Overview
スローアライズ (Slow Arise) is an original vocal track by the unit Endorfin., created specifically for maimai DX Splash PLUS. Endorfin. pairs composer and arranger sky_delta with vocalist Nakuru Aitsuki (藍月なくる), a duo whose collaborative work spans doujin circle releases and rhythm-game originals. The song arrived on May 28, 2021, as a milestone reward in the Sky Street Area 2 (スカイストリートちほー2) expedition system, players had to accumulate 156 km of distance to unlock it.
The track carries narrative weight within maimai's original character lore. Its flavor text describes a nighttime scene between the characters Kohaku and Akatsuki: Kohaku is haunted by a recurring childhood dream whose elusive final words suddenly become clear, forcing her to confront suppressed memories. Akatsuki wordlessly takes her on a walk, and in watching his back she recalls the first time she saw him perform the kagura dance as a child, a memory that reframes their bond as time runs short. sky_delta's lyrics, sung by Aitsuki, echo these themes of fading connection, unspoken farewells, and the hope of eventual reunion, set to a brisk 185 BPM instrumental that balances driving energy with a plaintive, melodic core.
The MASTER chart was designed by 群青リコリス (Gunjou licorice), who also co-created the music video alongside 野崎つばた, while the EXPERT chart was handled by シチミヘルツ (Shichimi hertz). The song was sky_delta's first contribution to maimai since "Ragnarok" roughly two and a half years prior. After its debut as a limited unlock, Slow Arise became available by default starting with maimai DX UNiVERSE PLUS, and it was later added to SEGA's other rhythm game ONGEKI bright MEMORY in March 2025.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
4(4)
136 notesDesigner: -|Tap 95Hold 20Slide 4Touch 16Break 1
ADVANCED
7(7)
255 notesDesigner: -|Tap 173Hold 20Slide 22Touch 31Break 9
EXPERT
10+(10.6)
428 notesDesigner: シチミヘルツ|Tap 310Hold 41Slide 39Touch 30Break 8
MASTER
12+(12.8)
556 notesDesigner: 群青リコリス|Tap 396Hold 38Slide 71Touch 43Break 8
Trivia
- Endorfin. is a collaborative unit formed by composer sky_delta and vocalist Nakuru Aitsuki (藍月なくる). The two have worked together extensively on doujin-circle releases and original tracks for various rhythm games.
- sky_delta's previous maimai contribution was "Ragnarok," which appeared roughly 2 years, 8 months, and 10 days before Slow Arise, one of the longer gaps between a single composer's maimai originals.
- The music video (映像) was co-produced by 群青リコリス (Gunjou licorice), who also designed the MASTER chart, and 野崎つばた (Nozaki Tsubata).
- In the Asian version of maimai DX Splash PLUS, Slow Arise became unlockable from October 15, 2021. In the Chinese version (舞萌DX 2022), it was unlockable from August 5, 2022.
- Starting with maimai DX UNiVERSE PLUS, the song was made available by default, removing the need to progress through Sky Street Area 2 to access it.
- Slow Arise was ported to SEGA's companion rhythm game ONGEKI as part of the bright MEMORY edition on March 13, 2025, with its own chart set designed by みそかつ侍 and サファ太.
- The flavor text accompanying the song continues the in-game story arc of the characters Kohaku and Akatsuki, centered on Kohaku's recovered childhood memories and Akatsuki's kagura dance, a thematic thread that runs through several maimai original songs from this era.
- The song's length is 2 minutes and 15 seconds.
FAQ
- Who composed スローアライズ (Slow Arise)?
- The song was composed, arranged, and written by sky_delta, one half of the unit Endorfin. His previous maimai contribution was Ragnarok, released roughly two and a half years earlier.
- Who is the vocalist for Slow Arise?
- The vocalist is Nakuru Aitsuki (藍月なくる), who performs as the other half of the unit Endorfin. alongside composer sky_delta.
- What is Endorfin.?
- Endorfin. is a Japanese music unit consisting of composer sky_delta and vocalist Nakuru Aitsuki. They have created original tracks for multiple rhythm games and the doujin scene.
- How was Slow Arise unlocked in maimai DX Splash PLUS?
- It was unlocked by reaching a total distance of 156 km in the Sky Street Area 2 (スカイストリートちほー2) expedition. Starting from maimai DX UNiVERSE PLUS, it became available by default without needing area progression.
- When was Slow Arise added to maimai?
- It was added on May 28, 2021, as part of maimai DX Splash PLUS. The Asian version received it on October 15, 2021, and the Chinese version on August 5, 2022.
- What BPM is Slow Arise?
- The song has a BPM of 185 throughout, maintaining a consistent driving tempo.
- Who designed the MASTER and EXPERT charts for Slow Arise?
- The MASTER chart (level 12+, constant 12.8) was designed by 群青リコリス (Gunjou licorice), who also co-directed the music video. The EXPERT chart (level 10+, constant 10.6) was designed by シチミヘルツ (Shichimi hertz).
- What are the lyrics of Slow Arise about?
- The lyrics, written by sky_delta, depict someone looking back on a fading relationship, struggling with unspoken goodbyes, and holding onto fleeting moments before parting, themes that parallel the in-game story of Kohaku and Akatsuki. The title "Slow Arise" suggests a gradual awakening to painful truth.
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