Overview
Sweet Devil is a Vocaloid-electropop song by producer Hachiouji-P (八王子P), featuring Hatsune Miku on vocals with lyrics by q*Left. The track first appeared on Hachiouji-P's 2010 album Distorted Princess before being licensed for use in SEGA's rhythm game series. In maimai, it was introduced during the ORANGE PLUS edition (July 2015) as part of a cross-promotional unlock event with CHUNITHM, players who cleared the song in CHUNITHM could play it in maimai, a distinctive early example of inter-game collaboration between the two SEGA arcade rhythm games.
Musically, Sweet Devil pairs a driving 132 BPM electro-pop beat with Miku's processed vocals, weaving a narrative about a self-aware "liar girl" who alternates between playful confession and coy denial. The title's juxtaposition of sweetness and devilry is reflected in the lyrics' push-and-pull dynamic. The maimai version is a shortened edit (1:42) that omits the fourth through sixth lyrical sections present in the full-length CHUNITHM version (2:28).
The MASTER chart, designed by Techno Kitchen, carries a level 12+ rating with a constant of 12.7, placing it among the more demanding charts of its era in maimai. Its 599 notes include 43 Break notes, and the chart's dense patterning and high scoring ceiling (SSS+ 100.89%) have kept it a recurring challenge for veteran players through multiple version re-levels. The EXPERT chart was designed by mai-Star. In Asian English regional releases of maimai, the artist is credited as 8#Prince instead of 八王子P.
Videos
Charts
STD
BASIC
4(4)
163 notesDesigner: -|Tap 156Hold 2Slide 2Break 3
ADVANCED
7(7)
268 notesDesigner: -|Tap 241Hold 12Slide 9Break 6
EXPERT
11(11)
391 notesDesigner: mai-Star|Tap 305Hold 37Slide 37Break 12
MASTER
12+(12.7)
599 notesDesigner: Techno Kitchen|Tap 434Hold 59Slide 63Break 43
Trivia
- Sweet Devil was originally added to maimai ORANGE PLUS through a cross-promotion with CHUNITHM, players had to play the song in CHUNITHM first to unlock it in maimai. It became available by default starting with maimai PiNK.
- In Asian English releases of maimai, the artist is credited as 8#Prince instead of 八王子P (Hachiouji-P).
- The song was composed and arranged by Hachiouji-P (八王子P) with lyrics by q*Left and vocals by Hatsune Miku (初音ミク).
- Sweet Devil first appeared on Hachiouji-P's 2010 album Distorted Princess before being licensed for rhythm games.
- The maimai version is a shortened edit (1:42), cutting the fourth through sixth lyrical sections of the full song (2:28 in CHUNITHM).
- A remix titled Sweet Devil (8#Prince Raver Remix) appears on Hachiouji-P's third album xxxx the ripper.
- Hachiouji-P's SOUND VOLTEX song Love sicK shares the same BPM (132), Vocaloid vocalist (Hatsune Miku), and musical style, creating a loose sister-song relationship with Sweet Devil.
- The EXPERT chart was designed by mai-Star, while the MASTER chart (level 12+, constant 12.7) was designed by Techno Kitchen, both veteran maimai charters.
- Over the course of maimai version updates, the MASTER difficulty has been re-leveled multiple times, starting at level 10 in ORANGE PLUS and rising to its current 12+ by the FESTiVAL era.
- The MASTER chart features 599 total notes with a notably high Break-note count of 43, contributing to its demanding scoring ceiling (SSS+ 100.89%).
- The regular unlock date for Sweet Devil in maimai ORANGE PLUS was October 29, 2015, approximately three months after its initial CHUNITHM-linked availability on July 16, 2015.
FAQ
- Who composed Sweet Devil?
- Sweet Devil was composed and arranged by Hachiouji-P (八王子P), a prominent Vocaloid producer also credited as 8#Prince in some regional releases. The lyrics were written by q*Left.
- What version of maimai added Sweet Devil?
- Sweet Devil was added to maimai ORANGE PLUS on July 16, 2015, through a collaboration with CHUNITHM. It became available by default starting with maimai PiNK.
- Who is the vocalist for Sweet Devil?
- The song features Hatsune Miku (初音ミク) as the vocalist.
- What difficulty level is the Sweet Devil MASTER chart?
- The MASTER chart is rated level 12+ with a difficulty constant of 12.7. It contains 599 notes (434 Tap, 59 Hold, 63 Slide, 43 Break) and was designed by Techno Kitchen.
- How do you unlock Sweet Devil in maimai?
- In maimai ORANGE PLUS, Sweet Devil was initially unlocked by playing the song in CHUNITHM. A regular unlock followed on October 29, 2015. Since maimai PiNK, the song has been available by default.
- What is the BPM of Sweet Devil?
- Sweet Devil has a BPM of 132.
- Who charted the Sweet Devil MASTER and EXPERT difficulties?
- The MASTER chart was designed by Techno Kitchen, and the EXPERT chart was designed by mai-Star. The Basic and Advanced charts do not have credited designers.
- What album is Sweet Devil from?
- Sweet Devil originally appeared on Hachiouji-P's album Distorted Princess, released in 2010.

