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== Song Connections / Remixes ==
== Song Connections / Remixes ==
* A long version of 隅田川夏恋歌 appears on the ''jubeat ripples APPEND SOUNDTRACK'' and [[0/1 ANGEL (album)|0/1 ANGEL]] albums.
* A long version of 隅田川夏恋歌 appears in the [[jubeat ripples APPEND SOUNDTRACK]] and [[0/1 ANGEL (album)|0/1 ANGEL]] albums.
* A rock arrangement of 隅田川夏恋歌, titled [[Sumidagawa karenka~nouryou mix|隅田川夏恋歌~納涼mix]], can be found in [[AC GFDM XG3|GuitarFreaksXG3 & DrumManiaXG3]].
* A rock arrangement of 隅田川夏恋歌, titled [[Sumidagawa karenka~nouryou mix|隅田川夏恋歌~納涼mix]], can be found in [[AC GFDM XG3|GuitarFreaksXG3 & DrumManiaXG3]].
* A remix of 隅田川夏恋歌 by [[Daisuke Ohnuma]](大福P), titled [[Sumidagawa karenka (I/O Angel mix)|隅田川夏恋歌 (I/O Angel mix)]], appears in [[AC SDVX II|SOUND VOLTEX II -infinite infection-]].
* A remix of 隅田川夏恋歌 by [[Daisuke Ohnuma]](大福P), titled [[Sumidagawa karenka (I/O Angel mix)|隅田川夏恋歌 (I/O Angel mix)]], appears in [[AC SDVX II|SOUND VOLTEX II -infinite infection-]].
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
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* "Sumidagawa karenka" (隅田川夏恋歌) translates into English as "Sumidagawa summer love song". Sumidagawa is the name of a river in Japan that holds an annual fireworks festival, which is reflected in its jacket and video.
* According to Kiyoshi Murai on an interview on the [http://p.eagate.573.jp/game/bemani/p/channel/popn_minnade20/sound/seiya1.html WE LOVE pop'n music Minna de tsukutte 20] website, 隅田川夏恋歌 was sped-up 1.5 times from its original speed after discussion with the jubeat staff, who deemed that the "tempo was too slow".
* Kiyoshi Murai's pop'n music song comments state that he wanted to evolve Alt's voice into "ALT ver.2.0". He would achieve this with [[Linear Locomotive Love]] in [[AC pnm 19|pop'n music 19 TUNE STREET]].
* 隅田川夏恋歌 marks Kiyoshi Murai first appearances in the jubeat series.
* 隅田川夏恋歌 is one of the only two KONAMI originals from jubeat ripples never removed at any point in the jubeat arcade series, the other being [[Russian Snowy Dance]].
* 隅田川夏恋歌 is obtained in jubeat ripples and its [[AC jb ripples APPEND|APPEND version]] upon reaching the rank of Gold Tiger.
* 隅田川夏恋歌 is obtained in jubeat ripples and its [[AC jb ripples APPEND|APPEND version]] upon reaching the rank of Gold Tiger.
** In [[AC jb knit|jubeat knit]] and its [[AC jb knit APPEND|APPEND version]], it is one of the Indigo Shirt unlocks.
** In [[AC jb knit|jubeat knit]] and its [[AC jb knit APPEND|APPEND version]], it is one of the Indigo Shirt unlocks.
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** In [[AC jb prop|jubeat prop]], it is part of the ''Step'' unlocking system, unlockable by reaching Step Level 33.
** In [[AC jb prop|jubeat prop]], it is part of the ''Step'' unlocking system, unlockable by reaching Step Level 33.
** As of [[AC jb Qubell|jubeat Qubell]], it is available by default by playing with an [[e-amusement]] pass.
** As of [[AC jb Qubell|jubeat Qubell]], it is available by default by playing with an [[e-amusement]] pass.
* 隅田川夏恋歌 marks Kiyoshi Murai's debut in the jubeat series.
* "Sumidagawa karenka" (隅田川夏恋歌) translates into English as "Sumidagawa summer love song". Sumidagawa is the name of a river in Japan that holds an annual fireworks festival, which is reflected in its jacket and video.
* According to Kiyoshi Murai on an interview on the [http://p.eagate.573.jp/game/bemani/p/channel/popn_minnade20/sound/seiya1.html WE LOVE pop'n music Minna de tsukutte 20] website, 隅田川夏恋歌 was sped-up 1.5 times from its original speed after discussion with the jubeat staff, who deemed that the "tempo was too slow".
* 隅田川夏恋歌 is one of the only two KONAMI originals from jubeat ripples never removed at any point in the jubeat arcade series, the other being [[Russian Snowy Dance]].
* 隅田川夏恋歌 was the only song to receive a difficulty change between jubeat ripples and [[AC jb knit|jubeat knit]].
* 隅田川夏恋歌 is a hidden song in pop'n music 18 せんごく列伝. To unlock it, select Kagetora [9] as your character, then on FIRST and SECOND stage play [[Polaris]] and any song with "A.I." in the genre. 隅田川夏恋歌 will then be available to play on FINAL STAGE.
* 隅田川夏恋歌 is a hidden song in pop'n music 18 せんごく列伝. To unlock it, select Kagetora [9] as your character, then on FIRST and SECOND stage play [[Polaris]] and any song with "A.I." in the genre. 隅田川夏恋歌 will then be available to play on FINAL STAGE.
** As of March 3rd, 2010, 隅田川夏恋歌 is unlocked for everyone to play.
** As of March 3rd, 2010, 隅田川夏恋歌 is unlocked for everyone to play.
** 隅田川夏恋歌 is the first BEMANI crossover to come from jubeat ripples.
** 隅田川夏恋歌 is the first BEMANI crossover to come from jubeat ripples.
* Alt's new sprite is a slightly modified version of [[Computer obaachan|her pop'n music 9 sprite]], without [[Mimi]] and [[Nyami]] and sporting a new color scheme.
* Alt's new sprite is a slightly modified version of [[Computer obaachan|her pop'n music 9 sprite]], without [[Mimi]] and [[Nyami]] and sporting a new color scheme.
* 隅田川夏恋歌 was the only song to receive a difficulty change between jubeat ripples and [[AC jb knit|jubeat knit]].
* Kiyoshi Murai's pop'n music song comments state that he wanted to evolve Alt's voice into "ALT ver.2.0". He would achieve this with [[Linear Locomotive Love]] in [[AC pnm 19|pop'n music 19 TUNE STREET]].
* 隅田川夏恋歌 is one of the songs part of the [[APPEND TRAVEL]] event. It could be unlocked in DanceDanceRevolution X3 VS 2ndMIX from March 14th, 2012, by acquiring a total of one Daily Star.
* 隅田川夏恋歌 is one of the songs part of the [[APPEND TRAVEL]] event. It could be unlocked in DanceDanceRevolution X3 VS 2ndMIX from March 14th, 2012, by acquiring a total of one Daily Star.
** 隅田川夏恋歌's CHALLENGE charts could be unlocked by acquiring five consecutive Daily Stars after unlocking [[Alstroemeria (walk with you remix)|アルストロメリア (walk with you remix)]]'s CHALLENGE charts.
** 隅田川夏恋歌's CHALLENGE charts could be unlocked by acquiring five consecutive Daily Stars after unlocking [[Alstroemeria (walk with you remix)|アルストロメリア (walk with you remix)]]'s CHALLENGE charts.
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=== pop'n music ===
=== pop'n music ===
==== Seiya Murai ====
==== Seiya Murai ====
With its speed returning from jubeat ripples, this is Sumidagawa karenka.<br>
A fast crossover from jubeat ripples, this is Sumidagawa karenka.<br>
It's often called "Sumidagawa" than the newly included genre name, and as someone who "cares about gossip", searching for keywords on the internet is difficult.<br>
It's often called "Sumidagawa" than the newly included genre name, and as someone who "cares about gossip", searching for its keywords on the internet is difficult.<br>
When news came out that "oil floated from Sumidagawa", I wonder if a new expression will appear from "muddy stream"....<br>
When news came out that "oil floated from Sumidagawa", I wonder if a new expression will appear from "muddy stream"....<br>
Even though it's not like "muddy stream" during jubeat's time, many people seemed to enjoy the moderately difficult notecharts since its release.<br>
Even though it's not like its "muddy stream" in jubeat, many people seemed to enjoy the moderately difficult notecharts since its release.<br>
jubeat and pop'n have maximized their characteristics of each game, and I probably felt nervous that "strange sweat came out".
jubeat and pop'n have maximized their characteristics of each game, and I probably felt nervous that "strange sweat came out".


