Taiko no Tatsujin on Wii, traditional Japanese rhythm with taiko drumstick. J-pop, anime, classic setlist, over seventy tracks. Wiimote-as-drumstick controls or optional TaTaCon drum (Japan only). Four difficulty levels, local four-player multi, mini-games. Culturally very Japanese setlist, Japan exclusive without localization. Good gateway to the series, traditional festive vibe, scoring addiction.
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Category
Rhythm1 player3+
Description
Taiko no Tatsujin drum game by Namco Bandai, Japan November 2011. Don and Katsu invite players to hit the virtual drum in rhythm on J-Pop, anime and classic Taiko catalogue tracks. Wii Remote drumstick simulation controls, solo and multiplayer modes and progressive difficulty levels. Fifth Taiko series episode on Wii.
Taiko no Tatsujin Wii - Ketteiban 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
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Beating the virtual drum in time to a teeming selection of hits, anime themes and classics: this edition emphasises generosity and party spirit. Following the rhythm, alternating rim and center and chasing the perfect combo delivers an instant, catchy pleasure. With several players, the mood becomes irresistible. Colourful, festive and accessible, a rhythm game that gathers young and old around the drum.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾1,4 GB📅23/11/2011
Published by Bandai Namco
Taiko no Tatsujin Wii - Ketteiban (Wii) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is Taiko no Tatsujin Wii - Ketteiban still worth playing in 2026?
A rhythm game from Namco Bandai, Taiko no Tatsujin Wii - Ketteiban has you beat a virtual taiko drum in time to a vast tracklist blending J-pop, anime, classical and game themes, holding the Wii Remote like a stick or using the buttons. This definitive edition bundles and rounds out the Wii series content with a vast, up to date song selection. The note readability, the infectious good cheer and the multiplayer make it a convivial musical party, ideal for the family. The Japan exclusivity limits access. A good rhythm game for genre fans and festive multiplayer evenings on Wii.
