Overview
つづみぐさ (Tsuzumigusa), also subtitled "DANDELION" in English, is a VOCALOID song by Japanese producer Iyowa (いよわ) featuring Hatsune Miku. Iyowa handled composition, arrangement, lyrics, and the music video themselves, making the entire audiovisual package a cohesive expression of their artistic voice. The track originally appeared on Iyowa's self-titled 2023 album つづみぐさ before arriving in maimai DX as part of the BUDDiES PLUS update on April 26, 2024, under the niconico & VOCALOID genre.
The song serves as a character song for ライオン (Lion) from the まいまいまいごえん (Maimaimaigoen) series, informing the lyrical imagery of pride, protection, and quiet strength. The title つづみぐさ is a traditional Japanese name for the dandelion, the seed head's resemblance to a tsuzumi (鼓), a Japanese hand drum, gives the weed its poetic name. This botanical metaphor of fragility and resilience runs through the song's narrative, paired with motifs of lions, trembling hands, and a balancing scale knocking at a cage.
In maimai, the DX chart set spans Basic (Lv 3), Advanced (Lv 7), Expert (Lv 10), and Master (Lv 13.3). The Expert chart was designed by サファ太 (Safata), while the Master chart was crafted by はっぴー (Happy), whose 13.3 arrangement packs 781 notes with a pronounced emphasis on Slide and Touch patterns, a signature of his design approach.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
3(3)
152 notesDesigner: -|Tap 103Hold 16Slide 7Touch 21Break 5
ADVANCED
7(7)
303 notesDesigner: -|Tap 240Hold 24Slide 9Touch 28Break 2
EXPERT
10(10)
480 notesDesigner: サファ太|Tap 318Hold 82Slide 37Touch 28Break 15
MASTER
13(13.3)
781 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 487Hold 61Slide 126Touch 90Break 17
Trivia
- つづみぐさ is a character song for ライオン (Lion) from the まいまいまいごえん (Maimaimaigoen) series, a narrative thread woven into the lyrics' references to lions, protective pride, and inner strength.
- The English subtitle 'DANDELION' is used in the official music video title. The Japanese title つづみぐさ (tsuzumigusa) is a classical name for the dandelion, derived from the resemblance of its seed head to a tsuzumi hand drum.
- Iyowa single-handedly produced the song's music video, making the visual direction a direct extension of the composition and lyrics rather than a commissioned work.
- The song was originally released on Iyowa's 2023 album つづみぐさ before being licensed for inclusion in maimai DX BUDDiES PLUS on April 26, 2024.
- The Master chart (Lv 13.3) was designed by はっぴー (Happy), a notes designer whose charts frequently feature dense Slide and Touch note distributions. The Master chart contains 126 Slide and 90 Touch notes out of 781 total.
- The Expert chart (Lv 10) was designed by サファ太 (Safata), a regular contributor to the maimai DX charting roster across multiple versions.
FAQ
- Who composed つづみぐさ?
- The song was composed, arranged, and written by Iyowa (いよわ), who also created the music video. The vocals are performed by Hatsune Miku.
- When was つづみぐさ added to maimai?
- It was added to maimai DX BUDDiES PLUS on April 26, 2024.
- What does つづみぐさ mean?
- つづみぐさ (tsuzumigusa) is a traditional Japanese name for the dandelion. It refers to the shape of the dandelion's seed head, which resembles a tsuzumi (鼓), a Japanese hand drum. The song is also subtitled 'DANDELION' in English.
- What series is つづみぐさ connected to?
- The song is a character song for ライオン (Lion) from the まいまいまいごえん (Maimaimaigoen) series.
- Who designed the maimai charts for つづみぐさ?
- The Expert chart was designed by サファ太 (Safata), and the Master chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy).
- What are the chart difficulty levels for つづみぐさ in maimai DX?
- The DX chart set includes Basic (Lv 3), Advanced (Lv 7), Expert (Lv 10), and Master (Lv 13.3).
- What album is つづみぐさ from?
- The song originally appeared on Iyowa's self-titled 2023 album つづみぐさ before being added to maimai.