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I was late for the boat when it comes to Taiko Drum Master, but I've been enjoying my belated discovery. I first played it in an arcade, where I found myself instantly addicted to the music and the hyper-joyful characters reminscient of San-X, Sanrio's Japanese counterpart. I tracked down the American copy for PS2 and was sorely disappointed. Instead of Japanese songs, I got Britney Spears. No wonder it failed here.
 
Not to be dissuaded, I tracked down the Japanese DS version of the game and have been addicted ever since. While trying to beat a ridiculously difficult song in hard mode, I went to You Tube and stumbled upon these gems. They were made for a Japanese children's show, but thanks to YouTube you can watch all the episodes and perform a ballet of spastic joy if you are so inclined.

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king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/28/2007 15:32
king3vbo
I really want the arcade of this... SO BADLY
ShinSennju's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/28/2007 15:44
ShinSennju
OMG! my eyes are bleeding from cute overdose
AngelsDontBurn's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/28/2007 15:52
AngelsDontBurn
The games are too good!
GuitarAtomik's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/28/2007 16:17
GuitarAtomik
I actually have about 5 Taiko games including the relatively crappy Anime edition (they NEED a classical edition). It was my obsession for a while and I'm pretty good at it.
Topher Cantler's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/28/2007 16:44
Topher Cantler
OH ... MY ... GOD ...
mrkonchu's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/28/2007 17:20
mrkonchu
Ive imported several versions of this I think Im around a year behind I really need to play this some more. Last one I imported was the PSP Portable 2 it has the Ozone song in it.
Peronthious's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/28/2007 17:21
Peronthious
So...beautiful...

I got hold of Taiko no Tatsujin DS a week or so ago; been enjoying it ever sense. Not too fond of the Daily Dojo thing for unlocking the songs, but it's easy to speed up just by changing the date on the DS. Phenomenally addictive besides, so I've got no complaints.
Dutch's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/28/2007 17:24
Dutch
ONI!!!!
kadosho's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/28/2007 17:55
kadosho
Haha, so kawaii. Feel like I'm watching Gumby all over again. Plus this series is alot of fun. I really would like to play it again sometime.
Wedge's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/28/2007 18:06
Wedge
I got a drum for $3 at Value Village. Kinda a bitch to get the rims to register, but it works out pretty good. The animation in the games is great stuff.
grrza's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/28/2007 18:21
grrza
Japanese tv is the best.
:3
allisonaxe's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/28/2007 18:43
allisonaxe
you know, its kind of creepy: they exist simply to have their faces beaten to create melodies.
Dexter345's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/28/2007 20:46
Dexter345
Did... Did that creepy triple-yin-yang woman just inseminate those inanimate drums?
grrza's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/28/2007 22:44
grrza
@ Dex: Yes. Yes she did. And it was >:3
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