Overview
ウタヒメナイトストーム brings together composer-arranger yowanecity and vocalist-lyricist Eye for a high-energy pop track built around an elaborate storm metaphor. The lyrics cast a live performance as a "diva's night storm", a force of nature that sweeps the audience into a whirlwind of monsoon rains, typhoon eyes, and storm warnings. The accompanying music video was produced by the artists 淘々 (Tao Tao) and 丸千代 (Maruchiyo). At 164 BPM, the tempo drives forward relentlessly, matching the lyrical imagery of being helplessly caught in a tempestuous emotional vortex.
Created exclusively for maimai, the song debuted during the PRiSM PLUS season and was initially unlockable through the Seven-colored Area (なないろちほー) progression system. Its MASTER chart, designed by はっぴー (Happy), leans into the storm concept with a dense 856-note layout dominated by 142 Slide notes, an unusually high count that mimics the swirling, unpredictable motion of the storm the song describes. The EXPERT chart was designed by Jack, rounding out a pair of charts by two of maimai's regular note designers.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
4(4)
190 notesDesigner: -|Tap 157Hold 18Slide 4Touch 8Break 3
ADVANCED
7(7)
313 notesDesigner: -|Tap 260Hold 12Slide 12Touch 26Break 3
EXPERT
11(11)
552 notesDesigner: Jack|Tap 406Hold 46Slide 55Touch 16Break 29
MASTER
13+(13.8)
856 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 631Hold 43Slide 142Touch 14Break 26
Trivia
- The song's flavor text (フレーバーテキスト) reads: "Storm Warning in Effect! Closest approach to your heart. Be on alert for infatuation." The full text elaborates that even as an announcer warns of danger, listeners' feet carry them straight into the center of the Utahime Storm, their hearts already caught beyond return.
- The music video / movie was created by two artists credited as 淘々 (Tao Tao) and 丸千代 (Maruchiyo).
- The song runs 2 minutes and 12 seconds in length.
- ウタヒメナイトストーム translates to "Utahime Night Storm", 歌姫 (utahime) meaning "diva" or "song princess."
- The MASTER chart's 142 Slide notes out of 856 total (roughly 16.6% of the chart) is a notably high proportion, characteristic of designer はっぴー's charting style.
- The song was initially unlockable in maimai DX PRiSM PLUS through the Seven-colored Area (なないろちほー) by reaching a cumulative distance of 350 km. It became generally unlockable on March 19, 2026, approximately one year after its debut.
- yowanecity and Eye have collaborated on other vocal tracks outside maimai, with yowanecity handling composition and arrangement while Eye writes lyrics and performs.
FAQ
- Who composed ウタヒメナイトストーム?
- The song was composed and arranged by yowanecity, with lyrics and vocals by Eye. The music video was produced by 淘々 (Tao Tao) and 丸千代 (Maruchiyo).
- How do you unlock ウタヒメナイトストーム in maimai DX?
- In maimai DX PRiSM PLUS, the song was initially unlocked through the Seven-colored Area (なないろちほー) by reaching a cumulative distance of 350 km. It became generally available on March 19, 2026.
- What difficulty is the MASTER chart for ウタヒメナイトストーム?
- The MASTER chart is rated Level 13+ with a difficulty constant of 13.8, designed by はっぴー (Happy). It contains 856 notes total, including a notably high count of 142 Slide notes.
- Who designed the charts for ウタヒメナイトストーム?
- The EXPERT chart (Level 11) was designed by Jack, and the MASTER chart (Level 13+) was designed by はっぴー (Happy).
- What is the meaning behind the title ウタヒメナイトストーム?
- The title merges 歌姫 (utahime, "diva" or "song princess") with English "Night Storm," forming "Diva Night Storm." The lyrics develop this theme by portraying a singer's performance as a meteorological force, complete with storm warnings, typhoon imagery, and monsoons.
- What are the lyrics of ウタヒメナイトストーム about?
- Written and performed by Eye, the lyrics depict a concert audience caught in the overwhelming emotional storm of a diva's performance. Key imagery includes a "storm warning" (暴風警報), the "eye of the typhoon" (台風の目), and a "monsoon" of pleasure and pain, all describing the helpless draw of being captivated by a performer.
- Is ウタヒメナイトストーム available in all regions?
- Yes, the song is available in Japanese, International, and USA versions of maimai DX PRiSM PLUS.
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