Overview
渦状銀河のシンフォニエッタ (Uzujō Ginga no Symphonietta, meaning "Spiral Galaxy Symphonietta") is an original composition written for maimai DX by Mao Yamamoto (山本真央樹), a professional fusion drummer from Saitama Prefecture. Before contributing to maimai, Yamamoto made his rhythm-game debut in Konami's SOUND VOLTEX II under the alias winddrums, and later appeared under his real name in GITADORA Tri-Boost with the original track "MIND ERUPTION." His maimai debut sits at a brisk BPM of 238 and pairs driving, virtuosic drum work with a bright orchestral arrangement, fitting for a symphonietta, a short or light symphonic piece.
The song arrived on August 7, 2020 as part of the maimai でらっくす PLUS update, initially locked behind the Heaven Area 2 (天界ちほー2) unlock system before a general release. The DX charts span Basic through Master, with the DX MASTER chart designed by ぴちネコ carrying a difficulty constant of 14.6. Notable for its 1,214 total notes, the DX MASTER chart features 238 Touch notes, a count that matches the song's BPM, alongside 801 Tap notes, making it one of the more demanding charts in its tier. The jacket art and in-game video were handled by illustrator and motion designer カフウ (Kafu).
A separate set of Standard (ST) charts was added later on February 16, 2024 during the BUDDiES version, initially available as a 300 SP reward in Friend Battle Season 15 before a general unlock in Season 18. The Standard MASTER chart, designed by はっぴー at difficulty 14 (14.3), offers a contrasting note distribution with 159 Slide notes and no Touch notes, reflecting the differing design philosophies between DX and Standard chart families.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
3(3)
151 notesDesigner: -|Tap 101Hold 15Slide 7Touch 18Break 10
ADVANCED
8(8)
385 notesDesigner: -|Tap 247Hold 39Slide 30Touch 56Break 13
EXPERT
11+(11.6)
558 notesDesigner: 華火職人|Tap 385Hold 78Slide 46Touch 9Break 40
MASTER
14+(14.6)
1214 notesDesigner: ぴちネコ|Tap 801Hold 87Slide 66Touch 238Break 22
Trivia
- The DX MASTER chart (ぴちネコ) contains exactly 238 Touch notes, the same number as the song's BPM, a detail often noted by the community.
- A title (称号) unlock, "我々は山本真央樹ではない" (We Are Not Mao Yamamoto), is earned by clearing the DX MASTER chart with 1 MISS or fewer.
- Mao Yamamoto first entered the rhythm-game scene under the alias winddrums in Konami's SOUND VOLTEX II before switching to his real name for GITADORA Tri-Boost's "MIND ERUPTION."
- The DX Expert chart was designed by 華火職人 (Hanabi Shokunin), while the Standard Expert chart was designed by Luxizhel, each bringing a different note-density approach to the same difficulty tier.
- The DX MASTER chart was originally rated level 14 in でらっくす PLUS through FESTiVAL+, then upgraded to 14+ starting in BUDDiES+ following a difficulty re-evaluation.
- The Standard chart set was added nearly three and a half years after the DX charts, as part of the maimai DX BUDDiES season-based reward system.
- The song's jacket and in-game movie were created by カフウ (Kafu), a frequent visual contributor to maimai original tracks.
FAQ
- Who composed 渦状銀河のシンフォニエッタ?
- The song was composed by Mao Yamamoto (山本真央樹), a professional fusion drummer from Saitama Prefecture who previously contributed to Konami rhythm games SOUND VOLTEX II (as winddrums) and GITADORA Tri-Boost.
- What does 渦状銀河のシンフォニエッタ mean?
- The title translates to "Spiral Galaxy Symphonietta." A symphonietta is a short or light symphonic piece, referencing the song's blend of orchestral and fusion elements.
- What BPM is 渦状銀河のシンフォニエッタ?
- The song has a BPM of 238, making it one of the faster original tracks in the maimai DX repertoire.
- When was 渦状銀河のシンフォニエッタ added to maimai?
- The DX charts were added on August 7, 2020 during the maimai でらっくす PLUS update, originally unlocked through Heaven Area 2. The Standard charts arrived later on February 16, 2024 during the BUDDiES version as a Friend Battle reward.
- Who designed the MASTER chart for 渦状銀河のシンフォニエッタ?
- The DX MASTER chart was designed by ぴちネコ (Pichi Neko) at difficulty 14+ (14.6), while the Standard MASTER chart was designed by はっぴー (Happii) at difficulty 14 (14.3).
- Why does the DX MASTER chart have so many Touch notes?
- The chart features 238 Touch notes, coincidentally matching the song's BPM. Combined with 801 Tap notes for a total of 1,214 notes, the dense DX MASTER chart (14.6) is considered a demanding play within its difficulty tier.
- How do I unlock the title "我々は山本真央樹ではない"?
- Clear the DX MASTER chart of 渦状銀河のシンフォニエッタ with 1 MISS or fewer (a 1 MISS clear or better) to earn this title, which translates to "We Are Not Mao Yamamoto."
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