Taiko no Tatsujin#Taiko no Tatsujin: Wii U Version

The main objective of Taiko no Tatsujin games is to hit a special Taiko drum made for the game or a virtual one following a chosen piece of music, corresponding to {{nihongo foot|notes|音符|onpu|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} scrolling from the right.

A song is cleared when the {{nihongo foot|spirit gauge|魂ゲージ|tamashii geeji|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is filled past the {{nihongo foot|target|ノルマ|noruma|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} at the end of the song by playing accurately enough.

Arcade releases are equipped with simulated Taiko, which can register hits when played with drumsticks (bachi).

Console versions mainly use buttons to play, while certain devices can support additional methods of input:

• A virtual Taiko drum is provided on devices with touchscreens (DS, 3DS, Wii U, iPod touch, smartphone, Nintendo Switch), played with either styluses or fingers.
• Dedicated peripherals simulating real drums can be purchased additionally for PS2, Wii, Wii U, PS4 or Nintendo Switch releases. Such a peripheral is included with the physical North American PlayStation 2 and European Nintendo Switch versions.

The variety of notes in the game consists mainly of red and blue markers. The red {{nihongo|2 = ドン|3 = don}} note requires a hit on the face of the drum, and the blue {{nihongo|2 = カッ|3 = ka}} note requires a hit on the rim.{{cite web|title=太鼓の達人とは|url=http://taiko-ch.net/about/|website=Taiko no Tatsujin official site|access-date=13 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140613072124/http://taiko-ch.net/about/|archive-date=13 June 2014|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}

Other notes require quick consecutive hits on the drum. Types of such notes includes the yellow bar, the balloon note (called a burst note in Taiko: Drum Master) and the Kusudama ball (or the yam on older releases since PS2 Godaime, or the Mallet note in Drum Session! and Drum 'n' Fun!).

Unlike other rhythm games such as Guitar Hero, the drum is an addition to the songs and does not limit an instrument being played whenever the notes are not hit, nor does it simulate an off-key sound when missed as the game allows the players to freely hit the drum wherever they want, so long as it isn't close to a note that could result in a penalty.

Most games in the franchise provide four difficulty levels for play: {{nihongo foot|Easy,|かんたん|kantan|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} {{nihongo foot|Normal,|ふつう|futsū|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} {{nihongo foot|Hard,|むずかしい|muzukashii|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} and {{nihongo foot|"Oni",|おに||lit. demon|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} (known in English versions of Drum 'n' Fun, Drum Session, and arcade as "Extreme") the highest difficulty.

The sequence of the notes in a level is commonly referred to as a {{nihongo foot|notechart|譜面|fumen|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}}.

Certain songs also have extra {{nihongo foot|inner note charts|裏譜面|ura fumen|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} (known as Ura Oni among many fans) in addition to the four standard levels. These are intended to be alternative takes on the regular set.{{cite web|title=「裏譜面」のおはなし|url=http://taikoblog.namco-ch.net/blog/2009/05/post_99.html|website=Taiko no Tatsujin Development Blog|access-date=13 June 2014|ref=inner|archive-date=18 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130518024731/http://taikoblog.namco-ch.net/blog/2009/05/post_99.html|url-status=dead}} Although not a main objective, most inner note charts are made more difficult than regular note charts. This later changed to being exclusive to the Oni/Extreme difficulty only.

Some inner note charts work by changing to an alternative version of the song, or, exclusively in arcades, switching to a completely different song. As of the third-generation in 2011, these became separate songs.

Some songs can feature {{nihongo foot|notechart branching|譜面分岐|fumen bunki|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} in certain difficulty levels. According to the player's performance, the notechart changes between {{nihongo foot|Normal notechart,|普通譜面|futsuu fumen|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} {{nihongo foot|Professional notechart,|玄人譜面|kurōto fumen|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} or {{nihongo foot|Master notechart.|達人譜面|tatsujin fumen|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} On certain songs, like Hyakka Ryoran, a drumroll appears at the start to allow the player to pick any of three notecharts.

Various aspects of the game can be changed to the player's liking:

• Players can choose an alternate instrument or sound to play, instead of the classic Taiko drum.
• Players can apply modifiers to change aspects of gameplay, like increased note speeds, reversed notecharts (red and blue notes interchanged) or randomized notecharts.
• In console releases, players can choose "Auto" to have the notechart played automatically and correctly, but scores won't be recorded. They can choose "Perfect" to have the song end early as soon as they miss one note, or "Spartan" to have the song fully restart as they miss one note.

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{{Timeline of release years

| title = Timeline of arcade releases

| 2001a = Taiko no Tatsujin

| 2001b = Taiko no Tatsujin 2

| 2002a = Taiko no Tatsujin 3

| 2002b = Taiko no Tatsujin 4

| 2003 = Taiko no Tatsujin 5

| 2004 = Taiko no Tatsujin 6

| 2005 = Taiko no Tatsujin 7

| 2006a = Taiko no Tatsujin 8

| 2006b = Taiko no Tatsujin 9

| 2007 = Taiko no Tatsujin 10

| 2008a = Taiko no Tatsujin 11

| 2008b = Taiko no Tatsujin 12

| 2009a = Taiko no Tatsujin 12 Don~! to Zoryoban

| 2009b = Taiko no Tatsujin 13

| 2010 = Taiko no Tatsujin 14

| 2011 = Taiko no Tatsujin (2011)

| 2012 = Taiko no Tatsujin KATSU-DON

| 2013a = Taiko no Tatsujin Sorairo ver.

| 2013b = Taiko no Tatsujin Momoiro ver.

| 2014 = Taiko no Tatsujin Kimidori ver.

| 2015a = Taiko no Tatsujin Murasaki ver.

| 2015b = Taiko no Tatsujin White ver.

| 2016 = Taiko no Tatsujin Red ver.

| 2017 = Taiko no Tatsujin Yellow ver.

| 2018 = Taiko no Tatsujin Blue ver.

| 2019 = Taiko no Tatsujin Green ver.

| 2020 = Taiko no Tatsujin Nijiiro ver.

