Overview
テオ (Teo) is a Vocaloid original song by producer Omoi (composer and lyricist Sakurai), built around a driving 185 BPM pop-rock arrangement and a lyrical theme that weaves magic, determination, and the refusal to let go of human connection. The track stands out in the Vocaloid rhythm game catalog for its unusually stacked vocal lineup, Hatsune Miku handles lead vocals while Kagamine Rin, GUMI, and IA layer in on chorus duties, giving the song a fuller harmonic texture than most single-vocalist VOCALOID tracks.
テオ first entered SEGA's arcade rhythm game ecosystem on CHUNITHM AMAZON PLUS (October 2019), then crossed into ONGEKI R.E.D., before arriving in maimai でらっくす FESTiVAL PLUS on July 21, 2023. Its presence across all three of SEGA's major rhythm game families means regular players of any of the three titles are likely to recognize it. The recurring chorus plea, "繋いでいてよ 手を" (hold on tight to my hand), anchors both the song's emotional arc and the in-game FULL COMBO title, a direct nod to the lyrics that fans of the track will catch immediately.
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Charts
DX
BASIC
5(5)
232 notesDesigner: -|Tap 200Hold 10Slide 6Touch 8Break 8
ADVANCED
7+(7.6)
364 notesDesigner: -|Tap 294Hold 23Slide 11Touch 15Break 21
EXPERT
10+(10.6)
582 notesDesigner: きょむりん|Tap 361Hold 85Slide 64Touch 37Break 35
MASTER
13(13.2)
965 notesDesigner: 鳩ホルダー|Tap 657Hold 54Slide 96Touch 49Break 109
Trivia
- テオ was originally added to CHUNITHM AMAZON PLUS on October 3, 2019, making its first rhythm game appearance there before moving to ONGEKI and eventually maimai.
- The song features an unusually deep Vocaloid chorus lineup: Hatsune Miku on lead, with Kagamine Rin, GUMI, and IA providing backing vocals.
- Composition, arrangement, and lyrics were all handled by Sakurai (Omoi), with synthesizer programming by Kimura.
- In ONGEKI, the song is credited as 'Omoi feat. 初音ミク' and pits players against Hatsune Miku (Lv.3) as the opponent character.
- The FULL COMBO title in maimai is '繋いでいてよ 手を 手を！' (Hold on tight to my hand, my hand!), directly lifted from the song's chorus.
- The MASTER chart, designed by 鳩ホルダー (Hato holder), contains 965 total notes including 109 Break notes, a relatively high Break count that contributes to the chart's level 13 identity.
- The EXPERT chart is designed by きょむりん (Kyomurin), a regular maimai chart contributor known for balanced note distributions.
- In the Asian version of maimai DX, テオ was added later on December 1, 2023; the Chinese version (舞萌DX 2024) received it on September 4, 2024.
- The song runs 2 minutes and 34 seconds in length.
- テオ's MASTER chart difficulty was adjusted in ONGEKI bright MEMORY on March 7, 2024, reflecting ongoing balance tuning across SEGA's rhythm game lineup.
FAQ
- Who composed the song テオ (Teo)?
- テオ was composed, arranged, and written by Sakurai, the producer behind the name Omoi. Synthesizer programming was handled by Kimura.
- Which Vocaloid voicebanks are featured in テオ?
- Hatsune Miku performs the lead vocals, with chorus support from Kagamine Rin, GUMI, and IA, a notably full Vocaloid ensemble for a single track.
- Which maimai version added テオ?
- テオ was added to maimai でらっくす FESTiVAL PLUS on July 21, 2023. The Asian version followed on December 1, 2023, and the Chinese version (舞萌DX 2024) on September 4, 2024.
- Who designed the MASTER and EXPERT charts for テオ in maimai?
- The MASTER chart (level 13, constant 13.2) was designed by 鳩ホルダー (Hato holder). The EXPERT chart (level 10+, constant 10.6) was designed by きょむりん (Kyomurin).
- What other SEGA rhythm games feature テオ?
- Before arriving in maimai, テオ first appeared in CHUNITHM AMAZON PLUS (October 2019) and was later added to ONGEKI R.E.D., making it a cross-title song across all three SEGA arcade rhythm game families.
- What is the BPM of テオ?
- テオ runs at 185 BPM throughout, consistent with its energetic pop-rock Vocaloid style.
- What are the lyrics of テオ about?
- The lyrics center on themes of magic, determination, and clinging to connection. The recurring refrain '繋いでいてよ 手を' (hold on tight to my hand) acts as both the emotional anchor and the song's most recognizable hook.
- What is the FULL COMBO title for テオ in maimai?
- Achieving FULL COMBO unlocks the title '繋いでいてよ 手を 手を！' (Hold on tight to my hand, my hand!), a direct quotation from the song's chorus lyrics.
