History VideoGame / TaikoDrumMaster

** [[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.

** While ''V Version'' only has original characters as battle members, guest characters appear as either support, costumes, or deathblow in the game's story mode. This includes [[VideoGame/RidgeRacer Reiko Nagase, Kamata SYNCI, Saul, Gordon]], [[VideoGame/FreedomWars Propa, Propaganda Idols]], [[{{Vocaloid}} Gumi, IA]], [[VideoGame/AceCombat ASF-X Shinden II]], [[{{VideoGame/Ys}} Adol Christin]], [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsOfColdSteel Rean Schwarzer]], [[{{VideoGame/Tekken}} Kazuya Mishima, Emilie De Rochefort]], [[Manga/AssassinationClassroom Koro-Sensei]] and others

* AscendedExtra: From the American version, "Don Rangers," originally heard ''very'' briefly during one of the intermission scenes in ''KatamariDamacy''.

''Taiko Drum Master'' (''Taiko no Tatsujin'' in Japan, lit. "Expert of Taiko") is a series of rhythm games created by Creator/NamcoBandai. The series started in 2001 as an UsefulNotes/ArcadeGame; eventually console versions were released for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation2, UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable, UsefulNotes/NintendoDS, UsefulNotes/{{Wii}}, UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS, UsefulNotes/WiiU, UsefulNotes/PlaystationVita as well as for mobile, Apple iOS and Android.

** Don-Chan is playable in ''VideoGame/MarioKart Arcade GP DX'' the third in a series of [[ShapedLikeItself Mario Kart Arcade games]] developed by {{Namco}}. He also [[TheCameo cameos]] as one of VideoGame/PacMan's many {{Namco}} {{Shout Out}}s in his playable appearance in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros for WiiU / 3DS''.

** 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: Kimidori Version'', ''Taiko no Tatsujin: Murasaki Version'' and ''Taiko no Tatsujin: White Version''.

The gameplay revolves around the traditional Japanese drum, the ''Taiko''. Red notes, or ''don'' notes, are played by hitting the center of the drum; blue, or ''kat'' notes by hitting the rim. Long yellow notes are drumrolls, where each hit during the note grants points, Balloon notes work similarly, where you have to hit the drums x times, where x is the number on the balloon. (The DS version exclusive note, the ''denden'', is like the balloon note, except you have to alternate between ''don'' and ''kat''.) The Play Station 2 and Wii installments include a smaller drum-controller called the ''Tatacon'', but the handheld versions rely on analogue controls (although the player can use the touch screen as a 'drum' in the NDS and 3DS versions)

* RecurringRiff: Notechart-wise...Saitama2000. Just...Saitama2000. Even the song itself spawned sequels such as Kitasaitama 2000, Hayasaitama2000, and now, [[OverlyLongGag Mata]]saitama2000.

* BossBattle

** While ''V Version'' only has original characters as battle members, guest characters does appears as either support or deathblow in the game's story mode. This includes [[VideoGame/RidgeRacer Reiko Nagase, Kamata SYNCI, Saul, Gordon]], [[VideoGame/FreedomWars Propa, Propaganda Idols]], [[{{Vocaloid}} Gumi, IA]], [[VideoGame/AceCombat ASF-X Shinden II]], [[{{VideoGame/Ys}} Adol Christin]], [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsOfColdSteel Rean Schwarzer]], [[{{VideoGame/Tekken}} Kazuya Mishima, Emilie De Rochefort]], [[Manga/AssassinationClassroom Koro-Sensei]] and others

* AndYourRewardIsClothes: Some outfits are obtainable by purchase from Reward Shop and completing Don Challenge in arcade Taiko games. Some are obtainable by playing certain songs, such as [[http://taiko.namco-ch.net/taiko/images/costume/img_cos_10.png this]] [[Series/KamenRiderGhost one]] in ''White Version''.

** In addition to Jibanyan mentionend above, ''Don to Katsu no Jikuu Daibouken'' also includes few guest characters as battle members, including Funassyi and [[VideoGame/MonsterHunter Mon and Hun]].
** ''Dokodon! Mystery Adventure'' features a wide variety of guest characters in its RPG mode, including [[Franchise/{{Kirby}} Kirby and King DeDeDe]], [[Franchise/AceAttorney Phoenix Wright]], [[VideoGame/{{Touhou}} Reimu Hakurei, Marisa Kirisame, Sakuya Izayoi]], [[Manga/AssassinationClassroom Koro-Sensei]], and others, with Jibanyan making return as a battle member from previous installment.

The gameplay revolves around the traditional Japanese drum, the ''Taiko''. Red notes, or ''don'' notes, are played by hitting the center of the drum; blue, or ''kat'' notes by hitting the rim. Long yellow notes are drumrolls, where each hit during the note grants points, Balloon notes work similarly, where you have to hit the drums x times, where x is the number on the balloon. (The DS version exclusive note, the ''denden'', is like the balloon note, except you have to alternate between ''don'' and ''kat''.) The Play Station 2 and Wii installments include a smaller drum-controller called the ''Tatacon'', but the handheld versions rely on analogue controls (although the player can use the touch screen as a 'drum' in the NDS and 3DS verisons)

** ''Gera Gera Po no Uta'' from ''VideoGame/YokaiWatch'' was added to the a recent update to the game, which also includes an appearance by Nate and several other Yo-Kai. In exchange, Don-Chan was made a guest character in ''Yo-Kai Watch 2''.
** ''Dokodon! Mystery Adventure'' features a wide variety of guest characters in its RPG mode, including [[Franchise/{{Kirby}} Kirby and King DeDeDe]], [[VideoGame/YokaiWatch Jibanyan]], [[Franchise/AceAttorney Phoenix Wright]], [[VideoGame/{{Touhou}} Reimu Hakurei, Marisa Kirisame, Sakuya Izayoi]], [[Manga/AssassinationClassroom Koro-Sensei]], and others.

