Overview
勇者 (Yuusha) is a song by the Japanese pop duo YOASOBI, featuring vocals by ikura with composition and arrangement by Ayase. It was released as a single in 2023 and serves as the first opening theme for the critically acclaimed anime adaptation of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (葬送のフリーレン), produced by Madhouse. The lyrics, co-written by Ayase and Konnie Aoki, weave themes of memory, legacy, and companionship that directly mirror the anime's reflective narrative about an elf mage coming to terms with the passage of time after her adventuring party's hero has aged and passed on.
In maimai でらっくす PRiSM, 勇者 was added at the version's launch on September 12, 2024, alongside its Re:MASTER chart. The game uses the TV opening cut, which runs approximately 1 minute 31 seconds. The internal BPM sits at 104 for the verses but doubles to 208 during the chorus, creating a subtle soflan effect that players must account for in slide note timing. The chart suite spans from a straightforward Basic (Lv 3) to a demanding Re:MASTER (Lv 13, constant 13.2) designed by Luxizhel, with intermediate charts by まぐランド (Expert) and 緑風 犬三郎 (Master). Multiple in-game title achievements reference iconic lines and moments from the Frieren series, rewarding players with cosmetic recognition for hitting milestones such as a single-miss run or playing with movie brightness turned down.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
3(3)
94 notesDesigner: -|Tap 73Hold 4Slide 4Touch 8Break 5
ADVANCED
6(6)
153 notesDesigner: -|Tap 110Hold 10Slide 6Touch 14Break 13
EXPERT
9+(9.6)
271 notesDesigner: まぐランド|Tap 217Hold 15Slide 18Touch 5Break 16
MASTER
11+(11.7)
396 notesDesigner: 緑風 犬三郎|Tap 289Hold 44Slide 38Touch 8Break 17
Re:MASTER
13(13.2)
517 notesDesigner: Luxizhel|Tap 369Hold 17Slide 52Touch 44Break 35
Trivia
- 勇者 was used as the first opening theme of the Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (葬送のフリーレン) anime series, produced by Madhouse.
- The song was composed and arranged by Ayase, with lyrics co-written by Ayase and Konnie Aoki, and vocals by ikura, the standard YOASOBI lineup.
- The maimai version uses the TV-size opening cut (approximately 1 minute 31 seconds), while CHUNITHM uses an edit of the full version.
- The in-game BPM is not constant: it starts at 104 and doubles to 208 during the chorus section, affecting slide note timing.
- The Re:MASTER chart (Lv 13, constant 13.2) was designed by Luxizhel, who is known for crafting high-difficulty DX charts in the PRiSM era.
- The Master chart (Lv 11+, constant 11.7) was designed by 緑風 犬三郎, and the Expert chart (Lv 9+, constant 9.6) by まぐランド.
- Several in-game title achievements (でらっくすコレクション 称号) reference Frieren, including 'Aura, full combo.' (アウラ、フルコンしろ。) and 'That's what the hero Himmel would do.' (勇者ヒンメルならそうしたってことだよ。), rewarding players for specific play conditions.
- The title 'I'm a great demon who lived over 500 years' (私は500年以上生きた大魔族だ) and 'Before you stands a mage who has lived over 1000 years' (お前の前にいるのは1000以上生きた魔法使いだ) are earned by winning or losing in multiplayer sessions respectively.
- The song's jacket art features the anime's key visual style, tying directly to the Frieren branding.
- 勇者 was added to CHUNITHM LUMINOUS PLUS before its maimai appearance, making it one of several cross-title YOASOBI tracks that bridge SEGA's two rhythm game franchises.
FAQ
- Who composed and performed 勇者 for maimai?
- 勇者 was composed and arranged by Ayase, with lyrics co-written by Ayase and Konnie Aoki. The vocals are performed by ikura under the duo name YOASOBI. The chorus features a large ensemble of backing vocalists including Imani J Dawson, Ebony Bowens, and others.
- What anime is the song 勇者 the opening theme for?
- 勇者 is the first opening theme for the anime Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (葬送のフリーレン), produced by Madhouse. The anime's narrative about memory and legacy directly inspired the song's lyrical themes.
- What version of maimai added 勇者?
- 勇者 was added to maimai でらっくす PRiSM at the version's launch on September 12, 2024, in all regions (Japan, International, USA, and China). Its Re:MASTER chart was added on the same day.
- Does the BPM of 勇者 change during the chart in maimai?
- Yes. The in-game BPM starts at 104 during the verses, but doubles to 208 when the chorus hits. Players should be mindful of this soflan change, especially during slide note sections.
- Who designed the Re:MASTER chart for 勇者 in maimai?
- The Re:MASTER chart (Level 13, constant 13.2) was designed by Luxizhel. The Master chart (Level 11+) was designed by 緑風 犬三郎, and the Expert chart (Level 9+) was designed by まぐランド.
- What are the Frieren-themed title achievements for 勇者 in maimai?
- The でらっくすコレクション includes several titles referencing Frieren: 'Aura, full combo.' (earned with 1 MISS); 'That's what the hero Himmel would do.' (FULL COMBO); 'I'm a great demon who lived over 500 years' (multiplayer victory); 'Before you stands a mage who has lived over 1000 years' (multiplayer defeat); and others referencing Stark's 'むっすー' catchphrase and the anime's brightness jokes.
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