A massive best-of collection spotlighting composer Chiho's contributions to the maimai DX series, and the range on display is ridiculous. The opener "Deluxe maimai Tenteko Mai!" is this bubbly, chaotic theme song that sets the tone for how fun the whole album gets, while "MAXRAGE" flips into aggressive territory with distorted bass and relentless percussion.
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"P-qoq" has this glitchy, off-kilter rhythm that makes it one of those tracks you either love instantly or need three listens to decode. "Scarlet Wings" delivers soaring melodic energy, "Technicians High" is a flex of pure production skill, and "Blows Up Everything" does not lie about its intentions.
The mid-section gets wild with tracks like "Secret Sleuth" bringing detective noir vibes and "BLACK ROSE" going full dramatic. "STEEL TRANSONIC" and "Flashkick" are pure rhythm game fuel built to destroy high-level charts.
The long and extended versions of key tracks like "MAXRAGE(Extended)" and "P-qoq [Long Version]" let you really sink into arrangements that the arcade cuts only tease. "Stardust Memories" and "Ututu" show a more contemplative side that proves Chiho isn't just about speed and intensity.
Over 40 tracks deep and not a single throwaway.