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== Song Information ==
== Song Information ==
[[Image:sakura storm.png|thumb|sakura storm's album art.]]
[[Image:sakura storm.png|thumb|sakura storm's jacket.]]
Artist: Ryu☆<br>
Artist: Ryu☆<br>
Composition/Arrangement: [[Ryutaro Nakahara|Ryu☆]]<br>
Composition/Arrangement: [[Ryutaro Nakahara|Ryu☆]]<br>
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Length: 1:33<br>
Length: 1:33<br>
Genre: HAPPY HARDCORE<br>
Genre: HAPPY HARDCORE<br>
VJ: [[VJ GYO]] ([[AC Resort Anthem|18 Resort Anthem]]&rarr;[[AC Lincle|19 Lincle]]), Unknown ([[AC tricoro|20 tricoro]]&rarr;Present, DDR)<br>
Movie: [[Gyo Eguchi|VJ GYO]] ([[AC Resort Anthem|18 Resort Anthem]]&rarr;[[AC Lincle|19 Lincle]]), Unknown ([[AC tricoro|20 tricoro]]&rarr;Present, DanceDanceRevolution)<br>
First Music Game Appearance: [[CS DDR UNIVERSE3|DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE3]]<br>
First Music Game Appearance: [[CS DDR UNIVERSE3|DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE3]]<br>
Other Music Game Appearances:
Other Music Game Appearances:
* [[AC Resort Anthem|beatmania IIDX 18 Resort Anthem]]
* [[AC Resort Anthem|beatmania IIDX 18 Resort Anthem]]
* [[AC DDR X2|DanceDanceRevolution X2]]
* [[AC DDR X2|DanceDanceRevolution X2]]
* [[REFLEC BEAT colette -All Seasons-]]
* [[AC RB colette All Seasons|REFLEC BEAT colette -All Seasons-]]
* [[CS RB plus|REFLEC BEAT plus]] MUSIC PACK 61


== Lyrics ==
== Lyrics ==
<pre>1, 12, 123, 1234, Go!</pre>
None.


== Song Connections / Remixes ==
== Song Connections / Remixes ==
 
* A long version of sakura storm can be found on Ryu☆'s second album, [[AGEHA (album)|AGEHA]].
* A long version of sakura storm can be found on Ryu☆'s 2nd album, ''AGEHA''.
* Another extended version of sakura storm, titled ''sakura storm (SUNLiGHT Mix)'', can be found on Ryu☆'s third best of album, [[Ryu BEST -SUNLiGHT-|Ryu☆BEST -SUNLiGHT-]].
* sakura storm is part of the "Sakura" series of songs by Ryu☆. The other songs in the series are:
* sakura storm is part of the "Sakura" series of songs by Ryu☆.
** [[Sakura Sunrise]], which can be found in [[AC DDR X2|DanceDanceRevolution X2]].
** [[Sakura Reflection]], which can be found in [[REFLEC BEAT]].
** [[Sakura Luminance]], which can be found in [[REFLEC BEAT colette -Spring-]].


