History VideoGame / TaikoDrumMaster

* QuirkyMinibossSquad: The "villains" from DS 2. Overlaps with TerribleTrio, since they seem to be inspired by the UrExample, the "bad guys" from the TimeBokan series. They are a small humanoid cat, a woman and a big dumb robot.

** The third and current generation series, running on the Namco System 357 board. Another graphical overhaul, and connectivity with Namco's Banapassport card system. The series was also rebooted, to an extent: the first game in this generation is simply called ''Taiko no Tatsujin''. Games include ''Taiko no Tatsujin'' (commonly referred to as Taiko 0 to differentiate it from the first game), ''Taiko no Tatsujin: KATSU-DON version'', ''Taiko no Tatsujin: Sorairo Version'', ''Taiko no Tatsujin: Kimidoki Version'' and ''Taiko no Tatsujin: Murasaki Version''.

** The third and current generation series, running on the Namco System 357 board. Another graphical overhaul, and connectivity with Namco's Banapassport card system. The series was also rebooted, to an extent: the first game in this generation is simply called ''Taiko no Tatsujin''. Games include Taiko no Tatsujin (commonly referred to as Taiko 0 to differentiate it from the first game), Taiko no Tatsujin: KATSU-DON version, Taiko no Tatsujin: Sorairo Version, Taiko no Tatsujin: Kimidoki Version and Taiko no Tatsujin: Murasaki Version.

** The third and current generation series, running on the Namco System 357 board. Another graphical overhaul, and connectivity with Namco's Banapassport card system. The series was also rebooted, to an extent: the first game in this generation is simply called ''Taiko no Tatsujin''. Games include Taiko no Tatsujin (commonly referred to as Taiko 0 to differentiate it from the [[NamesTheSame first game]]), Taiko no Tatsujin: KATSU-DON version, Taiko no Tatsujin: Sorairo Version, Taiko no Tatsujin: Kimidoki Version and Taiko no Tatsujin: Murasaki Version.

** The third and current generation series, running on the Namco System 357 board. Another graphical overhaul, and connectivity with Namco's Banapassport card system. The series was also rebooted, to an extent: the first game in this generation is simply called ''Taiko no Tatsujin''. Unfortunately, the series is only available in Japan, unlike the earlier versions which could be found in the rest of Asia. Games include Taiko no Tatsujin (commonly referred to as [[FanNickname Taiko 0]] to differentiate it from the [[NamesTheSame first game]]), Taiko no Tatsujin C/N KATSU-DON (or simply July 2012 update), and Taiko no Tatsujin Sorairo.

** ''Taiko no Tatsujin: Chibi Dragon to Fushigi na Orb'' (2012). The first console game to use third-generation graphics.

*** "Got more raves?" by E.G.G., from ''Groove Coaster''

''Taiko Drum Master'' (''Taiko no Tatsujin'' in {{Japan}}) is a series of rhythm games created by NamcoBandai. The series started in 2001 as an arcade game; eventually console versions were released for the {{PS2}}, {{PSP}}, {{Nintendo DS}}, {{Wii}}, [[Nintendo3DS 3DS]], as well as for mobile, Apple iOS and Android.

** The third and current generation series, running on the Namco System 357 board. Another graphical overhaul, and connectivity with Namco's Banapassport card system. The series was also rebooted, to an extent: the first game in this generation is simply called ''Taiko no Tatsujin''. Sadly suffers from NoExportForYou, only available in Japan, unlike the earlier versions which could be found in the rest of Asia. Games include Taiko no Tatsujin (commonly referred to as [[FanNickname Taiko 0]] to differentiate it from the [[NamesTheSame first game]]), Taiko no Tatsujin C/N KATSU-DON (or simply July 2012 update), and Taiko no Tatsujin Sorairo.

* CrossOver: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fpNPlI2q0k Some]] songs from ''[[{{Vocaloid}} Project Diva]]'' appears in the Taiko games. On the other hand, ''Project Diva Extend'' has loading-screen ads for ''Taiko no Tatsujin DX'', featuring the Vocaloids drawn as drums.

''Taiko Drum Master'' (''Taiko no Tatsujin'' in {{Japan}}) is a series of rhythm games created by NamcoBandai. The series started in 2001 as an arcade game; eventually console versions were released for the {{PS2}}, {{PSP}}, {{Nintendo DS}}, {{Wii}}, {{3DS}}, as well as for mobile, Apple iOS and Android.

''Taiko Drum Master'' (''Taiko no Tatsujin'' in Japan) is a series of rhythm games created by Namco Bandai. The series started in 2001 as an arcade game; eventually console versions were released for the PS2, PSP, Nintendo DS, Wii, 3DS, as well as for mobile, Apple iOS and Android.

* TheFourGods: The four most difficult songs are dubbed as so by the [[WordOfGod staff team]]. Which makes things interesting considering how the fandom speculates that Ryougen no Mai's composer is [[spoiler: Tatsh.]]

* MarthDebutedInSmashBros: Don appears as a playable character in a newer Mario Kart arcade developed by Namco with Nintnedo which it available in many Dave and Buster's locations, the game had it's own course also.

* NoExportForYou [[WordOfGod Namco]] has stated that they have no plans for introducing the newest arcade installment (including updates) to regions outside Japan

* OneOfUs: Takahashi, one of the staff members, loves to play games like Monster Hunter (to the point of adding a medley of it in Taiko AC 13) and...some Bemani games such as Beatmania IIDX.
* ThePowerOfFriendship: This series won't relent from [[IncrediblyLamePun drumming]] the importance of having friends into your head! It's a Japanese spirit.

