Overview
STEREOSCAPE is an original song produced for maimai でらっくす by 164, a Vocaloid producer (ボカロP) widely recognized in the rhythm-game and doujin music scenes for hits such as "天ノ弱" (Ama no Jaku), which also appears in the maimai series. The vocal track is performed by めいちゃん (Mei-chan), and the in-game video was produced by the maimai TEAM. The track length is approximately 2 minutes and 24 seconds.
The song's BPM is stated as 164, a deliberate nod to its composer's name, but this value applies only to the subdued, atmospheric intro. Once the lyrics reach the titular "STEREOSCAPE" phrase, the tempo surges dramatically to 190 BPM, lending the chorus a propulsive, high-energy feel. The Re:MASTER chart, added in maimai でらっくす BUDDiES (November 2023), introduces further rhythmic complexity with brief BPM 95 (half-time) passages during the chorus entrances, a feature absent from the MASTER chart.
Originally gated behind the Youth Area (青春ちほー) progression system in maimai でらっくす, STEREOSCAPE required players to reach a cumulative distance of 10 meters to unlock. From maimai でらっくす Splash onward, the song became available by default across all regions. Its in-game genre was originally classified as ORIGINAL, but was moved to the maimai category at the launch of でらっくす PLUS. The song is playable in Japan, international, USA, and Chinese arcade releases, with the Re:MASTER chart available in all regions except China as of the truth-data snapshot.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
3(3)
132 notesDesigner: -|Tap 106Hold 9Slide 5Touch 10Break 2
ADVANCED
6(6)
280 notesDesigner: -|Tap 192Hold 37Slide 13Touch 26Break 12
EXPERT
9(9)
409 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 323Hold 29Slide 27Touch 25Break 5
MASTER
12(12.4)
602 notesDesigner: 華火職人|Tap 379Hold 58Slide 57Touch 83Break 25
Re:MASTER
13(13.3)
733 notesDesigner: Jack|Tap 529Hold 31Slide 109Touch 47Break 17
Trivia
- The BPM of 164 is a deliberate self-reference: it matches the numerical handle of the composer, 164. This is a known signature trait of the producer.
- Despite the listed BPM of 164, the song spends most of its runtime at 190 BPM. The 164 tempo only covers the short instrumental intro before the first verse.
- The Re:MASTER chart (designed by Jack) introduces BPM 95 sections, a half-time feel during the chorus entrances, that are not present in any lower difficulty, catching players who know the MASTER chart off guard.
- 164 is a prolific Vocaloid producer whose best-known work '天ノ弱' (Ama no Jaku) has been covered extensively and also appears in the maimai song library.
- STEREOSCAPE was originally locked behind the Youth Area (青春ちほー) in maimai でらっくす, requiring a cumulative walking distance of 10 meters on the area map to unlock. From Splash onward, it became freely available.
- The game genre for STEREOSCAPE was changed from ORIGINAL to maimai during the でらっくす PLUS update, reflecting the reclassification of the game's original songs at that time.
- The EXPERT chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy), the MASTER chart by 華火職人 (Kanon Oguni), and the Re:MASTER chart by Jack, three different designers who each brought distinct pattern-philosophy approaches to the same song.
- The MASTER chart (level 12, constant 12.4) features a notable 83 Touch notes, a relatively high count that makes it stand out among maimai original songs of this level.
- The Re:MASTER chart totals 733 notes with 109 Slide notes, the highest note count of any chart for this song, and the Slide-heavy design reflects Jack's characteristic style.
- The official music video features the song jacket artwork and was released alongside the maimai でらっくす launch on July 11, 2019.
FAQ
- Who composed STEREOSCAPE?
- STEREOSCAPE was composed, arranged, and written by 164, a Vocaloid producer (ボカロP) known for songs like '天ノ弱' (Ama no Jaku). The vocals are performed by めいちゃん (Mei-chan).
- What BPM is STEREOSCAPE?
- The song is listed at BPM 164, matching the composer's name. However, this tempo only applies to the intro; the main part of the song runs at 190 BPM. The Re:MASTER chart additionally includes brief BPM 95 (half-time) sections.
- Which maimai version added STEREOSCAPE?
- STEREOSCAPE debuted in the original maimai でらっくす (maimai DX) on July 11, 2019, as part of the Youth Area unlockable song set.
- How do I unlock STEREOSCAPE?
- In maimai でらっくす, it was unlocked by reaching a total distance of 10 meters in the Youth Area (青春ちほー). From maimai でらっくす Splash onward, the song is available by default in all regions.
- Who designed the charts for STEREOSCAPE?
- The EXPERT chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy), the MASTER chart by 華火職人 (Kanon Oguni), and the Re:MASTER chart by Jack. Basic and Advanced have no credited designer.
- What is the song STEREOSCAPE about?
- The lyrics describe a vast, starry night sky and a sense of being consumed by an infinite, cosmic-like expanse. The narrator acknowledges they may never return to how things were, but accepts the trade for this breathtaking 'STEREOSCAPE', a word blending 'stereo' (sound) and 'scape' (view), evoking a soundscape viewed in stereo.
- Does STEREOSCAPE have a Re:MASTER chart?
- Yes, a Re:MASTER chart (level 13, constant 13.3) was added in maimai でらっくす BUDDiES on November 24, 2023. It features BPM 95 sections and is designed by Jack.
