Overview
Scream out! -maimai SONIC WASHER Edit- is an energetic eurobeat arrangement of two themes from Touhou Project game Mountain of Faith (東方風神録): the extra stage theme "明日ハレの日、ケの昨日" (Tomorrow Will Be Fine Weather, Yesterday Was Abnormal) and the extra stage boss theme "ネイティブフェイス" (Native Faith). Produced by the doujin circle A-One, known for their long-running TOHO EUROBEAT series, the arrangement was handled by ELEMENTAS with lyrics by Rute, who also shares vocal duties with aki. The song originally appeared on A-One's album TOHO EUROBEAT VOL.7 - MOUNTAIN OF FAITH, and the maimai version was specially reworked as the "SONIC WASHER Edit," a nod to the washing-machine-shaped arcade cabinet that defines the series. Added to maimai MURASAKi on May 11, 2017, the track received DX chart revisions with the launch of maimai でらっくす in July 2019. Its lyric "最後の曲に叫ぼう えーっ！いま来たばっかり！！" ("Let's shout at the last song: 'What? I just came moments ago!'") is a direct reference to a well-known call-and-response trope from Japanese ACG live events, adding a layer of concert-hall camaraderie to the on-screen experience. The song also appears in SEGA's other rhythm titles, CHUNITHM (as "Scream out! -CHUNITHM Tuning-") and オンゲキ (as "Scream out! -音華鏡 Re:BREAK-"), each with a distinct arrangement, making the trio a talking point among fans of SEGA's rhythm game ecosystem.
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Charts
DX
BASIC
3(3)
164 notesDesigner: -|Tap 132Hold 9Slide 4Touch 8Break 11
ADVANCED
7(7)
420 notesDesigner: -|Tap 337Hold 26Slide 17Touch 10Break 30
EXPERT
11(11)
546 notesDesigner: 某S氏|Tap 326Hold 67Slide 66Touch 59Break 28
MASTER
13(13.5)
991 notesDesigner: シチミヘルツ|Tap 654Hold 73Slide 102Touch 120Break 42
STD
BASIC
5(5)
275 notesDesigner: -|Tap 222Hold 32Slide 4Break 17
ADVANCED
8+(8.6)
535 notesDesigner: -|Tap 453Hold 44Slide 24Break 14
EXPERT
12+(12.7)
777 notesDesigner: Jack|Tap 560Hold 118Slide 84Break 15
MASTER
13+(13.9)
1089 notesDesigner: 某S氏|Tap 845Hold 64Slide 131Break 49
Trivia
- The song exists in three distinct arrangements across SEGA's rhythm game lineup: the maimai 'SONIC WASHER Edit' (174 BPM), the CHUNITHM Tuning (165 BPM), and the ONGEKI 音華鏡 Re:BREAK version (180 BPM). Each is a separate remix, not a simple port.
- The original Scream out! was first released on A-One's album TOHO EUROBEAT VOL.7 - MOUNTAIN OF FAITH, which features eurobeat arrangements of themes from Touhou Project game Mountain of Faith.
- A-One later released Scream out! -Tribute Party-, an album containing eight different remixes of the song by various arrangers, including DJ Command, ELEMENTAS, and others.
- The 'SONIC WASHER' subtitle in the maimai version is a reference to the maimai arcade cabinet's distinctive washing-machine-like design, a recurring motif in the series' branding.
- The lyric '最後の曲に叫ぼう えーっ！いま来たばっかり！！' references a common comedic chant heard at ACG live events, where a performer announces the 'last song' and the audience jokingly protests that the set just started.
- For the CHUNITHM version of Scream out!, the shouted 'えーっ！いま来たばっかり！！' section uses actual audience recordings from an A-One live performance, as confirmed by the circle's official Twitter.
- The maimai Standard Master chart (level 13+, constant 13.9) was designed by 某S氏, a notes designer known for crafting technically demanding charts across multiple maimai versions. The DX Master chart (level 13, constant 13.5) was designed by シチミヘルツ (Shichimi hertz).
- The Standard Expert chart was designed by Jack, another prolific maimai charter, while both the Standard Master and DX Expert charts were handled by 某S氏.
- A DJ Command REVIVAL MIX of Scream out! appears on the album TOHO EUROBEAT PRESENT THE REVIVAL MIX 2, showcasing the song's enduring popularity in the eurobeat doujin scene.
FAQ
- Who composed Scream out! -maimai SONIC WASHER Edit-?
- The original composition is by ZUN (Team Shanghai Alice), drawing from two Mountain of Faith tracks: the extra stage theme and boss theme. The eurobeat arrangement for maimai was handled by ELEMENTAS of the doujin circle A-One, with lyrics by Rute.
- What version of maimai added Scream out! -maimai SONIC WASHER Edit-?
- The song was added to maimai MURASAKi on May 11, 2017. DX charts were later introduced with the maimai でらっくす update on July 11, 2019.
- What are the difficulty levels for Scream out! -maimai SONIC WASHER Edit- in maimai?
- For DX charts: Basic 3, Advanced 7, Expert 11, Master 13 (constant 13.5). For Standard charts: Basic 5, Advanced 8+ (constant 8.6), Expert 12+ (constant 12.7), Master 13+ (constant 13.9).
- Who designed the charts for Scream out! -maimai SONIC WASHER Edit-?
- DX Expert was designed by 某S氏, DX Master by シチミヘルツ (Shichimi hertz). Standard Expert was designed by Jack, and Standard Master by 某S氏.
- What does the 'SONIC WASHER Edit' subtitle mean?
- SONIC WASHER is a playful reference to the maimai arcade cabinet, which is shaped like a washing machine. The subtitle distinguishes this maimai-exclusive arrangement from the versions featured in CHUNITHM and ONGEKI.
- What is the BPM of Scream out! -maimai SONIC WASHER Edit-?
- The BPM is 174, consistent across all Standard and DX charts.
- What is the song about thematically?
- The lyrics celebrate the joy of a party atmosphere and stepping into the extraordinary, with call-and-response sections that reference live concert culture. The title and phrasing also play on the original Touhou track names (明日ハレの日、ケの昨日, 'Tomorrow Will Be Fine Weather, Yesterday Was Abnormal'), contrasting ordinary days with festive release.
- How does the maimai version differ from the CHUNITHM and ONGEKI versions?
- Each SEGA rhythm game received a unique arrangement: maimai's is the SONIC WASHER Edit (174 BPM), CHUNITHM's is the CHUNITHM Tuning (165 BPM), and ONGEKI's is the 音華鏡 Re:BREAK (180 BPM). They share lyrics and core structure but differ in instrumentation and production.
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