Who composed 寝起きヤシの木 (Neoki Yashi no Ki)?

The song was composed, arranged, and written by ゆこぴ (Yukopi), a Vocaloid producer known for humorous, catchy tracks.

Which Vocaloid is used in 寝起きヤシの木?

The song features 歌愛ユキ (Kaai Yuki), a Vocaloid voicebank developed by AH-Software.

What is 寝起きヤシの木 about?

The song humorously depicts waking up with severe bedhead hair so wild it resembles a palm tree, followed by a futile attempt to fix it with water and an eventual acceptance via selfie.

When was 寝起きヤシの木 added to maimai?

It was added to maimai でらっくす BUDDiES PLUS at launch on March 21, 2024, across all regions including Japan, International, USA, and China.

What difficulty is the Master chart of 寝起きヤシの木 in maimai?

The Master chart is level 12+ with a difficulty constant of 12.8, designed by Luxiいぬ. It features only 5 Hold notes but 97 Slides and 65 Touch notes for a swipe-heavy play style.

Who designed the maimai charts for 寝起きヤシの木?

The Expert chart (level 9+) was designed by サファ太 (Safata), and the Master chart (level 12+) was designed by Luxiいぬ.

Does 寝起きヤシの木 appear in other rhythm games?

Yes, the song also appears in CHUNITHM LUMINOUS PLUS, added at launch for both Japanese and Asian versions.

寝起きヤシの木 (Neoki Yashi no Ki), maimai DX BUDDiES PLUS Song

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Overview

寝起きヤシの木 (Neoki Yashi no Ki, "Just-Woke-Up Palm Tree") is a Vocaloid song by producer ゆこぴ (Yukopi), featuring the voicebank 歌愛ユキ (Kaai Yuki). The track humorously captures that universal morning moment: waking up with bedhead so wildly unruly it resembles a palm tree. Its short, repetitive lyrics trace a panicked routine, trying to tame the mess with water, watching it get worse, and ultimately surrendering with a selfie. The song's charm lies in its deadpan delivery of an absurdly relatable predicament, set to a bright, catchy 160 BPM melody. Originally released on Yukopi's 2023 album アルバム1号 (Album No. 1), 寝起きヤシの木 became a breakout viral hit on niconico and YouTube, propelled by its humorous concept and earworm chorus. It joined maimai でらっくす BUDDiES PLUS at launch on March 21, 2024, classified under the niconico & VOCALOID genre, and later appeared in CHUNITHM LUMINOUS PLUS. In maimai, the song spans four DX chart difficulties. The Expert chart (level 9+, constant 9.6), designed by サファ太 (Safata), stands out for its relatively high Break note count of 25 for its level. The Master chart (level 12+, constant 12.8), designed by Luxiいぬ, takes a more unusual approach: with only 5 Hold notes against 97 Slides and 65 Touch notes, it creates a fast-paced chart that demands agile swipe-and-tap precision rather than sustained holds. The note composition makes the Master chart feel distinctly different from a typical 12+.

Videos

Official PV

Master chart

Expert chart

Master chart

Charts

DX

BASIC

3(3)

139 notesDesigner: -|Tap 115Hold 10Slide 4Touch 8Break 2

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ADVANCED

6(6)

218 notesDesigner: -|Tap 161Hold 23Slide 3Touch 27Break 4

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EXPERT

9+(9.6)

389 notesDesigner: サファ太|Tap 272Hold 42Slide 22Touch 28Break 25

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MASTER

12+(12.8)

623 notesDesigner: Luxiいぬ|Tap 439Hold 5Slide 97Touch 65Break 17

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Trivia

寝起きヤシの木 translates roughly to "palm tree after waking up" or "just-woke-up palm tree," directly describing the state of one's bedhead hair after sleeping, sticking up like palm fronds.
The song was composed, arranged, and written entirely by Yukopi (ゆこぴ), with the music video co-produced by Yukopi and illustrator 小津.
The lyrics are intentionally brief and cyclical, mirroring the frantic, repetitive thought process of rushing through a morning routine: waking up in shock, attempting damage control, and accepting the situation.
The vocal is provided by 歌愛ユキ (Kaai Yuki), a Vocaloid voicebank developed by AH-Software known for her clear, youthful vocal character.
寝起きヤシの木 was originally released on Yukopi's 2023 album アルバム1号 (Album No. 1) before its inclusion in maimai and later CHUNITHM.
The song was added to maimai DX BUDDiES PLUS at launch on March 21, 2024, releasing simultaneously across Japanese, International, USA, and Chinese regions.
In the Chinese version of maimai (舞萌DX), the song was added at the launch of the 舞萌DX 2025 version.
The Master chart designer Luxiいぬ is a combined alias formed from two maimai notes designers: Luxizhel and Happy (いぬ meaning "dog," referencing Happy's associated imagery).
The Master chart (level 12+, constant 12.8) features an unusual note distribution, only 5 Hold notes paired with 97 Slides and 65 Touch notes, creating a chart focused almost entirely on sliding and tapping patterns rather than sustained holds.
The song runs 1:54 in length, fitting its premise of a short, chaotic morning episode.
寝起きヤシの木 also appears in CHUNITHM LUMINOUS PLUS, where its charts were designed by そらいろカリン (BASIC/ADVANCED) and どうすんの　こレモン (EXPERT/MASTER), the latter name being a pun on the lyric "どうすんの　これ."

FAQ

Who composed 寝起きヤシの木 (Neoki Yashi no Ki)?: The song was composed, arranged, and written by ゆこぴ (Yukopi), a Vocaloid producer known for humorous, catchy tracks.
Which Vocaloid is used in 寝起きヤシの木?: The song features 歌愛ユキ (Kaai Yuki), a Vocaloid voicebank developed by AH-Software.
What is 寝起きヤシの木 about?: The song humorously depicts waking up with severe bedhead hair so wild it resembles a palm tree, followed by a futile attempt to fix it with water and an eventual acceptance via selfie.
When was 寝起きヤシの木 added to maimai?: It was added to maimai でらっくす BUDDiES PLUS at launch on March 21, 2024, across all regions including Japan, International, USA, and China.
What difficulty is the Master chart of 寝起きヤシの木 in maimai?: The Master chart is level 12+ with a difficulty constant of 12.8, designed by Luxiいぬ. It features only 5 Hold notes but 97 Slides and 65 Touch notes for a swipe-heavy play style.
Who designed the maimai charts for 寝起きヤシの木?: The Expert chart (level 9+) was designed by サファ太 (Safata), and the Master chart (level 12+) was designed by Luxiいぬ.
Does 寝起きヤシの木 appear in other rhythm games?: Yes, the song also appears in CHUNITHM LUMINOUS PLUS, added at launch for both Japanese and Asian versions.
What album is 寝起きヤシの木 from?: The song was originally released on Yukopi's 2023 album アルバム1号 (Album No. 1).