* ToiletHumor: 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

* VariableMix: "Songs" like [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGTy0z7yLzY&feature=related this]] are playable in this game.

''Taiko Drum Master'' (''Taiko no Tatsujin'' in Japan, lit. "Expert of Taiko") is a series of rhythm games created by Creator/NamcoBandai. The series started in 2001 as an UsefulNotes/ArcadeGame; eventually console versions were released for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation2, UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable, UsefulNotes/NintendoDS, UsefulNotes/{{Wii}}, UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS. UsefulNotes/WiiU, UsefulNotes/PlaystationVita as well as for mobile, Apple iOS and Android.

''Taiko Drum Master'' (''Taiko no Tatsujin'' in Japan, lit. "Expert of Taiko") is a series of rhythm games created by Creator/NamcoBandai. The series started in 2001 as an UsefulNotes/ArcadeGame; eventually console versions were released for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation2, UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable, UsefulNotes/NintendoDS, UsefulNotes/{{Wii}}, UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS, as well as for mobile, Apple iOS and Android.

The gameplay revolves around the traditional Japanese drum, the ''Taiko''. Red notes, or ''don'' notes, are played by hitting the center of the drum; blue, or ''kat'' notes by hitting the rim. Long yellow notes are drumrolls, where each hit during the note grants points, Balloon notes work similarly, where you have to hit the drums x times, where x is the number on the balloon. (The DS version exclusive note, the ''denden'', is like the balloon note, except you have to alternate between ''don'' and ''kat''.) The Play Station 2 and Wii installments include a smaller drum-controller called the ''Tatacon'', but the PSP/NDS versions rely on analogue controls (although the player can use the touch screen as a 'drum' in the NDS verison)

** ''Taiko no Tatsujin Plus: Shinkyoku Tori Houdai!'' - A port of ''Taiko no Tatsujin Plus'' for Android, but lacks the one-time paid song packs the iOS verson has and relies on subscription-based service.

** ''Taiko no Tatsujin: Wii U Version!'' (2013) The first console game to uses 3rd generation graphics, and also the first console game to features DLC songs.

** ''Taiko no Tatsujin: Atsumete Tomodachi Daisakusen!'' (2015) The first Taiko no Tatsujin game to not have Don as the main character in the Story mode as it had Katsu as the main character instead.

** ''Taiko no Tatsujin: V Version'' (2015) The first Taiko game on Sony platform to have 3rd generation graphics, scoring and navigation. I

* ADayintheLimelight: Katsu in ''Atsumete Tomodachi Daisakusen!''.

** ''Taiko no Tatsujin: V Version'' (2015) The first Taiko game on Sony platform to have 3rd generation graphics, scoring and navigation.

** 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: Kimidori Version'', ''Taiko no Tatsujin: Murasaki Version'' and ''Taiko no Tatsujin: Hawaito 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: Kimidori Version'' and ''Taiko no Tatsujin: Murasaki Version''.

''Taiko Drum Master'' (''Taiko no Tatsujin'' in Japan, lit. "Expert of Taiko") 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.

** Don-Chan is playable in ''VideoGame/MarioKart {{Arcade}} GP DX'' the third in a series of [[ShapedLikeItself Mario Kart Arcade games]] developed by {{Namco}}. He also [[TheCameo cameos]] as one of VideoGame/PacMan's many {{Namco}} {{Shout Out}}s in his playable appearance in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros for WiiU / 3DS''.

** ''Gero Gero Po no Uta'' from ''VideoGame/YokaiWatch'' was added to the a recent update to the game, which also includes an appearance by Nate and several other Yo-Kai. In exchange, Don-Chan was made a guest character in ''Yo-Kai Watch 2''.

* ''Gero Gero Po no Uta'' from ''VideoGame/YokaiWatch'' was added to the a recent update to the game, which also includes an appearance by Nate and several other Yo-Kai. In exchange, Don-Chan was made a guest character in ''Yo-Kai Watch 2''.

* ''Gero Gero Po no Uta'' from ''VideoGame/YoKaiWatch'' was added to the a recent update to the game, which also includes an appearance by Nate and several other Yo-Kai. In exchange, Don-Chan was made a guest character in ''Yo-Kai Watch 2''.

* LongTitle: The second DS instalment is named ''Meccha! Taiko no Tatsujin DS: 7-tsu no Shima no Daibouken''

* OneHitPointWonder: One of the mods is like this.You miss once, you fail the stage.)

*** "Garakuta Doll Play" by t+pazolite, from ''maimai''

* SpinOff: Namco and Nintendo co-developed ''DonkeyKonga'' for the Gamecube, which has very similar gameplay, except using a pair of bongos instead.

*** "Garakuta Doll Play" by t+pazolite, from ''maimai'' (Creator/{{SEGA}})
*** "Got more raves?" by E.G.G., from ''VideoGame/GrooveCoaster'' (Creator/{{Taito}})
*** "FLOWER" by DJ YOSHITAKA, from ''VideoGame/{{jubeat}}'' (Creator/{{Konami}})

*** "Garakuta Doll Play" by t+pazolite, from ''maimai''
*** "Got more raves?" by E.G.G., from ''VideoGame/GrooveCoaster''
*** "FLOWER" by DJ YOSHITAKA, from ''VideoGame/{{jubeat}}'' and ''VideoGame/ReflecBeat''