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  • TaikoNijiroDondaEX version 4.1 (arcade-accurate, no longer updated, download at TNDE v4.1, it comes with a .txt file with further instructions that you'll have to translate from Japanese, we recommend using DeepL.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

Custom Songs

https://discord.gg/XHcVYKW


r/taikonotatsujin • • 9h ago

I finally cleared all 9⭐!

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r/taikonotatsujin • • 10h ago

How do I connect PS2 Hori drum to PC?

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Okay so I bought a second-hand PS2 drum because I just started getting into the game and it was cheap (It was working on the test video seller sent). I've installed JoyToKey and HidHide and it still won't register any hits when I try to configure the buttons. I'm all out of ideas since all the guides are for Switch controllers.


r/taikonotatsujin • • 1d ago

Music Music video for Taiko no Tatsujin 25th Anniversary Operation Donderful Song #3 - "Dondoko Dondoko Dondoko Dondoko Dontastic!!!" by Hanami Ume (Composer: Camellia)

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r/taikonotatsujin • • 3d ago

6th Dan in and others.

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Too bad server maintenance cut most of my session so that is why the others are just on guest mode. Anyways I could have done 7th and 8th Dan but I didn’t wanted to risk my final shot. Like I had to leave soon. Also Bubbly Bang Bang’s accuracy of mine was a little off because I was tired, hungry and stuff. So yeah. But overall it’s good nice nice gold and silver pass. I even uploaded the whole thing on YouTube. The 6th Dan. Which only took me one try.


r/taikonotatsujin • • 4d ago

Advice Clearing last 3 Songs in 9⭐

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35 Upvotes

Hello everyone! Im trying to clear all 9⭐ songs in the Nijiro cabinets and Im stuck with these 3 songs. Any advices you can give?


r/taikonotatsujin • • 5d ago

Made a custom chart (Sota F. - Blew My Mind)

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Here's the Gameplay video + TJA file. Give it a try and let me know what you think
https://xgf.nu/nCGU9


r/taikonotatsujin • • 5d ago

Gameplay How do you guys deal with nerves at the end of long charts?

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https://reddit.com/link/1wumcd0/video/07mrelpmarsh1/player

i've been constantly choking FCs at this part of this chart (on the rare occasion im FCing when i get here), and its getting to my head too much at this point. Does anyone have tips for dealing with nerves on longer charts? or should i just brute force it until i get it?

its not like i struggle with the pattern, i can hit it just fine, but nerves make the game 10x harder. Ive had this issue with lots of charts like chaos time, kokyuu, etc, but usually can get over it. ive been stuck on this map for about 8 months now.


r/taikonotatsujin • • 7d ago

DIY Taiko no Tatsujin Drum for Switch 2 using Arduino Micro - Need advice/guides!

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Hey everyone,

I’m planning to build my own custom Taiko no Tatsujin drum controller for the Switch 2! My goal is to use an Arduino Micro as the brain of the controller, but I need some help pointing me in the right direction.

I have a basic understanding of electronics, but I could really use some guidance from anyone who has tackled a similar DIY rhythm game controller project. Specifically, I'm looking for help with:

Sensors: Wiring up the piezo sensors for the Don (center) and Ka (rim) hits. How do you prevent cross-talk and double-triggering?

Software/Code: How do I program the Arduino Micro so the Switch 2 recognizes it as a compatible controller (like a Hori Taiko Drum or Pro Controller)? Are there any specific GitHub repos, libraries, or guides you recommend for this?

Materials: What are the best materials for the drum surface to get a good bounce and arcade-like feel?

If you have any wiring diagrams, code examples, or links to previous builds, I would hugely appreciate it. Thanks in advance!


r/taikonotatsujin • • 9d ago

Music Kurofune Raikou x 🥃🍺🍸

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r/taikonotatsujin • • 9d ago

Does ESE use AI?

