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Quiz about Dance Dance Revolution All About Naoki

'Dance Dance Revolution': All About Naoki Quiz

This adopted quiz explores the music and career of Naoki Maeda, one of the key composers associated with the 'Dance Dance Revolution' series. How much do you know about his work, aliases and contributions to BEMANI? Good luck and have fun!
This is a renovated/adopted version of an old quiz by author Kobun41

A multiple-choice quiz by Kalibre. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Kalibre

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
98,622

Updated
Sep 11 26

# Qns
10

Difficulty
New Game

Avg Score
7 / 10

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9

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which alias did Naoki Maeda use for the song 'PARANOiA'? Hint

180

NAOKI

N.M.R

RE-VENGE

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which year did Naoki join KONAMI's Amusement Machine division? Hint

1975

1866

2006

1995

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these songs was released under one of Naoki Maeda's aliases? Hint

.59

MY GENERATION (Fat Beat Mix)

Keep On Movin'

HERO (HAPPY GRANDALE MIX)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Japanese pop group was created through a KONAMI audition project and became closely associated with music by Naoki Maeda? Hint

TЁЯRA

Smile.dk

Captain Jack

BeForU

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which song composed by Naoki Maeda appeared in 'Dance Dance Revolution 5thMIX'? Hint

Healing Vision

TEARS

Glory

DIVE

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which alias did Naoki Maeda use for 'AFRONOVA'? Hint

N.M.R.

NAOKI

180

RE-VENGE

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Question 7 of 10

7. Naoki Maeda has appeared as a playable character in a 'Dance Dance Revolution' game.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these songs was credited to NAOKI in 'Dance Dance Revolution 5thMIX'? Hint

Can't Stop Fallin' In Love (Speed Mix)

Afronova Primeval

Healing Vision

My Generation (Fat Beat Mix)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which song composed by Naoki Maeda was credited to DIVAS in 'KONAMIX'? Hint

B4U

Brilliant 2U

BABY BABY GIMME YOUR LOVE

Dynamite Rave

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which alias did Naoki Maeda use for the song 'INSERTiON'? Hint

RE-VENGE

NAOKI underground

N.M.R.

NAOKI

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which alias did Naoki Maeda use for the song 'PARANOiA'?

Answer: 180

'PARANOiA' first appeared in the original 'Dance Dance Revolution' in 1998 and became one of the most recognisable songs in the series.

2. In which year did Naoki join KONAMI's Amusement Machine division?

Answer: 1995

Naoki Maeda joined KONAMI's Amusement Machine division in 1995 after studying piano at the Osaka University of the Arts. Before becoming widely known for his work on rhythm games, he contributed music to KONAMI arcade titles including 'TwinBee Yahho!' and 'Salamander 2', using the alias Ensoniq Maeda.

3. Which of these songs was released under one of Naoki Maeda's aliases?

Answer: Keep On Movin'

'Keep On Movin'' was released under N.M.R., one of Naoki Maeda's aliases, and first appeared in 'Dance Dance Revolution 2ndMIX'. The track has a BPM of 132 and features vocals, making it an early example of Maeda's work in the series. N.M.R. was also credited with 'Let Them Move' from the same game.

4. Which Japanese pop group was created through a KONAMI audition project and became closely associated with music by Naoki Maeda?

Answer: BeForU

BeForU was formed in 2001 from four winners of the 'Dance Dance Revolution 5thMIX Artist Audition'. Produced by Naoki Maeda, the group originally created music for BEMANI games. The newly formed group became a recurring presence in the series and went on to perform several songs associated with Naoki's work.

5. Which song composed by Naoki Maeda appeared in 'Dance Dance Revolution 5thMIX'?

Answer: DIVE

'DIVE' was composed and arranged by Naoki Maeda and performed by BeForU. The song has a fast tempo of 155 BPM and was one of the group's earliest recordings. It was also notable as the first 'Dance Dance Revolution' original song to use Japanese lyrics, giving the newly formed vocal group a distinctive introduction to the series.

6. Which alias did Naoki Maeda use for 'AFRONOVA'?

Answer: RE-VENGE

'AFRONOVA' combines African-inspired music with jungle and drum-and-bass elements, creating a distinctive blend of traditional influences and modern electronic dance music. Maeda originally conceived it as a possible successor to 'PARANOiA'.

7. Naoki Maeda has appeared as a playable character in a 'Dance Dance Revolution' game.

Answer: True

Two unusual additions to 'Dance Dance Revolution' were based on the real-life KONAMI music producer Naoki Maeda. Both appeared as hidden dancing characters in 'Dance Dance Revolution 5thMIX'. In the PlayStation version, they could be unlocked after clearing seventy songs, while the arcade version required a hidden password.

8. Which of these songs was credited to NAOKI in 'Dance Dance Revolution 5thMIX'?

Answer: Can't Stop Fallin' In Love (Speed Mix)

'Can't Stop Fallin' In Love (Speed Mix)' is a 170 BPM speed-rave remix of Naoki's earlier 'Can't Stop Fallin' In Love'. It was credited to NAOKI in 'Dance Dance Revolution 5thMIX' and is known for its demanding high-level chart, including rapid repeated notes that require quick footwork.

9. Which song composed by Naoki Maeda was credited to DIVAS in 'KONAMIX'?

Answer: BABY BABY GIMME YOUR LOVE

'BABY BABY GIMME YOUR LOVE' was composed and arranged by Naoki Maeda but credited to DIVAS, a name he used for his R&B material featuring vocalist Robbie Danzie. The song is a smooth, soulful R&B track with a relaxed 96 BPM and was an original song in 'Dance Dance Revolution 4thMIX'. It later appeared in 'Dance Dance Revolution KONAMIX'.

10. Which alias did Naoki Maeda use for the song 'INSERTiON'?

Answer: NAOKI underground

'INSERTiON' was credited to NAOKI underground, with Naoki Maeda responsible for its composition and arrangement. The track is a techno-style song with dramatic tempo changes, ranging from 111 to 225 BPM. It first appeared in 'Dance Dance Revolution 5thMIX' and became known for combining its changing tempo with challenging dance steps.

Source: Author Kalibre

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