“Taiko no Tatsujin” × “Music Gun Gun! 2”

Namco is collaborating Taito to have one Namco Original music from “Taiko no Tatsujin” series into Taito’s arcade game, “Music Gun Gun! 2”.

The song will be Saitama 2000!

Look for this on 2011 in arcade game centres!

Click here to visit the “Music Gun Gun! 2” official site!

Another "Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Dororon! Yokai Daikessen!!" gameplay video

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Taiko Wii 3: the names of the yellow and green Don-chans

In the Famitsu DS+Wii September 2010 issue, the names of the yellow and green Don-chans were revealed.

The yellow Don-chan's name is Karekutta=Dondy.
The green Don-chan's name is Yomogimaru.

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The way to unlock Oni difficulty

Arcade

Keep on going till to the Hard difficulty and keep hitting the rim (not the surface) many times until you get Oni difficulty.

PS2 and PSP versions

Keep on leveling up until you get Oni difficulty. (For CS4 and above in PS2)
Play in Hard difficulty only on Arcade mode. (For CS3 and below in PS2)
Get 25 crowns on Hard difficulty. (For "Taiko Drum Master" in PS2)

Wii and DS versions

Get 20 crowns on Hard difficulty.

iOS version

Get many crowns on Hard difficulty.

Effects for Wii and DS versions of Taiko games

Auto

Lets the computer play, mainly to get the song's tempo and music before playing for the real deal. The computer features a perfect full combo, but you won't get any points, represented as a mecha taiko.

Baisoku (ばいそく)

Increases the song's speed by around 50%, perfect to speed up slow songs with which you're not accustomed to (usually this happens after playing oni mode for too long), represented as a tiger.

Sanbai (さんばい)

Doubles the song's speed, becomes a bit fast, represented as a smiling tiger.

Yonbai (よんばい)

Increases the song's speed by around 150%, this presents challenge to any song, and is extremely fast. Represented as a laughing tiger.
To unlock: 30 crowns on Hard difficulty.

Doron (ドロン)

Removes the notes, leaving only katakana kuchi shoga words as cues, represented as a shuriken.
To unlock: 30 crowns on Normal difficulty.

Kanpeki (かんぺき)

Perfect challenge mode, automatically cuts the song when you miss, causing a failure, needing to get a full combo to finish, represented as a king taiko.
To unlock: 30 crowns on Oni difficulty.

Abekobe (あべこべ)

Reverse mode, changes don (red notes) to kat (blue notes), while kat changes to don, represented as a purple taiko.
To unlock: 30 crowns on Easy difficulty.

Taiko Wii 3 song list

Here is a song list of Taiko Wii 3:

J-POP

• Ring a Ding Dong
• Butterfly
• Ponyteru & Shu Shu
• VICTORY
• また君に恋してる
• タマシイレボリューション
• そばかす
• Kimigairu
• Hero

Anime

• One Day (One Piece)
• 透明だった世界 (Naruto Shippuden)
• The Greatest Everyday! (Pokemon Diamond & Pearl)
• Ponyo on the Cliff
• Alright! HeartCatch PreCure!
• Tensou Sentai Goseiger
• Sanpo (My Neighbour Totoro)
• 毎日かあさん
• 君が主役さっ！
• GO-GOたまごっち！ (Tamagotchi)

Variety

• ピラメキたいそう　太鼓でメタボをやっつけろ！の巻 (Pirameki)
• Black★Rock Shooter (Hatsune Miku)

Classic

• Symphony No.7
• 行進曲
• From the New World
• Entertainer
• Omochi's Symphony
• Classic Medley (Rock Version)

Video Game

• New Super Mario Bros. Wii
• Monster Hunter Medley
• Over Master
• L-O-B-M
• Urban Fragments (Ridge Racer 4)
• IN THE ZONE (Ace Combat: Joint Assault)
• No Way Back

Namco Original

• Everyone Party
• Squid Pirates (used for the party game "Don-chan & Friends - The Search of the Treasure")
• Terumin Music (used for the party game "Haunted House:)
• Taiko Time
• Hataraku 2000

Please comment in this post if any of these songs are missing.

