Overview
若い力 (Wakai Chikara, "Youthful Power") is SEGA's official company song, adopted in 1991 and added to maimai でらっくす UNiVERSE PLUS on April 1, 2022. Composed by Kei Wakakusa (若草恵) with lyrics by SEGA employee Eiichi Takahashi and performed by 135, a vocal group drawn from the SEGA workforce whose name references the 135 employees at the time of the song's creation, the track embodies the company's corporate philosophy. Its lyrics speak of intellectual creation, building culture, and contributing to society, closing with a repeated chant of "SEGA, SEGA, SEGA, 若い力."
The jacket art features a photograph of SEGA's former headquarters at the Ōtorii (大鳥居) office complex, giving the in-game representation a documentary, archival feel. The timing of its addition, April Fools' Day, is widely regarded by players as a playful, self-aware gesture: SEGA adding its own anthem to a SEGA arcade rhythm game.
Within maimai, the song's three DX charts range from a straightforward Basic (level 3) to a demanding Master (level 13, constant 13.3). The Master chart, originally rated 13+ before being adjusted downward starting with BUDDiES+, was designed by 翠楼屋 (Suirouya) and stands out for its heavy Break note count (62), extensive Touch note usage (56), and dense patterning at a modest 114 BPM, a stamina-intensive chart that belies the song's calm corporate character. The Expert chart was designed by はっぴー. A remixed version, 若い力 -SEGA HARD GIRLS MIX-, was used as the ending theme for the Hi☆sCoool! セハガール anime and later added to maimai as a separate playable track.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
3(3)
97 notesDesigner: -|Tap 55Hold 18Slide 8Touch 6Break 10
ADVANCED
6(6)
119 notesDesigner: -|Tap 72Hold 8Slide 14Touch 21Break 4
EXPERT
9(9)
250 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 129Hold 32Slide 23Touch 64Break 2
MASTER
13(13.3)
482 notesDesigner: 作譜:翠楼屋|Tap 298Hold 15Slide 51Touch 56Break 62
Trivia
- 若い力 was officially adopted as SEGA's company song in 1991. The maimai jacket art carries the notation "元'社歌'" (formerly a company song), acknowledging its historical status.
- The vocal group '135' takes its name from the number of SEGA employees at the time of the song's creation, exactly 135 people.
- The jacket photograph depicts SEGA's former headquarters at the Ōtorii (大鳥居) office in Tokyo, lending the in-game appearance a documentary, archival quality.
- The lyricist is officially credited only as 'セガ社員' (a SEGA employee), but has been identified outside the game as Eiichi Takahashi (高橋栄一), who wrote the lyrics for the company song.
- The Master chart was initially rated 13+ (difficulty constant 13.7) upon its release in UNiVERSE PLUS. Starting from maimai DX BUDDiES+, it was re-evaluated and adjusted down to level 13 (constant 13.3).
- The in-game collection system for 若い力 rewards players with SEGA-themed icons and titles. Full-combo titles quote SEGA's corporate slogans: '知的創造で社会に貢献' (Contributing to society through intellectual creation), '先進技術で時代の先取' (Pioneering the era with advanced technology), '人社一体で目標追求' (Pursuing goals through unified people and organization), and '創造は生命' (Creation is life).
- To earn the '愛社精神' (Company Loyalty Spirit) title, players must play both 若い力 and its remix 若い力 -SEGA HARD GIRLS MIX- within a single credit.
- The remixed cover 若い力 -SEGA HARD GIRLS MIX- served as the ending theme for the Hi☆sCoool! セハガール anime and was later added to maimai as a separate track in the ORANGE PLUS version.
FAQ
- Who composed 若い力 (Wakai Chikara)?
- The song was composed by Kei Wakakusa (若草恵), with lyrics by SEGA employee Eiichi Takahashi, and performed by the SEGA employee vocal group 135.
- What is 若い力 and why is it in maimai?
- 若い力 (Wakai Chikara, 'Youthful Power') is SEGA's official company song, adopted in 1991. It was added to maimai DX UNiVERSE PLUS on April 1, 2022 as a self-referential piece of SEGA corporate history.
- What level is the Master chart of 若い力?
- The Master chart is rated level 13 with a difficulty constant of 13.3. It was originally rated 13+ (constant 13.7) from UNiVERSE PLUS through BUDDiES, then adjusted down starting with BUDDiES+.
- Who designed the charts for 若い力 in maimai?
- The Expert chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy), and the Master chart was designed by 翠楼屋 (Suirouya). The Basic and Advanced charts have no credited designer.
- What are the lyrics of 若い力 about?
- The lyrics express SEGA's corporate philosophy: intellectual creation, building a rich culture, contributing to society, and innovation. The song ends with the repeated chorus 'SEGA, SEGA, SEGA, 若い力' (SEGA, SEGA, SEGA, youthful power).
- Is 若い力 related to other maimai songs?
- Yes. A remixed cover titled 若い力 -SEGA HARD GIRLS MIX- was used as the ending theme for the Hi☆sCoool! セハガール anime and later added to maimai as a separate playable track in the ORANGE PLUS version.
- What does the jacket art on 若い力 depict?
- The jacket features a photograph of SEGA's former headquarters at the Ōtorii (大鳥居) office complex in Tokyo, giving the track a nostalgic, archival aesthetic.
- Why was 若い力 added to maimai on April 1st?
- While SEGA has not made an official statement, the addition of the company's own anthem to a SEGA arcade rhythm game on April Fools' Day is widely seen by players as a playful, self-aware gesture.
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