Overview
Selector is a maimai original song commissioned for the MURASAKi edition, created by the unit Aliesrite*, a collaboration between composer Ym1024 and vocalist lamie*. Released on February 21, 2017, it was initially locked behind an event course before becoming a standard shared song and eventually a default track in MURASAKi PLUS. The song's lyrics, sung by lamie*, build imagery around choice and destiny: a curtain rising on a world filled with light, birds singing songs of joy, and feathers weaving tomorrow, all set to a driving pop arrangement at 148 BPM.
Selector carved a distinctive niche in maimai chart history through its Standard MASTER chart, designed by rioN. With 245 SLIDE notes, it holds the record for the highest slide count of any single chart in the maimai series, surpassing even notorious slide-heavy tracks like Slip Flip. The chart demands rapid push-slide execution throughout its dense note layout. The Standard Expert chart was designed by Jack, while the DX charts, introduced years later in maimai でらっくす FESTiVAL PLUS (July 2023), were handled by 鳩ホルダー (Expert) and ボコ太 (Master). The song's jacket art and music video were produced by 浪漫映像制作俱楽部 (HDLV / Kodai Endo), who also contributed to the song's character design, marking a full visual production alongside the music.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
3(3)
187 notesDesigner: -|Tap 146Hold 9Slide 3Touch 15Break 14
ADVANCED
6(6)
281 notesDesigner: -|Tap 230Hold 20Slide 6Touch 18Break 7
EXPERT
11(11)
431 notesDesigner: 鳩ホルダー|Tap 272Hold 57Slide 74Touch 8Break 20
MASTER
13+(13.9)
826 notesDesigner: ボコ太|Tap 652Hold 77Slide 12Touch 41Break 44
Trivia
- Aliesrite* is a unit name that reflects the combined identities of its two members: composer Ym1024 and vocalist lamie*. Both artists made their maimai debut with this song.
- Selector was originally unlockable in maimai MURASAKi by clearing the dedicated event course [楽曲獲得]Selectorコース five times between February 21 and March 27, 2017. It became a shared song on March 28, 2017, and a default track starting with MURASAKi PLUS (June 22, 2017).
- The Standard MASTER chart (designed by rioN) contains 245 SLIDE notes, the highest number of slides of any single chart across the entire maimai series. It surpassed the previous record holder, Slip Flip's MASTER chart (235 slides).
- Six years after its original release, Selector received DX charts on July 21, 2023 as part of maimai でらっくす FESTiVAL PLUS. These were initially obtainable through Friend Matching Season 12 at 300 SP and became generally available from Season 15 onward (February 16, 2024).
- The music video and jacket illustration were produced by 浪漫映像制作倶楽部 (Romantic Video Production Club), also known as HDLV / Kodai Endo. Endo's tweet from the song's release period confirms he also handled character design elements for the track.
- The Standard chart levels have been revised multiple times across maimai versions: the Expert chart rose from level 10 (MURASAKi) to 11+ (UNiVERSE PLUS onward), while the Master chart climbed from 12 (MURASAKi) to 13+ (Splash onward).
- In the Asian version, Selector's DX charts were unlockable via a Stamp Card system from December 1, 2023. In the Chinese version (舞萌DX 2024), they became available from October 16, 2024.
FAQ
- Who composed Selector for maimai?
- Selector was composed by Ym1024, who collaborated with vocalist lamie* under the unit name Aliesrite*. The track was commissioned as an original song for maimai MURASAKi.
- What is the song Selector about?
- The lyrics, sung by lamie*, depict a world shaped by choice: 'the curtain rises, a world filled with light, the world you and I choose.' Birds singing songs of joy and feathers weaving tomorrow are recurring motifs, framing a theme of destiny and connection.
- Which maimai version introduced Selector and when?
- Selector debuted in maimai MURASAKi on February 21, 2017. It was initially gated behind an event course and became a default song starting with MURASAKi PLUS on June 22, 2017.
- Why is Selector's Standard MASTER chart notable?
- Selector's Standard MASTER chart, designed by rioN, holds the maimai series record for the most SLIDE notes in a single chart, 245 in total. It surpassed the previous record holder, Slip Flip MASTER (235 slides), and remains unmatched in the series.
- Who designed the charts for Selector?
- The Standard charts were designed by Jack (Expert) and rioN (Master). The DX charts, added later in FESTiVAL PLUS, were designed by 鳩ホルダー (Expert) and ボコ太 (Master).
- When were Selector's DX charts added?
- Selector received DX charts on July 21, 2023 as part of maimai でらっくす FESTiVAL PLUS. They were originally unlockable via Friend Matching Season 12 at 300 SP, and became generally available from Season 15 on February 16, 2024.
- Who created the jacket art and music video for Selector?
- The jacket illustration and music video were produced by 浪漫映像制作俱楽部 (Romantic Video Production Club), credited as HDLV / Kodai Endo, who also contributed character design for the song.
- What BPM is Selector?
- Selector runs at a consistent 148 BPM throughout the song.
