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* 華爛漫 -Flowers- is TЁЯRA's first original song in the DanceDanceRevolution series.
* 華爛漫 -Flowers- is TЁЯRA's first original song in the DanceDanceRevolution series.
* "Hana ranman" (華爛漫) translates to "flowers in full bloom".
* "Hana ranman" (華爛漫) translates to "flowers in full bloom".
* According to [[Yumi Yoshida]], the staff from the movie ''Yes Man'' asked KONAMI for advice on which song should they use for the movie, and they selected 華爛漫 -Flowers- [https://web.archive.org/web/20090419231727/http://mp.i-revo.jp/user.php/ddr/entry/238.html].
* In jukebeat and the American and European releases of DanceDanceRevolution before [[AC DDR A|DanceDanceRevolution A]], 華爛漫 -Flowers-' title was changed to '''Flowers'''.
* In jukebeat and the American and European releases of DanceDanceRevolution before [[AC DDR A|DanceDanceRevolution A]], 華爛漫 -Flowers-' title was changed to '''Flowers'''.
** However, in [[CS DDR S|DanceDanceRevolution S]], 華爛漫 -Flowers-' title was displayed as '''-Flowers-'''.
** When chosen in [[CS DDR PS3|DanceDanceRevolution (PS3)]], the announcer says "Hana ranman" before "Flowers", despite being titled Flowers in that game as well.
** When chosen in [[CS DDR PS3|DanceDanceRevolution (PS3)]], the announcer says "Hana ranman" before "Flowers", despite being titled Flowers in that game as well.
* 華爛漫 -Flowers- appears as downloadable content for [[CS DDR S+|DanceDanceRevolution S+]], in the '''Hyper Japanesque Pack'''.
* 華爛漫 -Flowers- is one of the THE TROOPER'S JOURNEY unlocks in [[AC DJ TROOPERS|beatmania IIDX 15 DJ TROOPERS]]. It can be unlocked by playing DJ TROOPERS in 15 arcades, or four different prefectures.
* 華爛漫 -Flowers- is one of the THE TROOPER'S JOURNEY unlocks in [[AC DJ TROOPERS|beatmania IIDX 15 DJ TROOPERS]]. It can be unlocked by playing DJ TROOPERS in 15 arcades, or four different prefectures.
** As of the end of beat #1 on February 13th, 2008, 華爛漫 -Flowers- is unlocked for everyone to play.
** As of the end of beat #1 on February 13th, 2008, 華爛漫 -Flowers- is unlocked for everyone to play.
* When 華爛漫 -Flowers- is played on beatmania IIDX, the arcade LED ticker displays "HANARANMAN".
* When 華爛漫 -Flowers- is played on beatmania IIDX, the arcade LED ticker displays "HANARANMAN".
* 華爛漫 -Flowers- received a Single Black ANOTHER chart in [[CS DJ TROOPERS|beatmania IIDX 15 DJ TROOPERS CS]].
* 華爛漫 -Flowers- received a Single Black ANOTHER chart in [[CS DJ TROOPERS|beatmania IIDX 15 DJ TROOPERS CS]].
** This chart was later ported to [[AC CastHour|beatmania IIDX 29 CastHour]] as its LEGGENDARIA chart. It can be unlocked via ARENA MODE from August 18th, 2022 to September 7th, 2022 by collecting 60 ARENA CUBES.
** This chart was later ported to [[AC CastHour|beatmania IIDX 29 CastHour]] as its Single LEGGENDARIA chart, alongside a brand-new Double LEGGENDARIA chart. They could be unlocked via ARENA MODE from August 18th, 2022 to September 7th, 2022 by collecting 60 ARENA CUBES.
*** It received a new Double LEGGENDARIA chart as well.
*** From February 13th, 2023, these charts can be purchased in [[AC RESIDENT|beatmania IIDX 30 RESIDENT]] with [[AC RESIDENT/Hizou no record|Hizou no record]] (秘蔵のレコード).
* According to [[Yumi Yoshida]], the staff from the movie ''Yes Man'' asked KONAMI for advice on which song should they use for the movie, and 華爛漫 -Flowers- was selected.
