Overview
つけまつける (Tsukematsukeru) is the debut single of Japanese pop icon きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ (Kyary Pamyu Pamyu), produced by Yasutaka Nakata, the renowned electronic musician behind Perfume and Capsule. Built on Nakata's signature blend of bubbly synth-pop and driving four-on-the-floor beats, the song playfully riffs on false eyelashes (つけまつける literally means "putting on false eyelashes") as a metaphor for self-confidence and seeing the world with a brighter outlook. The track served as Kyary's breakout introduction, establishing the colorful, kawaii aesthetic that would define her career.
In maimai, つけまつける was added at the launch of maimai PLUS (December 2012) under the POPS genre (originally labeled J-POP, later reclassified to POPS starting with maimai GreeN). The song remained playable until it was removed on December 9, 2015. Beyond maimai, the track also appeared in Konami's rhythm game lineup, jubeat, pop'n music, and REFLEC BEAT, reflecting its cross-company appeal as a J-pop staple of the early 2010s.
The standard chart set features four difficulties. The Expert chart (level 8) was designed by 譜面-100号 with a relatively sparse 276 notes and only a single Slide note, an unusual restraint. The Master chart (level 9), designed by ニャイン, is significantly denser at 338 notes with 31 Slide notes, creating a noticeably more movement-oriented upper-difficulty experience compared to its Expert counterpart.
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Trivia
- つけまつける was Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's first-ever single, released in 2012 and later included on her debut album ぱみゅぱみゅレボリューション.
- The song was produced, composed, arranged, and written entirely by Yasutaka Nakata (中田ヤスタカ), the producer behind Perfume and Capsule.
- In maimai, つけまつける was added at the launch of maimai PLUS on December 13, 2012 and removed from all versions on December 9, 2015, it is no longer playable on any currently available maimai arcade release.
- The Basic chart underwent level changes across maimai versions: level 1 in maimai PLUS, still level 1 in GreeN/GreeN PLUS, then bumped to level 4 from ORANGE onward.
- In Chinese (舞萌) and Asian English versions of maimai, the song title and artist were romanized as Tsukematsukeru and Kyarypamyupamyu respectively.
- The genre label for this song changed over time: it was listed as J-POP in maimai PLUS, then reclassified to POPS from maimai GreeN through ORANGE PLUS.
- Beyond maimai, つけまつける was also featured in Konami rhythm games jubeat, pop'n music, and REFLEC BEAT during the same era.
- The Expert chart (designer: 譜面-100号) contains only one Slide note out of 276 total, an unusually low Slide count for a level-8 chart in the maimai PLUS era.
- The Master chart (designer: ニャイン) contrasts sharply with the Expert, featuring 31 Slide notes, making it a more physically active chart despite being only one level higher at 9.
FAQ
- Who composed つけまつける (Tsukematsukeru) for maimai?
- つけまつける was composed, arranged, and written by Yasutaka Nakata (中田ヤスタカ), the prominent Japanese electronic music producer known for his work with Perfume and Capsule.
- Which maimai version added つけまつける and when?
- つけまつける was added to maimai PLUS at its launch on December 13, 2012. It was removed from all maimai versions on December 9, 2015 and is no longer playable.
- Who designed the charts for つけまつける in maimai?
- The Expert chart (level 8) was designed by 譜面-100号, and the Master chart (level 9) was designed by ニャイン. The Basic and Advanced charts have no credited designer.
- What are the chart levels for つけまつける in maimai?
- The standard chart set includes Basic at level 4, Advanced at level 7, Expert at level 8, and Master at level 9. The Basic chart originally debuted at level 1 in maimai PLUS and was later raised to level 4 in maimai ORANGE.
- What is つけまつける about and who sang it?
- つけまつける is a J-pop song by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ) about putting on false eyelashes (つけまつける), using the act as a metaphor for boosting self-confidence and changing one's outlook on the world.
- Was つけまつける in any other rhythm games?
- Yes, つけまつける also appeared in Konami's rhythm games jubeat, pop'n music, and REFLEC BEAT during the early 2010s.
- Why was つけまつける removed from maimai?
- つけまつける was removed from all maimai versions on December 9, 2015 as part of a standard licensing expiration. It is one of several early maimai songs that are no longer available to play.
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