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{{Featured}}The {{Nihongo|''Rhythm Heaven''|リズム<ruby>天<rt>てん</rt></ruby><ruby>国<rt>ごく</rt></ruby>|Rhythm Tengoku}} series holds all of the ''Rhythm Heaven'' games. There are currently a total of four released games, with one port.  
{{Featured}}The {{Nihongo|''Rhythm Heaven''|リズム<ruby>天<rt>てん</rt></ruby><ruby>国<rt>ごく</rt></ruby>|Rhythm Tengoku}} series holds all of the ''Rhythm Heaven'' games. There are currently a total of four released games, with one port and one upcoming title.
==Conception==
{{Main|Rhythm Tengoku/Development}}
[[File:Concept Art GBA Proposal.jpg|thumb]]
In 2004, [[generasia:Tsunku|Tsunku♂]] brought in a proposal and conception for what would eventually become ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''. He was influenced by his dissatisfaction with "sound games" which involved pressing buttons at specific times but not actual rhythm. He initially envisioned it as potentially being early childhood software to hone in the rhythmic sense of Japanese people, or rhythm training software for karaoke lovers. The game proved to be very popular in Japan, and the sequel, ''[[Rhythm Heaven]]'', would bring the series internationally.
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==''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''==
==''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''==
[[File:Screenshot GBA Title.png|thumb]]
[[File:Screenshot GBA Title.png|thumb]]
{{Nihongo|''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''|リズム<ruby>天<rt>てん</rt></ruby><ruby>国<rt>ごく</rt></ruby>|Rhythm Tengoku}} is the first game in the series released for the [[niwanetwork:Game Boy Advance|Game Boy Advance]] on August 3, 2006 in Japan, and also the last game [[niwanetwork:Nintendo|Nintendo]] had developed for the [[niwanetwork:Game Boy Advance|Game Boy Advance]]. This is the first installment of the series.
{{Nihongo|''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''|リズム<ruby>天<rt>てん</rt></ruby><ruby>国<rt>ごく</rt></ruby>|Rhythm Tengoku}} is the first game in the series released for the [[niwanetwork:Game Boy Advance|Game Boy Advance]] on August 3, 2006 in Japan, and also the last game [[niwanetwork:Nintendo|Nintendo]] had developed for the [[niwanetwork:Game Boy Advance|Game Boy Advance]]. This is the first installment of the series.


[[Rhythm Tengoku/Arcade|An arcade version]] was co-developed with [[niwanetwork:Sega|SEGA]] and released in September 20, 2007 in Japan.
[[Rhythm Tengoku/Arcade|An arcade version]] was co-developed with [[niwanetwork:Sega|SEGA]] and released on September 20, 2007 in Japan.


The player uses Ⓐ, Ⓑ and sometimes ✚ to control various characters, from [[The Clappy Trio (characters)|a clapping trio]] to a [[Air Batter|space batter]].
The player uses Ⓐ, Ⓑ and sometimes ✚ to control various characters, from [[The Clappy Trio (characters)|a clapping trio]] to a [[Air Batter|space batter]].
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==''[[Rhythm Heaven]]''==
==''[[Rhythm Heaven]]''==
[[File:Screenshot DS Title.png|thumb]]
[[File:Screenshot DS Title.png|thumb]]
{{Nihongo|''[[Rhythm Heaven]]''|リズム<ruby>天<rt>てん</rt></ruby><ruby>国<rt>ごく</rt></ruby>ゴールド|Rhythm Tengoku Gold}}, known as {{Nihongo|''Rhythm Paradise''}} in Europe and {{Nihongo|''Rhythm World''|리듬 세상|Lideum Sesang}} in Korea, is the second game in the series, released for the [[niwanetwork:Nintendo DS|Nintendo DS]] on July 31, 2008 in Japan, April 5, 2009 in North America, May 1, 2009 in Europe and September 24, 2009 in South Korea.
{{Nihongo|''[[Rhythm Heaven]]''|リズム<ruby>天<rt>てん</rt></ruby><ruby>国<rt>ごく</rt></ruby>ゴールド|Rhythm Tengoku Gold}}, known as {{Nihongo|''Rhythm Paradise''}} in Europe and {{Nihongo|''Rhythm World''|리듬 세상|Rhythm Sesang}} in Korea, is the second game in the series, released for the [[niwanetwork:Nintendo DS|Nintendo DS]] on July 31, 2008 in Japan, April 5, 2009 in North America, May 1, 2009 in Europe and September 24, 2009 in South Korea.