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
 
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* According to Ryu☆, the original version of sakura storm was created at the same time as [[starmine]].
* Both sakura storm and [[vertical (Ryu)|vertical]] are Ryutaro Nakahara's first original songs for the DanceDanceRevolution series.
* Also according to Ryu☆, the original version of sakura storm provided the basis for the song [[Setsugekka|雪月花]].
* According to Ryu☆, the original version of sakura storm was created at the same time as [[starmine]]. He submitted it for a second Membership Trial contest during the production of [[AC 4th style|4th]] or [[AC 5th style|5th style]], but [[Takayuki Ishikawa|dj TAKA]] rejected it [https://twitter.com/RyutaroNakahara/status/1100403327433502725]. It was originally titled "sakura" [https://twitter.com/RyutaroNakahara/status/1100403706405646338].
* sakura storm is the first Xbox DanceDanceRevolution console song to be transplanted to a beatmania IIDX game since [[jelly kiss -Midihead's Smack Mix-]] in [[CS 10th style|beatmania IIDX 10th style CS]].
** Ryu☆ also notes that the second Membership Trial ended without a winner.
* As of [[AC tricoro|beatmania IIDX 20 tricoro]], sakura storm has its own dedicated video from DanceDanceRevolution X2.
** Also according to Ryu☆, the original version of sakura storm provided the basis for the song [[Setsugekka|雪月花]].
* In DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE3, sakura storm can be unlocked in QUEST MODE by beating Sasuke in Club Apus.
* sakura storm received a unique video in [[AC DDR X2|DanceDanceRevolution X2]], though it plays in the background of the BIG SCREEN dance stage and is not full-screen.
** In [[CS DDR II|DanceDanceRevolution II/DanceDanceRevolution hottest party5]], sakura storm's video removes any on-screen dancers and is played in a tiny monitor on the opposite side of the player on Single and in the center on Double/Versus, due to Nintendo Wii memory limitations.
** As of [[AC tricoro|beatmania IIDX 20 tricoro]], sakura storm has its own dedicated video from DanceDanceRevolution.
** sakura storm's video reuses four DDRMAX-EXTREME background movies.
* sakura storm is the first Xbox DanceDanceRevolution console song to be transplanted to a beatmania IIDX game since [[Jelly Kiss Midihead's SMAK mix|jelly kiss -Midihead's Smack Mix-]] in [[CS 10th style|beatmania IIDX 10th style CS]].
* sakura storm appears as downloadable content for [[CS DDR S+|DanceDanceRevolution S+]], in the '''DDR X2 Special Pack 4'''.
* sakura storm was one of the three special reward songs for [[CS DDR DANCE WARS|DanceDanceRevolution DANCE WARS]], for inviting friends to sign up for DANCE WARS.
* sakura storm was added to REFLEC BEAT colette -All Seasons- on February 3rd, 2014, as part of the [[Nettou! BEMANI Stadium]] (熱闘!BEMANIスタジアム) event.
** sakura storm's appearance in REFLEC BEAT means the first three songs in Ryu☆'s Sakura series were added in reverse order of production.
** In [[AC RB groovin'!!|REFLEC BEAT groovin'!!]] and [[AC RB groovin'!! Upper|REFLEC BEAT groovin'!! Upper]], sakura storm could be purchased from the REFLEC Shop after clearing it in the BEMANI Stadium Test (BEMANIスタジアム検定) added on July 24th, 2014.
** In [[AC RB VOLZZA|REFLEC BEAT VOLZZA]] and [[AC RB VOLZZA 2|REFLEC BEAT VOLZZA 2]], sakura storm was playable by default.
* sakura storm was added to [[CS INFINITAS|beatmania IIDX INFINITAS]] on April 5th, 2017 as part of the April 2017 Basic Subscription Monthly Songs.
** From April 2019, it can be purchased with BITs.
* After being removed from the initial release of [[AC RB Reflesia|REFLEC BEAT 悠久のリフレシア]], sakura storm was revived on July 19th, 2018.
* sakura storm is available in [[CS DDR GRAND PRIX|DanceDanceRevolution GRAND PRIX]]'s GRAND PRIX mode from March 22nd, 2022, by purchasing the '''GRAND PRIX music pack vol.4''' (グランプリ楽曲パック vol.4).


== Song Production Information ==
== Song Production Information ==
 
=== Ryu☆ ===
This song is a port from the international game DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE3.<br>
This song is a port from the international game DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE3.<br>
The original version of this song is really old, made around the same time as [[starmine]]. Was it around 1997?<br>
The original version of this song is really old, made around the same time as [[starmine]]. Was it around 1997?<br>
Sakura was titled HAPPY HARDCORE at that time. Most of the original melody is still intact.<br>
Sakura was titled HAPPY HARDCORE at that time. Most of the original melody is still intact.


I had left this song alone for a while, but then when DDR Universe 3 was being produced, I was asked to produce a more polished version of the song.<br>
I had left this song alone for a while, but then when DDR Universe 3 was being produced, I was asked to produce a more polished version of the song.<br>
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That was how [[Setsugekka|雪月花]] came to be.<br>
That was how [[Setsugekka|雪月花]] came to be.<br>
Here's how, sakura storm was the archetype from which 雪月花 was created.<br>
Here's how, sakura storm was the archetype from which 雪月花 was created.<br>
Hopefully, with your continued support, I will be able to create more songs for many years to come, thank you.<br>
Hopefully, with your continued support, I will be able to create more songs for many years to come, thank you.