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Full list of party games in “Taiko no Tatsujin Wii: Minna de Party 3 Daime!”

Wani Wani Panic

Don-chan & Friends: The Search of the Treasure

Haunted House

Cake Tower

Alien Attack

Lulabby Bee

Pumpkin Derby

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More party games and a new guest character in “Taiko no Tatsujin Wii: Minna de Party 3 Daime!”

Hey fans, the game had just released, but I will show you more party games (only at the Screens page).

And also, there is a new guest character for this game. They are the Mario Bros. from “New Super Mario Bros. Wii”.

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“Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Dororon! Yokai Daikessen!!” text passwords.

These are the text passwords that can unlock songs, sounds and costumes.

Password 1: がぼくはできました
Unlocks the song Papa Mama Mac.

Password 2: ぼくはわだどんだどん
Unlocks the Small Taiko

Password 3: ぱぱぱんだんぱぱぱ
Unlocks Panda outfit

Password 4: おいもーおいもだよー
Unlocks Yam outfit

Password 5: まっくでみなはっぴー
Unlocks McDonalds outfit

Password 6: うんめいのであいなの
Unlocks Musician outfit

Password 7: ほっぺがおちちゃう
Unlocks Cake outfit

Password 8: ちゃーむぽいんと
Unlocks Ribbon

Password 9:  たいこだけどめかです
Unlocks Mekadon sound

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“Taiko no Tatsujin Wii: Minna de Party 3 Daime!” screens uncovered!

Will you take a look at this game’s screenshots before you want to buy?

Click here to see screenshots of this game.

More will be uncovered! Check back soon!

Taiko Team on Twitter!

Come and take a look! The Taiko Team has an official Twitter profile page!

Follow updates from this Twitter profile. If you want to reply, you must use Japanese to reply.

Click here to go to this Twitter profile.

“Taiko no Tatsujin Wii: Minna de Party 3 Daime”: Guest characters

Guest characters were revealed for this upcoming Taiko game for Wii.

If the player chose the song “Monster Hunter Medley”, it will show up characters from the game “Monster Hunter Diaries: Poka Poka Airu Village”.

If the player chose the song “Piramekino”, it will show up characters from the TV show, “Piramekino”.

If the player chose “Over Master” or “L-O-B-M”, it will show up characters from the game series for teen girls, “THE IDOLM@STER”.

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Taiko no Tatsujin Wii: Minna de Party 3 Daime!

Play up to 4 players in this Taiko game! Party up in the “Dream Taiko Land”!

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Click here to visit the official site

Taiko no Tatsujin 14: Coming September 8, 2010

Yes! Taiko no Tatsujin 14 will be coming on September 8, 2010! New songs including “Papa Mama Mac”, “Saiko Everyday”, “Hapi Hapi”, “Tomei Datta Sekai”, “Joyful”, and more!

Before the release, you may take a look of a short preview of the song “Papa Mama Mac”.

Preview of “Papa Mama Mac”

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Japanese Red PSP for Taiko fans!!

Get this non-touched screen portable gaming console, PSP, in red colour (Taiko Drum Master main colour). Japanese region (Region 2).

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Get an exclusive WadaDon costume in “Monster Hunter Diaries: Poka Poka Airu Village”

Get an exclusive WadaDon costume for your feline in “Monster Hunter Diaries: Poka Poka Airu Village”. Available as a downloadable content from August 21 till September 20, 2010.

This downloadable content is Japan-exclusive!

Click here to buy “Monster Hunter Diaries: Poka Poka Airu Village” (Japanese version). Click here to buy a bundle (Lavender PSP + game).

For only Region 2 PSP(s), which is Japanese and European.

For Region 3 PSP(s), click here to buy, which is Asian, consists of Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. But, it is still in Japanese.

Taiko DS stand to play Taiko DS games better!

Buying link coming soon!

2 new downloadable songs for “Taiko no Tatsujin: Portable 2” today!

Hey Taiko fans!,
2 new downloadable songs for "Taiko no Tatsujin: Portable 2" had just released today!
Download now!
If you do not have a game, click here to buy. This game is for PlayStation Portable users with Region 2 coded.