This game is entirely controlled to the side of the [[niwanetwork:Nintendo DS|Nintendo DS]] using the Touch Screen where the player can simply Tap, Flick or Slide to the beat with various [[Rhythm Games]].
This game is entirely controlled to the side of the [[niwanetwork:Nintendo DS|Nintendo DS]] using the Touch Screen where the player can simply Tap, Flick or Slide to the beat with various [[Rhythm Games]].
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==''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]''==
==''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]''==
[[File:Screenshot Wii Title.png|thumb]]
[[File:Screenshot Wii Title.png|thumb]]
{{Nihongo|''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]''|みんなのリズム<ruby>天<rt>てん</rt></ruby><ruby>国<rt>ごく</rt></ruby>|Minna no Rhythm Tengoku}}, known as {{Nihongo|''Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise''}} in Europe, and {{Nihongo|''Rhythm World Wii''|리듬 세상 Wii|Lideum Sesang Wii}} in Korea, is the third game in the series, released for the [[niwanetwork:Wii|Wii]] on July 21, 2011 in Japan, February 13, 2012 in North America, July 6, 2012 in Europe, September 13, 2012 in Australia and September 12, 2013 in South Korea.
{{Nihongo|''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]''|みんなのリズム<ruby>天<rt>てん</rt></ruby><ruby>国<rt>ごく</rt></ruby>|Minna no Rhythm Tengoku}}, known as {{Nihongo|''Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise''}} in Europe, and {{Nihongo|''Rhythm World Wii''|리듬 세상 Wii|Rhythm Sesang Wii}} in Korea, is the third game in the series, released for the [[niwanetwork:Wii|Wii]] on July 21, 2011 in Japan, February 13, 2012 in North America, July 6, 2012 in Europe, September 13, 2012 in Australia and September 12, 2013 in South Korea.


