Overview
タテマエと本心の大乱闘 (Tatemae to Honshin no Dairantō, "The Great Battle Between Facade and True Feelings") is a character song originally featured in SEGA's ONGEKI rhythm game before crossing over into maimai as part of the ONGEKI & CHUNITHM collaboration category. The track was added to maimai でらっくす PLUS on February 20, 2020, initially exclusive to the ONGEKI area before a general unlock on April 1, 2020.
The song belongs to Aihara Tsubaki, a member of the in-game unit ΔTRiEDGE, and is voiced by Hashimoto Chinami (橋本 ちなみ). The music was composed by Kujirai Kokka (鯨井国家), who crafted a high-energy piece at 180 BPM that matches the dramatic conflict suggested by the title, a lyrical and musical clash between outward appearances (tatemae) and genuine inner feelings (honshin).
In maimai, the track spans four DX chart difficulties. The MASTER chart (level 12+, constant 12.7) was designed by Roshe@Penguin (ロシェ@ペンギン) and features a notably high Slide-note count of 128, making it a pattern-heavy chart that rewards precise slide execution. The EXPERT chart (level 10) was designed by Happy (はっぴー). The Master difficulty underwent a level adjustment over the game's version history: it was lowered to 12 during Splash through UNiVERSE+, then restored to 12+ from FESTiVAL onward.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
5(5)
213 notesDesigner: -|Tap 158Hold 20Slide 2Touch 22Break 11
ADVANCED
7+(7.6)
332 notesDesigner: -|Tap 240Hold 36Slide 5Touch 41Break 10
EXPERT
10(10)
543 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 406Hold 63Slide 18Touch 40Break 16
MASTER
12+(12.7)
775 notesDesigner: ロシェ@ペンギン|Tap 539Hold 39Slide 128Touch 34Break 35
Trivia
- The song originated in ONGEKI as part of Chapter 1, Chapter 3: "嘘とがおー！とかたき討ち" (Usotsuki GO! to Katakiuchi), where it was unlockable by clearing the chapter.
- Aihara Tsubaki (藍原 椿) is one of the main characters of ONGEKI and a member of the unit ΔTRiEDGE. Her voice actress Hashimoto Chinami has also performed other character songs for the ONGEKI franchise.
- The composer Kujirai Kokka (鯨井国家) is known for contributing high-energy vocal tracks to rhythm games, with multiple arrangements appearing across SEGA's arcade titles.
- The MASTER chart's 128 Slide notes are unusually high for a 12.7-level song, giving the chart a distinctively slide-heavy character that stands out even among other 12+ charts from the same era.
- The collection title awarded for achieving rank S on MASTER reads "ふふ、構って欲しいの？" (Fufu, kamatte hoshii no?), which translates to "Fufu, do you want me to pay attention to you?", a line in character for Aihara Tsubaki's smug personality.
- The song's title plays on the Japanese concepts of tatemae (建前, public facade or social pretense) and honne (本音, true feelings/real intent), written here as 本心 (honshin, true heart/mind), framing the lyrics as a battle between these two opposing forces.
- The Expert chart designer Happy (はっぴー) is a recurring maimai chart designer known for balanced, playable layouts at the 10–11 level range.
- During maimai Splash through UNiVERSE+, the Master difficulty was temporarily lowered to level 12 before being restored to 12+ from FESTiVAL onward, making the chart slightly easier for players during those versions.
FAQ
- Who composed Tatemae to Honshin no Dairantō?
- The song was composed by Kujirai Kokka (鯨井国家).
- Who is the vocalist for Tatemae to Honshin no Dairantō?
- The vocals are performed by Aihara Tsubaki (藍原 椿), voiced by Hashimoto Chinami (橋本 ちなみ). Aihara Tsubaki is a character from SEGA's ONGEKI rhythm game and a member of the unit ΔTRiEDGE.
- What does the title Tatemae to Honshin no Dairantō mean?
- The title translates to "The Great Battle Between Facade and True Feelings." It plays on the Japanese concepts of tatemae (public facade or social pretense) and honshin (true feelings or one's real heart), framing the song's lyrics around an internal conflict between these opposing forces.
- Which version of maimai added Tatemae to Honshin no Dairantō?
- The song was added in maimai でらっくす PLUS (DX PLUS), released on February 20, 2020.
- How was Tatemae to Honshin no Dairantō unlocked in maimai?
- It was initially available only through the ONGEKI area (オンゲキちほー), then became generally unlocked on April 1, 2020.
- Is Tatemae to Honshin no Dairantō originally from maimai?
- No, it originally appeared in SEGA's ONGEKI rhythm game, where it was unlockable in Chapter 1, Chapter 3. It was later ported to maimai as part of the ONGEKI & CHUNITHM collaboration category.
- Who designed the MASTER chart for Tatemae to Honshin no Dairantō?
- The MASTER chart was designed by Roshe@Penguin (ロシェ@ペンギン), while the EXPERT chart was designed by Happy (はっぴー).
- Did the MASTER difficulty level change across maimai versions?
- Yes. The MASTER chart was originally 12+ on release, was lowered to 12 during Splash through UNiVERSE+, and was restored to 12+ from FESTiVAL onward.
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