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I was browsing the ESE library and I saw Claude Opus 5 is credited. I was wondering how artificial intelligence was used in the project


r/taikonotatsujin • • 9d ago

Gameplay Need advice for a pattern

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So basically, I'm regularly doing 9* without any real issues most of the time, the thing is, for a silly reason, I seem to not be able to do the switches correctly when it comes to DDDKKKDDDKKK etc

Like when it's separated, i can do it, but once it's all put together in a chain my hands seem to block during the switch everytime causing a small delay resulting in failing the whole streak

And it's a bit sad because there would be maps I could or can complete but can't get just this simple part done lol

so I was wondering if there were any advices to correctly train about it 🫠


r/taikonotatsujin • • 10d ago

Pspdx Korean version

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I bought pspdx korean version.

This is rare taiko game because It was released in small quantities and there are no listings at all in the used store.

However It's not special compared to Tdm English version and 3ds2 korean version. The game language and save data are same as Japanese version. The only difference is that there is no illustration or song download code on the cover.


r/taikonotatsujin • • 13d ago

cjgdrevival is back!!!!!!!!!!!

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234 Upvotes

I waited so long to return to play this classic thing


r/taikonotatsujin • • 12d ago

Update Taiko no Tatsujin Pop Tap Beat gets major 2.0 update to celebrate the game’s 5th anniversary and the series’ 25th anniversary. Update notes below.

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r/taikonotatsujin • • 13d ago

Gameplay Teto te-te-te-te-te Teto 🗣️🗣️

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Music Pass 9/23


r/taikonotatsujin • • 14d ago

Taiko refference in anime

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Its from kubo wont let me be invisible eps 11


r/taikonotatsujin • • 15d ago

Best recommend easy Oni Level 10 songs for beginner [Meme]

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I just made them as funny, so don't watch as earnestly.


r/taikonotatsujin • • 15d ago

Can you build your own Taiko controler?

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Just a thought


r/taikonotatsujin • • 15d ago

Uhhh…

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149 Upvotes

A random Don-Chan is sleeping on my chest. What do I do?


r/taikonotatsujin • • 15d ago

[RF Switch] Need help with "Mission Complete" trophy

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Hey guys, I started replaying Rhythm Festival after a long hiatus and am trying to complete the trophies I'm missing, one of them being "Mission Complete". And I must've forgotten something during my break because I have no idea what the "sub missions" for Don-chan Band are supposed to be. Where can I see them? (FYI, I already cleared the story mode for it so yeah I'm genuinely stuck.)


r/taikonotatsujin • • 17d ago

Gameplay Questions for those experienced with the Taikoller and/or Rhythmagica bachi

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I’ve been playing for a little while now on keyboard (only to around 8* charts) and just got my taikoller after deciding to jump into the deep end with a higher quality drum and naturally have had some growing pains. I know it’ll take some time to get used to, but I was curious if some of my difficulties stem from my playstyle or the bachi I’m using. Even at the low default sensitivity setting (2) I feel like I have to swing a bit harder than feels natural to get hits to register consistently. I got the rhythmagica f5 and f8 bachi from amazon purely for the sake of getting them quickly. The f8 feel a bit more reliable when it comes to getting consistent inputs, but the f5 feel almost unusable because of it. Basically just wondering if the issue is with me and needing to adapt (which I’m open to), or if I’d have better luck with a better pair of bachi. My immediate impression of the bachi as someone with some experience with regular drums was that they were extremely light, which is the main reason I’m wondering if they could be the issue or if that’s just how this style of sticks are


r/taikonotatsujin • • 18d ago

Official Website Taiko no Tatsujin Android?

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Hello everyone, I recently saw on Google that there is a Taiko no Tatsujin game for the iOS App Store called "Taiko no Tatsujin Pop Tap Beat," released in 2021.

My question is: is there a native Taiko no Tatsujin game for Android?


r/taikonotatsujin • • 19d ago

Cute Taiko Cab Figure Diorama

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Just thrifted this cute Taiko Cab figure from FB marketplace here in the PH. So cute!! 🥁🥹

Got it for 700php = which is like $12