Overview
THE IDOLM@STER 2nd-mix is an energetic dance-oriented remix of THE IDOLM@STER, the signature theme song of the entire THE IDOLM@STER franchise. Originally produced for THE IDOLM@STER 2 (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3), this arrangement reimagines Hiroto Sasaki's original composition with a punchier, club-friendly sound crafted by Akitaka Toyama, better known under his alias AJURIKA, a prolific contributor to Sega's rhythm game sound teams. The vocal performance is delivered by Namco Angel, a special unit formed from five 765PRO idols: Chihaya Kisaragi, Yukiho Hagiwara, Takane Shijou, Ami Futami, and Mami Futami. The lyrics, penned by Megumi Nakamura, strike a self-assured tone emphasizing resilience and confidence, a departure from more conventional idol-song sentiment. In maimai, THE IDOLM@STER 2nd-mix debuted in the GreeN PLUS update on February 26, 2014 as a collaboration track. It was initially classified under COLLABO, later recategorized as GAME & VARIETY from PiNK onward, and was ultimately removed from the arcade roster on December 15, 2016. The in-game video draws from performance footage of THE IDOLM@STER ONE FOR ALL. For chart enthusiasts, the Master difficulty (level 9+, constant 9.6) showcases designer はっぴー's signature slide-heavy style with 85 Slide notes, while the Expert chart (level 9) by 譜面-100号 stands out for its unusually dense Break note placement (86 out of 589 total notes).
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Trivia
- THE IDOLM@STER 2nd-mix originates from THE IDOLM@STER 2 (2011), the second major console title in the franchise, released for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
- The arrangement was handled by Akitaka Toyama (AJURIKA), a Sega-affiliated composer and sound director who has contributed numerous arrangements to maimai, CHUNITHM, and SOUND VOLTEX.
- The vocal unit Namco Angel is a special group formed specifically for this track, drawing five selected idols rather than the full 765PRO cast.
- The song's full version and a karaoke version both appear on the album THE IDOLM@STER MASTER ARTIST 2 Prologue.
- The in-game music video uses performance footage from THE IDOLM@STER ONE FOR ALL (2014), a later PlayStation 3 title in the series.
- The Master chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy), a prolific maimai charter known for slide-heavy patterns. This chart packs 85 Slide notes into 520 total, an unusually high proportion for its era.
- The Expert chart by 譜面-100号 features 86 Break notes out of 589 total (roughly 15%), giving it a notably skewed scoring profile compared to other level 9 charts of the same period.
- The song was delisted on December 15, 2016 during the PiNK PLUS era and is no longer playable on current maimai DX arcade cabinets.
- Its in-game genre shifted over time: classified as COLLABO in GreeN PLUS and ORANGE PLUS, then moved to GAME & VARIETY from PiNK onward.
- The lyrics were written by Megumi Nakamura and express themes of self-confidence, resilience, and feminine strength, reflecting the bolder characterization direction of THE IDOLM@STER 2.
FAQ
- Who composed and arranged THE IDOLM@STER 2nd-mix?
- The original composition is by Hiroto Sasaki, with arrangement by Akitaka Toyama (also known as AJURIKA).
- When was THE IDOLM@STER 2nd-mix added to maimai and when was it removed?
- It was added to maimai GreeN PLUS on February 26, 2014, and was removed from the arcade roster on December 15, 2016 during the PiNK PLUS era.
- Who are the vocalists on THE IDOLM@STER 2nd-mix?
- The track is performed by Namco Angel, a unit consisting of five THE IDOLM@STER characters: Chihaya Kisaragi, Yukiho Hagiwara, Takane Shijou, Ami Futami, and Mami Futami.
- What is the Master chart level and who designed it?
- The Master chart is level 9+ with a difficulty constant of 9.6. It was designed by はっぴー (Happy) and features 85 Slide notes.
- What game does THE IDOLM@STER 2nd-mix originate from?
- It originates from THE IDOLM@STER 2, released for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in 2011, where it served as a promotional theme.
- Why does the Expert chart have so many Break notes?
- The Expert chart (level 9, designed by 譜面-100号) contains 86 Break notes out of 589 total, roughly 15% of all notes. This unusually high Break count gives the chart a distinct scoring curve compared to other level 9 charts of the same era.
- What genre was THE IDOLM@STER 2nd-mix in maimai?
- It debuted under the COLLABO genre in GreeN PLUS and ORANGE PLUS, then was recategorized as GAME & VARIETY from PiNK onward.
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