Overview
STARRED HEART is the main theme of ONGEKI R.E.D. PLUS, the fifth major version of Sega's ONGEKI rhythm game series. Composed and arranged by Keiichi Hirokawa of MONACA, a studio whose credits span the NieR series, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, and numerous Sega rhythm game soundtracks, the song functions as an emotional capstone to the game's fourth chapter, with lyrics by Sasa Andou that revolve around bonds that endure beyond a single moment.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
3(3)
150 notesDesigner: -|Tap 112Hold 12Slide 4Touch 12Break 10
ADVANCED
5(5)
233 notesDesigner: -|Tap 186Hold 14Slide 9Touch 20Break 4
EXPERT
9+(9.6)
379 notesDesigner: 鳩ホルダー|Tap 217Hold 19Slide 87Touch 41Break 15
MASTER
12(12.5)
482 notesDesigner: アマリリス|Tap 299Hold 19Slide 109Touch 20Break 35
Trivia
- STARRED HEART originated as the main theme of ONGEKI R.E.D. PLUS, released in 2021, over two years before its maimai debut in FESTiVAL PLUS.
- The song's lyrics were penned by Sasa Andou (安藤紗々), a lyricist who has contributed extensively to the ONGEKI song library.
- The ending-version PV that plays in ONGEKI R.E.D. PLUS was produced by MiRA.
- An extended version of STARRED HEART, alongside an instrumental version, appears on the ONGEKI Sound Collection 05 'STARRED HEART' soundtrack.
- Solo versions exist for each of the five vocalists, Akari Hoshizaki, Riku Yuuki, Kaede Kujou, Arisu Suzushima, and Tsumugi Shinonome, and short versions of all five solos were later added to ONGEKI bright MEMORY.
- Clearing all four maimai difficulties unlocks the collection title '刹那を超えて…' (Beyond the Moment), directly referencing the song's lyrical theme of connections that transcend fleeting time.
- In its original ONGEKI version, STARRED HEART received a LUNATIC chart whose note highway displays the names of every ONGEKI character sub-unit.
- The song also appears in CHUNITHM SUN PLUS and was added to the Chinese maimai version, 舞萌DX 2024, in October 2024.
- For the Asian maimai DX FESTiVAL PLUS release, STARRED HEART was added on December 22, 2023, roughly three and a half months after the Japanese debut.
- The EXPERT chart was designed by 鳩ホルダー (Hato holder) and the MASTER chart by アマリリス (amaryllis), both regular maimai chart contributors for crossover content.
FAQ
- Who composed STARRED HEART?
- STARRED HEART was composed and arranged by Keiichi Hirokawa (広川恵一) of MONACA, with lyrics by Sasa Andou (安藤紗々).
- Which maimai version added STARRED HEART?
- STARRED HEART was added to maimai DX FESTiVAL PLUS on September 1, 2023, as part of the ONGEKI & CHUNITHM crossover category.
- Who designed the MASTER chart for STARRED HEART in maimai?
- The MASTER chart (level 12, constant 12.5) was designed by アマリリス (amaryllis), while the EXPERT chart (level 9+, constant 9.6) was designed by 鳩ホルダー (Hato holder).
- What is the BPM of STARRED HEART?
- STARRED HEART has a BPM of 140.
- Who sings STARRED HEART?
- The song is performed by ONGEKI Shooters (オンゲキシューターズ), a vocal collective featuring the five main heroines of ONGEKI: Akari Hoshizaki (CV: Hikaru Akao), Riku Yuuki (CV: Madoka Asahina), Kaede Kujou (CV: Haruka Yoshimura), Arisu Suzushima (CV: Maria Naganawa), and Tsumugi Shinonome (CV: Fuuka Izumi).
- What is the original game of STARRED HEART?
- STARRED HEART originally debuted as the main theme of ONGEKI R.E.D. PLUS, the fifth version of Sega's ONGEKI rhythm game, released in 2021.
- Are there solo versions of STARRED HEART?
- Yes, solo versions exist for each of the five vocalists, for example, STARRED HEART -星咲 あかりソロver.- and STARRED HEART -結城 莉玖ソロver.-. Short versions of all solo tracks were added to ONGEKI bright MEMORY.
- What collection title is unlocked by playing STARRED HEART in maimai?
- Clearing all four difficulties unlocks the title '刹那を超えて…' (Beyond the Moment), a phrase that echoes the song's theme of enduring connections.
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