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Artist: Cream puff<br>
Artist: Cream puff<br>
Composition/Arrangement: [[Ryutaro Nakahara|Cream puff]]<br>
Composition/Arrangement: [[Ryutaro Nakahara|Cream puff]]<br>
Lyrics: [[HHH|Halka]]<br>
Lyrics: [[Halka]]<br>
Vocals: [[Mayumi Morinaga|moimoi]]<br>
Vocals: [[Mayumi Morinaga|moimoi]]<br>
BPM: 140<br>
BPM: 140<br>
Length: 2:06<br>
Length: 2:06<br>
Genre: BUBBLEGUM DANCE (バブルガムダンス)<br>
Genre: BUBBLEGUM DANCE (バブルガムダンス)<br>
DANCE aROUND Genre: ORIGINAL<br>
pop'n music Character: KIRARA [9-1P]<br>
pop'n music Character: KIRARA [9-1P]<br>
Movie: [[Hotaru Matsuzaki|F-FLY]] (overlays by [[Nami Fukutomi|Fukutomi WAVE]])<br>
Movie: [[Hotaru Matsuzaki|F-FLY]] (overlays by [[Nami Fukutomi|Fukutomi WAVE]])<br>
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== Song Connections / Remixes ==
== Song Connections / Remixes ==
* A long version of Mermaid girl, titled ''Mermaid girl (Extended ver.)'', appears on the ''beatmania IIDX 18 Resort Anthem ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK'' album.
* An extended version of Mermaid girl appears in the [[beatmania IIDX 18 Resort Anthem ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK]] album.
** Another long version of Mermaid girl,, titled ''Mermaid girl (Extended RRVer.)'', appears on Ryu☆'s third album, [[Rainbow Rainbow|Rainbow☆Rainbow]].
** Another extended version, titled ''Mermaid girl (Extended RRVer.)'', appears in Ryu☆'s third album, [[Rainbow Rainbow|Rainbow☆Rainbow]].
* A eurobeat remix of Mermaid girl by [[Youhei Hiroshige|DJ Command]], titled [[Mermaid girl-Akiba koubou MIX-|Mermaid girl-秋葉工房 MIX-]], appears in [[AC Lincle|beatmania IIDX 19 Lincle]].
* A Eurobeat remix of Mermaid girl by [[Youhei Hiroshige|DJ Command]], titled [[Mermaid girl-Akiba koubou MIX-|Mermaid girl-秋葉工房 MIX-]], appears in [[AC Lincle|beatmania IIDX 19 Lincle]].
* A speed remix of Mermaid girl by Ryu☆, titled [[Mermaid girl (Ryu Remix)|Mermaid girl (Ryu☆Remix)]], appears on the [[cyber beatnation 2 -Hi Speed conclusion-]] CD.
* A speed remix of Mermaid girl by Ryu☆, titled [[Mermaid girl (Ryu Remix)|Mermaid girl (Ryu☆Remix)]], appears in the [[cyber beatnation 2 -Hi Speed conclusion-]] CD.
** A short edit of this remix appears in [[AC RB limelight|REFLEC BEAT limelight]].
** A short edit of this remix appears in [[AC RB limelight|REFLEC BEAT limelight]].
* A remix of Mermaid girl by [[Yuya Fujimoto|Hyuji]] feat. [[LIQUAT|LIQU@。]], titled [[Mermaid girl (Tropical Remix)]], appears on [[AC SDVX III|SOUND VOLTEX III GRAVITY WARS]].
* A remix of Mermaid girl by [[Yuya Fujimoto|Hyuji]] feat. [[LIQUAT|LIQU@。]], titled [[Mermaid girl (Tropical Remix)]], appears in [[AC SDVX III|SOUND VOLTEX III GRAVITY WARS]].
* Another remix of Mermaid girl by [[Kosuke Saito|The 4th]], titled ''Mermaid girl (The 4th Remix)'', can be found on The 4th's [[Force of The 4th]] album.
* Another remix of Mermaid girl by [[Kosuke Saito|The 4th]], titled ''Mermaid girl (The 4th Remix)'', can be found in The 4th's [[Force of The 4th]] album.


