Rhythm Heaven (series): Difference between revisions

{{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.

==Series on hiatus==

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>. 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>.