}}

{{nihongo foot|Taiko no Tatsujin: Tatakon de Dodon ga Don|太鼓の達人 タタコンでドドンがドン|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is the first official home console release in the franchise. The game was released for the PlayStation 2 on October 24, 2002, in Japan.{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=PlayStation 2が今日で20周年！ 史上最も売れたゲーム機と，ここから生まれた名作タイトルを振り返る |url=https://www.4gamer.net/games/999/G999905/20200212034/index_3.html#10 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231011062137/https://www.4gamer.net/games/999/G999905/20200212034/index_3.html#10 |archive-date=October 11, 2023 |access-date=2024-08-22 |website=4Gamer.net |language=ja}} Tatakon de Dodon ga Don features 29 songs selected from first three arcade versions of Taiko no Tatsujin released (such as "Marionette" by Boøwy, "Traveling" by Hikaru Utada, "Pieces of a Dream" by Chemistry, and "Mr. Moonlight (Ai no Big Band)" by Morning Musume),{{efn|From the albums Psychopath, Deep River, The Way We Are, and 4th Ikimashoi!, respectively.}} Tatakon de Dodon ga Don also features new original songs exclusive for the PlayStation 2 version of the game (such as "Stepping Wind" from Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil).{{cite web|title=PS2「太鼓の達人 タタコンでドドンがドン」 |url=https://www.bandainamcoent.co.jp/cs/list/taiko/index.php|website=Bandai Namco Entertainment|access-date=4 July 2021}}{{cite web|title=太鼓の達人 タタコンでドドンがドン 収録曲リスト |url=https://taiko.namco-ch.net/music/tkcs1.html|website=太鼓の達人-ドンだーページ|access-date=4 July 2021}}

{{main article|Taiko: Drum Master}}

Taiko: Drum Master is the first official North American release in the franchise, exclusively released for the PlayStation 2 on October 26, 2004, in North America{{cite web |url=http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/taiko-no-tatsujin-animated-cartoon-festival/ |title=Taiko Drum Master |access-date=August 22, 2024 |publisher=GameSpy}} and March 17, 2005, in Japan.{{cite web |title=太鼓の達人 TAIKO DRUM MASTER |url=http://www.bandainamcogames.co.jp/cs/list/taiko_drum_master/index.php |access-date=August 22, 2024 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127225939/https://www.bandainamcoent.co.jp/cs/list/taiko_drum_master/index.php |archive-date=January 27, 2021 |language=ja |publisher=Bandai Namco Entertainment}} Instead of Japanese pop and anime music, Taiko: Drum Master uses English-language pop music by artists including Queen and Madonna, and Western and Japanese animation theme songs from Dragon Ball Z, a Japanese anime that has been dubbed in English, and Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius.

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{{nihongo foot|Taiko no Tatsujin 13|太鼓の達人 13|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is the thirteenth arcade release of the series, with service commencing in December 2009. Taiko no Tatsujin 13 was used to hold the Japan-wide tournament {{nihongo foot|Namco Presents Taiko no Tatsujin Nippon-ichi Ketteisen 2010: The Best Master is You!|ナムコPresents 太鼓の達人 日本一決定戦 2010 ～最強の達人は君だ！|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} in early 2010.{{cite web|title=ナムコ、AC用「太鼓の達人」シリーズ初の全国大会を開催 「ナムコPresents 太鼓の達人 日本一決定戦 2010 ～最強の達人は君だ！」|url=http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20091225_339703.html|website=GAME Watch|date=25 December 2009|access-date=28 August 2015}}

{{nihongo foot|Taiko no Tatsujin 14|太鼓の達人 14|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is the fourteenth arcade release of the series. With more than 150 playable songs, 14 inherits many features from previous releases. For a limited time, 14 participated as part of a collaboration with McDonald's.{{cite web|title=ハッピーセットに「太鼓の達人」が初登場、DS向けソフトとの連動も。|url=http://www.narinari.com/Nd/20100814065.html|website=Narinari.com|access-date=6 February 2015}} As part of the franchise's 10th anniversary celebration, an upgrade patch was made available for 14, adding five extra songs to the track listing.{{cite web|title=おや、太鼓の達人１４のようすが・・・！？|url=http://taikoblog.namco-ch.net/blog/2011/06/post_239.html|website=太鼓の達人 開発日記|access-date=6 February 2015|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304000757/http://taikoblog.namco-ch.net/blog/2011/06/post_239.html|url-status=dead}}

{{nihongo foot|Taiko no Tatsujin Plus,|太鼓の達人 プラス|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} also stylized as Taiko no Tatsujin +, is a video game application exclusively for iOS devices, released on May 28, 2010, in Japan.{{cite web|title=Taiko no Tatsujin Hits Up The iPad|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2010/05/26/taiko-no-tatsujin-hits-up-the-ipad/|website=Siliconera|date=26 May 2010 |access-date=22 September 2015}} Plus is free to download, but charges for purchasing additional music packs may apply. In June 2015, Plus introduced the {{nihongo foot|All-you-can-take Music|楽曲取り放題|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} service, allowing unlimited downloads of designated songs within a set time for a fee.{{cite web|title=「太鼓の達人 プラス」に楽曲取り放題サービスが登場|url=http://www.4gamer.net/games/110/G011099/20150625108/|website=4Gamer|access-date=22 September 2015}}{{cite web|title=バンナム、iOS向け『太鼓の達人プラス』で楽曲取り放題サービスを追加 1ヵ月500円で100曲遊べるなど|url=http://gamebiz.jp/?p=145738|website=Social Game Info|access-date=22 September 2015}} Plus is chiefly controlled with a simulated drum surface on the device's touchscreen, but also supports Roland Corporation's V-Drums electronic drum sets with subsequent updates.{{cite web|title=Play "Taiko no Tatsuin" on your Roland electronic drumset|url=http://akihabaranews.com/2014/02/04/article-en/play-taiko-no-tatsuin-your-roland-electronic-drumset-880168359|website=Akihabara News|access-date=22 September 2015|archive-date=31 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151031074800/http://akihabaranews.com/2014/02/04/article-en/play-taiko-no-tatsuin-your-roland-electronic-drumset-880168359|url-status=dead}}

In addition to typical Taiko no Tatsujin gameplay, Plus also includes the {{nihongo foot|Fukubiki|福引|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} feature, where in-game points can be exchanged for rolls of lucky draw for randomly drawn prizes.

{{nihongo foot|Taiko no Tatsujin|太鼓の達人|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is the fifteenth arcade release of the series. This release is significantly different from previous arcade releases, allowing players to store play data with Bandai Namco's Banapassport card, customizing player characters and by-player difficulty settings.{{cite web|title=［AMショー2011］「太鼓の達人」「湾岸ミッドナイト マキシマムチューン 4」など，人気シリーズ最新作の筐体がずらり。バンダイナムコゲームスブースレポート|url=http://www.4gamer.net/games/140/G014093/20110916076/|website=4Gamer.net|access-date=6 February 2015}} The game can also receive online updates to add playable songs and features. Initially released exclusively in Japan, the cabinet has been released since January 2014 in Southeast Asian regions including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Thailand.{{cite web|title=現在、台湾の他に香港、タイ、マレーシアの一部店舗で稼動中のモモイロVer.、見かけましたら今のうちに「PaPaPa Love」遊んでみてくださいね♪(タケモト)|url=https://twitter.com/taiko_team/status/465123082416295936|website=Twitter|access-date=13 June 2014}}

Since its initial release in 2011, the game has received one or two major upgrades each year. Each release usually adds many new songs at once, implements modes exclusive to that release, as well as introduce new costume options and challenges in Ranking Dojo Mode.

