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On August 17, 2017, a rumor started that the series no longer | On August 17, 2017, a rumor started that the series no longer had 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 was 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 thought was 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>. On August 3, 2023, he posted about the 17th anniversary of the series, showing appreciation for fan-made animations based on it, and sharing one that was made for ''[[Rhythm Tengoku Gold]]'''s 15th anniversary<ref>"2006年の8月3日から早17年。18年目に突入の夏ですなぁ〜。こんな動画作ってくれてる人いるやん！最高！" (It's already been 17 years since August 3, 2006. It's the summer of the 18th year. There are people who make videos like this! Awesome!) ~ [https://ameblo.jp/tsunku-blog/entry-12814685169.html リズム天国GBA | つんく♂オフィシャルブログ 「つんブロ♂芸能コース」Powered by Ameba] (Rhythm Tengoku GBA | Tsunku♂ Official Blog "Tsunblo♂ Entertainment Course" Powered by Ameba)</ref>. On April 6, 2024, [[generasia:Tsunku|Tsunku♂]]'s involvement as producer on the ''[[Rhythm Heaven Series]]'' was mentioned among his works during the 2024 [[wikipedia:Kindai University|Kindai University]] Entrance Ceremony<ref>[https://youtu.be/DX47E-WWFBQ?t=5824 令和6年度近畿大学入学式] (2024 [[wikipedia:Kindai University|Kindai University]] Entrance Ceremony)</ref>. Despite all this, there was no information regarding a new title in the series being developed for a long time<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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Revision as of 17:01, 27 March 2025
The Rhythm Heaven (リズム天国?, 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
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
Rhythm Tengoku (リズム天国?, 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.
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Rhythm Heaven
Rhythm Heaven (リズム天国ゴールド?, Rhythm Tengoku Gold), known as Rhythm Paradise in Europe and Rhythm World (리듬 세상?, Lideum 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.
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Rhythm Heaven Fever
Rhythm Heaven Fever (みんなのリズム天国?, Minna no Rhythm Tengoku), known as Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise in Europe, and Rhythm World Wii (리듬 세상 Wii?, Lideum 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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Rhythm Heaven Megamix
Rhythm Heaven Megamix (リズム天国 ザ・ベスト＋?, Rhythm Tengoku: The Best+), also known as Rhythm Paradise Megamix in Europe, and Rhythm Sesang: The Best+ (리듬 세상 더 베스트＋?, 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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Series on hiatus
On August 17, 2017, a rumor started that the series no longer had a future[1]. In an interview with Eurogamer on August 24, 2017, series co-producer Yoshio Sakamoto confirmed that the series is not over, and the possibility for a new entry was always open[2]. In the following years, series producer 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 thought was revolutionary about the series[3]. 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 Nintendo Switch could have[4]. On July 31, 2020, he tweeted in celebration of the fifth anniversary of Rhythm Heaven Megamix, reaffirming a desire for a Switch title[5], and on August 3, 2021, he posted about the 15th anniversary of the series, expressing his desire to make a new game[6]. On June 16, 2022, he retweeted a fan request for a new title on Switch[7]. On August 3, 2023, he posted about the 17th anniversary of the series, showing appreciation for fan-made animations based on it, and sharing one that was made for Rhythm Tengoku Gold's 15th anniversary[8]. On April 6, 2024, Tsunku♂'s involvement as producer on the Rhythm Heaven Series was mentioned among his works during the 2024 Kindai University Entrance Ceremony[9]. Despite all this, there was no information regarding a new title in the series being developed for a long time[10].
Rhythm Heaven Groove
Rhythm Heaven Groove (リズム天国 ミラクルスターズ?, Rhythm Tengoku: Miracle Stars)[11], also known as Rhythm Paradise Groove[12] in Europe, is the upcoming fifth game in the series, set to release for the Nintendo Switch in 2026.
In Other Languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese |
リズム天国 | Rhythm Heaven |
| EnglishNOA |
Rhythm Heaven | |
 EnglishNOE |
Rhythm Paradise | |
 FrenchNOA |
Rhythm Heaven[13] | |
 FrenchNOE |
Rhythm Paradise | |
 SpanishNOA |
Rhythm Heaven[13] | |
 SpanishNOE |
Rhythm Paradise | |
 German |
Rhythm Paradise | |
 Italian |
Rhythm Paradise | |
 Dutch |
Rhythm Paradise[13] | |
 Russian |
Rhythm Paradise[13] | |
| Korean |
리듬 세상 | Rhythm World |
 ChineseTR |
Rhythm Heaven[13] | |
 ChineseSI |
Rhythm Heaven[13] |
References
- ↑ Opinion: Rhythm Heaven series is dead, Mother 3 will never be localized – Destructoid
- ↑ "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." ~ Yoshio Sakamoto, Returning to Metroid | Eurogamer.net
- ↑ つんく♂ on Twitter
- ↑ つんく♂ on Twitter
- ↑ つんく♂ on Twitter
- ↑ つんく♂ on Twitter
- ↑ つんく♂ on Twitter
- ↑ "2006年の8月3日から早17年。18年目に突入の夏ですなぁ〜。こんな動画作ってくれてる人いるやん！最高！" (It's already been 17 years since August 3, 2006. It's the summer of the 18th year. There are people who make videos like this! Awesome!) ~ リズム天国GBA | つんく♂オフィシャルブログ 「つんブロ♂芸能コース」Powered by Ameba (Rhythm Tengoku GBA | Tsunku♂ Official Blog "Tsunblo♂ Entertainment Course" Powered by Ameba)
- ↑ 令和6年度近畿大学入学式 (2024 Kindai University Entrance Ceremony)
- ↑ Rhythm Heaven creator Tsunku still hopes to make a new title - AUTOMATON WEST
- ↑ 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])
- ↑ Rhythm Paradise Groove – Coming 2026 (Nintendo Switch)
- ↑ Jump up to: 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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