How to Cheer Up a Drum


*The scene is the studio’s stage in the middle of the night. Faint drumming sounds in rhythmic patterns. A green light appears backstage.*
Solid Snake

*into his codec* Target has been localized. Come as soon as possible, I don’t want to have to deal with this myself… What? You want me to go talk to him? You do realize my strong point is to spy on people, not to… Hrngh… Fine, but please come quickly.

*Snake gets out of his box and approaches the drumming.*
Don-chan

*suddenly stops* I-is someone there?

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Feel the Beat! – Rhythm Masters Interview

Unregistered HyperCam 2

henlo erri1 todys interreviw iz wit da rytm master. tak it away, meow!

Meowth

Thank you, Hypercam! Our interviewees today have music in their veins, particularly the beat! That’s right, they are Hakuko, the rhythm girl from Rhythm Heaven, and Don-Chan, the taiko drum from Taiko no Tatsujin! …or would that be Taiko Drum Master?

Don-chan

Both are fine, da-don!

Meowth

Okay! Both of them call themselves the Rhythm Masters, and quite evidently, they represent rhythm games. I guess, dear Hakuko, that participating in such a tournament was quite obvious for you, wasn’t it?

Hakuko

You bet! Since the King for a Day Tournament is all about music, it made perfect sense for us to show to the world that rhythm can make music, well, Perfect!

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Rhythm Masters

Brought together through the power of bangers, Hakuko and Don-chan set their sights on a perfect full combo all the way to the crown title. Whether it be by twisting knobs, tapping keys, or swiping at a washing machine, this duo can conquer any rhythmic challenge! Get ready for the ultimate tournament beatdown deluxe version, ta-don!

  • Sources
  • Rips featuring music from rhythm games
  • Rips featuring music by artists with frequent appearances in rhythm games
  • Examples
  • Dreams of Our Generation, Mausoleum Mash, Xepher, Brain Power, FREEDOM DIVE
  • Songs by Camellia, Sakuzyo, Shinji Hosoe (sampling masters MEGA)
Illustration: dr. awesome (@DrAwesome125)
and Keeby (@KeebyAstrokat)