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ワードワードワード (Word Word Word) is a maimai original song by Japanese musician syudou, built around the vocal synthesis of Hatsune Miku. It joined the maimai でらっくす PLUS song list on June 26, 2020, as Side Story Essence 2 of the Kotonoha Project (言ノ葉Project) 2nd Season, a multi-artist song initiative that weaves narratives around language and words. The title itself, a triple repetition of the English word "word" rendered in katakana, signals the track's thematic focus: the power, weight, and fragility of language in human connection. Musically, the song pairs a driving pop-rock arrangement with Miku's characteristically bright vocal synthesis. The lyrics, written by syudou, trace a narrator's oscillation between doubt and determination, grappling with pain, regret, and the resolve to keep going, captured in lines like "焦げ付く程の青をもう一回" (one more time, with that searing blue). The official music video was produced by the creative team suckerpunch (群青リコリス) and しきみ, lending the track a distinct visual identity. On the game side, the chart roster spans four DX difficulties with no Re:Master. The Expert (9+) and Master (13) charts were handled by two regular maimai contributors: サファ太 (Safata) and 小鳥遊さん (Takanashi-san) respectively. The Basic chart underwent a level adjustment from 4 to 5 starting with maimai でらっくす UNiVERSE PLUS, one of several balance tweaks applied across the song's lifespan. The song is available across Japanese, International, USA, and Chinese region releases.

Videos

Official PV

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Master chart

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Expert chart

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Charts

DX

BASIC
5(5)
195 notesDesigner: -|Tap 156Hold 20Slide 1Touch 14Break 4
ADVANCED
6(6)
258 notesDesigner: -|Tap 162Hold 28Slide 14Touch 50Break 4
EXPERT
9+(9.6)
522 notesDesigner: サファ太|Tap 386Hold 76Slide 29Touch 8Break 23
MASTER
13(13.4)
890 notesDesigner: 小鳥遊さん|Tap 676Hold 56Slide 56Touch 72Break 30

Trivia

  • ワードワードワード is Side Story Essence 2 of the Kotonoha Project (言ノ葉Project) 2nd Season, a song series centered on themes of language and expression.
  • The song uses Hatsune Miku as its vocalist, with syudou handling composition, arrangement, and lyrics in a complete solo production.
  • The official music video was created by the creative unit suckerpunch (群青リコリス) in collaboration with illustrator しきみ.
  • The title is the English word 'word' repeated three times in katakana (ワードワードワード), reinforcing the lyrical theme of language and communication.
  • At launch in maimai でらっくす PLUS, the Basic chart was level 4. It was raised to level 5 from maimai でらっくす UNiVERSE PLUS onward as part of ongoing difficulty rebalancing.
  • In the Asian version of maimai DX, the song was added on September 25, 2020. In the Chinese version (舞萌DX), it was available from the launch of 舞萌DX 2021.
  • ワードワードワード has not appeared in any other music game outside the maimai series as of its latest update.
  • The Advanced chart features a notably high Touch note count (50) relative to its level, giving it a distinctive tactile gameplay feel for a level-6 chart.
  • The MASTER chart (level 13, constant 13.4) contains 890 total notes, with a Tap-heavy composition (676 Tap notes) accented by 72 Touch notes and 30 Break notes.

FAQ

Who composed ワードワードワード (Word Word Word)?
The song was composed, arranged, and written by Japanese musician syudou, with vocals provided by Hatsune Miku.
What maimai version added ワードワードワード?
It was added to maimai でらっくす PLUS (maimai DX PLUS) on June 26, 2020, and is available in all region releases (JP, INTL, USA, CN).
What are the chart difficulty levels for ワードワードワード?
The DX charts span Basic (level 5), Advanced (level 6), Expert (level 9+), and Master (level 13). No Re:Master chart exists.
Who designed the MASTER and EXPERT charts?
The MASTER chart was designed by 小鳥遊さん (Takanashi-san) and the EXPERT chart was designed by サファ太 (Safata).
What is the Kotonoha Project?
The Kotonoha Project (言ノ葉Project) is a multi-artist song initiative centered on language-themed narratives. ワードワードワード is Side Story Essence 2 of its 2nd Season.
Did ワードワードワード's chart difficulty change over time?
Yes, the Basic chart originally launched at level 4 in maimai でらっくす PLUS and was adjusted to level 5 from maimai でらっくす UNiVERSE PLUS onward.
Who is the vocalist of ワードワードワード?
The vocals are performed by Hatsune Miku, a Vocaloid voice synthesizer, with lyrics, composition, and arrangement all by syudou.

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