Overview
春嵐 (Shunran, "Spring Storm") is a VOCALOID song by Japanese producer john, featuring Hatsune Miku on vocals. Originally released on john's 2019 album ROSE, the track pairs an energetic rock arrangement with Miku's digitally processed voice, creating a layered contrast between melodic pop hooks and lyrics that dwell on resentment, performative emotions, and the bitter sweetness of farewell. The song title, literally "Spring Storm," mirrors the turbulent emotional current that runs through its verses. The accompanying music video was animated by TOOBOE, a creator known for their distinctive visual style in the VOCALOID scene.
春嵐 joined the maimai DX songlist on February 25, 2022 as part of the niconico & VOCALOID genre for the UNiVERSE edition. The MASTER chart, designed by はっぴー (Happy), is rated level 13 with a 13.4 difficulty constant and features dense Tap-heavy streams punctuated by well-placed Slide patterns, a signature approach in Happy's charting portfolio. The EXPERT chart, designed by 隅田川星人 (Sumidagawa Seijin), offers a level 10 experience with a significantly higher Touch-note count relative to the MASTER layout, giving each difficulty a distinct tactile character. The MASTER chart originally debuted as a 13+ in UNiVERSE before being adjusted to 13 starting with the FESTiVAL version. Regional release dates vary: the Asian version received the song on July 15, 2022, and the Chinese version (舞萌DX 2022) followed on April 21, 2023.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
3(3)
116 notesDesigner: -|Tap 99Hold 3Slide 2Touch 8Break 4
ADVANCED
6(6)
257 notesDesigner: -|Tap 209Hold 13Slide 4Touch 19Break 12
EXPERT
10(10)
433 notesDesigner: 隅田川星人|Tap 229Hold 83Slide 56Touch 43Break 22
MASTER
13(13.4)
668 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 522Hold 48Slide 81Touch 13Break 4
Trivia
- The song's title 春嵐 means 'Spring Storm,' reflecting the emotional turbulence described in its lyrics about performative affection and self-destruction.
- 春嵐 was originally released on john's album ROSE in 2019 before being added to maimai DX UNiVERSE in 2022.
- The music video was produced by TOOBOE, a visual artist known for their surreal and atmospheric VOCALOID animations.
- The MASTER chart was originally rated 13+ when 春嵐 first launched in UNiVERSE, but was reduced to level 13 beginning with the FESTiVAL version.
- The EXPERT and MASTER charts were designed by two different creators, 隅田川星人 (Expert) and はっぴー (Master), giving each difficulty a noticeably different design philosophy.
- In the Asian version of maimai DX, 春嵐 was added on July 15, 2022, nearly five months after the Japanese arcade release.
- The Chinese version (舞萌DX 2022) received 春嵐 on April 21, 2023.
- The MASTER chart has only 4 Break notes out of 668 total notes, one of the lowest Break-note ratios for a level-13 chart in its version.
- The BASIC chart, despite being level 3, already introduces Touch notes (8 of its 116 notes), reflecting the DX-style emphasis on multi-touch interaction from the lowest difficulty.
FAQ
- Who composed 春嵐 (Shunran) in maimai?
- 春嵐 was composed, arranged, and written by john, a Japanese VOCALOID producer. The vocals are performed by Hatsune Miku.
- What maimai version introduced 春嵐?
- 春嵐 was added to maimai DX UNiVERSE on February 25, 2022. It later arrived in the Asian version on July 15, 2022, and in the Chinese version (舞萌DX 2022) on April 21, 2023.
- Who designed the MASTER chart for 春嵐?
- The MASTER chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy). It is rated level 13 with a difficulty constant of 13.4. The EXPERT chart was designed by 隅田川星人 (Sumidagawa Seijin) at level 10.
- What album is 春嵐 originally from?
- 春嵐 was originally released on john's album ROSE in 2019, prior to its inclusion in maimai DX.
- What does the title 春嵐 mean?
- 春嵐 (Shunran) translates to 'Spring Storm' in English, reflecting the song's lyrical themes of emotional turmoil, performative anger, and bittersweet parting.
- Who created the music video for 春嵐?
- The music video was created by TOOBOE, a visual artist and animator known for their work on VOCALOID music videos.
- Did the difficulty of 春嵐's MASTER chart change over time?
- Yes. The MASTER chart debuted as a level 13+ in maimai DX UNiVERSE and was later lowered to level 13 starting with the FESTiVAL version.