I thought for a while about not using ALT, but when I once again researched various production techniques for this song, its articulation slowly improved, and I thought about trying its various possibilities a bit more. It's originally an old software, so it's very difficult for a modern synthesizer girl's voice to achieve this....<br>
I thought for a while about not using ALT, but when I once again researched various production techniques for this song, its articulation slowly improved, and I thought about trying its various possibilities a bit more. It's originally an old software, so it's very difficult for to compete with a modern synthesizer girl's voice....<br>
I can't expect programming technology advancements anymore, so I'd like to try and evolve ALT's voice with just analog efforts and determination to make it slightly easier to hear her sentences. I wonder when I can proudly name her "ALT ver.2.0".
I can't expect programming technology advancements anymore, so I'd like to try and evolve ALT's voice with just analog efforts and determination to make it slightly easier to hear her sentences. I wonder when I can proudly name her "ALT ver.2.0".


== Video Production Information ==
== Video Production Information ==
=== Motoko ===
=== Motoko ===
This time, the jubeat team gave us a lovely jacket and illustration, and KINRUI created an easy to make base, so it was very fun and groovy to make.<br>
This time, the jubeat team gave us a lovely jacket and illustrations, so KINRUI created a base that made it easy to create, so it was very fun and groovy to work on it.<br>
I really love the muddy stream scene in the chorus.
I really love the muddy stream scene in the chorus.