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
{{Gallery}}
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* Mermaid girl's artist was capitalized as '''CREAM PUFF''' during the beatmania IIDX 18 Resort Anthem location tests.
* Mermaid girl's artist was capitalized as '''CREAM PUFF''' during the beatmania IIDX 18 Resort Anthem location tests.
** Also, the lyrics of Mermaid girl were different in the location test version. [https://youtu.be/UChtVnZhoGw?t=147]
** Also, the lyrics of Mermaid girl were different in the location test version [https://youtu.be/UChtVnZhoGw?t=147].
* According to Ryu☆, Mermaid girl's production took [https://web.archive.org/web/20190412054754/http://musicfactorytokyo.com/special_detail.html?id=1106 64 takes] to complete.
* Mermaid girl's lyrics were inspired by ''The Little Mermaid'' by Hans Christian Andersen.
* Mermaid girl's lyrics were inspired by ''The Little Mermaid'' by Hans Christian Andersen.
* Mermaid girl is used as background music in a mission on the KONAMI arcade game ''ROAD FIGHTERS'' (ロードファイターズ).
* Mermaid girl is used as background music in a mission on the KONAMI arcade game ''ROAD FIGHTERS'' (ロードファイターズ).
* Mermaid girl can be unlocked in DanceDanceRevolution X3 VS 2ndMIX by reaching ENJOY LEVEL 5.
* Mermaid girl can be unlocked in DanceDanceRevolution X3 VS 2ndMIX by reaching ENJOY LEVEL 5.
** Mermaid girl had timing issues at release. These issues were corrected on December 20th, 2011.
** From [[AC DDR 2013|DanceDanceRevolution (2013)]] onwards, Mermaid girl is playable by default.
** From [[AC DDR 2013|DanceDanceRevolution (2013)]] onwards, Mermaid girl is playable by default.
* Mermaid girl being crossed over marks Mayumi Morinaga's first non-license appearance in the DanceDanceRevolution series.
* Mermaid girl being crossed over marks Mayumi Morinaga's first non-license appearance in the DanceDanceRevolution series.
* Mermaid girl had timing issues at release in DanceDanceRevolution X3 VS 2ndMIX. These issues were corrected on December 20th, 2011.
* Mermaid girl is one of the unlockable songs of Phase 3 of pop'n music 20 fantasia's ''Soreyuke! pop'n quest'' (それゆけ!ポップンクエスト) event. It could be unlocked from May 9th, 2012.
* Mermaid girl is one of the unlockable songs of Phase 3 of pop'n music 20 fantasia's ''Soreyuke! pop'n quest'' (それゆけ!ポップンクエスト) event. It could be unlocked from May 9th, 2012.
** As of October 1st, 2012, it is available by default.
** As of October 1st, 2012, it is available by default.
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* Mermaid girl was added to DANCERUSH STARDOM on June 22nd, 2022.
* Mermaid girl was added to DANCERUSH STARDOM on June 22nd, 2022.
* Mermaid girl was added to DANCE aROUND on March 1st, 2023.
* Mermaid girl was added to DANCE aROUND on March 1st, 2023.
* Mermaid girl received a MASTER chart in DANCE aROUND's ''Gauge Unlock Event'' (ゲージアンロックイベント) Part 9. It could be unlocked from April 12th to 30th, 2023, from December 6th to 24th, 2023, and from March 6th to 24th, 2024.
** From May 8th, 2024, it is available by default.
* Mermaid girl is available in [[CS pnm Lively|pop'n music Lively]] as part of the '''pop'n music Lively beatmania IIDX Selection Music Pack vol.2''' (pop'n music Lively beatmania IIDX セレクション 楽曲パック vol.2).
== Music Comment ==
Welcome to a fantastic world of sad melodies and cute voices.


