Overview
Trust is a hardcore electronic track by the Japanese production unit Massive New Krew, featuring the unmistakable vocals of SEGA sound team veteran 光吉猛修 (Mitsuyoshi Takenobu). Originally included on HARDCORE TANO*C's 20th anniversary compilation album『20』, the song made its rhythm game debut in maimai DX as part of the BUDDiES PLUS update on July 5, 2024.
The collaboration brings together two distinct corners of Japanese music culture: Massive New Krew, a staple act of the HARDCORE TANO*C label known for aggressive hardcore and gabber-influenced productions, and Takenobu, whose roaring vocal style defined arcade classics like the Daytona USA theme. The resulting track delivers a driving, high-energy hardcore arrangement at 155 BPM, with Takenobu's powerful voice cutting through dense synth work and rapid-fire kick patterns. In maimai, the song is categorized under ゲーム&バラエティ (Game & Variety) and features charts spanning Basic through Master, with the Master chart designed by Luxizhel at a level 13+ (13.6 constant) and the Expert chart handled by Jack.
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Charts
DX
BASIC
3(3)
177 notesDesigner: -|Tap 141Hold 12Slide 8Touch 8Break 8
ADVANCED
7(7)
322 notesDesigner: -|Tap 262Hold 21Slide 7Touch 29Break 3
EXPERT
11(11)
551 notesDesigner: Jack|Tap 358Hold 81Slide 59Touch 24Break 29
MASTER
13+(13.6)
783 notesDesigner: Luxizhel|Tap 573Hold 36Slide 95Touch 24Break 55
Trivia
- Trust was originally produced for HARDCORE TANO*C's 20th anniversary album『20』, a landmark compilation celebrating two decades of the influential Japanese hardcore label and doujin music circle.
- 光吉猛修 (Mitsuyoshi Takenobu) is a longtime SEGA sound staff member best known for his vocal performances in arcade classics such as Daytona USA (Let's Go Away), SEGA Rally Championship, and various rhythm game appearances.
- Massive New Krew are prolific contributors to the BMS (Be-Music Script) scene and have supplied tracks to numerous rhythm game series including SOUND VOLTEX, CHUNITHM, and maimai.
- The Master chart at level 13+ (constant 13.6) was designed by Luxizhel, a notes designer recognized for technical, dense chart layouts that test high-end players.
- The Expert chart (level 11) was designed by Jack, another regular maimai chart contributor.
- This song is distinct from a separate maimai track titled TRUST (all caps) performed by 小仏 凪 (CV: 佐倉 薫), which appears elsewhere in the game's catalog.
- Trust was added to maimai DX in the BUDDiEs PLUS update (July 5, 2024), available across all regions including Japan, international, USA, and China.
- The song falls under the ゲーム&バラエティ (Game & Variety) genre category in maimai, which typically hosts video game music and varied crossover content.
FAQ
- Who composed Trust in maimai?
- Trust was produced by Massive New Krew, a Japanese hardcore electronic music unit associated with the HARDCORE TANO*C label.
- Who is the vocalist on Trust?
- The vocals are performed by 光吉猛修 (Mitsuyoshi Takenobu), a veteran member of SEGA's sound team known for iconic arcade vocal performances.
- What album is Trust originally from?
- Trust was originally featured on HARDCORE TANO*C's 20th anniversary compilation album『20』 before being added to maimai DX.
- What version of maimai introduced Trust?
- Trust was added in the maimai DX BUDDiES PLUS update, released on July 5, 2024.
- What difficulty are the Trust charts in maimai?
- Trust has four DX chart difficulties: Basic (level 3), Advanced (level 7), Expert (level 11, designed by Jack), and Master (level 13+, constant 13.6, designed by Luxizhel).
- What BPM is Trust?
- Trust has a BPM of 155, typical of the hardcore genre.
- Is Trust available in all regions?
- Yes, Trust is available in all maimai DX regions: Japan, international, USA, and China.
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