Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum Session

PlayStation®4 Ι Genre: Let’s play taiko

Formed by the ideograms 太 (tai which means “big”) and 鼓 (ko which means “drum”) the word Taiko denotes a special type of Japanese drums which origin can be found in the folklore of the Land of the Rising Sun.
Indeed, in the Nihon Shoki (日本書紀/The Chronicles of Japan) we can find the goddess Ame-no-Uzume playing an empty barrel of sake to release Amaterasu out of the cave in which she hid just after Susanoo destroyed much of the heavenly and earthly realms. Thanks to the particular sound of that barrel, which was the ancestor of modern taiko; the goddess of the sun came out, saving the whole universe from a destiny of darkness and chaos.

Since it’s a so renowned instrument in the Japanese traditional culture its importance goes beyond its nature as a mere musical instrument. Being made of wood, it partakes of the sacrality of the tree from which it was made. Indeed, its powerful and thunderous sound can reach the land above the clouds where the Kami lives. Used also in Noh and Kabuki theatres the taiko is one of the symbols of Japan. This why in February 2001, Namco has released in the arcades the first episode of the long-life music games’ series Taiko no Tatsujin. During the years it became so popular that  WadaDon and WadaKatsu – the round main characters – are frequently portrayed as special hosts in other video games including Hatsune Miku, Puzzle & Dragons, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel, and Tekken!!!

After dozens of different chapters both for arcade and consoles; today the brand new Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum Session appears on PlayStation 4. Featuring more than 70 tracks; from the J-Pop latest hits to the anime classic songs, passing through Vocaloid and games’ music; this new episode you must prove your skills with the taiko sticks. Beat the drums and reach the top of the chart to be crowned as the greatest taiko player of the world!

In addition other than the classics “arcade” and “story” modes, a big number of new game modes has been implemented for the very first time: the “Guest Session” that allows you to play with the most famous worldwide pop-icons such as Dragon Ball Z, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Pacman, and even Frozen; while the “Best Replay” mode will challenge your skills with difficult songs. Play them perfectly and the access to the Olympus of the taiko players will be granted. As tradition wants, each song has its own achievements. By achieving bingos, you’ll receive a treasure chest which contains (if you’re lucky!) some special items. Use them to customize the taiko, modify the name tag or change the profile icons.

It’s time to go pro! Grab the sticks, and start to drum like a true god of thunder digitally or physically with Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum Session, the super exciting taiko festival for PlayStation 4!

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