Who composed and arranged the song SHINY DAYS?

SHINY DAYS was composed by Shou Aratame, arranged by Shin'ichi Yuuki, with lyrics by Kento Nagatsuka. The song is performed by Japanese singer Asaka (亜咲花).

What anime is SHINY DAYS the opening theme for?

SHINY DAYS is the opening theme of the TV anime series ゆるキャン△ (Laid-Back Camp), which follows a group of high school girls who enjoy camping in the Yamanashi region of Japan.

Why was SHINY DAYS removed from some versions of maimai?

SHINY DAYS faced regional licensing restrictions. It was initially absent from the Asian version of maimai FiNALE, later revived in non-Japanese maimai DX editions, and then removed from Chinese versions in 2021 and Asian versions on May 7, 2021. The song was ultimately delisted from all maimai versions on September 12, 2024.

Who designed the SHINY DAYS charts in maimai?

Both the Expert and Master charts for SHINY DAYS in maimai were designed by the notes designer はっぴー (Happy).

What version of maimai added SHINY DAYS?

SHINY DAYS was added to maimai FiNALE at its launch on December 13, 2018, classified under the POPS & ANIME genre.

Does SHINY DAYS appear in any other rhythm games?

Yes, SHINY DAYS also appears in CHUNITHM AMAZON PLUS and later versions, where it uses a longer cut of the full song. In CHUNITHM, the song is credited as 亜咲花「ゆるキャン△」.

What is notable about the Master chart for SHINY DAYS in maimai?

The Master chart features a high density of Slide notes, 59 out of 359 total, creating a flowing pattern that complements the song's relaxed 110 BPM tempo. Its difficulty level has been adjusted across versions, rising from 11 in FiNALE to 12+ in BUDDiES PLUS.

SHINY DAYS (ゆるキャン△ Opening Theme), maimai FiNALE Song

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Overview

SHINY DAYS is a pop song performed by Japanese singer Asaka (亜咲花), best known as the opening theme of the television anime series Laid-Back Camp (ゆるキャン△). The track was composed by Shou Aratame, arranged by Shin'ichi Yuuki, and written by lyricist Kento Nagatsuka, with a bright, warm production that mirrors the gentle outdoor-life atmosphere of the series. It was released as Asaka's debut single in 2018 and later adapted for the maimai rhythm game series. In maimai, SHINY DAYS debuted on December 13, 2018 as part of the maimai FiNALE launch lineup under the POPS & ANIME genre. The in-game version runs at 110 BPM and uses the TV-size edit of the song, lasting roughly one and a half minutes. The Master chart, designed by veteran notes designer はっぴー (Happy), is distinguished by its dense slide-note patterns, 59 Slide notes out of 359 total, giving the chart a flowing, melodic quality that matches the track's breezy tone. The Expert chart was also designed by はっぴー. The song's presence in maimai has been shaped by licensing restrictions. It was initially unavailable in the Asian version of FiNALE, later restored in non-Japanese editions of maimai DX, and subsequently removed from Asian and Chinese versions in 2021 before a global delisting on September 12, 2024. SHINY DAYS also appears in CHUNITHM AMAZON PLUS, where it uses a longer cut of the full version and was initially unlocked via a limited-time Laid-Back Camp event map.

Videos

Official PV

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Charts

STD

BASIC

3(3)

98 notesDesigner: -|Tap 86Hold 7Slide 2Break 3

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ADVANCED

6(6)

212 notesDesigner: -|Tap 177Hold 18Slide 11Break 6

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EXPERT

8+(8.6)

215 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 176Hold 17Slide 17Break 5

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MASTER

12+(12.6)

359 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 287Hold 10Slide 59Break 3

YouTube

Trivia

SHINY DAYS is the opening theme of the television anime ゆるキャン△ (Laid-Back Camp), an adaptation of the manga by あfろ (Afro) about a group of high school girls camping in Yamanashi Prefecture.
The song was composed by Shou Aratame, arranged by Shin'ichi Yuuki, with lyrics by Kento Nagatsuka. It was released as Asaka's (亜咲花) debut single in 2018 and also appears on her later album.
The single release of SHINY DAYS includes an instrumental version of the track in addition to the vocal version.
In maimai, the game uses the TV-size version of SHINY DAYS (approximately 1:30), whereas CHUNITHM uses a longer cut derived from the full version.
Both the Expert and Master charts were designed by はっぴー (Happy), a long-time maimai notes designer whose charts frequently feature expressive slide-note patterns.
The Master chart's level has been adjusted multiple times across maimai versions: initially 11 in FiNALE, it was raised to 11+ in でらっくす PLUS, then to 12 in Splash, and finally to 12+ in BUDDiES PLUS. The Expert chart also saw adjustments from 7+ to 8+.
Due to licensing issues, SHINY DAYS was not available in the Asian version of maimai FiNALE at launch. It was later included in non-Japanese editions of maimai DX, but was removed from Chinese versions starting with 舞萌DX 2021 and from Asian versions on May 7, 2021. The song was delisted from all versions globally on September 12, 2024.
In CHUNITHM, SHINY DAYS was first unlocked through a limited-time Laid-Back Camp collaboration event map in CHUNITHM AMAZON PLUS, running from April 11 to May 22, 2019. It became permanently available by default from June 6, 2019 onward.
The song is credited in CHUNITHM as 亜咲花「ゆるキャン△」, formally attributing it to the anime series. Its CHUNITHM charts were designed by Moon Strix (BASIC/ADVANCED) and トマトすきやき奉行 (EXPERT/MASTER).
SHINY DAYS's MASTER chart in maimai contains 359 total notes, including 59 Slide notes, a high proportion for its level, making it a notable example of a slide-focused chart at a relaxed tempo.

FAQ

Who composed and arranged the song SHINY DAYS?: SHINY DAYS was composed by Shou Aratame, arranged by Shin'ichi Yuuki, with lyrics by Kento Nagatsuka. The song is performed by Japanese singer Asaka (亜咲花).
What anime is SHINY DAYS the opening theme for?: SHINY DAYS is the opening theme of the TV anime series ゆるキャン△ (Laid-Back Camp), which follows a group of high school girls who enjoy camping in the Yamanashi region of Japan.
Why was SHINY DAYS removed from some versions of maimai?: SHINY DAYS faced regional licensing restrictions. It was initially absent from the Asian version of maimai FiNALE, later revived in non-Japanese maimai DX editions, and then removed from Chinese versions in 2021 and Asian versions on May 7, 2021. The song was ultimately delisted from all maimai versions on September 12, 2024.
Who designed the SHINY DAYS charts in maimai?: Both the Expert and Master charts for SHINY DAYS in maimai were designed by the notes designer はっぴー (Happy).
What version of maimai added SHINY DAYS?: SHINY DAYS was added to maimai FiNALE at its launch on December 13, 2018, classified under the POPS & ANIME genre.
Does SHINY DAYS appear in any other rhythm games?: Yes, SHINY DAYS also appears in CHUNITHM AMAZON PLUS and later versions, where it uses a longer cut of the full song. In CHUNITHM, the song is credited as 亜咲花「ゆるキャン△」.
What is notable about the Master chart for SHINY DAYS in maimai?: The Master chart features a high density of Slide notes, 59 out of 359 total, creating a flowing pattern that complements the song's relaxed 110 BPM tempo. Its difficulty level has been adjusted across versions, rising from 11 in FiNALE to 12+ in BUDDiES PLUS.