== Video Production Information ==
== Video Production Information ==
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== Difficulty & Notecounts ==
== Difficulty & Notecounts ==
beatmania IIDX difficulty rated from 1 to 12.<br>
beatmania IIDX difficulty rated from 1 to 12.<br>
DanceDanceRevolution difficulty rated from 1 to 10 from DDRMAX2 to SuperNOVA2, and 1 to 20 from X onwards. (Ratings and notecounts obtained from [http://bemaniwiki.com/ BEMANIWiki 2nd] and [http://textage.cc Textage.cc].)
DanceDanceRevolution difficulty rated from 1 to 10 from DDRMAX2 to SuperNOVA2, and 1 to 20 from X onwards.<br>
REFLEC BEAT to groovin'!! Upper difficulty rated from 1 to 10+, 1 to 13 in VOLZZA/VOLZZA 2, and 1 to 15 in 悠久のリフレシア. (Ratings and notecounts obtained from [http://bemaniwiki.com/ BEMANIWiki 2nd] and [http://textage.cc Textage.cc].)


=== beatmania IIDX ===
=== beatmania IIDX ===
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|-
| beatmania IIDX 18 Resort Anthem&rarr;Present || style="background:#00FF7F;"|- || style="background:#73C2FB;"|5 || style="background:#eeee77;"|8 || style="background:#FB607F;"|12 || style="background:#73C2FB;"|6 || style="background:#eeee77;"|10 || style="background:#FB607F;"|12
|}


=== DanceDanceRevolution ===
=== DanceDanceRevolution ===
{{DDR Chart Info
{{DDR Chart Header|
| beg_notes = 84 / 2
{{DDR Chart Notecounts|84 / 2|121 / 5|218 / 11|311 / 13|388 / 8 / 0|121 / 5|218 / 15|312 / 8|407 / 8 / 0}}
| bsp_notes = 121 / 5
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE3|N/A|3|5|7|9|3|5|7|9}}
| dsp_notes = 218 / 11
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution S+|2|4|7|10|-|-|-|-|-|-}}
| esp_notes = 311 / 13
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution II / hottest party 5|2|4|7|10|13|4|7|11|14}}
| csp_notes = 388 / 8 / 0
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution DANCE WARS|2|4|7|10|-|-|-|-|-}}
| bdp_notes = 121 / 5
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution GRAND PRIX|2|4|7|10|13|4|7|11|14}}
| ddp_notes = 218 / 15
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution X2&rarr;Present|2|4|7|10|13|4|7|11|14}}
| edp_notes = 312 / 8
}}
| cdp_notes = 407 / 8 / 0
 
| chart_version_1 = DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE3
=== REFLEC BEAT ===
| beg_difficulty_1 = 1
==== Old Charts ====
| bsp_difficulty_1 = 3
{{RB Chart Header|
| dsp_difficulty_1 = 5
{{RB Chart Notecounts|152|296|468|-}}
| esp_difficulty_1 = 7
{{RB Chart|REFLEC BEAT colette -All Seasons-&rarr;VOLZZA 2|4|7|10|-}}
| csp_difficulty_1 = 9
{{RB Chart|REFLEC BEAT plus|4|7|10|-}}
| bdp_difficulty_1 = 3
}}
| ddp_difficulty_1 = 5
 
| edp_difficulty_1 = 7
==== New Charts ====
| cdp_difficulty_1 = 9
{{RB Chart Header|R=a|
| chart_version_2 = DanceDanceRevolution S+
{{RB Chart Notecounts|177|337|511|-|R=a}}
| beg_difficulty_2 = 2
{{RB Chart|REFLEC BEAT 悠久のリフレシア|'''6'''|'''9'''|'''12'''|-|R=a}}
| bsp_difficulty_2 = 4
| dsp_difficulty_2 = 7
| esp_difficulty_2 = 10
| chart_version_3 = DanceDanceRevolution II / hottest party 5
| beg_difficulty_3 = 2
| bsp_difficulty_3 = 4
| dsp_difficulty_3 = 7
| esp_difficulty_3 = 10
| csp_difficulty_3 = 13
| bdp_difficulty_3 = 4
| ddp_difficulty_3 = 7
| edp_difficulty_3 = 11
| cdp_difficulty_3 = 14
| chart_version_4 = DanceDanceRevolution X2&rarr;Present
| beg_difficulty_4 = 2
| bsp_difficulty_4 = 4
| dsp_difficulty_4 = 7
| esp_difficulty_4 = 10
| csp_difficulty_4 = 13
| bdp_difficulty_4 = 4
| ddp_difficulty_4 = 7
| edp_difficulty_4 = 11
| cdp_difficulty_4 = 14
}}
}}


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