The franchise provides examples of:

* '''WidgetSeries''': Absolutely everything that appears in the game is deeply-entrenched in Japanese culture, in both classic and modern sense.

* Mobile / iOS / 3DS

** ''Taiko no Tatsujin: Waku Waku Anime Matsuri'' (2003), sort of a LicencedGame, as effectively all songs in this version were Anime theme songs.

** ''Taiko no Tatsujin: Tobikkiri! Anime Special'' (2005). Another anime LicencedGame.

** For iOS, ''Taiko no Tatsujin'' & ''Taiko no Tatsujin 2'' for iOS, two standalone apps with 5 songs each, as well as ''Taiko no Tatsujin RS'', a LicencedGame for Japanese band Rip Slime.

** ''Taiko no Tatsujin: Waku Waku Anime Matsuri'' (2003), sort of a LiscencedGame, as effectively all songs in this version were Anime theme songs.

** ''Taiko no Tatsujin: Tobikkiri! Anime Special'' (2005). Another anime LiscencedGame.

** For iOS, ''Taiko no Tatsujin'' & ''Taiko no Tatsujin 2'' for iOS, two standalone apps with 5 songs each, as well as ''Taiko no Tatsujin RS'', a LiscencedGame for Japanese band Rip Slime.

''Taiko Drum Master'' (''Taiko no Tatsujin'' in Japan) is a series of rhythm games created by Namco starting from 2001 as an arcade game. Now there are "Taiko no Tatsujin" installments in various consoles as well as the Arcade. This game has been brought to the western market, as a PlayStation 2 game titled "Taiko Drum Master".

The game controls are easy, featuring mainly two notes ('Don' and 'Katsu') and extra notes such as 'Den Den's and drumrolls. The player needs to hit the drum-shaped controller's face for a 'Don' red note, while 'katsu', the blue note, requires the player to hit the controller's drum edge. The Play Station 2 installments include a smaller drum-controller, but the PSP/NDS versions rely on analogue controls (although the player can use the touch screen as a 'drum' in the NDS verison)

* AprilFoolsDay (2008 was a crossover between it and Bemani. The 2009 prank... became a reality.)

* DefeatMeansFriendship (The [[QuirkyMinibossSquad Dokon-Dan]] (from DS 2) and the Waru-Mekkas (from Wii 2) becomes so in their respective games' ending sequence.)
* TheFourGods (The four most difficult songs are dubbed as so by the [[WordOfGod staff team]]. Which makes things interesting considering how the fandom speculates that Ryougen no Mai's composer is [[spoiler: Tatsh.]])
* InterfaceScrew (During the boss battles in DS 2, sometimes the bosses will make noises, represented as [[WrittenSoundEffect sound effects]] that cover part of the notes)
* LastNoteNightmare (Notechart-wise, Hello!Halloween and Rotter Tarmination)
* LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters (Aside from the titular characters Don and Katsu, there are many MANY more characters, all either humans or walking, talking items found in traditional japanese festivals.)
* LongTitle (The second DS instalment is named ''Meccha! Taiko no Tatsujin DS: 7-tsu no Shima no Daibouken'')

* NintendoHard (Easy and Normal tend to be fairly easy, and Hard is challenging yet not insane. [[HarderThanHard Oni]] however...)

* OneHitPointWonder (One of the mods is like this.You miss once, you fail the stage.)
* OneOfUs (Takahashi, one of the staff members, loves to play games like Monster Hunter (to the point of adding a medley of it in Taiko AC 13) and...some Bemani games such as Beatmania IIDX.)

* RecurringRiff (Notechart-wise...Saitama2000. Just...Saitama2000. Even the song itself spawned sequels such as Kitasaitama 2000, Hayasaitama2000, and now, [[OverlyLongGag Mata]]saitama2000.)
* {{Retraux}} (A number of medleys based off the NES games are composed in 8-bit. And of course there's YMCK's Family Don-don.)

* SeriesMascot (Don and Katsu)

* SoundtrackDissonance (Many of the songs are music that are about the last thing you'd associate with taiko drums. Anyone wanna drum to J-Pop or Western pop? Or better yet, [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcfzuYj8c6g the first stage music]] from ''VideoGame/{{Darius}}''?)

* StellarName (SORA-I Earth Rise, SORA-II Glise 581 and Sora-III Heliopause are named after astronomical terms. SORA-IV, however, deliberately averts this. Some other songs, such as Total Eclipse 2035 and Daidara 8551 are also named after astronomical terms)
* ToiletHumour (There are several unlockable drums you can obtain, such as a tambourine, a bell and so on. One of them is a butt which produces farting noises)
* VerbalTic ('Da-don!')
* VariableMix ("Songs" like [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGTy0z7yLzY&feature=related this]] are playable in this game)

* NoExportForYou [[WordOfGod Namco]] has stated that they have no plans in introducing the newest arcade installment (including updates) to regions outside Japan

* SoundtrackDissonance (Many of the songs are music that are about the last thing you'd associate with taiko drums. Anyone wanna drum to J-Pop or Western pop? Or better yet, [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcfzuYj8c6g the first stage music]] from ''{{Darius}}''?)

* AprilFoolsDay ([[AndTheFandomRejoiced 2008 was a crossover between it and Bemani]]. The 2009 prank...became a reality.)

* ThePowerOfFriendship: This series won't relent from [[AWorldwidePunomenon drumming]] the importance of having friends into your head! It's a Japanese spirit.