Taiko no Tatsujin - Tobikkiri! Anime Special (Japan)
PlayStation 2
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Reviewed in 2005
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✪ Reviewed on January 19, 2026
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Tobikkiri Anime Special is the anime-themed Taiko. Tight selection of cult openings, joyful familiarity and family-friendly. Pure delight for anime fans.
Your verdict
Category
Rhythm2 players3+
Description
A Namco rhythm game released in 2005, the special Tobikkiri Anime Special Taiko no Tatsujin franchise edition in Japan. Themed edition entirely dedicated to contemporary anime, with roster of 35+ popular anime songs (Naruto, Inuyasha, Doraemon, One Piece, Detective Conan). Signature drum mechanics, more accessible formula for anime fans. Japanese exclusive release.
Taiko no Tatsujin - Tobikkiri! Anime Special review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Drum in hand, you strike in time to an avalanche of J-pop hits, anime tunes and revisited standards, in a fairground atmosphere. The lively, colourful arrangements stick to the motion and keep up a gleeful energy. This festive musical generosity is the whole infectious joy of the Taiko series.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
This edition spotlights anime theme songs and Japanese pop hits, to the delight of fans who find their favourite tracks on the drum. Reproducing the rhythm of these cult tunes delivers an immediate, nostalgic joy. The handling stays clear, the energy infectious. Festive, colourful and built for sharing, a gleeful rhythm game to savour in a group.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Striking the skin or the rim of the drum in time to catchy tunes delivers an immediate tactile pleasure that pushes you to chain songs together. Earning a crown, aiming for a perfect score and unlocking songs sustains a joyful progression. Without the dedicated drum the experience loses something, and the tracklisting varies, but this rhythmic drumming stays irresistibly catchy.
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Drumming to a selection of anime theme songs offers a familiar repertoire to revisit relentlessly. Climbing the difficulties, unlocking songs and aiming for the perfect combo fills long sessions. That musical generosity, themed and catchy, founds a longevity fans cultivate for a long time.
Technical info
💾0,56 GB📅17/03/2005
Published by Namco
Taiko no Tatsujin - Tobikkiri! Anime Special (PS2) price, value & rarity
Is Taiko no Tatsujin - Tobikkiri! Anime Special still worth playing in 2026?
A rhythm game from Namco, this Taiko no Tatsujin transposes the Japanese drum arcade cabinet to PS2, where you hit the centre and rim of a taiko to the beat of J-pop, anime and classics, ideally with the dedicated drum controller. The crystal clear simplicity, the generous tracklist and the physical joy of hitting make it a fiercely convivial festive game. The language barrier in the menus and the reliance on the peripheral temper access. An excellent rhythm game for fans of drumming and Japanese music to share.