In May 2014, a number of Taiko no Tatsujin cabinets seemingly based on Momoiro Ver. were found in arcades in Brazil under the name of Wadaiko Master. These cabinets were translated into Portuguese and featured a significantly reduced song list, only containing 32 tracks including three Brazilian Music tracks exclusive to this edition. Wadaiko Master is offline-only, lacking network features such as Banapassport support and software updates present in other releases.

Wadaiko Master is the only instance of Taiko no Tatsujin being officially released in arcades outside of Asia.{{citation needed|date=January 2025}}

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{{nihongo foot|Taiko no Tatsujin: Nijiiro Version,|太鼓の達人 ニジイロVer.|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} known officially as the {{nihongo foot|March 2020 Version Renovation Kit,|2020年3月Ver.改造キット|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} was released in Japanese arcades on 24 March 2020 and started the fourth generation of Taiko no Tatsujin arcade cabinets.{{cite web |title=バンダイナムコアミューズメントの"JAEPO2020"出展情報が公開。最新作の試遊や「ジョジョの奇妙な冒険 ラストサバイバー」初の公式大会を実施 |url=https://www.4gamer.net/games/999/G999905/20200108015/ |website=www.4gamer.net |access-date=10 January 2020 |language=ja}} Arcade operators upgraded this title from the 2011 game by purchasing a hardware renovation kit, which includes a brand new arcade board based on System BNA1, a 120 Hz monitor, and a QR code reader.{{cite web |title=【JAEPO 2020】アーケード版「太鼓の達人」がいよいよ120fpsに対応だドン 現行筐体のアップグレードで対応。PS5に先駆けて一足先に120fps世界に突入カッ！ |url=https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1234072.html |website=GAME Watch |access-date=8 February 2020 |language=ja |date=7 February 2020}}

Nijiiro Ver. features new elements such as the {{nihongo foot|Donderful Combo Crown,|ドンダフルコンボ王冠|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} obtained by clearing a song with the highest possible level of accuracy. The song settings menu has been updated to allow for more options, including more control over the notes' playback speed. The default scoring system has been changed significantly, as it no longer awards bonuses for long combos and instead focused on accuracy. The "Classical" and "Variety" song genres have been removed, with their songs being assigned to other categories. There is also a vast amount of graphical updates, notably with the inclusion of horizontal text on the song select menu, similar to Drum 'n' Fun. On a livestream at JAEPO 2020, Etou, the game's director, said that this is to prepare the game for "overseas players".

An international version of Nijiiro Ver. was released for Asia and Oceania in Spring 2021. The game has seen a limited release in Australian arcades in October 2022. This version is multilingual and is playable in English, Traditional Chinese or Korean. Special, regional songs exclusive to the international version are also included upon release.{{cite web |title=『太鼓の達人』初の"海外向け"オンライン発表会が開催。最新版の魅力をきただにひろしさんが語る！ |url=https://dengekionline.com/articles/48777/ |website=電撃オンライン |date=4 September 2020 |access-date=4 September 2020 |language=ja}}

In 2023, Bandai Namco Amusement America introduced Nijiiro Ver. as a location test in the United States at numerous locations, including Illinois and Texas.{{cite web |title=Bandai Namco's Taiko No Tatsujin Goes On Test In The USA |url=https://arcadeheroes.com/2023/02/22/bandai-namcos-taiko-no-tatsujin-goes-on-test-in-the-usa/ |website=Arcade Heroes |date=22 February 2023}}{{Cite tweet |user=BandaiNamcoAM |number=1636111533615751171 |title=Yes! Limited test starting (hopefully) Friday at Mitsuwa in Plano...}} The game was later confirmed for a North American release starting in November 2024.{{cite web |last1=Liu |first1=Stephanie |title=Taiko no Tatsujin Will Appear in Arcades in North America |url=https://www.siliconera.com/taiko-no-tatsujin-will-appear-in-arcades-in-north-america/ |website=Siliconera |access-date=18 July 2024 |date=16 July 2024}}{{cite web|title=「太鼓の達人 ドンだー！世界一決定戦2024 決勝大会公式生配信！」おさらい！|url=https://taiko-ch.net/blog/?p=12683|website=Taiko no Tatsujin official blog|access-date=16 July 2024|date=16 July 2024}}

{{nihongo foot|Taiko no Tatsujin: Wii U Version|太鼓の達人 Wii Uば～じょん！|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is the first Taiko no Tatsujin game exclusively for the Wii U, released on November 21, 2013, in Japan only. The game was said to carry 70 songs, and features appearances of Golden Bomber and Super Mario Bros.,{{cite web|title=「太鼓の達人 Wii Uば～じょん！」が11月21日に発売決定。Wii U GamePad単体でのプレイに対応し，最大4人で演奏を楽しめる|url=http://www.4gamer.net/games/233/G023346/20130913016/|website=4Gamer.net|access-date=12 January 2015}} and a collaboration campaign with Japanese idol group Momoiro Clover Z.{{cite web|title=［TGS2013］「太鼓の達人 Wii U ば～じょん！」の詳細も明らかにされた，「太鼓の達人×ももいろクローバーZ コラボ紹介ステージ」の模様をレポート|url=http://www.4gamer.net/games/233/G023346/20130921021/|website=4Gamer.net|access-date=12 January 2015}}

Wii U Version features the new gameplay mode {{nihongo foot|Baton Touch Play,|バトンタッチ演奏|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} where multiple players alternately play a single song in a relay race-like fashion. The game also supports the Wii U GamePad with a touchscreen drum, and can be played with the GamePad alone without needing a television set.

