Overview
SUPER AMBULANCE is a high-speed instrumental track by AJURIKA, the alias of veteran composer and sound designer Akitaka Toyama (遠山明孝). Originally introduced in Sega's ONGEKI bright arcade rhythm game, the song was ported to maimai DX FESTiVAL on October 21, 2022, as part of a limited-time collaborative area linking the Touhou Project, ONGEKI, and maimai. Clocking in at a relentless 200 BPM and carrying the in-house genre label "SUPER CORE" from its home game, the track blends driving synthesizer leads, punchy percussion, and a brisk, anthem-like chord progression that evokes a cinematic, high-stakes atmosphere. Toyama, who spent years at Bandai Namco contributing to the Tekken, Katamari Damacy, and Ridge Racer series, brings that same compositional dynamism to this compact two-and-a-half-minute piece.
In maimai, the song is best known for its level 14 MASTER chart (difficulty constant 14.3), a joint creation by two respected note designers, 翠楼屋 (Suirouya) and あまくちジンジャー (Amakuchi Ginger). With 1,030 total notes spread across all five note types (Tap, Hold, Slide, Touch, and Break), the chart acts as a dense, high-speed endurance test that mirrors the track's unrelenting energy. The Expert chart, designed by Jack, provides a substantial warm-up at level 12.0. Initially locked behind the 東方Project×オンゲキちほー (Touhou Project × ONGEKI Area) event, requiring 550 km of in-game travel distance during FESTiVAL, SUPER AMBULANCE became permanently available by default from the FESTiVAL PLUS update onward. Its reach extends beyond Sega's rhythm game ecosystem; the track also appears in lowiro's Arcaea, making it a genuine cross-title instrumental shared across competing rhythm game platforms.
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Charts
DX
BASIC
6(6)
238 notesDesigner: -|Tap 199Hold 13Slide 8Touch 16Break 2
ADVANCED
8+(8.6)
433 notesDesigner: -|Tap 366Hold 25Slide 12Touch 21Break 9
EXPERT
12(12)
648 notesDesigner: Jack|Tap 448Hold 66Slide 57Touch 64Break 13
MASTER
14(14.3)
1030 notesDesigner: 翠楼屋 vs あまくちジンジャー|Tap 626Hold 73Slide 112Touch 94Break 125
Trivia
- AJURIKA is the alias of Akitaka Toyama (遠山明孝), a sound designer who formerly worked at Bandai Namco on major franchises including Tekken, Katamari Damacy, and Ridge Racer. He later transitioned to freelance composition.
- The song's genre in ONGEKI is listed as "SUPER CORE," a label derived from in-game title achievements in that game rather than an official musical genre classification.
- SUPER AMBULANCE is a purely instrumental track, it contains no lyrics or vocal elements of any kind.
- In CHUNITHM SUN, the song was unlockable via the "オンゲキ Chapter2 【Memoirs of O.N.G.E.K.I.】" MAP and was the first instrumental song to appear on that MAP.
- Despite being tied to an ONGEKI-themed unlock path in CHUNITHM SUN, the track uses the generic CHUNITHM SUN stage background rather than ONGEKI's distinctive visuals.
- In ONGEKI bright, the song was initially part of Chapter 5 Chapter 1 ("あの日見た星を目指して") and required players to achieve 1,500% total damage to unlock. From the bright MEMORY update onward, it became available by default.
- The song's unlock in the Asian version of maimai DX FESTiVAL began on February 17, 2023; the Chinese version (舞萌DX 2023) made it unlockable from January 11, 2024.
- SUPER AMBULANCE also appears in lowiro's Arcaea, giving it a rare cross-platform presence spanning three competing rhythm game franchises.
- Akitaka Toyama also arranged music for THE IDOLM@STER 2nd-mix (since removed from that game), demonstrating stylistic range well beyond the high-energy instrumental sound of SUPER AMBULANCE.
- The MASTER chart is a collaboration between two note designers, 翠楼屋 (Suirouya) and あまくちジンジャー (Amakuchi Ginger), both known for crafting technically demanding patterns in the maimai series.
FAQ
- Who composed SUPER AMBULANCE?
- SUPER AMBULANCE was composed by AJURIKA, the alias of Akitaka Toyama (遠山明孝), a former Bandai Namco sound designer and now freelance composer. His credits include music for the Tekken, Katamari Damacy, and Ridge Racer series.
- Which maimai version introduced SUPER AMBULANCE?
- The song was added to maimai DX FESTiVAL on October 21, 2022, as part of the limited-time 東方Project×オンゲキちほー (Touhou Project × ONGEKI Area) collaboration event.
- What level is the MASTER chart for SUPER AMBULANCE and who designed it?
- The MASTER chart is level 14 with a difficulty constant of 14.3 and 1,030 total notes. It was co-designed by 翠楼屋 (Suirouya) and あまくちジンジャー (Amakuchi Ginger).
- What other rhythm games feature SUPER AMBULANCE?
- Beyond maimai, SUPER AMBULANCE appears in ONGEKI bright (where it debuted), CHUNITHM SUN, and lowiro's Arcaea.
- Does SUPER AMBULANCE have lyrics?
- No, SUPER AMBULANCE is a purely instrumental track with no vocal or lyrical content.
- How was SUPER AMBULANCE originally unlocked in maimai?
- During the FESTiVAL event period (October 21, 2022 to January 5, 2023), players unlocked it by reaching 550 km of total distance in the 東方Project×オンゲキちほー area. From the FESTiVAL PLUS update onward, it became available by default.
- What genre is SUPER AMBULANCE classified as?
- In ONGEKI the song carries the genre label "SUPER CORE." In maimai it falls under the ONGEKI & CHUNITHM category.
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