Overview
SQUAD-Phvntom- is a hardcore collaboration track produced by Getty and DJ DiA, originally composed for SEGA's CHUNITHM NEW before crossing over into maimai でらっくす BUDDiES in September 2023. The title is a stylized rendering of "Squad Phantom" (スクワッド ファントム), evoking a tactical-meets-ghostly imagery that suits the track's aggressive, synth-driven production.
At 200 BPM, the song showcases Getty's signature heavy bass-drop aesthetic, he is a trackmaker affiliated with both Hifumi,inc. and the long-running Japanese hardcore label HARDCORE TANO*C, while DJ DiA, founder of the Kirara Records label, contributes complementary electronic production. The result is a relentless, high-energy cut that sits comfortably in the ONGEKI & CHUNITHM category within maimai.
In maimai, SQUAD-Phvntom- received DX charts across four difficulty levels. The EXPERT chart (level 12+) was designed by Jack, while the MASTER chart (level 14) was handled by Ruby, who packed it with a notably dense 1,064-note total including 140 Break notes and 77 Touch notes, making it one of the more physically demanding charts of its era. The song was initially exclusive to players who linked a corresponding CHUNITHM cabinet, but became generally unlocked in December 2023.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
5(5)
208 notesDesigner: -|Tap 167Hold 11Slide 4Touch 20Break 6
ADVANCED
7+(7.6)
349 notesDesigner: -|Tap 284Hold 22Slide 12Touch 26Break 5
EXPERT
12+(12.8)
717 notesDesigner: Jack|Tap 545Hold 59Slide 47Touch 23Break 43
MASTER
14(14.3)
1064 notesDesigner: Ruby|Tap 708Hold 51Slide 88Touch 77Break 140
Trivia
- SQUAD-Phvntom- originally debuted in CHUNITHM NEW on February 17, 2022 as part of the NEW ep.III MAP 2 unlock system, nearly a year and a half before its maimai appearance.
- Getty is the production alias of Mamoru Izuki (伊月衛), a trackmaker who releases under both Hifumi,inc. and the HARDCORE TANO*C label. DJ DiA is the alias of Yamato Kato (加藤大和), who runs the independent Kirara Records label.
- The title is a stylized spelling of 'Squad Phantom' (スクワッド ファントム), combining the concept of a tactical squad with a phantom/ghost motif.
- In maimai, SQUAD-Phvntom- was initially playable only by linking to a CHUNITHM cabinet and playing the corresponding series game. It became available by default on December 9, 2023.
- The MASTER chart designer Ruby is known for crafting high-density charts with heavy Touch and Break note usage, and this chart's 140 Break notes and 77 Touch notes are characteristic of their style.
- The EXPERT chart designer Jack created a 12+ level chart with 717 total notes, featuring a balanced distribution of all five note types.
- Despite being a crossover song, SQUAD-Phvntom- has no lyrics, it is a purely instrumental hardcore track.
- The song also appears across all major CHUNITHM versions from NEW onward, with difficulty ratings reaching up to 14+ in later CHUNITHM revisions.
FAQ
- Who composed SQUAD-Phvntom-?
- SQUAD-Phvntom- is a collaborative composition by Getty (Mamoru Izuki) and DJ DiA (Yamato Kato). Getty is a trackmaker affiliated with Hifumi,inc. and HARDCORE TANO*C, while DJ DiA is a composer and DJ who runs the Kirara Records label.
- What does the title SQUAD-Phvntom- mean?
- The title is a stylized spelling of 'Squad Phantom' (スクワッド ファントム in Japanese), combining imagery of a tactical squad with a phantom or ghost theme.
- What version of maimai did SQUAD-Phvntom- debut in?
- SQUAD-Phvntom- debuted in maimai でらっくす BUDDiES on September 14, 2023, as a crossover song originally from CHUNITHM NEW.
- How do you unlock SQUAD-Phvntom- in maimai?
- Initially, SQUAD-Phvntom- required linking to a CHUNITHM cabinet and playing the corresponding series game. From December 9, 2023, it became available by default in maimai DX BUDDiES.
- Who designed the MASTER chart for SQUAD-Phvntom-?
- The MASTER chart (level 14) was designed by Ruby. The EXPERT chart (level 12+) was designed by Jack.
- What is the BPM of SQUAD-Phvntom-?
- The song runs at 200 BPM.
- Does SQUAD-Phvntom- have lyrics?
- No, SQUAD-Phvntom- is an instrumental hardcore track with no vocals or lyrics.
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