Both free and paid downloadable content, including outfit items and additional playable songs, were available via the Nintendo eShop.{{cite web|title=「太鼓の達人 Wii Uば～じょん！」，発売日当日から配信される楽曲情報が公開に。Miiverseとの連動機能も用意|url=http://www.4gamer.net/games/233/G023346/20131115032/|website=4Gamer.net|access-date=12 January 2015}}

Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure 1, also known as {{nihongo foot|Taiko no Tatsujin: Don to Katsu no Jikū Daibōken,|太鼓の達人 どんとかつの時空大冒険|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is the second Taiko no Tatsujin game exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS, released on June 26, 2014, in Japan only.{{cite web|title=シリーズ最新作となる3DS『太鼓の達人 どんとかつの時空大冒険』が6月26日に発売決定|url=http://www.inside-games.jp/article/2014/04/10/75907.html|website=インサイド|date=10 April 2014 |access-date=8 January 2015}} The game includes a reported number of 60 songs, and guest appearance of Jibanyan from Yo-kai Watch, Airou from Monster Hunter 4, Funassyi and Kumamon.{{cite web|title=3DS「太鼓の達人 どんとかつの時空大冒険」ふなっしーや「妖怪ウォッチ」などコラボレーションが続々と決定！体験版も配信中|url=http://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/201406160001/|website=Gamer|access-date=8 January 2015}}

Rhythmic Adventure 1 features a main story plot in {{nihongo foot|Space-time Adventure Mode,|時空大冒険モード|jikū daibōken mōdo|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} in which series protagonists Don and Katsu travel through time to different periods, encountering various friends and enemies.{{cite web|title=ゲームステージやボスキャラクターをチェック！『太鼓の達人 どんとかつの時空大冒険』の最新情報をご紹介|url=http://www.famitsu.com/news/201404/10051334.html|website=ファミ通.com|date=10 April 2014 |access-date=8 January 2015}} Players engage in random encounter drum-playing battles and gather befriended enemies as team members, similarly as in Pokémon games with added rhythm game elements.

Both free and paid downloadable content, including additional quests for Space-time Adventure Mode, outfit items and additional playable songs, were available via the Nintendo eShop.{{cite web|title=『太鼓の達人 どんとかつの時空大冒険』に『アナと雪の女王』主題歌が期間限定で無料配信決定|url=http://www.famitsu.com/news/201405/29054043.html|website=ファミ通.com|date=29 May 2014 |access-date=8 January 2015}}{{cite web|title=『太鼓の達人 どんとかつの時空大冒険』"人気曲＋追加クエストパック（6）"が配信スタート 『粉雪』『モンキーマジック』などが演奏ゲームに登場|url=http://www.famitsu.com/news/201412/25068676.html|website=ファミ通.com|date=25 December 2014 |access-date=8 January 2015}} Additional content can also be unlocked via scanning QR codes hosted at various other media{{cite web|title=『太鼓の達人 どんとかつの時空大冒険』冒険モードでてきがアイテムを落としやすくなる"サンタクロース"のきせかえを入手できるキャンペーンが実施|website=ファミ通.com|date=7 November 2014 |url=http://www.famitsu.com/news/201411/07065279.html|access-date=8 January 2015}} and using Spot Access functionality at specific locations.{{cite web|title=『太鼓の達人 どんとかつの時空大冒険』全国のセブン-イレブンで"きせかえ"や"なかまモンスター"の限定配信が決定|url=http://www.famitsu.com/news/201406/18055461.html|website=ファミ通.com|date=18 June 2014 |access-date=8 January 2015}}

Rhythmic Adventure 1 was later localized into a Korean-language version and was released on August 27, 2015.{{cite web|title=「太鼓の達人 ドドンと15周年! 」発表会が開催|url=http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20150625_708857.html|website=GAME Watch|date=25 June 2015|access-date=28 August 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.nintendo.co.kr/3DS/software/taiko/index.html|title=태고의 달인 쿵딱쿵딱 시공 대모험 {{!}} NINTENDO 3DS|access-date=28 August 2015|archive-date=26 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150826235851/http://nintendo.co.kr/3DS/software/taiko/index.html|url-status=dead}}

{{nihongo foot|Taiko no Tatsujin: Tokumori!|太鼓の達人 特盛り！|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is the second Taiko no Tatsujin game exclusively for the Wii U, released on November 20, 2014, in Japan only.{{cite web|title=『太鼓の達人 特盛り！』Wii Uで発売決定！ 収録楽曲の一部やイントロクイズなどの新モードが明らかに|url=http://www.famitsu.com/news/201409/17061043.html|website=ファミ通.com|date=17 September 2014 |access-date=5 January 2015}} The game boasts a collection of 100 playable songs, and features appearances of guest characters such as Funassyi, Kumamon and Hatsune Miku.

Tokumori features two new modes: {{nihongo foot|Mekadon Gasha,|メカドンガシャ|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} a capsule toy set-up for unlocking unlockable content, and {{nihongo foot|Intro-don,|イントロどん♪|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} a quiz mini-game that players would have to guess the intro of a song. Baton Touch Play Mode returns from Wii U Version.

Both free and paid downloadable content, including outfit items and additional playable songs, were available via the Nintendo eShop.{{cite web|title=Wii U「太鼓の達人 特盛り！」「太鼓とバチ同梱版」に早期購入特典追加！「雪だるまつくろう」を期間限定配信！|url=http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20141105_674582.html|website=Game Watch|date=5 November 2014|access-date=5 January 2015}}{{cite web|title=『太鼓の達人 特盛り！』追加楽曲2曲が配信開始、この季節にピッタリなカワイイ"きせかえ"も登場|url=http://www.famitsu.com/news/201412/18068199.html|website=ファミ通.com|date=18 December 2014 |access-date=5 January 2015}}

The game was removed from the Nintendo eshop.{{Cite web|url=http://wiiu2.taiko-ch.net/|title=太鼓の達人 特盛り！ {{!}} バンダイナムコゲームス公式サイト|website=太鼓の達人 特盛り！|access-date=2019-11-15}}

{{nihongo foot|Taiko no Tatsujin: V Version|太鼓の達人 Vバージョン|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is a Taiko no Tatsujin game exclusively for the PlayStation Vita, released on July 9, 2015. The game includes more than 80 playable songs, with a focus on anime, Vocaloid and video game music.{{cite web|title=シリーズ最新作「太鼓の達人 Vバージョン」がPS Vitaで発売決定。ストーリーが楽しめる「ドンだークエスト」など新要素が盛りだくさん|url=http://www.4gamer.net/games/299/G029914/20150421081/|website=4Gamer|access-date=23 April 2015}}{{cite web|title=First look at Taiko Drum Master: V Version|url=http://gematsu.com/2015/04/first-look-taiko-drum-master-v-version|website=Gematsu|date=15 April 2015|access-date=23 April 2015}}

V Version features a main story plot in {{nihongo foot|Donder Quest,|ドンだークエスト|dondā kuesuto|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} in which protagonist Don adventures with a young female named Maple to defeat Noise and the ancient dragon Revolution.{{cite web|title=Taiko: Drum Master V Version's New RPG Mode Revealed|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2015/04/15/taiko-drum-master-v-versions-new-rpg-mode-revealed/|website=Siliconera|date=16 April 2015 |access-date=23 April 2015}} The game also features the practice mode {{nihongo foot|Taiko Training|太鼓トレーニング|taiko toreiningu|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} that can fast forward, rewind and change speed.