The game was digitally rereleased on the [[niwanetwork:Wii U|Wii U]] [[niwanetwork:Nintendo eShop|Nintendo eShop]] on July 27, 2016 in Japan, November 10, 2016 in North America, and November 24 in Europe.
The game was digitally rereleased on the [[niwanetwork:Wii U|Wii U]] [[niwanetwork:Nintendo eShop|Nintendo eShop]] on July 27, 2016 in Japan, November 10, 2016 in North America, and November 24 in Europe.
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|[[File:Rhythm Heaven Megamix Korean Boxart.jpg|frameless|center]]
|[[File:Rhythm Heaven Megamix Korean Boxart.jpg|frameless|center]]
|}
|}
==Future of the series==
==''[[Rhythm Heaven Groove]]''==
On August 17, 2017, a rumor started that the series no longer has a future<ref>[https://www.destructoid.com/opinion-rhythm-heaven-series-is-dead-mother-3-will-never-be-localized/ Opinion: Rhythm Heaven series is dead, Mother 3 will never be localized – Destructoid]</ref>. In an interview with Eurogamer on August 24, 2017, series co-producer [[niwanetwork:Yoshio Sakamoto|Yoshio Sakamoto]] confirmed that the series is not over, and the possibility for a new entry is always open<ref>"We generally don't comment on those kind of rumours, but I don't remember us ever saying it was over. Generally speaking, if there's an oppurtunity, a motivation, a need, we consider all opportunities and leave the door open. That's all I can say. (...) No, it's not dead." ~ [[niwanetwork:Yoshio Sakamoto|Yoshio Sakamoto]], [https://www.eurogamer.net/returning-to-metroid Returning to Metroid | Eurogamer.net]</ref>. In the following years, series producer [[generasia:Tsunku|Tsunku♂]] has also expressed interest in developing a new game. On May 7, 2019, he retweeted an article about the game, asking fans what they think is revolutionary about the series<ref>[https://twitter.com/tsunkuboy/status/1125909520771948545 つんく♂ on Twitter]</ref>. Later on April 9, 2020, he replied to a post regarding his interest in continuing the series, expressing ideas for what features a title on [[niwanetwork:Nintendo Switch|Nintendo Switch]] could have<ref>[https://twitter.com/tsunkuboy/status/1248327915223175169?s=20 つんく♂ on Twitter]</ref>. On July 31, 2020, he tweeted in celebration of the fifth anniversary of ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]'', reaffirming a desire for a Switch title<ref>[https://twitter.com/tsunkuboy/status/1289175158075174918?s=20 つんく♂ on Twitter]</ref>, and on August 3, 2021, he posted about the 15th anniversary of the series, expressing his desire to make a new game<ref>[https://twitter.com/tsunkuboy/status/1422436600131186689?s=20 つんく♂ on Twitter]</ref>. On June 16, 2022, he retweeted a fan request for a new title on Switch<ref>[https://twitter.com/tsunkuboy/status/1537445315678466055?s=20 つんく♂ on Twitter]</ref>. Despite all these affirmations, there is no information regarding a new title in the series being developed<ref>[https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20220620-13436/ Rhythm Heaven creator Tsunku still hopes to make a new title - AUTOMATON WEST]</ref>.
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{{Nihongo|''[[Rhythm Heaven Groove]]''|リズム<ruby>天<rt>てん</rt></ruby><ruby>国<rt>ごく</rt></ruby> ミラクルスターズ|Rhythm Tengoku: Miracle Stars}}<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fLrOkLc4iI リズム天国 ミラクルスターズ <nowiki>[</nowiki>Nintendo Direct 2025.3.27<nowiki>]</nowiki>] (Rhythm Tengoku: Miracle Stars [Nintendo Direct 2025.3.27])</ref>, also known as {{Nihongo|''Rhythm Paradise Groove''}}<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x13I4TGDYCU Rhythm Paradise Groove – Coming 2026 (Nintendo Switch)]</ref> in Europe, {{Nihongo|''Rhythm Cheonguk: Miracle Stars''|리듬천국 미라클 스타즈|Rhythm Heaven: Miracle Stars}} in South Korea<ref name="KR">[https://www.nintendo.com/kr/news/article/3pqBCYJeN2JNvZ5gsu6sdN 등 Nintendo Switch 타이틀과 서비스의 최신 정보를 전달! | News | 한국닌텐도주식회사] (Delivering the latest information on Nintendo Switch titles and services! | News | Nintendo Korea Co., Ltd.)</ref> and {{Nihongo|節奏天國 奇蹟之星<ref name="TW">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG4sYODAhmA 《節奏天國 奇蹟之星》介紹影片（台灣）] ("Rhythm Heaven: Miracle Star" Introduction Video (Taiwan))</ref>|Jiézòu Tiānguó: Gíjī Zhī Xīng|Rhythm Heaven: Miracle Stars}} in Taiwan and Hong Kong, is the upcoming long-awaited fifth game in the series, set to release for the [[niwanetwork:Nintendo Switch|Nintendo Switch]] in 2026.
 
This game would be the first time the series has been officially translated in Dutch, Portuguese and Traditional Chinese, and also marks a rename for the series in South Korea, from {{Nihongo|''Rhythm World''|리듬 세상|Rideum Sesang}} to {{Nihongo|''Rhythm Cheonguk''|리듬천국|Rhythm Heaven}}.
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: 1em auto 1em auto;"
!{{JP}}
!{{US}}
!{{EU}}
!{{KR}}
!{{TW}}/{{HK}}
|-
|[[File:Logo Switch Rhythm Tengoku Miracle Stars.png|frameless|center]]
|[[File:Logo Switch Rhythm Heaven Groove.svg|frameless|center]]
|[[File:Logo Switch Rhythm Paradise Groove.jpg|frameless|center]]
|[[File:Logo Switch Rhythm Cheonguk Miracle Stars.jpg|frameless|center]]
|[[File:Logo Switch Jiézòu Tiānguó Gíjī Zhī Xīng.jpg|frameless|center]]
|}
==In Other Languages==
==In Other Languages==
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|it=Rhythm Paradise
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|nl=Rhythm Paradise<ref name="smash"/>
|nl=Rhythm Paradise<ref name="smash"/>
|pt=Rhythm Paradise<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trjknJa2Uy8 Rhythm Paradise Groove (Nintendo Switch) – Disponível em 2026]</ref>
|ru=Rhythm Paradise<ref name="smash"/>
|ru=Rhythm Paradise<ref name="smash"/>
|ch=Rhythm Heaven<ref name="smash"/>
|kr=리듬 세상<br>리듬천국<ref name="KR"/>
|tw=Rhythm Heaven<ref name="smash"/>
|rokr=Rideum Sesang&#xa;Rideumcheonguk
|kr=리듬 세상
|mnkr=Rhythm World<br>Rhythm Heaven
|rokr=Lideum Sesang
|tw=Rhythm Heaven<ref name="smash"/><br>節奏天國<ref name="TW"/>
|mnkr=Rhythm World}}
|rotw=Rhythm Heaven&#xa;Jiézòu Tiānguó
|mntw=Rhythm Heaven<br>Rhythm Heaven
|ch=Rhythm Heaven<ref name="smash"/>}}
==References==
==References==
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The Rhythm Heaven (リズム天てん国ごく?, Rhythm Tengoku) series holds all of the Rhythm Heaven games. There are currently a total of four released games, with one port and one upcoming title.