== Song Production Information ==
== Song Production Information ==
=== beatmania IIDX ===
=== beatmania IIDX ===
==== Halka ====
==== Halka ====
From the group HHH, here is Halka.
I'm Halka, who helps out with HHH♪


This time, Halka and moimoi have teamed up to form a new group, called Cream puff.
This time, Halka and moimoi produced a new unit, "Cream puff".


Well, for the genre Bubblegum Dance, one important thing is to have cute vocals!<br>
After all, bubblegum dance should have cute vocals!<br>
When I asked to add this type of song, they said they "would do it", but it took a few years.
It's been a few years since I said it was on my "let's do it" list.


Finally, after a while, they allowed me to do it!<br>
This time, we finally said "let's really do it", and I was unexpectedly given a big role as producer!
Along with this came the responsibility of producing this.


For me to write the lyrics... it was a big responsibility.<br>
I was entrusted to write these lyrics... it was quite an important responsibility, and I remember groaning and moaning every day whenever I slept or woke up.
I remember thinking about them when awake or asleep.


After a while, the shiny song Mermaid girl was born.<br>
After doing various things, the shiny Mermaid girl was finally born.<br>
The amount of revisions and the finished product differed greatly from the original.
I've already heard it many times!


As for the singer of the song, it is no other than the super cute vocalist from Supernova, moimoi!<br>
The lead singer of this song is the super new diva moimoi, who has a miraculous super cute voice!<br>
And Ryu☆, with his great reputation for catchy melodies and sparkly sounds, came to help too!<br>
And its sparkling sound is created by Ryu☆, who's known for his catchy melodies!<br>
With this great duo helping, the completion of this song far surpassed my expectations!!!
With the mighty power of them both, this impressive result far exceeded my imagination!!!


Even now, I still have great nostalgia over those happy days☆
I'd be happy if you could feel the newness and nostalgia of those days☆


Please enjoy this song!
By all means, please play it!


==== moimoi ====
==== moimoi ====
Hi everyone♪, I'm moimoi ☆ ☆ ☆.
Everyone~♪, nice to meet you! I'm moimoi☆☆☆.


One day, I received the lyrics to this shiny and sparkly melody.
One day, I received a sparkling melody alongside a shiny Lyric.


I watched it, and the moment I listened to it, my hair shined in rainbow colors!<br>
From the moment I saw and listened to this, my hair shined in rainbow colors!<br>
Wanting to project this image, I sung very hard!
I tried my hardest to sing it while filled with various fantasies!


Special thanks go out to Ryu☆ and Halka for making such a wonderful song.
I'm very grateful to Ryu☆ and Halka for delivering this lovely song to me!


Now everyone! ♪ ♪ ♪ Let us go to a world with rainbows together...
Well, everyone! Let's depart to a rainbow world together♪♪♪


==== Ryu☆ ====
==== Ryu☆ ====
Hey, it's Ryu☆, the one in charge for the sound of Cream puff/Mermaid girl.<br>
I'm Ryu☆, who's in charge of the Sound for "Cream puff/Mermaid girl"!<br>
Because of the directions of Halka P, I am proud of making this great song!<br>
Under Halka P's passionate directions, I'm proud that it became a lovely song!<br>
I look forward to seeing a lot of plays for this song!
I'm looking forward to everyone's heavy play!


=== pop'n music ===
=== pop'n music ===
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The story is based on The Little Mermaid.<br>
The story is based on The Little Mermaid.<br>
The lyrics are a bit sad, but if you have ever shared these same feelings, you can relate to them.<br>
The lyrics are a bit sad, but if you've ever shared these same feelings, you can relate to them.<br>
That's why every girl is a princess!
That's why every girl is a princess!