A traditional Chinese version, with translated Chinese menu and dialogue text but retaining Japanese voice acting, was released on the same release date in Taiwan and Hong Kong.{{cite web|title=《太鼓之達人 V version》中文版 7 月同步登場 預定提供亞洲專屬樂曲|url=http://gnn.gamer.com.tw/2/113942.html|website=巴哈姆特電玩資訊站|access-date=23 April 2015}} This version features Asia-exclusive playable songs, and was continually made available after release.

{{nihongo foot|Taiko no Tatsujin: Atsumete ☆ Tomodachi Daisakusen!|太鼓の達人 あつめて★ともだち大作戦！|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is the third Taiko no Tatsujin game exclusively for the Wii U, released on November 26, 2015, in Japan.{{cite magazine|title=Wii U『太鼓の達人 あつめて★ともだち大作戦！』が発売決定 スペシャルグッズをドーンと詰め込んだ初回生産スペシャルボックスも登場|url=http://www.famitsu.com/news/201508/21086504.html|magazine=Famitsu|access-date=28 August 2015}}{{cite web|title=15周年を迎えるシリーズ最新作「太鼓の達人 あつめて★ともだち大作戦！」がWii Uで発売決定。スタジオジブリのオリジナルアニメも収録|url=http://www.4gamer.net/games/314/G031471/20150824022/|website=4Gamer|access-date=28 August 2015}}{{cite web|title=Taiko Drum Master: Atsumete Tomodachi Daisakusen new mode, song list announced|url=http://gematsu.com/2015/08/taiko-drum-master-atsumete-tomodachi-daisakusen-new-mode-song-list-announced|website=Gematsu|date=24 August 2015|access-date=28 August 2015}} Coinciding with the series' 15th Anniversary, the game includes an original 15th Anniversary short animation produced in collaboration with Studio Ghibli, and the first printing of the bundle version that includes additional 15th Anniversary branded goods.

The game features the brand new {{nihongo foot|Tomodachi Daisakusen!|ともだち大作戦！|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} mode, with Katsu-chan befriending animals to become the most popular person in the neighborhood. Other modes from past Wii U titles also make a return. This is also the only Taiko game to have amiibo support, allowing players to use Animal Crossing and Pac-Man amiibo to unlock exclusive songs.

Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure 2, also known as {{nihongo foot|Taiko no Tatsujin: Dokodon! Mystery Adventure,|太鼓の達人 ドコドン！ミステリーアドベンチャー|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is the third Taiko no Tatsujin game exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS, released on June 16, 2016, in Japan.{{cite magazine|title=『太鼓の達人 ドコドン! ミステリーアドベンチャー』ニンテンドー3DS版の『太鼓の達人』が帰ってきた！|url=http://www.famitsu.com/news/201603/10101040.html|magazine=Famitsu|access-date=22 June 2016}} The game features over 70 songs and introduces a new Mystery Adventure mode, which adds an RPG adventure to the game. In this mode, Don-chan and Katsu-chan explore Mystery Spots around the world. As the players advance through the story, the player fights in battles and allies with characters. A party can have up to eight characters.{{citation|title=Taiko Drum Master: Doko Don! Mystery Adventure Clip Shows A Bit Of Its RPG Gameplay|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2016/04/26/taiko-drum-master-doko-don-mystery-adventure-clip-shows-bit-rpg-gameplay/|website=Siliconera|date=26 April 2016 |access-date=22 June 2016}}

Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum Session!, also known as {{nihongo foot|Taiko no Tatsujin: Sesson de Dodon ga Don!,|太鼓の達人 セッションでドドンがドン！|Taiko no Tatsujin: Sesshon de Dodon Ga Don!|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} was released exclusively for PlayStation 4 in Japan and most parts of Asia on October 26, 2017{{Cite web|url=https://www.famitsu.com/news/201707/18137895.html|title=『太鼓の達人 セッションでドドンがドン！』発売日が10月26日に決定――新要素を追加したプロモーション映像も公開 - ファミ通.com|website=ファミ通.com|date=18 July 2017 |language=ja|access-date=2018-10-09}}{{Cite news|url=http://games.sina.com.cn/t/n/2017-09-09/fykuftz5611437.shtml|title=PS4《太鼓达人：咚咚喀咚大合奏》中文版发售日公布 和日版同步发售_电视游戏-新闻_新浪游戏_新浪网|date=2017-09-09|access-date=2018-10-09}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2017/09/08/taiko-no-tatsujin-drum-session-releases-asia-october-26-2017/|title=Taiko No Tatsujin: Drum Session! Releases In Asia On October 26, 2017 - Siliconera|date=2017-09-08|work=Siliconera|access-date=2018-10-09|language=en-US}} and in North America, Europe and Australia on November 2, 2018. Together with Drum 'n' Fun!, it is the first game of the series to be officially localized overseas in North America for over a decade, as well as the first official European and Australian release from the series overall. The game is digital-exclusive for the NA, EU and AU markets, as opposed to both physical and digital for Japan and Asia markets. The game has the Friend Session Mode that lets players play against the online play data of other players, and the Guest Session Mode where players can challenge characters from other franchises.