**** As of [[AC EPOLIS|beatmania IIDX 31 EPOLIS]], they are available by default.
*** These charts are available in [[CS INFINITAS 2020|beatmania IIDX INFINITAS (2020)]] since July 26th, 2023.
* 華爛漫 -Flowers- is one of the Stage 2 unlocks of pop'n music 16 PARTY♪'s ''Atsumare! pop'n PARTY♪'' (あつまれ!ポップンパーティー♪) event. It could be unlocked from June 18th, 2008.
* 華爛漫 -Flowers- is one of the Stage 2 unlocks of pop'n music 16 PARTY♪'s ''Atsumare! pop'n PARTY♪'' (あつまれ!ポップンパーティー♪) event. It could be unlocked from June 18th, 2008.
** From August 6th, 2008, it is available by default.
** From August 6th, 2008, it is available by default.
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** It's also the only one that doesn't have KIKYO as its character.
** It's also the only one that doesn't have KIKYO as its character.
* EMI does not have a 2P color.
* EMI does not have a 2P color.
* An unused set of charts for 華爛漫 -Flowers- can be found in the [[CS DDR S|DanceDanceRevolution S]] data.
* 華爛漫 -Flowers- appears as downloadable content for [[CS DDR S+|DanceDanceRevolution S+]], in the '''Hyper Japanesque Pack'''.
* 華爛漫 -Flowers- was performed live at the [[CS DanEvo|DanceEvolution]] club event at TGS in 2010.
* 華爛漫 -Flowers- was performed live at the [[CS DanEvo|DanceEvolution]] club event at TGS in 2010.
* 華爛漫 -Flowers- received a new jacket in the PlayStation 3 version of DanceDanceRevolution (2010). This jacket has been used in the arcade releases since [[AC DDR X3|DanceDanceRevolution X3 VS 2ndMIX]].
* 華爛漫 -Flowers- received a new jacket in the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of DanceDanceRevolution (2010). This jacket has been used in the arcade releases since [[AC DDR X3|DanceDanceRevolution X3 VS 2ndMIX]].
** The jubeat series also use this jacket.
** The jubeat series also use this jacket.
** It also received a unique overlay in DanceDanceRevolution (PS3).
** It also received a unique overlay in DanceDanceRevolution (PS3). This has never been used in any other DanceDanceRevolution game.
* 華爛漫 -Flowers- was one of the playable songs at the dance-off minigame in the KONAMI Penthouse, a virtual space in PlayStation 3's ''PlayStation Home''.
* 華爛漫 -Flowers- was one of the playable songs at the dance-off minigame in the KONAMI Penthouse, a virtual space in PlayStation 3's ''PlayStation Home''.
** This minigame credits the artist as '''Terra'''.
** This minigame credits the artist as '''Terra'''.
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* 華爛漫 -Flowers- also appears, titled simply as '''華爛漫''', in ''SPINFEVER dai 2-shou yume suishou to mahou no melody'' (SPINFEVER 第2章 夢水晶と魔法のメロディー), a KONAMI medal redemption game.
* 華爛漫 -Flowers- also appears, titled simply as '''華爛漫''', in ''SPINFEVER dai 2-shou yume suishou to mahou no melody'' (SPINFEVER 第2章 夢水晶と魔法のメロディー), a KONAMI medal redemption game.
* 華爛漫 -Flowers-'s [[CS jb 2021|jubeat (2021)]] ratings were adjusted to its jubeat clan ratings on March 7th, 2022.
* 華爛漫 -Flowers-'s [[CS jb 2021|jubeat (2021)]] ratings were adjusted to its jubeat clan ratings on March 7th, 2022.
* 華爛漫 -Flowers- is available in [[CS INFINITAS 2020|beatmania IIDX INFINITAS (2020)]] as part of the '''beatmania IIDX INFINITAS Music Pack vol.18''' (beatmania IIDX INFINITAS 楽曲パック vol.18).
* 華爛漫 -Flowers- is available in beatmania IIDX INFINITAS (2020) as part of the '''beatmania IIDX INFINITAS Music Pack vol.18''' (beatmania IIDX INFINITAS 楽曲パック vol.18).


