Taiko no Tatsujin
From WE Computers Museum
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| Taiko no Tatsujin series | |
| Developer | Namco, Bandai Namco Studios |
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| Publisher | Namco, Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Platforms | As noted below |
| Released | 2001-present (video games) 2005 (television) 2005 (comics) |
| Added to Museum |
As noted below |
Taiko no Tatsujin, formerly known as Taiko Drum Master outside of Japan, is a Japanese multimedia series consisting of taiko drum-based rhythm video games by Namco, television shorts, and a manga adaptation.
After Bandai merged with Namco, the video games were developed by Bandai Namco Studios
Characters from Taiko no Tatsujin also appear in some games in the Mario Kart series.
Character biographies
Don-chan, a taiko drum with limbs and a face, is the mascot of the series.
The secondary character is another taiko drum, Don-chan's twin brother Katsu-chan.
Taiko no Tatsujin video games owned by the WEC Museum
| Title | Developer | System | Release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiko: Drum Master | Namco Bandai Studios | PS3, PS4 | 2012 | Exclusively available in Yakuza 5. |
| Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun! | Bandai Namco Studios | Switch | 2018 |
