New Song "Sayonara Tengoku Mata Kite Jigoku" for Project Sekai's Wonderlands x Showtime Causes Social Media Frenzy

The new original song "Sayonara Tengoku Mata Kite Jigoku" has been added to the popular smartphone rhythm game "Project Sekai Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku" (Proseka), performed by the popular unit "Wonderlands x Showtime" (Wandasho). The song has sparked a huge reaction on social media, with related terms briefly trending on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting its immense popularity.

The song was created by Vocaloid producer john (@casablancalanca), and fans are praising it for having "that signature john touch." While the title might suggest a somewhat unsettling tone, many comments note that "despite the title, it's surprisingly crisp, clear, and full of passion," with its unique worldview quickly becoming a talking point.

Many players have enthusiastically declared it "my favorite song ever from a Tsukasa banner" and "I seriously love it, it's my all-time favorite." The retro-themed music video (MV) has also garnered attention, with comments like "the resonant lyrics and retro MV are addictive." Furthermore, users are looking up and sharing the meanings of complex words found in the lyrics, such as "nihilist," leading to a deeper exploration of the song.

As a rhythm game chart, its difficulty is Lv. 30 on MASTER. Players have shared specific feedback such as "swing rhythm x difficult to discern," "many straight slides," and "quite a few tricky end-points, making it a chart where Full Combo (FC) is far from All Perfect (AP)." Reports of players achieving FC and AP are already pouring in.

Regarding the catchy nature of the title, some speculate it's "perhaps due to its similarity in sound to 'Sayonara Sankaku Mata Kite Shikaku' (Goodbye Triangle, Hello Square), a Japanese children's chant." Meanwhile, voices expressing both anticipation and concern about future story developments are heard, with questions like "Does 'Goodbye Heaven, Hello Hell' imply that such an event could happen again?" Imaginations are also running wild for live performances, with comments like "It would be incredibly exciting if it started a cappella-style at Sekai Live (Sekai Symphony)." Shortened names like "Sanma" and "Tenma" have been suggested, indicating the emergence of nicknames within the fan community.

The new song "Sayonara Tengoku Mata Kite Jigoku" is not just another new rhythm game track; its multi-layered appeal, woven from its lyrics, MV, chart, and title, is captivating players and fans alike. Further attention is likely to be drawn to the future activities of "Wonderlands x Showtime" and the ongoing developments of "Proseka."

The context

"Project Sekai Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku" (Proseka) is a popular Japanese mobile rhythm game developed by Colorful Palette and published by Sega. The game features Hatsune Miku, a globally recognized Vocaloid virtual pop star, and other virtual singers, alongside original characters grouped into various units, each with a unique musical style and backstory.

"Wonderlands x Showtime" (Wandasho) is one of the main units in Project Sekai, known for its flamboyant, theatrical, and somewhat eccentric theme, often performing in a dilapidated amusement park. The unit's leader and main vocalist is Tsukasa Tenma, who is often the focus of in-game events and banners, which explain the player comments about "Tsukasa banner."

A "Vocaloid producer" (ボカロP, bocalop) is an artist who creates music using Vocaloid software, a singing voice synthesizer, often featuring virtual singers like Hatsune Miku. These producers are highly influential in the Japanese music scene.

In rhythm games, "Full Combo (FC)" means completing a song without breaking a combo (hitting every note consecutively), while "All Perfect (AP)" means hitting every note with perfect timing, which is a significantly higher achievement.

The Japanese phrase "Sayonara Sankaku Mata Kite Shikaku" (さよなら三角また来て四角), which the song title is said to resemble, is a common children's chant or saying, literally meaning "Goodbye Triangle, Come Again Square," often used when saying goodbye to something or someone temporarily. This playful use of phonetics is a common element in Japanese culture.