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Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun!, also known as {{nihongo foot|Taiko no Tatsujin: Nintendo Switch Version!,|太鼓の達人 Nintendo Switchば～じょん！|Taiko no Tatsujin: Nintendo Switch Bājon!|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} was released exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. The game was released in Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea on July 19, 2018,{{cite web|title=《太鼓之達人 Nintendo Switch版》繁體中文版與日本同步發售 |url=https://sina.com.hk/news/article/20180517/0/5/2/太鼓達人Switch版-繁體中文版與日本同步發售-8845982.html |language=zh|access-date=17 May 2018|work=Sina Hong Kong}}{{cite web|title=控制器是鼓棒！《太鼓之達人 Nintendo Switch版》繁中版7月日本同步，實機快速簡評 |url=https://www.4gamers.com.tw/news/detail/34915/taiko-no-tatsujin-nintendo-switch-gets-traditional-chinese-edition/ |language=zh|access-date=15 May 2018|work=4Gamers Taiwan}}{{cite web|title=BNEK, ‘태고의 달인 닌텐도 스위치 버~전!’ 7월 5일 예약 판매 시작 |url=https://www.thisisgame.com/webzine/news/nboard/225/?n=84204 |language=ko |access-date=10 January 2025 |work=ThisIsGame|date = 3 July 2018}} and in Southeast Asia on August 9.{{cite web|title=Taiko no Tatsujin: Nintendo Switch Version! Is Getting An English Version For Asia|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2018/06/08/taiko-tatsujin-nintendo-switch-version-getting-english-version-asia/|access-date=8 June 2018|work=Siliconera|date=8 June 2018}} It was released in the US, Europe and Australia on November 2.{{cite web |last1=Romano |first1=Sal |title=Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum Session! coming west on November 2 |url=https://gematsu.com/2018/07/taiko-no-tatsujin-drum-session-coming-west-on-november-2 |website=Gematsu |date=27 July 2018 |access-date=27 July 2018}}{{cite web|title=Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun! |url=https://ebgames.com.au/nintendo-switch-243687-Taiko-no-Tatsujin-Drum-n-Fun-Nintendo-Switch |access-date=17 August 2018 |work=EB Games Australia}} Together with the first PS4 Taiko game, it is the first game of the series to be officially localized overseas in North America for over a decade, as well as the first official European and Australian release from the series overall. The game is digital-exclusive for the North America region, but available in both physical and digital in Europe as well as the bundle that also packages the Tatacon drum controller with the game.{{cite web|title=Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun! Is Getting A Collector's Edition In Europe With Drum Included |url=http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/09/taiko_no_tatsujin_drum_lnr_fun_is_getting_a_collectors_edition_in_europe_with_drum_included|access-date=14 September 2018 |work=Nintendo Life|date=14 September 2018}} It makes use of the motion controls of the console's Joy-Con controllers to simulate the use of drumsticks. The game also features exclusive songs from Super Mario Odyssey, Pac-Man Championship Edition 2, and Splatoon 2.{{cite news|last1=McFerran|first1=Damien|title=Bandai Namco's Taiko no Tatsujin Is Coming To Switch In Japan |url=http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/03/bandai_namcos_taiko_no_tatsujin_is_coming_to_switch_in_japan |access-date=9 March 2018 |work=Nintendo Life |date=9 March 2018}}

Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack, also known as {{nihongo foot|Taiko no Tatsujin: Dokodon RPG Pack!,|太鼓の達人 ドコどんRPGパック！|Taiko no Tatsujin: Dokodon RPG Pakku!|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is a re-release of Rhythmic Adventure 1 (Don to Katsu no Jikū Daibōken) and Rhythmic Adventure 2 (Dokodon! Mystery Adventure), bundled into one game and was released on the Nintendo Switch on 26 November 2020 in Japan and Asian countries and December 3 in Europe and North America. Rhythmic Adventure Pack is the first Taiko no Tatsujin game to feature a story mode translated into English. In addition to the two RPG modes, Taiko Mode was also included and featured 6 new songs not included in the original releases. The DLC songs from the original games are not included in the game. Rhythmic Adventure Pack is available physically in Japan and Asia, but only a digital version is available in Europe and North America.{{cite web |title=Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack Brings Two 3DS Drummers To Switch This Winter |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/08/taiko_no_tatsujin_rhythmic_adventure_pack_brings_two_3ds_drummers_to_switch_this_winter |website=Nintendo Life |access-date=6 September 2020 |date=26 August 2020}}

Taiko no Tatsujin Pop Tap Beat was released worldwide for Apple Arcade on macOS, iOS (iPhone), iPadOS (iPad), and tvOS (Apple TV) on April 2, 2021.{{Cite web|url=https://www.siliconera.com/hatsune-miku-little-missing-stars-prototype-figure-shared/|title=Taiko no Tatsujin: Pop Tap Beat Drops the Beat on Apple Arcade|publisher=Siliconera|author=Jenni Lada|date=2 April 2021|access-date=10 August 2024}} The game retains the core gameplay and interface of its recently preceding console games, with many songs from earlier games carried over, along with a few new additions including "The Power of Love", "Rhapsody in Blue", and the Enter the Dragon theme.

Taiko no Tatsujin: The Drum Master! is the first title available exclusively for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Microsoft Windows, initially offered as part of Xbox Game Pass and released worldwide on January 27, 2022. It contains over 70 songs and features local and online multiplayer modes. Paid downloadable songs are available for purchase in addition to the game's base song list.{{cite web |title=Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Rainbow Six Extraction, Hitman Trilogy, Death's Door, and More|url=https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2022/01/18/xbox-game-pass-update-january-2022/ |website=Xbox Wire |access-date=18 Jan 2022 |date=18 Jan 2022}}{{cite web |title=Drum out high scores by playing along with Don and Ka in Taiko no Tatsujin: The Drum Master!|url=https://twitter.com/BandaiNamcoEU/status/1483454212835061774 |website=Twitter |access-date=18 Jan 2022 |date=18 Jan 2022}}

The Drum Master! was removed from the Xbox Game Pass library in January 2023.{{cite web |title=Xbox Game Pass Is Losing Four More Games Very Soon, Microsoft Confirms |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-game-pass-is-losing-four-more-games-very-soon-microsoft-confirms/1100-6510808/ |website=GameSpot}}

Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is an entry for the Nintendo Switch that was released on September 22, 2022, in Japan, September 23 in North America, and October 14 in Europe. The base game includes 76 songs. Originally, more than 500 additional songs were accessible through the "Taiko Music Pass" subscription service. With new songs added each month, alongside DLC packs, the overall total has now expanded to over 700. New modes include "DON-chan Band", where players cooperate to perform a song together, "Great Drum Toy War", where players compete in playing a song while activating hazards against each other.{{Cite web|title=Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival launches September 23|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2022/06/taiko-no-tatsujin-rhythm-festival-launches-september-23|first=Sal|last=Romano|website=Gematsu|date=June 22, 2022|access-date=June 23, 2022|language=en-US|archive-date=June 23, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220623011101/https://www.gematsu.com/2022/06/taiko-no-tatsujin-rhythm-festival-launches-september-23|url-status=dead}} Post launch, extra modes are added such as "Run! Ninja Dojo", where players compete to beat the song with the most points while having to deal with a variety of hazards, and "Dondoko Fit", a fitness-focused gamemode where players use their arms and pretend to hit a giant taiko drum.

Ports for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S were released on November 7, 2024. This version runs at 4K Resolution and 120FPS. {{Cite web |last=Romano |first=Sal |date=August 26, 2024 |title=Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival coming to PS5, Xbox Series, and PC on November 7 |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2024/08/taiko-no-tatsujin-rhythm-festival-coming-to-ps5-xbox-series-and-pc-on-november-7 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240827043809/https://www.gematsu.com/2024/08/taiko-no-tatsujin-rhythm-festival-coming-to-ps5-xbox-series-and-pc-on-november-7 |archive-date=August 27, 2024 |access-date=August 27, 2024 |website=Gematsu |language=en-US}}

Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Connect is a third mobile game entry released on November 1, 2023 for iOS and Android.{{cite web|title=Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Connect official site|url=https://app-ttrc.taiko-ch.net/en/|access-date=27 July 2024}} It is currently available in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Thailand.

