Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is a rhythm game developed by Bandai Namco Amusement Lab Inc. Set in Omiko City, you drum alongside Don-chan and meet Kumo-kyun, aiming to become a Taiko Master. The core experience is Taiko Mode, where you play 76 songs across genres such as Anime, VOCALOID, Game Music, and Pop—including Gurenge, MEGALOVANIA, and Feel Special—across four difficulty modes. The strongest differentiator is the Taiko Music Pass, which grants access to over 700 additional songs with new tracks added monthly. Improvement Support helps players build drumming skills. The game supports up to two players in Taiko Mode and Great Drum Toy War, and up to four in Don-chan Band and Run! Ninja Dojo.

Taiko Mode and Song Selection

In Taiko Mode, you drum to the rhythm of songs from start to finish, selecting from four difficulty modes. The base game includes 76 songs spanning Anime, VOCALOID, Game Music, and Pop. Examples include Gurenge, My Neighbor Totoro - Ending Theme Song, Charles, MEGALOVANIA, Into The Night, and Feel Special. Improvement Support provides tools to enhance your drumming skills. You can play casually with another player or compete for the highest score. Note: Taiko Mode supports up to two players.

Party Games: Great Drum Toy War, Don-chan Band, Run! Ninja Dojo

Three party games support 1-4 players. In Great Drum Toy War, you play along to songs and deploy toys to push back your opponent's toys; this mode supports up to 2 players. Don-chan Band has 4 players work as a group to perform successful concerts. Run! Ninja Dojo lets you become a ninja and race with up to 4 other players, overcoming obstacles to compete for 1st place. Each player needs one controller. Note that Don-chan Band and Run! Ninja Dojo can be played by up to 4 players.

Online Matches and Taiko Music Pass

Online Matches include Online Ranked Match, where you challenge players worldwide and aim for top ranks, and Room Match, where you play casually with friends and players globally in Taiko Mode and Great Drum Toy War. The Taiko Music Pass provides access to over 700 additional songs, with new songs added monthly; some songs are also sold individually. The game is compatible with the Taiko no Tatsujin Drum Controller for Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC. Note that another edition of this product is available, so take care to avoid duplicate purchases.