== Music Comment ==
== Music Comment ==
Untranslated.
DDR's signature song finally appears in pop'n! The Edo flower path, dyed with cherry blossoms.... this is a Japanese-styled pop dance tune!


== Song Production Information ==
== Song Production Information ==
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It's said that a song which connects them to a higher dimension is a masterpiece.
It's said that a song which connects them to a higher dimension is a masterpiece.


If that's the case with "Hana ranman -Flowers-", I'll be extremely happy.
If that's the case with "Hana ranman -Flowers-", I'd be extremely happy.


=== DanceDanceRevolution ===
=== DanceDanceRevolution ===
==== jun ====
==== jun ====
I never thought TЁЯRA would release a new song in the DDR series.<br>
I never thought TЁЯRA would release a new song in the DDR series.<br>
TЁЯRA was not around at the time of [[AC DDRMAX2|MAX2]], and since then its been 4 years...... Anyways, I only have memories of continuously running in those 4 years.<br>
TЁЯRA wasn't around at the time of [[AC DDRMAX2|MAX2]], and since then it's been 4 years...... Anyways, I only have memories of continuously running in those 4 years.<br>
I never thought the surrounding environment would change so much.
I never thought the surrounding environment would change so much.


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The lyrics depict spring in the Edo (period).<br>
The lyrics depict spring in the Edo (period).<br>
While making this song, the image of a lively and gorgeous spring scenery in Edo wouldn't leave my head, so I wrote the lyrics with that in mind.<br>
While making this song, the image of a lively and gorgeous spring scenery in Edo wouldn't leave my head, so I wrote the lyrics with that in mind.<br>
This time, we ported "[[Mugen no hikari]]" from [[AC pnm 12|pop'nmusic12]], as jun really likes "Japanesque". (laughs)
This time, we crossed over "[[Mugen no hikari]]" from [[AC pnm 12|pop'nmusic12]], as jun really likes "Japanesque". (laughs)


Actually, "Hana ranman -Flowers-" is slightly different from the usual line that TЁЯRA has been doing up until now.<br>
Actually, "Hana ranman -Flowers-" is slightly different from the usual line that TЁЯRA has been doing up until now.<br>
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So I inserted this concept in this song, which contains an unprecedented melody.<br>
So I inserted this concept in this song, which contains an unprecedented melody.<br>
Those who are familiar with TЁЯRA will be surprised, won't they?<br>
Those who are familiar with TЁЯRA will be surprised, won't they?<br>
Still, if you can feel TЁЯRA's style somewhere in the song, I would be very happy.
Still, if you can feel TЁЯRA's style somewhere in the song, I'd be very happy.


Please cheerfully enjoy playing this song, as if you were walking along through the lively and gorgeous streets in Edo.
Please cheerfully enjoy playing this song, as if you were walking along through the lively and gorgeous streets in Edo.
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==== NAOKI MAEDA ====
==== NAOKI MAEDA ====
Having jun participate as a composer in DDRMAX2 was the beginning of the formation of TЁЯRA.<br>
Having jun participate as a composer in DDRMAX2 was the beginning of the formation of TЁЯRA.<br>
TЁЯRA has provided numerous songs to the pop'n music, beatmania?UDX, and GuitarFreaks & DrumMania series, but DDR hasn't received a new song from them until now, so "Hana ranman -Flowers-" is TЁЯRA's first DDR original song.<br>
TЁЯRA has provided numerous songs to the pop'n music, beatmania IIDX, and GuitarFreaks & DrumMania series, but DDR hasn't received a new song from them until now, so "Hana ranman -Flowers-" is TЁЯRA's first DDR original song.<br>
DDR superNOVA has global standards, so we decided to express our Japanese identity through this song... the concept isn't an interpretation of Japanese traditional folk music like "Mugen no hikari" was, but a HYPER J-POP sound with strong and catchy elements, with casual feelings of "Japanesque".<br>
DDR superNOVA has global standards, so we decided to express our Japanese identity through this song... the concept isn't an interpretation of Japanese traditional folk music like "Mugen no hikari" was, but a HYPER J-POP sound with strong and catchy elements, with casual feelings of "Japanesque".<br>
If you listen carefully, it's also made with a Western music style. This deep musical element is the main point of this song.<br>
If you listen carefully, it's also made with a Western music style. This deep musical element is the main point of this song.<br>
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Every time you tap a button, a bud seems to bloom.<br>
Every time you tap a button, a bud seems to bloom.<br>
I would be happy if everyone could have an enjoyable and gorgeous stroll along such a dream-filled "flower path".
I'd be happy if everyone could have an enjoyable and gorgeous stroll along such a dream-filled "flower path".


─── Shalala, shalala, people come and go<br>
─── Shalala, shalala, people come and go<br>
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