Overview
Yorugao is an original collaboration track composed jointly by An and Ryunosuke Kudo for maimai でらっくす UNiVERSE, released on December 10, 2021. The title borrows from the Japanese name for the moonflower (夜顔, yorugao), a night-blooming vine whose flower language connotes "night" and "bewitching beauty", imagery that permeates the song's world and accompanying flavor text. That text describes a barren Earth trapped under a black, thunderous sky that never clears, where the lone figure Kurohime (Black Princess) recalls an ancient promise from atop Mitake Castle, surrounded by the flickering glow of dragon veins. The track pairs driving synth work with melodic progression at a brisk 182 BPM, characteristic of both artists' production styles.
An's return to maimai marked a six-year gap since his previous contribution, "Axeria"; Yorugao is also his first original composition for the series outside the AcuticNotes alias. Ryunosuke Kudo, a trackmaker affiliated with Otographic Music and Unitone, brings cross-genre experience from contributions to Capcom's CROSS×BEATS and Konami's DanceDanceRevolution A20 PLUS. The song later received an extended version on the PERFECT CHALLENGE DiSC PLUS -UNiVERSE- mini-soundtrack and the maimai でらっくす ベストアルバムちほー2 compilation.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
5(5)
168 notesDesigner: -|Tap 125Hold 19Slide 7Touch 14Break 3
ADVANCED
8(8)
369 notesDesigner: -|Tap 309Hold 18Slide 23Touch 13Break 6
EXPERT
12(12.2)
608 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 428Hold 91Slide 52Touch 21Break 16
MASTER
14+(14.6)
954 notesDesigner: Jack & Licorice Gunjyo|Tap 712Hold 76Slide 102Touch 59Break 5
Trivia
- Yorugao was originally unlockable as a Perfect Challenge song in Metropolis Area 4 (メトロポリスちほー4), appearing after reaching a cumulative distance of 900 km. It became generally available on September 15, 2022, with the launch of maimai DX FESTiVAL.
- The Master chart was originally assigned level 14 during UNiVERSE through FESTiVAL+, then reclassified to level 14+ (constant 14.6) starting with maimai DX BUDDiES, a bump that reflects its demanding note density and complex slide patterns.
- The Expert chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy), while the Master chart is a collaborative design by Jack and Licorice Gunjyo, the latter a combination of two veteran charters known for intricate, high-intensity patterns.
- Yorugao also appears in CHUNITHM SUN PLUS (and later versions), where it received its own chart set with a level 14+ Master, making it one of the cross-over tracks between Sega's two arcade rhythm series.
- The jacket artwork and in-game movie were created by Taiyo Yamamoto and サム・ヨルジ (Sam Yorji).
- Yorugao has no vocal track, it is an instrumental composition.
- The song's title and flavor text share a thematic link: the phrase '永遠に夜の顔しか持たない環境' (an environment that only ever wears the face of night) directly echoes the meaning of 'yorugao' (night face), reinforcing the mood of an unending twilight world.
- An's previous maimai track 'Axeria' was contributed six years prior under the AcuticNotes alias, making Yorugao his first maimai original credited under his primary name.
FAQ
- Who composed Yorugao in maimai?
- Yorugao is an original collaboration track composed and arranged by An and Ryunosuke Kudo. An had previously contributed to maimai under the AcuticNotes alias six years prior, while Ryunosuke Kudo is a trackmaker affiliated with Otographic Music and Unitone.
- What does 'Yorugao' mean?
- 'Yorugao' (夜顔) is the Japanese name for the moonflower or evening glory, a vine that blooms at night. Its flower language includes 'night' and 'bewitching beauty,' which ties into the song's post-apocalyptic theme of an eternal night.
- When was Yorugao added to maimai?
- Yorugao was released on December 10, 2021, as part of maimai でらっくす UNiVERSE. It was initially a Perfect Challenge unlock in Metropolis Area 4 (at 900 km distance) and became generally available on September 15, 2022, with the launch of FESTiVAL.
- Who designed the Yorugao Master chart?
- The Master chart was designed by Jack and Licorice Gunjyo. The Expert chart was designed by はっぴー (Happy).
- What difficulty level is Yorugao's Master chart?
- The Master chart is level 14+ with a difficulty constant of 14.6. It was originally level 14 through UNiVERSE and FESTiVAL+, then reclassified to 14+ starting in maimai DX BUDDiES.
- Does Yorugao have lyrics?
- No, Yorugao is an instrumental track with no vocal lyrics. The song's narrative context is conveyed through its in-game flavor text and atmospheric composition.
- Is Yorugao available in CHUNITHM?
- Yes, Yorugao was added to CHUNITHM SUN PLUS on November 22, 2023, as part of the maimai でらっくす MAP 11, and is available by default from CHUNITHM LUMINOUS PLUS onward.
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