Conception

Main article: Rhythm Tengoku/Development
File:Concept Art GBA Proposal.jpg

In 2004, Tsunku♂ brought in a proposal and conception for what would eventually become Rhythm Tengoku. He was influenced by his dissatisfaction with "sound games" which involved pressing buttons at specific times but not actual rhythm. He initially envisioned it as potentially being early childhood software to hone in the rhythmic sense of Japanese people, or rhythm training software for karaoke lovers. The game proved to be very popular in Japan, and the sequel, Rhythm Heaven, would bring the series internationally.

Rhythm Tengoku

Screenshot GBA Title.png

Rhythm Tengoku (リズム天てん国ごく?, Rhythm Tengoku) is the first game in the series released for the Game Boy Advance on August 3, 2006 in Japan, and also the last game Nintendo had developed for the Game Boy Advance. This is the first installment of the series.

An arcade version was co-developed with SEGA and released on September 20, 2007 in Japan.

The player uses Ⓐ, Ⓑ and sometimes ✚ to control various characters, from a clapping trio to a space batter.

ConsoleGBA Icon.png ConsoleArcade Icon.png
Rhythm Tengoku Box Art HD.png
Screenshot Arcade Title.png

Rhythm Heaven

Screenshot DS Title.png

Rhythm Heaven (リズム天てん国ごくゴールド?, Rhythm Tengoku Gold), known as Rhythm Paradise in Europe and Rhythm World (리듬 세상?, Rhythm Sesang) in Korea, is the second game in the series, released for the Nintendo DS on July 31, 2008 in Japan, April 5, 2009 in North America, May 1, 2009 in Europe and September 24, 2009 in South Korea.

This game is entirely controlled to the side of the Nintendo DS using the Touch Screen where the player can simply Tap, Flick or Slide to the beat with various Rhythm Games.

Flag of Japan.svg Flag of the United States.svg Flag of Europe.svg Flag of South Korea.svg
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RH EU Boxart.jpg
RH Korean Boxart.jpg

Rhythm Heaven Fever

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Rhythm Heaven Fever (みんなのリズム天てん国ごく?, Minna no Rhythm Tengoku), known as Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise in Europe, and Rhythm World Wii (리듬 세상 Wii?, Rhythm Sesang Wii) in Korea, is the third game in the series, released for the Wii on July 21, 2011 in Japan, February 13, 2012 in North America, July 6, 2012 in Europe, September 13, 2012 in Australia and September 12, 2013 in South Korea.

The game was digitally rereleased on the Wii U Nintendo eShop on July 27, 2016 in Japan, November 10, 2016 in North America, and November 24 in Europe.

This game returns to the traditional button controls, being controlled with the Wii Remote using Ⓐ and Ⓐ+Ⓑ.

