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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
king3vbo at 11/28/2007 15:32
I really want the arcade of this... SO BADLY
ShinSennju's Avatar
ShinSennju at 11/28/2007 15:44
OMG! my eyes are bleeding from cute overdose
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AngelsDontBurn at 11/28/2007 15:52
The games are too good!
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GuitarAtomik at 11/28/2007 16:17
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.
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Topher Cantler at 11/28/2007 16:44
OH ... MY ... GOD ...
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mrkonchu at 11/28/2007 17:20
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.
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Peronthious at 11/28/2007 17:21
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.
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Dutch at 11/28/2007 17:24
ONI!!!!
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kadosho at 11/28/2007 17:55
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.
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Wedge at 11/28/2007 18:06
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.
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grrza at 11/28/2007 18:21
Japanese tv is the best.
:3
allisonaxe's Avatar
allisonaxe at 11/28/2007 18:43
you know, its kind of creepy: they exist simply to have their faces beaten to create melodies.
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Dexter345 at 11/28/2007 20:46
Did... Did that creepy triple-yin-yang woman just inseminate those inanimate drums?
grrza's Avatar
grrza at 11/28/2007 22:44
@ Dex: Yes. Yes she did. And it was >:3
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