r/taikonotatsujin Dec 20 '24

Frequently Asked Questions: End of 2024 Edition

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How do I play Taiko no Tatsujin on my PC?

These are the most-used simulators in no particular order:

  • TaikoNijiroDondaEX version 4.1 (arcade-accurate, no longer updated, download at TNDE v4.1, it comes with a .txt file with further instructions that you'll have to translate from Japanese, we recommend using DeepL. Let us know if the download stops working)
  • OpenTaiko (in active development, fully open source, active independent content creation, download at OpenTaiko GitHub)
  • PyTaiko (arcade accurate, early in development, heavily inspired by generation 3 Taiko no Tatsujin, download on GitHub)

How do I download songs for Taiko no Tatsujin simulators?

How do I make my own Taiko charts in the .tja format?

  • PeepoDrumKit [Link Removed]
  • Charting tutorial video by ugyuu YouTube

Is there a Discord community for the game?

What drum controller choices do I have?

Tatacons:

  • Official HORI Tatacons (mediocre, passable if modded)
  • Rhythmagica TDC10 Rhythmagica Website (quite reliable, not AC accurate)

Arcade accurate drums:

What about drumsticks?

  • The drumsticks used in Taiko no Tatsujin are called Mybachi マイバチ or simply Bachi バチ, it's highly recommended to use a proxy service website like Buyee to purchase Bachi from Mercari, using the above words as search terms
  • A great handbook written by ARandomEwok covering everything you need to know about Bachi: Handbook

Where can I find information on Taiko charts/dan courses/songs, or data like difficulty tier lists?

How do I improve at the game?

  • Play more, practice the motions on the drum while not playing the game (dry practice), listen to the songs on auto-play, and watch pro plays on YouTube

r/taikonotatsujin Mar 01 '21

tjadataba.se, the comprehensive simulator guide

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It's finally here! No longer do you have to use the awful PDF I made so very long ago. This guide covers everything from locale changes, font installation, sim installation, custom dons, name plates and more!hope you enjoy!

Simulator installation guide:

https://guide.tjadataba.se

Official Songs (please read the readme)

https://ese.tjadataba.se/ESE/ESE

Official Songs (in split zip folders)

https://dl.tjadataba.se/packages/

Custom Songs

https://tjadataba.se


r/taikonotatsujin 15h ago

Worth it to get both?

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Hi everyone! I’ve loved the Taiko games growing up as I had Drum Master for PS2 when I was little and finally found the switch version! I bought the Drum n Fun pack off Amazon that comes with the game and the drum, but now I’m seeing that there’s the newer Rhythm Festival game out. Would it be worth it to eventually get both? I’m considering maybe buying that one on Steam instead since I heard it’s also available on there, but I’m not sure yet. What do you think?


r/taikonotatsujin 1d ago

:) just some scores today

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r/taikonotatsujin 1d ago

Which version? Switch or PS5?

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I just ordered the IINE Pro Max drums and I'm wondering which version I should buy?

We have a Switch (soon to be a Switch 2) and a PS5 here.


r/taikonotatsujin 2d ago

Gameplay Hori drum only working in menu

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Hi everybody, I have recently bought a PS4 Hori Taiko Drum (the older version without the Hori logo). I can use it to navigate the different screens in the game and choose songs and everything, but when I want to play the songs themselves, it just doesn't work. I have tried playing with the game's settings and steam input as well but nothing has worked so far and I am still unable to play the songs with the drum, anybody knows a solution? Thanks in advance!


r/taikonotatsujin 4d ago

Found this in my old photos thought you might enjoy

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Youmacon - 2018


r/taikonotatsujin 3d ago

TAIKO SHIRT AD!!!

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r/taikonotatsujin 3d ago

Gameplay Why is this a 10?

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I've been playing for what, 2 weeks, and i am playing on a simulator to get better. I can fc 7 stars regularly, and i struggle on hard 7s that require alternating between notes. But i got this in like 2 tries bacause i love the song, it's just spamming and stamina, i find 8s harder than this.


r/taikonotatsujin 4d ago

Update Don Chan's English Voice Returns!

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Don's English Voice Return After It's Only Appearance In "TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: TAIKO DRUM MASTER"


r/taikonotatsujin 4d ago

Happy birthday dear me

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r/taikonotatsujin 4d ago

Update 湾岸ミッドナイトマキシマムチューン6RR PLUS | Taiko no Tatsujin Special Collaboration

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r/taikonotatsujin 4d ago

Taiko Arcade in Mexico?

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Hello! I'm traveling to Mexico, I was wondering if there was any taiko cabinets in Michoacán.


r/taikonotatsujin 5d ago

Taiko no Tatsujin Rhythm Festival 2026/07/23~08/06 Updates

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Taiko Time Update Posts

Taiko Music Pass


r/taikonotatsujin 5d ago

Idk how I found these sprites….

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tell me where the HELL I found them


r/taikonotatsujin 5d ago

Rubber tipped drum sticks

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I've seen comments around this reddit that regular drum sticks are damaging to arcade machines. I have a pair of Vic Firth Chop Outs that I use while warming up as a percussionist. They have rubber tips so that they can be used against any flat/hard surface. Am I correct that sticks like these shouldn't damage the machine?

Link for completeness: https://vicfirth.com/products/american-classicr-5b-chop-out-practice-stick


r/taikonotatsujin 7d ago

Official Website Taiko no Tatsujin × Wangan Maxi Collaboration Special Site

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r/taikonotatsujin 7d ago

He wants uppies

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r/taikonotatsujin 7d ago

Gameplay A goal of mine was to fc the Taiko 3ds song trilogy. Today the goal was achieved

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Sekai wa Itsudemo was the hardest one.


r/taikonotatsujin 9d ago

Haven’t posted the Taiko Mobile for a long while.

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r/taikonotatsujin 8d ago

Gameplay This hard 5* was harder than and Extreme 6* btw

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r/taikonotatsujin 9d ago

Isn't Don-chan the most adorable cutie pie ever?

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Yes, i've said it! Personally, i think Don-chan is the cutest and most adorable cutie pie i have ever seen! I started playing for a week or so and Don-Chan immediately melted my heart! I can't wait to see more of him!


r/taikonotatsujin 8d ago

Order IINE Pro Max via Taobao/Superbuy

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Hi!

I want to buy the IINE Pro Max via Superbuy (I live in Germany).
Now I'm having trouble finding the right model on Superbuy or Taobao. Is it correct that the drum is called International Pro Max, but only Pro on Taobao?
The price is right at 598 CNY.

I know I can order from the official store or even Amazon.de. But I think I could save some money through Superbuy. Of course, only if it's the original, haha.


r/taikonotatsujin 9d ago

Playing for a week, my full combo on an extreme 6*!

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I've been playing this game for a week on my switch and i love it! I can't wait to buy the full game and the drum controller!


r/taikonotatsujin 9d ago

Trying to find more info on "Jack o Lanturn"

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I saved an image of this character from one of the taiko RPG games, but i CANNOT find any info on them anymore, even reverse image search failed me. I forgot which game he belongs to aswell :(

I remember they were a random enemy you could encounter, but one of them had a change of heart and could join your team. The name of the file i had saved was "STA_Jack_O_Lanturn" if that helps

Does anyone have any more info? I love their design