Overview
スピカの天秤 is a high-energy original composition by Acotto, introduced to maimai でらっくす UNiVERSE on March 11, 2022 as part of the ONGEKI & CHUNITHM crossover category. The track originated from the first CHUNITHM Original Song Contest, where it won top honors in the Astraea (アストライア) division, a category named after the goddess-like character who appears on the jacket of another CHUNITHM song, エンドマークに希望と涙を添えて. Its inclusion in maimai marked the first time a CHUNITHM contest-winning song had been ported to another SEGA rhythm game, setting a precedent for future cross-title collaborations. Clocking in at a relentless 252 BPM, the song blends driving electronic beats with orchestral flourishes, matching its celestial title, "Spica's Balance", which references Spica, the brightest star in the constellation Virgo, and the scales of Libra. The Master chart, designed by 翠楼屋 (Suirouya), carries a difficulty constant of 14.4 and demands precise timing and stamina across 1011 notes. The Expert chart, initially released at level 12+ and later raised to 13 starting with FESTiVAL, was designed by はっぴー (Happy). An extended suite arrangement titled 組曲「スピカの天秤」 appears across six tracks on Acotto's album 新世界交響詩篇 (Shinsekai Koukyou Shihen).
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
5(5)
208 notesDesigner: -|Tap 149Hold 35Slide 8Touch 14Break 2
ADVANCED
8+(8.6)
378 notesDesigner: -|Tap 291Hold 29Slide 34Touch 17Break 7
EXPERT
13(13.1)
747 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 574Hold 50Slide 23Touch 89Break 11
MASTER
14(14.4)
1011 notesDesigner: 翠楼屋|Tap 768Hold 62Slide 87Touch 61Break 33
Trivia
- スピカの天秤 was the winning entry of the Astraea division in the first CHUNITHM Original Song Contest, a SEGA-run public composition competition.
- Astraea (アストライア) is the character depicted on the jacket of the song エンドマークに希望と涙を添えて, connecting the two tracks thematically.
- This song was the very first CHUNITHM contest-winning track to be ported to another SEGA rhythm game, paving the way for later cross-title song transfers.
- The Expert chart was originally released at level 12+ in UNiVERSE/UNiVERSE+ and was elevated to level 13 beginning with the FESTiVAL version, reflecting player skill progression or revised difficulty standards.
- An extended arrangement titled 組曲「スピカの天秤」 (Suite: Spica no Tenbin) appears in six parts on Acotto's album 新世界交響詩篇 (Shinsekai Koukyou Shihen).
- In the Asian version of maimai DX, the song was added on July 1, 2022; the Chinese version followed on April 21, 2023 as part of 舞萌DX 2022.
- The song has no lyrics, it is a purely instrumental composition.
- In-game titles tied to this song include '絶望と希望、戦いのはじまり。' (Despair and Hope, The Beginning of Battle) earned by clearing with 1 Miss or fewer, and '審判正義の星女神' (Star Goddess of Righteous Judgment) obtained by playing this song alongside ラストピースに祝福と栄光を and エンドマークに希望と涙を添えて in a single credit.
- The song's BPM of 252 places it among the faster tracks in the maimai DX library, contributing to its reputation as a stamina-intensive Master chart.
FAQ
- Who composed スピカの天秤?
- スピカの天秤 was composed and arranged by Acotto, who is also responsible for the extended suite arrangement 組曲「スピカの天秤」 on their album 新世界交響詩篇.
- What does スピカの天秤 mean in English?
- スピカの天秤 translates to 'Libra of Spica' or 'The Balance of Spica,' referencing Spica (the brightest star in Virgo) and the scales (tenbin) associated with the Libra zodiac constellation.
- Which maimai version added スピカの天秤?
- スピカの天秤 was added to maimai でらっくす UNiVERSE on March 11, 2022. It was added to the Asian version on July 1, 2022, and to the Chinese version (舞萌DX 2022) on April 21, 2023.
- What difficulty levels do the charts have in maimai?
- The DX charts are Basic at level 5, Advanced at level 8+, Expert at level 13 (constant 13.1), and Master at level 14 (constant 14.4). The Expert chart was originally level 12+ and was raised to 13 starting with the FESTiVAL version.
- Who designed the charts for スピカの天秤 in maimai?
- The Expert chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy), and the Master chart was designed by 翠楼屋 (Suirouya).
- Is スピカの天秤 originally from CHUNITHM?
- Yes, it originated in CHUNITHM AMAZON as a winning song from the first CHUNITHM Original Song Contest (Astraea division). It was the first CHUNITHM contest-winning song to be ported to another SEGA rhythm game.
- Does スピカの天秤 have lyrics?
- No, スピカの天秤 is a purely instrumental track with no vocals or lyrics.
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