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RHF Korean Boxart.jpg

Rhythm Heaven Megamix

Screenshot 3DS Title.png

Rhythm Heaven Megamix (リズム天てん国ごく ザ・ベスト＋プラス?, Rhythm Tengoku: The Best+), also known as Rhythm Paradise Megamix in Europe, and Rhythm Sesang: The Best+ (리듬 세상 더 베스트＋플러스?, Rhythm World: The Best+) in Korea, is the fourth game in the series, released for the Nintendo 3DS on June 11, 2015 in Japan, June 16, 2016 in North America, October 21, 2016 in Europe, October 22, 2016 in Australia, and December 1, 2016 in South Korea.

This game includes 63 Rhythm Games from the previous three games, 19 new and 12 new versions of previous games. Games are again controlled using Ⓐ, Ⓑ and sometimes ✚ in Buttons mode, or with a Tap in the Simple Tap mode.

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Rhythm Heaven Groove

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Rhythm Heaven Groove (リズム天てん国ごく ミラクルスターズ?, Rhythm Tengoku: Miracle Stars)[1], also known as Rhythm Paradise Groove[2] in Europe, Rhythm Cheonguk: Miracle Stars (리듬천국 미라클 스타즈?, Rhythm Heaven: Miracle Stars) in South Korea[3] and 節奏天國 奇蹟之星[4] (Jiézòu Tiānguó: Gíjī Zhī Xīng?, Rhythm Heaven: Miracle Stars) in Taiwan and Hong Kong, is the upcoming long-awaited fifth game in the series, set to release for the Nintendo Switch in 2026.

This game would be the first time the series has been officially translated in Dutch, Portuguese and Traditional Chinese, and also marks a rename for the series in South Korea, from Rhythm World (리듬 세상?, Rideum Sesang) to Rhythm Cheonguk (리듬천국?, Rhythm Heaven).

Flag of Japan.svg Flag of the United States.svg Flag of Europe.svg Flag of South Korea.svg Flag of the Republic of China.svg/Flag of Hong Kong.svg
Logo Switch Rhythm Tengoku Miracle Stars.png
Logo Switch Rhythm Heaven Groove.svg
Logo Switch Rhythm Paradise Groove.jpg
Logo Switch Rhythm Cheonguk Miracle Stars.jpg
Logo Switch Jiézòu Tiānguó Gíjī Zhī Xīng.jpg

In Other Languages

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan.svg Japanese リズム天てん国ごく Rhythm Heaven
Flag of the United States.svg EnglishNOA Rhythm Heaven
Flag of the United Kingdom (3-5).svg EnglishNOE Rhythm Paradise
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg FrenchNOA Rhythm Heaven[5]
Flag of France.svg FrenchNOE Rhythm Paradise
Flag of Mexico.svg SpanishNOA Rhythm Heaven[5]
Flag of Spain.svg SpanishNOE Rhythm Paradise
Flag of Germany.svg German Rhythm Paradise
Flag of Italy.svg Italian Rhythm Paradise
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Dutch Rhythm Paradise[5]
Flag of Portugal.svg Portuguese Rhythm Paradise[6]
Flag of Russia.svg Russian Rhythm Paradise[5]
Flag of South Korea.svg Korean 리듬 세상
리듬천국[3]		 Rhythm World
Rhythm Heaven
Flag of the Republic of China.svg ChineseTR Rhythm Heaven[5]
節奏天國[4]		 Rhythm Heaven
Rhythm Heaven
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg ChineseSI Rhythm Heaven[5]

References

  1. ↑ リズム天国 ミラクルスターズ [Nintendo Direct 2025.3.27] (Rhythm Tengoku: Miracle Stars [Nintendo Direct 2025.3.27])
  2. ↑ Rhythm Paradise Groove – Coming 2026 (Nintendo Switch)
  3. ↑ Jump up to: 3.0 3.1 등 Nintendo Switch 타이틀과 서비스의 최신 정보를 전달! | News | 한국닌텐도주식회사 (Delivering the latest information on Nintendo Switch titles and services! | News | Nintendo Korea Co., Ltd.)
  4. ↑ Jump up to: 4.0 4.1 《節奏天國 奇蹟之星》介紹影片（台灣） ("Rhythm Heaven: Miracle Star" Introduction Video (Taiwan))
  5. ↑ Jump up to: 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
  6. ↑ Rhythm Paradise Groove (Nintendo Switch) – Disponível em 2026
Rhythm Heaven Series
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