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Manually placing the markers to individually match the timing... it was very difficult.
Manually placing the markers to individually match the timing... it was very difficult.


But, I couldn't believe I was somehow in charge of the movie for Sumidagawa!<br>
But, I couldn't believe I was somehow in charge of Sumidagawa's movie!<br>
As a player, I was completely swept by the muddy stream, and I was deeply moved by it.
As a player, I was completely swept by the muddy stream, and I was deeply moved.


== Jacket Design Information ==
== Jacket Design Information ==
=== T_da ===
=== T_da ===
An image came to my mind from the moment I heard this song, so I raised my hand and asked "please let me draw this jacket photo".<br>
An image came to my mind from the moment I heard this song, so I raised my hand and asked "please let me draw this jacket".<br>
It didn't help that each lyric was cute, so I was lost on what scene to draw, but the "strawberry shaved ice" lyric became the deciding factor in the final scene.
It didn't help that each lyric was cute, so I was lost on what scene to draw, but the "strawberry shaved ice" lyric became the final deciding factor as the scene.


== Character Information ==
== Character Information ==
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=== shio ===
=== shio ===
Hello from the world of 4x4 squares.<br>
Hello from the world of 4x4 squares.<br>
It's feat.ALT, so I immediately decided on Alt as the character, and furthermore selected the pixel ver.<br>
Since it's feat.ALT, I immediately decided on Alt as the character, and furthermore selected the pixel ver.<br>
Hmm. It's perfect for jubeat!■■■■
Hmm. It's perfect for jubeat!■■■■


Also, the jacket illustration given by the designer continuing from [[Polaris]], is also beautiful and enchanting.<br>
Also, the jacket illustration given by the designer who also did [[Polaris]], is also beautiful and enchanting.<br>
There isn't a big page where you can see it on the homepage, so by all means, I wanted~ to create a gallery to show its appeal.<br>
There isn't a way where you can see it in big size on the homepage, so by all means, I wanted~ to create a gallery to show its appeal.<br>
ALT's new color earned a reputation among the team as "appearing frozen and scary!", which was inspired from this jacket. Isn't the black silhouette nice?<br>
ALT's new color earned a reputation among the team as "appearing frozen and scary!", which was inspired from this jacket. Isn't the black silhouette nice?<br>
Also, I added a fashionable ripples green.
Also, I added a fashionable ripples green.


By the way, the "Zutto + Chara-pop-kun" Ojama appears during the gameplay, so you can enjoy the Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival anytime.<br>
By the way, the "Zutto + CHARA-POP-kun" Ojama appears during the gameplay, so you can enjoy the Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival anytime.<br>
If you're confident in your skills, please also try playing it with Jogesakasama!
If you're confident in your skills, please also try playing it with Jogesakasama!


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=== [[Hiroyuki Masuda|Massuru]] ===
=== [[Hiroyuki Masuda|Massuru]] ===
This song somehow has fireworks and surface water!<br>
This song somehow has fireworks and surface water!<br>
I created the notecharts with the image of skyrockets, fireworks and light reflected on surface water.
I created the notecharts with the image of fireworks, and the reflections of their lights on the surface of the water.


Did you understand?<br>
Did you understand?<br>
The skyrockets are launching...<br>
The fireworks fo up...<br>
Boom! I tried to express various images of fireworks scattering everywhere.
Boom! I tried to express various images of fireworks scattering everywhere.


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I always listened to this song while creating the notecharts, so I casually hum it at random timing, right?<br>
I always listened to this song while creating the notecharts, so I casually hum it at random timing, right?<br>
ALT's voice style is...
In ALT's voice style...


== Staff Comments ==
== Staff Comments ==
=== [[Masaru Nakamura|masaru]] ===
=== [[Masaru Nakamura|masaru]] ===
Fully cooperating with "Massuru" of jubeat, it was able to appear in pop'n.<br>
Fully cooperating with "Massuru" of jubeat, it was able to appear in pop'n.<br>
There are hidden song hints released on the web besides pop'n! We also challenged this new attempt.
There are hidden song hints released on websites besides pop'n! We also challenged this new attempt.


=== [[Daichi Watanabe|PON]] ===
=== [[Daichi Watanabe|PON]] ===
The volume of the kicks was low during the data production, so I tried to raise the volume at once, but the distortion-styled kicks became louder, and there was a funny balance.<br>
The volume of the kicks was low during the data production, so I tried to raise the volume at once, but the distortion-styled kicks became louder, resulting in a funny balance.<br>
And everyone smirked.
And everyone laughed.


=== [[Shinjiro Otsu|Otsu]] ===
=== [[Shinjiro Otsu|Otsu]] ===
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=== [[eimy]] ===
=== [[eimy]] ===
This is a lovely, cute, and exciting song! I think the fast BPM is its speedy heart. It's cute, cute!!/// I can draw a manga to this.
This is a lovely, cute, and exciting song! I think the fast BPM is its speedy heart. It's cuteee, cuteee!!/// I can draw a manga to this.


== Difficulty & Notecounts ==
== Difficulty & Notecounts ==