The game has since then been discontinued since December 2, 2024.{{Cite web |date=29 August 2024 |title=サービス終了のお知らせ |url=https://x.com/taikosp/status/1829054415246078140 |access-date=30 August 2024 |website=Twitter}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=September 2, 2024 |title=「太鼓の達人 RHYTHM CONNECT」，2024年12月2日15：00をもってサービス終了 |url=https://www.4gamer.net/games/745/G074578/20240902012/ |access-date=2025-01-16 |website=4Gamer.net |language=ja}}

Taiko no Tatsujin frequently hosts collaboration campaigns with other video game franchises and companies. Collaboration efforts include porting signature songs into Taiko no Tatsujin games, sometimes with special dancers and background designs. In return Taiko no Tatsujin elements are shown as guest appearances in other media. Notable entities collaborated with the series include:

• Ace Attorney{{Cite web |date=8 March 2016 |title=Update: Ace Attorney collaboration, release date; Taiko Drum Master: Doko Don! Mystery Adventure revealed for 3DS |url=http://nintendoeverything.com/taiko-drum-master-dokodon-mystery-adventure-revealed-for-3ds/}}
• Assassination Classroom{{cite web |title=スマートフォン版「太鼓の達人」と「暗殺教室」のコラボレーション第1弾がスタート！きせかえや壁紙などのコンテンツが目白押し |url=http://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/201501150032/ |access-date=22 September 2015 |website=Gamer}}
• Attack on Titan
• Appare-Ranman!
• Chain Chronicle{{cite web|title=「太鼓の達人 プラス」＆「★新曲取り放題！」が「チェンクロ」とコラボ|url=http://www.4gamer.net/games/110/G011099/20150818054/|website=4Gamer|access-date=22 September 2015}}
• Deemo
• Doraemon
• Groove Coaster
• Hatsune Miku{{cite web|title=バンダイナムコ、『太鼓の達人プラス』にて「初音ミクぱっく」配信開始 「初音ミク」仕様のきせかえ衣装や、壁紙も福引にて登場|url=http://gamebiz.jp/?p=141117|website=Social Game Info|access-date=22 September 2015}}
• Hello Kitty{{Cite web |last=Frank |first=Allegra |date=2018-07-27 |title=Taiko: Drum Master returns this fall on Switch and PS4 |url=https://www.polygon.com/2018/7/27/17621536/taiko-drum-master-nintendo-switch-ps4-release-date |access-date=2022-07-20 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}
• The Idolmaster{{Cite web |title=アイドルマスター シンデレラガールズ×太鼓の達人コラボ 第3弾 | バンダイナムコエンターテインメント公式サイト |url=https://taiko.namco-ch.net/taiko/idolmaster-cinderella3rd/}}
• The Idolmaster Must Songs Presented by Taiko no Tatsujin
• Kamen Rider Ex-Aid
• Kamen Rider Ghost
• Kamen Rider Build
• Kamen Rider Zi-O
• Kirby
• The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
• Mario Kart Arcade GP DX{{cite web|title=「マリオカート アーケードグランプリDX」の稼働が本日より順次開始に。「太鼓の達人」シリーズのどんちゃんが参戦するほか，新モードを2つ追加|url=http://www.4gamer.net/games/203/G020305/20130725105/|website=4Gamer|access-date=18 August 2015}}{{cite web|title=AC「マリオカート アーケードグランプリDX」と「太鼓の達人」のコラボキャンペーンが3月26日よりスタート―「太鼓の達人 モモイロVer.」を先に遊んで景品をゲット！|url=http://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/201403260016/|website=Gamer|access-date=18 August 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://arcadeheroes.com/2013/02/05/namco-formally-announces-mario-kart-arcade-grand-prix-dx/|title=Arcade Heroes Namco Formally Announces Mario Kart Arcade Grand Prix DX - Arcade Heroes|work=Arcade Heroes|date=6 February 2013}}
• maimai{{cite web|title=『グルーヴコースター』×『maimai』×『太鼓の達人』夢の音楽ゲームコラボ"ゲーム ミュージック トライアングル"の第2弾企画が本日5月8日より開始|url=http://www.famitsu.com/news/201405/08052910.html|website=Famitsu.com|date=8 May 2014 |access-date=18 August 2015}}
• Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate{{cite web|title=「モンスターハンター4G」，「太鼓の達人」とのコラボクエストが本日配信。音符までオリジナルデザインになる狩猟笛"狩猟の達人"を手に入れよう|url=http://www.4gamer.net/games/245/G024582/20141120037/|website=4Gamer|access-date=26 January 2015}}
• Neon Genesis Evangelion{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=「太鼓の達人 ドンダフルフェスティバル」，高橋洋子さんの新曲収録のDLC"シン・ジャパン・ヒーローズ・ユニバース パック"を配信 |url=https://www.4gamer.net/games/617/G061746/20230510019/ |access-date=2024-08-23 |website=4Gamer.net |language=ja}}
• One Piece
• Pokémon
• Puzzle & Dragons{{cite web|title=『太鼓の達人プラス』で『パズドラ』とのコラボキャンペーンが開催中だドン！|url=http://app.famitsu.com/20150810_555542/|website=ファミ通.com|access-date=18 August 2015}}{{cite web|title=『パズドラ』×『太鼓の達人プラス』コラボ 9月21日までキャンペーン実施中|url=http://app.famitsu.com/20140908_436417/|website=ファミ通.com|access-date=18 August 2015}}
• Sachiko Kobayashi{{cite web|title=『太鼓の達人』に"ラスボス"小林幸子が降臨！2015年春より順次『さちさちにしてあげる♪』収録決定|url=http://www.famitsu.com/news/201411/18065922.html|website=Famitsu.com|date=18 November 2014 |access-date=18 August 2015}}
• Sound Voltex
• Splatoon
• Studio Ghibli
• Super Mario
• Tamagotchi
• Tekken 7{{Cite web |title=Tekken 7 is Getting Free DLC Taiko no Tatsujin Items and Eliza on July 28th - News - Avoiding the Puddle |url=http://www.avoidingthepuddle.com/news/2017/7/25/tekken-7-is-getting-free-dlc-taiko-no-tatsujin-items-and-eli.html}}
• Touhou Project{{Cite web |title=Taiko no Tatsujin (arcade version) {{!}} Bandai Namco Amusement |url=https://taiko.namco-ch.net/taiko/en/special/touhou2022/ |access-date=2024-08-23 |website=Taiko no Tatsujin (arcade version) {{!}} Bandai Namco Amusement |language=en}}
• Ultraman X{{cite web|title=「太鼓の達人 プラス」と「太鼓の達人★新曲取り放題！」がウルトラマンＸとコラボ|url=http://www.4gamer.net/games/110/G011099/20150714020/|website=4Gamer|access-date=22 September 2015}}
• Yakuza{{Citation |title=Machine Gun Kiss - Taiko no Tatsujin Portable DX |date=29 February 2016 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op1KPhPQg0M |language=en |access-date=2022-12-02}}{{Cite web |last= |title=『太鼓の達人ぽ～たぶるDX』とミク＆『龍が如く』がコラボ |url=https://dengekionline.com/elem/000/000/372/372799/ |access-date=2024-08-23 |website= |publisher=Dengeki Online |language=ja}}
• Ys I & II Chronicles{{cite web|title=「太鼓の達人」シリーズにて「イースI＆IIクロニルズ」＆「英雄伝説 閃の軌跡」コラがスタート|url=http://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/201507280035/|website=Gamer|access-date=18 August 2015}}
• Yo-kai Watch