Downloadable songs list:

• Kamikaze Remix
• Republic Maternity

4 points added to the “Taiko-O-Meter”

Two people who bought “Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Dororon! Yokai Daikessen!!” have sent to their houses, earning 4 points today!

Don’t forget to buy the Taiko games here to increase the meter! Visit Taiko Masters Store now!

Taiko-O-Meter not increasing

As from July 6, the meter is not increasing.

The reasons are:

• Not enough Taiko products ordered by affiliates.
• People just visit the site and just close the browser or go to other sites.
• Not good business.

If you can see this meter on the top right of this site. More info about this meter.

Check out more details of “Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Dororon! Yokai Daikessen!!” from the Gempak magazine issue #255

Click on the image to view larger.

All details are in Malay language.

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Want your friend/child to play his/her Taiko DS game in the car?

If your friend’s/child’s DS has almost running out of battery, why don’t he/she charge his/her DS in the car and play your Taiko DS game?

Click here to buy a Nintendo DS series car charger. It costs US$ 4 each.

Calling all Malaysians!

If you see most of the Jusco stores have Taiko no Tatsujin 6 & 7, please click here sign this petition to make Taiko no Tatsujin 14 to come to Malaysia!

Lyrics of the Namco Original songs

The official lyrics of the Namco Original songs can be found here.

Taiko for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch

You heard it! The Taiko for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch!

Click here to download (Japan only)

Although it is the free app, but the packs containing extra songs cost 600 yen each pack.

Check out the gameplay videos of “Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Dororon! Yokai Daikessen!!”

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A hidden mode in “Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Dororon! Yokai Daikessen!!”

Don’t forget to check out this hidden mode in “Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Dororon! Yokai Daikessen!!”

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Double the fun with “Taiko no Tatsujin” Portable series

Double the fun with “Taiko no Tatsujin” Portable series for your PSP. Buy both and you can save US$ 3. (Actual price for both is US$ 110).

Taiko no Tatsujin: Portable + Portable 2 will cost about US$ 107.

Click here to buy Taiko no Tatsujin: Portable first. Then add Taiko no Tatsujin: Portable 2 in your cart also.

Buy “Taiko no Tatsujin: Don-Kat! to Oomori Nanadaime”

The last release of the Taiko game for PlayStation 2. Click here to buy now!

Includes songs from Mihimaru GT, Crayon Shin-chan, Doraemon, Naruto, Pecori, and more!

Buy the “Taiko no Tatsujin: Anime Special” Soundtrack

Your anime favourites and Namco Original songs in one album! Includes songs of Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, Anpanman, Bleach, and more!

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“Taiko no Tatsujin” PlayStation 2 Classics

All the Taiko classic games in PlayStation 2. Cost 2800 yen each. Buy now!

Taiko no Tatsujin: Appare Sandaime (2003)
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Taiko no Tatsujin: Waku Waku Anime Matsuri (2003)
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Taiko no Tatsujin: Go! Go! Godaime (2004)
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Get the “Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Dororon! Yokai Daikessen!!” official wallpapers

Don’t miss these nice wallpapers of this game in Bandai Namco Games Japan website.

To get these wallpapers, you need to find an access key which is inside the genuine “Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Dororon! Yokai Daikessen!!” game box. If you have an access key, click here to go. If you do not have the key, click here to buy the game.

The wallpapers will be gone on September 5, 2010.

And please do not place your access key in the comments area!

Don’t forget to buy Taiko games!

Don’t forget to buy Taiko games in Taiko Masters Store so that the Taiko-O-Meter will fill up quickly. Currently, 197 points to Level 2, and you can see the makeup of Don-chan. Click here about the Taiko-O-Meter.

“Taiko no Tatsujin Wii” series table

What happened to the links?

Starting from July 2010, all the links are located at the page called “Links”. Look for the page link on top of the post area and at the bottom of the site banner.

Taiko-O-Meter

As a celebration of the new Taiko DS game release, I’ve added a Taiko-O-Meter.

The Taiko-O-Meter is a meter that how many Taiko products (including games, soundtracks, and DVDs) bought from this site.

