |Tap 421Hold 50Slide 29Touch 15Break 23
MASTER
12+(12.6)
681 notesDesigner: メロンポップ|Tap 381Hold 129Slide 69Touch 41Break 61

Trivia

  • The song was originally released as a single in 2022, a year before its maimai debut.
  • The unit name さくゆい is a portmanteau of the members' given names: さく (from Saku Sasaki) and ゆい (from Yuika Shiina).
  • Composer Kinoshita (キノシタ) is known for producing music for multiple VTuber groups and has contributed songs to several SEGA rhythm games.
  • On the MASTER chart, the lyric '通じ合うはBPM' (Communication is BPM) is represented by a slide pattern shaped like the letter 'b' (for BPM).
  • The phrase 'やっぱそろわんなぁ〜 え!?' (They still don't match, huh? Eh!?) at the end of the first chorus is charted with asymmetrical note placements, playfully referencing that the two VTubers' voices don't quite sync up.
  • When the lyrics count 'いち、にー、さん、しー' (one, two, three, four), the MASTER chart sends hold notes to the corresponding numbered touch-screen positions.
  • The final Break Hold on the MASTER chart lasts until the duo finishes singing 'おつさくゆい~' (Good work Saku Yui~), serving as a closing call-and-response.
  • The UTAGE buddy chart's comment '2人合わせてさくゆいたいそう' (Two players together make Saku Yui Taisou) directly mirrors the lyric '2人合わせて、さくゆいです!' (Together as two people, we're Saku Yui!), which in the song is delivered with deliberately offset timing, a joke the UTAGE chart mimics through desynchronized note placement.
  • In the EXPERT chart, the lyric 'さくゆいの○!' is represented by slides that trace the letters S, K, Y, and I, spelling out the unit name.
  • The line 'こわ〜いおばけだ!ゆらゆら' (It's a scary ghost! Wobble wobble) is represented on both EXPERT and MASTER by Touch slides that sway back and forth across the bottom of the screen, mimicking a ghost's wobbling motion.

FAQ

Who composed さくゆいたいそう?
The song was composed, arranged, and lyricized by Kinoshita (キノシタ), who also produced the music video. Kinoshita is known for creating music for VTuber projects and contributing to SEGA's rhythm game franchises.
Who are the vocalists on さくゆいたいそう?
The song is performed by the Nijisanji VTuber duo さくゆい (Saku Yui), consisting of 笹木咲 (Saku Sasaki) and 椎名唯華 (Yuika Shiina).
What does the title さくゆいたいそう mean?
The title is a portmanteau of さくゆい (Saku Yui, the unit name) and たいそう (taisō, meaning exercise or gymnastics). It can be understood as 'Saku Yui Exercise,' fitting the song's playful, interactive call-and-response style.
When was さくゆいたいそう added to maimai?
It was added at the launch of maimai DX BUDDiES on September 14, 2023, and is available in all regions (Japan, International, USA, and China).
What is special about the MASTER chart for さくゆいたいそう?
The MASTER chart (level 12+, constant 12.6, designed by メロンポップ / Melonpop) is highly synchronized with the song's lyrics and music video. Counting lyrics send notes to numbered positions, slide patterns trace circular hand motions described in the verses, and specific MV gestures are replicated through Touch notes and slides. The chart effectively functions as an interactive choreography of the duo's performance.
Who designed the charts for さくゆいたいそう in maimai?
The EXPERT chart was designed by 佑 (Yuu), and the MASTER chart was designed by メロンポップ (Melonpop).
Does さくゆいたいそう appear in other rhythm games?
Yes, it was also added to CHUNITHM LUMINOUS on December 21, 2023 (with Asian and Chinese versions following later).
What is the UTAGE (宴) chart for さくゆいたいそう?
An UTAGE buddy chart was added in maimai DX BUDDiES PLUS on May 24, 2024. It requires two players cooperating on a single screen and is subtitled '2人合わせてさくゆいたいそう' (Two players together make Saku Yui Taisou), referencing the lyric '2人合わせて、さくゆいです!' from the original song.