Overview
Tricolor⁂circuS is a maimai original track composed by the collaborative group ああ…翡翠茶漬け… (Aa… Hisui Chazuke…), a trio formed by three veteran maimai composers: aaaa (ああああ), Isuka Hino (翡乃イスカ), and Umeboshi Chazuke (梅干茶漬け). Each composer had previously contributed solo works to earlier maimai DX versions, aaaa with "ここからはじまるプロローグ。" (DX PLUS), Isuka Hino with "パラマウント☆ショータイム！！" (UNiVERSE PLUS), and Umeboshi Chazuke with "NAGAREBOSHI☆ROCKET" (UNiVERSE), but Tricolor⁂circuS represents their first joint composition for the series. The title's asterism symbol (⁂) and the wordplay on "circus" reflect the three-way partnership and the carnival-like energy of the track. Clocking in at 180 BPM, the song carries a bright, high-energy circus-pop character. The music video was produced by TOYCAT with illustrations by むらたむうた, and features original character designs from each of the three composers. In-game, the MASTER chart, designed under the collaborative alias ネコトリサーカス団 (Nekotori Circus-dan), a portmanteau of charters Pichineko (ぴちネコ) and Takanashi-san (小鳥遊さん), stands out for its dense 924-note count and a remarkably high 111 Touch notes, evoking the juggling-and-performance aesthetic of a three-ring circus.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
4(4)
164 notesDesigner: -|Tap 125Hold 14Slide 3Touch 18Break 4
ADVANCED
7(7)
298 notesDesigner: -|Tap 219Hold 27Slide 12Touch 33Break 7
EXPERT
10+(10.6)
486 notesDesigner: Jack|Tap 355Hold 54Slide 31Touch 37Break 9
MASTER
14(14)
924 notesDesigner: ネコトリサーカス団|Tap 624Hold 68Slide 66Touch 111Break 55
Trivia
- The artist name ああ…翡翠茶漬け… is a portmanteau blending elements from each member's handle: ああ (from aaaa), 翡翠 (from Isuka Hino's 翡), and 茶漬け (from Umeboshi Chazuke).
- Tricolor⁂circuS marks the first maimai collaboration between aaaa, Isuka Hino, and Umeboshi Chazuke, prior to this, each had only contributed solo tracks to the series.
- The MASTER chart designer alias ネコトリサーカス団 (Nekotori Circus-dan) combines ネコ from Pichineko (ぴちネコ) and トリ from Takanashi-san (小鳥遊さん), two well-known maimai charters.
- The MASTER chart was originally rated 13+ at the launch of FESTiVAL, then re-rated to 14 from FESTiVAL PLUS onward, reflecting its true difficulty.
- With 111 Touch notes, the MASTER chart is one of the heavier Touch-note charts in the maimai DX series, designed to evoke a circus-juggling visual motif.
- The song was unlockable during FESTiVAL by accumulating 360 km of play distance in the ハピフェスちほー (Happy Fes Area). From maimai DX BUDDiES onward, it became available by default.
- In the Chinese version (舞萌DX 2023), Tricolor⁂circuS became unlockable from December 15, 2023.
- The music video features the original mascot characters of aaaa, Isuka Hino, and Umeboshi Chazuke, giving each composer's persona a role in the circus-themed visual.
- The song has no lyrics, the vocal-like sounds in the track are purely instrumental/synthesized.
- The asterism symbol (⁂) in the title is Unicode character U+2042, sometimes used to denote a three-way collaboration or triple meaning.
FAQ
- Who composed Tricolor⁂circuS in maimai?
- Tricolor⁂circuS was composed by the group ああ…翡翠茶漬け…, which is a collaboration between three maimai composers: aaaa (ああああ), Isuka Hino (翡乃イスカ), and Umeboshi Chazuke (梅干茶漬け).
- What does ああ…翡翠茶漬け… mean?
- The artist name blends parts of each member's handle: ああ from aaaa, 翡翠 from Isuka Hino, and 茶漬け from Umeboshi Chazuke. '翡翠茶漬け' literally means 'jadeite ochazuke' (green tea over rice), though the name is primarily a playful portmanteau of the three composers.
- How do you unlock Tricolor⁂circuS in maimai DX?
- In maimai DX FESTiVAL, Tricolor⁂circuS was unlocked by reaching 360 km of total play distance in the ハピフェスちほー (Happy Fes Area). From maimai DX BUDDiES onward, it became available by default. In the Chinese version, it was unlockable from December 15, 2023.
- Who designed the MASTER chart for Tricolor⁂circuS?
- The MASTER chart was designed by ネコトリサーカス団 (Nekotori Circus-dan), a collaborative alias combining Pichineko (ぴちネコ) and Takanashi-san (小鳥遊さん). The EXPERT chart was designed by Jack.
- What is notable about the MASTER chart of Tricolor⁂circuS?
- The MASTER chart (level 14, 14.0 constant) has 924 total notes including 111 Touch notes, one of the higher Touch-note counts in the DX series. The chart was originally rated 13+ at launch and was adjusted to 14 from FESTiVAL PLUS onward.
- What version of maimai added Tricolor⁂circuS?
- Tricolor⁂circuS debuted in maimai DX FESTiVAL on September 15, 2022. It is a maimai original song (category: maimai) and is available in Japanese, International, USA, and Chinese regions.
- Is there a music video for Tricolor⁂circuS?
- Yes, the official music video was produced by TOYCAT with illustrations by むらたむうた. It features original character designs from all three composers and has a circus-themed visual style.