Click here for more info of the meter

Get a free demo of the Taiko DS game–only in the Japanese Nintendo Channel

To get a free demo of the Taiko DS game, you need to have your Japanese Wii console, then select Nintendo Channel*. Go to DS Download service, and select "太鼓の達人ＤＳ ドロロン！ヨーカイ大決戦！！".

This demo contains only Yokai Daikessen mode, only defeating one enemy.

Get it now till July 20, 2010.

*Nintendo Channel can be downloaded from the Wii Shop Channel.

Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Dororon! Yokai Daikessen!! Trailer

Don’t forget to watch the 90-second trailer in the Taiko Trailer page. For Internet Explorer users only can see this video.

More yokai ghosts from the CoroCoro March 2010 magazine in Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Dororon! Yokai Daikessen!!

More yokai ghosts from the CoroCoro March 2010 magazine in Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Dororon! Yokai Daikessen!!

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Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Dororon! Yokai Daikessen!! song list

This is the official song list of this game

J-POP

• Kiseki - GReeeeN
• Joyful - Ikimono-gakari
• Shunkashutou - Hilcrhyme
• Choo Choo Train - EXILE
• RIVER - AKB48
• Melt - Hatsune Miku
• Okadeshika no Uta - YMCK & Okadeshika

Anime

• Odore Dore Dora Doraemon Ondo
• Saiko Everyday! - Pokemon DP
• W-B-X ~W Boiled Extreme~ - Kamen Rider W
• Sign - Naruto Shippuden
• Hapi Hapi - Shin Chan
• Space Battleship: Yamato
• Alright! Heart PreCure
• Tensou Sentai Goseiger
• My Neighbor Totoro
• Ponyo

Variety

• Electrical Parade Theme - BAROQUE HOEDOWN - Disneyland
• Rhythm and Police
• Thriller - Michael Jackson
• Mawaki Neko Duck no Uta

Classic

• Symphony No.9 - Beethoven
• トルコ行進曲
• 聖者の行進

Video Game

• relations - THE IDOLM@STER

Namco Original

• Dororon Girl
• Sweet Lay

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Taiko no Tatsujin Wii 3 (tentative)

Get ready for the third release of Taiko no Tatsujin for the Wii console. With more songs and more guest characters like “Stitch!”, “Shin Chan”, “Thriller Restaurant”, and many more.

In the meantime, why you don’t check out the Mii news?

Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Dororon! Yokai Daikessen!! Commercial

For Internet Explorer users can see this commercial

Located at the right of this site.

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Taiko Masters Store is here

Would you like more Taiko drum games? Taiko Masters Store is here. Click here to visit

Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Dororon! Yokai Daikessen!!: Boss Battle Screens

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Get ready to fear! Buy a new Taiko DS game now!

Get ready to fear! Buy a new Taiko DS game now! Battle with ghosts, bosses, and even more bosses that you may be scared! Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

Taiko no Tatsujin DS: Dororon! Yokai Daikessen!!
Includes exclusive golden Taiko styluses!!

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The “Taiko no Tatsujin” clay anime DVDs are available for purchase!

Have you know this clay anime? Now in DVDs, available for purchase!

Taiko no Tatsujin Clay Anime: Atsumare no Maki (volume 1)
Taiko no Tatsujin Clay Anime: Wai Wai no Maki (volume 2)
Taiko no Tatsujin Clay Anime: Tobikkiri no Maki (volume 3)
Taiko no Tatsujin Clay Anime: Happy no Maki (volume 4)

Volumes 1 & 3 contains 7 episodes, while volumes 2 & 4 contains 6 episodes.

REMINDER: Please make sure that these DVDs are Region 2 DVDs. Check at the back of your DVD player if it is region-free or Region 2 only. Also, try to play the DVD on your PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 or PlayStation 2.

Taiko no Tatsujin 14

Do you think there will be Taiko no Tatsujin 14? I think it will be released on Summer or Winter 2010. This game includes more and more songs (think up to 150 songs).

The prologue of "Yokai Daikessen" mode

Enjoy this story!

If you can translate this story, please comment.

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