From 2005, Kids Station broadcast 26 3-minute shorts of the Taiko no Tatsujin characters in clay anime. A manga version of the series was also serialized in Comic Bom Bom. The clay anime shorts were re-released and currently watchable in the official Taiko no Tatsujin YouTube channel since July 2023 with options to toggle English, Chinese, and Korean subtitles.{{cite web|title=クレイアニメ 太鼓の達人 - Taiko no Tatsujin YouTube channel|website=YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdKbl3_2tIrPKWTzlVq6LcWD34Dsnw5Hm|access-date=12 July 2023}}

Mini versions of the game appear in the Namco game Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 3 when the main characters are equipped with a costume resembling a drum, and in the Nintendo DS game Nodame Cantabile.{{Cite web |title=GBA/なりきりダンジョン3 {{!}} ナムコキャラになりきり！ |url=https://www.bandainamcoent.co.jp/cs/list/narikiri3/character/namco_chara.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180111121712/http://bandainamcoent.co.jp/cs/list/narikiri3/character/namco_chara.php |archive-date=January 11, 2018 |access-date=2024-08-27 |website=www.bandainamcoent.co.jp}}

Playable Taiko no Tatsujin machines also appear in Yakuza 5.{{Cite magazine |date=2012-08-09 |title=『龍が如く5 夢、叶えし者』と『太鼓の達人』のコラボレーションが実現、スティックを振るう桐生の雄姿を見よ！|trans-title=The collaboration between "Ryu Ga Gotoku 5: Dreams Come True" and "Taiko no Tatsujin" has been realized, and behold the heroic figure of Kiryu wielding a stick! |url=https://www.famitsu.com/news/201208/09019465.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160709072359/https://www.famitsu.com/news/201208/09019465.html |archive-date=July 9, 2016 |access-date=2024-08-27 |magazine=Famitsu |language=ja}}

{{Video game series reviews

|date1=Dec 2, 2010

|game1=Wii Minna de Party Sandaime (Wii)

|fam1=32/40 (9/8/7/8)

|date2=Nov 23, 2011

|game2=Wii Kettei-Ban (Wii)

|fam2=31/40 (8/8/7/8){{cite web|title=Zelda: Skyward Sword scored perfect in Famitsu |url=http://gematsu.com/2011/11/zelda-skyward-sword-scored-perfect-in-famitsu|website=Gematsu|date=15 November 2011|access-date=5 January 2015}}

|date3=Jul 12, 2012

|game3=Chibi Dragon to Fushigi na Orb (3DS)

|fam3=31/40 (8/8/8/7){{cite web|title=Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1231|url=http://gematsu.com/2012/07/famitsu-review-scores-issue-1231|website=Gematsu|date=4 July 2012|access-date=5 January 2015}}

|date4=Nov 29, 2012

|game4=Wii Chogōka-Ban (Wii)

|fam4=32/40 (8/8/8/8){{cite web|title=Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1250|url=http://gematsu.com/2012/11/famitsu-review-scores-issue-1250|website=Gematsu|date=20 November 2012|access-date=5 January 2015}}

|date5=Nov 21, 2013

|game5=Wii U Version

|fam5=32/40 (9/8/7/8){{cite web|title=Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1302|url=http://gematsu.com/2013/11/famitsu-review-scores-issue-1302|website=Gematsu|date=13 November 2013|access-date=5 January 2015}}

|date6=Jun 26, 2014

|game6=Don to Katsu no Jikū Daibōken (3DS)

|fam6=33/40 (8/9/8/8){{cite web|title=Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1332|url=http://gematsu.com/2014/06/famitsu-review-scores-issue-1332|website=Gematsu|date=17 June 2014|access-date=5 January 2015}}

|date7=Nov 20, 2014

|game7=Tokumori (Wii U)

|fam7=32/40 (9/8/7/8)

|date8=Jul 9, 2015

|game8=V Version (PlayStation Vita)

|fam8=30/40 (7/8/8/7){{cite web|title=Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1387|url=http://gematsu.com/2015/06/famitsu-review-scores-issue-1387|website=Gematsu|date=30 June 2015|access-date=28 August 2015}}

|date9=Nov 26, 2015

|game9=Atsumete★Tomodachi Daisakusen! (Wii U)

|fam9=32/40 (8/8/8/8){{cite web|title=Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1407|url=http://gematsu.com/2015/11/famitsu-review-scores-issue-1407|website=Gematsu|date=17 November 2015|access-date=17 November 2015}}

|date10=Jun 16, 2016

|game10=Dokodon! Mystery Adventure (3DS)

|fam10=32/40 (8/8/8/8){{cite web|title=Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1436|url=http://gematsu.com/2016/06/famitsu-review-scores-issue-1436|website=Gematsu|date=8 June 2016|access-date=26 June 2016}}

}}

Taiko no Tatsujin games generally received favourable reviews from critics. Most published console and handheld releases received Famitsu Review Scores of over 30, out of a total of 40. Taiko: Drum Master attained a 77-point Metacritic score from 35 reviews.{{cite web|title=Taiko Drum Master for PlayStation 2 Reviews|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/taiko-drum-master/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2|website=Metacritic|access-date=5 January 2015}}

As of 2019, the game series has sold over 10 million copies on consoles.{{Cite web|url=https://www.4gamer.net/games/412/G041239/20190516028/|title = 「太鼓の達人」シリーズの累計販売本数が1000万本を突破。Nintendo Switch版の無料大型アップデートが本日配信}}

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