"Taiko no Tatsujin DonDaful Festival" Launches Paid DLC "Tamagotchi" Collaboration Pack on November 20; Adds Song Search Feature via Free Update
Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/831/G083198/20251110012/
Editorial Department: Yoijima | 2025/11/10 03:53 (UTC)
Bandai Namco Entertainment today (November 10, 2025) announced that the paid downloadable content “Tamagotchi Collaboration Pack” for the rhythm game Taiko no Tatsujin: Dondafuful Festival (available on PC / PS5 / Xbox Series X|S / Switch) will begin distribution on November 20.
Upon installing the “Tamagotchi Collaboration Pack,” players will gain access to the song “GO-GO Tamagotchi!”, as well as new mini-characters of the Tamagotchis and a character resembling Donchan—“Donchanchi.”
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Additionally, a free update will be released on the same day. This update introduces a new feature allowing players to search for songs by entering keywords when selecting tracks. Furthermore, the “Improvement Support” function—enabling repeated practice of difficult sections—and a brand-new training menu called “Free Training” are now available.
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Official website for “Taiko no Tatsujin: Dondafuful Festival”
The paid downloadable content “Tamagotchi Collaboration Pack” for Taiko no Tatsujin: Dondafuful Festival will be available starting Thursday, November 20! A free update with new features will also launch on the same day!
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced that the paid downloadable content “Tamagotchi Collaboration Pack” for Taiko no Tatsujin: Dondafuful Festival, currently available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and Steam, will begin distribution on Thursday, November 20.
We’ve also released a promotional video highlighting the excitement of this collaboration! Play “GO-GO Tamagotchi!” and join in the fun with the Tamagotchis!
Additionally, on the same day—November 20—the game will receive a free update featuring song search and Free Training functionality. Furthermore, the WEB preliminary round for the Taiko no Tatsujin Dondokatsu Cup 2025/2026, which determines Japan’s No.1 Taiko player, is currently ongoing—please join us!
The Tamagotchis Arrive in “Taiko no Tatsujin: Dondafuful Festival”!
Check out the official website for more details: https://dondafulfestival-20th.taiko-ch.net/special/tamagotchi.php
The paid downloadable content “Tamagotchi Collaboration Pack” will be available starting Thursday, November 20. Players can now enjoy the song “GO-GO Tamagotchi!”, and new mini-characters of the Tamagotchis are introduced. Plus, discover Donchanchi—a character nearly identical to Donchan!
Watch the collaboration PV here: https://youtu.be/we32yUvqdMM
The introduction video for the “Tamagotchi” collaboration pack is also now live! Watch as Donchanchi and friends appear with their familiar chant, “Ise-nee!”—be sure to check it out!
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Free Update on November 20: New Features Added!
A new function has been added that allows you to search for songs by entering keywords when selecting tracks.
Additionally, the “Improvement Support” function now includes a new training menu: Free Training!
Enjoy the enhanced and power-up version of Taiko no Tatsujin: Dondafuful Festival to the fullest!
【Taiko no Tatsujin Dondokatsu Cup 2025/2026】Web Preliminary Round Now Live!
The Taiko no Tatsujin Dondokatsu Cup 2025/2026 is a tournament to determine Japan’s top player of Taiko no Tatsujin: Dondafuful Festival. The final will be held on January 10, 2026 at the Tokyo Esports Fest 2026, featuring winners from both real-life and online preliminary rounds. A “Last Chance” preliminary round will also take place at the same venue! Online entries are currently being accepted.
Event Name:
Taiko no Tatsujin Dondokatsu Cup 2025/2026
Event Period & Location:
Online Preliminary Round: October 31 (Fri) – November 17 (Mon), 2025
Last Chance Preliminary Round: January 9, 2026, at Tokyo Esports Fest 2026 venue
Entry Acceptance: December 1 (Mon) – December 14 (Sun), 2025
※The number of participants for the Last Chance Preliminary Round is limited. If full capacity is reached, selection will be by lottery.
Final Tournament: January 10, 2026, at Tokyo Esports Fest 2026 venue
Official Website & Online Entry:
https://taiko-esp.taiko-ch.net/2025_2026/