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This song allowed me to meet everyone who enjoys playing music games☆彡
This song allowed me to meet everyone who enjoys playing music games☆彡


2 years later, everyone said<br>
Two years later, everyone said<br>
"Mermaid girl is my favorite song!"<br>
"Mermaid girl is my favorite song!"<br>
"I know moimoi from Mermaid girl"<br>
"I know moimoi from Mermaid girl"<br>
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And, in pop'n music, there's the original too
And, in pop'n music, there's the original too


It's thanks to your support that you can play this song on various games.<br>
It's thanks to your support that you can play this song in various games.<br>
Thank you very much
Thank you very much


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== Video Production Information ==
== Video Production Information ==
=== Fukutomi WAVE ===
=== Fukutomi WAVE ===
A wish sung by a lovely singing voice is hidden by the foamy waters.<br>
Will you notice the wish hidden in bubbles from the bright and adorable singing voice?
Would you notice me?
 
Will you notice the fleeting girl who jumps out from a sweet and beautiful paradise?
 
But you surely won't notice them, and that's a very sad fairy tale...
 
== Character Information ==
None.


I showed up out of the fleeting sweet and beautiful paradise.<br>
== Choreography Information ==
Would you notice me?
=== [[Dai.]] ===
It's summer! It's a festival! It's DanEvo!


But you'll not notice <br>
So Mamega, which I've been personally and fiercely pushing hard for some time, came to DanEvo!!<br>
Because it is a sad fairy tale...
Yay yay.<br>
This is a dancing mermaid girl, whose choreography was specially arranged for DanEvo from the version shown at Ryu☆ and moimoi's live performances. It's energetic.<br>
It incorporates a catchy but very intense choreo, so boys and girls, please have fun dancing to it!


== Staff Comments ==
== Staff Comments ==
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A mermaid is perfect for fantasia!<br>
A mermaid is perfect for fantasia!<br>
That's why we decided to crossover it.<br>
That's why we decided to crossover it.<br>
When I heard it for the first time when IIDX18 was released, I wondered, "Who is this cute vocalist?".<br>
When I heard it for the first time when IIDX18 was released, I wondered "who's this cute vocalist?".<br>
After that, moimoi received more attention. It's a good story, isn't it?<br>
After that, moimoi received more attention. It's a good story, isn't it?<br>
I want to eat cream puffs every once------------- in a while, maybe twice a year.<br>
I want to eat cream puffs every once------------- in a while, maybe twice a year.<br>
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The Little Mermaid has a sad fate, someone please make her happy.
The Little Mermaid has a sad fate, someone please make her happy.


=== [[Chihiro Inoue|chihi]] ===
=== [[Chihiro Inoue|Chihi]] ===
This cute song has a strong image of a sailor girl sporting a bare midriff.<br>
This cute song has a strong image of a sailor girl sporting a bare midriff.<br>
pop'n has a youthful mermaid girl which fits perfectly with the song title!
pop'n has a youthful mermaid girl which fits perfectly with the song title!
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Recently, drinking cream puffs seems to be popular~
Recently, drinking cream puffs seems to be popular~


=== Otsu ===
=== [[Shinjiro Otsu|Otsu]] ===
Cream puffs absolutely contain fresh cream.
Cream puffs absolutely contain fresh cream.


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Either way, I can't help but hope KIRARA doesn't disappear like a bubble again.
Either way, I can't help but hope KIRARA doesn't disappear like a bubble again.


=== Mameshiba ===
=== [[Yuki Shibata|Mameshiba]] ===
It's abbreviated as "Mamega", which Mameshiba is familiar with.<br>
It's abbreviated as "Mamega", which Mameshiba is familiar with.<br>
It's like I'm being absorbed into something like this.<br>
It's like I'm being absorbed into something like this.<br>
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=== DANCE aROUND ===
=== DANCE aROUND ===
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{{DanEvo Chart Dancer|ひかり}}
{{DanEvo Chart Dancer|ひかり}}
{{DanEvo Chart Choreographer|[[Dai.]]}}
{{DanEvo Chart Choreographer|Dai.}}
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=== pop'n music ===
=== pop'n music ===
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The notecount of this chart is different from the old 5-Buttons chart (total notes: 160).
Denotes chart is different from the later EASY chart (total notes: 296).


=== ポップンリズミン ===
=== ポップンリズミン ===
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