In September 2014, Taiko Time received a tip-off by a reader named Milton through email that several units of these were spotted in Brazil, containing more photos of Wadaiko Master and a short video, and more videos followed shortly after by another email from an anonymous reader, including one that showed Wadaiko Master's songlist in its entirety. It is thanks to them that we were able to gather this much information on this mysterious translation of Taiko Momoiro, and to him we express our utmost gratitude. From Japanese website wikihouse, we also happen to know that this arcade model has also been spotted in Kenya as well.
It is still unconfirmed whether or not Wadaiko Master is an export by Namco themselves, as they have not officially acknowledged its existence yet, but what we do know is that, aside from the fact that it contains mostly new songs, it has one of the smallest songlists in any arcade version ever, totaling 32 with 10 Ura Onis. There is no network infrastructure and the middle of the cabinet lacks a Banapassport card reader of any kind.
The play instructions and most of the menu interface save for a few details (and song names) is completely translated from Japanese to Brazilian Portuguese, which is the first time Taiko no Tatsujin has been presented in a language other than Japanese since Taiko 12 Asia, and the first non-Asian version of the game since Taiko Drum Master for PlayStation 2. As this forum post on Zenius-i-vanisher.com puts it, Wadaiko Master almost feels like a location test for Momoiro in Brazil. Keeping tabs on the development of Wadaiko Master in the future should be interesting!
One oddity stands out in particular; Sampling Masters AYA's Namco Original song, Samba Alegria, is in the Brazilian Pop genre, Ura and all, instead of its normal place.
(above link leads to Japanese official site)
Our first article on Wadaiko Master, containing screenshots
Our second article on Wadaiko Master, containing videos
| No. of songs | 32 |
 No. of Uras | 10 |
Músicas Brasileiras (Brazilian Music) (3 songs)
| Title |  |  |  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escatumbararibê | ★2 | ★3 | ★3 | ★4 | ||
| Hoje é Domingo | ★2 | ★3 | ★3 | ★4 | ||
| Samba Alegria (サンバ アレグリーア) | ★4 | ★6 | ★6 | ★7 | ★9 |
Vocaloid (3 songs)
| Title | | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee no Aji to Harunaba 珈琲の味と／はるなば | ★4 | ★5 | ★6 | ★9 | ||
| Ninjin Nin Toyonaga GontaP にんじんにん／豊永ごんたP | ★3 | ★4 | ★5 | ★8 | ||
| Hanaoto Ura Hyoushi Harunaba 花オト裏拍子／はるなば | ★3 | ★5 | ★6 | ★9 |
Canções Folcloricas (Children/Folk) (2 songs)
| Title | | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O Vreneli おおブレネリ | ★3 | ★3 | ★5 | ★6 | ||
| Russian Folk Medley ロシア民謡メドレー | ★4 | ★4 | ★7 | ★7 |
Músicas Clássicas (Classical) (4 songs)
| Title | | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Tell Overture Gioachino Rossini ウィリアム・テル序曲／ロッシーニ | ★3 | ★5 | ★7 | ★7 | ||
| Orpheus in the Underworld Overture Jacques Offenbach 天国と地獄 序曲／オッフェンバック | ★4 | ★4 | ★5 | ★6 | ||
| Ninth Symphony Ludwig van Beethoven 第九交響曲／ベートーヴェン | ★3 | ★3 | ★3 | ★6 | ||
| Fantaisie-Impromptu 幻想即興曲 | ★5 | ★7 | ★8 | ★9 |
Músicas de Jogos Eletrônicos (Game Music) (6 songs)
| Title | | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wasabi Body Blow Tekken 3D Prime Edition 「鉄拳 3D プライムエディション」より | ★3 | ★4 | ★6 | ★9 | ||
| No Way Back | ★4 | ★6 | ★7 | ★8 | ★9 | |
| Soul Calibur II ソウルキャリバーII／Brave Sword, Braver Soul | ★3 | ★5 | ★5 | ★7 | ★7 | |
| Venomous Ridge Racer 3D 「リッジレーサー3D」より | ★5 | ★6 | ★7 | ★9 | ★10 | |
| Ridge Racer | ★4 | ★7 | ★8 | ★8 | ★9 | |
| KAGEKIYO Genpei Toma Den Medley 源平討魔伝メドレー | ★4 | ★5 | ★7 | ★8 | ★10 2P |
Músicas originais da NAMCO (Namco Original) (14 songs)
| Title | | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zero no Nocturne 零の夜想曲 | ★4 | ★6 | ★6 | ★8 | ★9 | |
| Lisdoonvarna no Tasogare リスドンヴァルナの黄昏 | ★3 | ★5 | ★6 | ★8 | ||
| Carnation 和蘭撫子 | ★4 | ★5 | ★6 | ★8 | ||
| junction | ★4 | ★5 | ★6 | ★9 | ||
| Fly away | ★4 | ★5 | ★5 | ★7 | ||
| The Magician's Dream | ★4 | ★6 | ★7 | ★8 | ||
| Angel Dream エンジェル ドリーム | ★3 | ★6 | ★7 | ★8 | ★9 | |
| Taiko Time タイコタイム | ★5 | ★6 | ★7 | ★9 | ★10 | |
| Garyoutensei 画竜点睛 | ★5 | ★6 | ★7 | ★8 | ||
| Hyakka Ryouran 百花繚乱 | ★3 | ★4 | ★5 | ★8 | ||
| Uchuu SAMURAI 宇宙SAMURAI | ★3 | ★6 | ★7 | ★8 | ||
| Kikyoku 季曲／～Seasons of Asia～ | ★3 | ★5 | ★5 | ★7 | ★8 | |
| Rotter Tarmination | ★4 | ★6 | ★7 | ★8 | ★10 | |
| Saitama 2000 さいたま2000 | ★5 | ★7 | ★7 | ★7 |
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