So, if people did not know, the series was on ice for so long because the composer, Tsunku, was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer in 2014 and had art of his vocal cords removed. That they made a note of him coming back for this one is actually kind of a big deal.
March 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
So, if people did not know, the series was on ice for so long because the composer, Tsunku, was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer in 2014 and had art of his vocal cords removed. That they made a note of him coming back for this one is actually kind of a big deal.
im cryin over this tweet tsunku made like “yayy we’re making a new rhythm heaven and its so good yayyyy” and just attaching himself giving a big ol thumbs up next to it like i can feel the joy in this post. im going to start posting myself giving a thumbs up whenever i do anything i like now
April 10, 2026 at 12:08 AM
im cryin over this tweet tsunku made like “yayy we’re making a new rhythm heaven and its so good yayyyy” and just attaching himself giving a big ol thumbs up next to it like i can feel the joy in this post. im going to start posting myself giving a thumbs up whenever i do anything i like now
"Oh the practice song for this minigame is kinda catchy, can't wait to see what it's like in the actual game"
Tsunku:
Tsunku:
Hans Zimmer Music
ALT: Hans Zimmer Music
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July 3, 2026 at 2:44 AM
"Oh the practice song for this minigame is kinda catchy, can't wait to see what it's like in the actual game"
Tsunku:
Tsunku:
Tsunku declined offers for working on similar games with others because he always believed a new Rhythm Heaven game with Nintendo would happen. He discusses the last 11 years & more in a new post: https://www.respec.net/news/115-rhythm-heaven-groove-tsunku-behind-the-scenes-journey-new-game-11-years
July 22, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Tsunku declined offers for working on similar games with others because he always believed a new Rhythm Heaven game with Nintendo would happen. He discusses the last 11 years & more in a new post: https://www.respec.net/news/115-rhythm-heaven-groove-tsunku-behind-the-scenes-journey-new-game-11-years
rhythm heaven popping off extremely hard makes me so happy, like yesss ten million dollars to tsunku and masami yone
July 23, 2026 at 9:12 AM
rhythm heaven popping off extremely hard makes me so happy, like yesss ten million dollars to tsunku and masami yone
RHYTHM HEAVEN STILL MADE BY TSUNKU?????
March 27, 2025 at 2:24 PM
RHYTHM HEAVEN STILL MADE BY TSUNKU?????
Learning the story behind Tsunku literally losing his voice going into Rhythm Heaven Groove, and the implication that Little Miss Reeds, a Text-to-Speech Robot, was created as a symbol of that hardship, it breaks my heart that people reacted to her with "Is that an AI voice?"
Sad Lil Miss Reeds
ALT: Sad Lil Miss Reeds
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September 28, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Learning the story behind Tsunku literally losing his voice going into Rhythm Heaven Groove, and the implication that Little Miss Reeds, a Text-to-Speech Robot, was created as a symbol of that hardship, it breaks my heart that people reacted to her with "Is that an AI voice?"
tsunku saying twice in the last four years that he wants to make a new rhythm heaven and nothing coming of it like he sent nintendo these texts and they left him on read
December 7, 2024 at 4:07 PM
tsunku saying twice in the last four years that he wants to make a new rhythm heaven and nothing coming of it like he sent nintendo these texts and they left him on read
Tsunku shares emotional story behind Rhythm Heaven Groove and why he stayed loyal to Nintendo https://nintendoeverything.com/tsunku-shares-emotional-story-behind-rhythm-heaven-groove-and-why-he-stayed-loyal-to-nintendo/
July 23, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Tsunku shares emotional story behind Rhythm Heaven Groove and why he stayed loyal to Nintendo https://nintendoeverything.com/tsunku-shares-emotional-story-behind-rhythm-heaven-groove-and-why-he-stayed-loyal-to-nintendo/
Tsunku got right back to work after beating cancer for good & put out a hit, love that for him.
July 9, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Tsunku got right back to work after beating cancer for good & put out a hit, love that for him.
"but tsunku can't do this anymore blablabla" brother shut up. i don't care about that man. how many songwriters do you think ufp has
September 27, 2026 at 4:22 PM
"but tsunku can't do this anymore blablabla" brother shut up. i don't care about that man. how many songwriters do you think ufp has
Let's get groovy with beats from the OST of Rhythm Heaven! 🎶
Track Listing 📻
▶️Glee Club
▶️Moai Doo-Wop
▶️Drummer Duel
▶️Lockstep
Composed by Tsunku & Masami Yone
Track Listing 📻
▶️Glee Club
▶️Moai Doo-Wop
▶️Drummer Duel
▶️Lockstep
Composed by Tsunku & Masami Yone
August 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Let's get groovy with beats from the OST of Rhythm Heaven! 🎶
Track Listing 📻
▶️Glee Club
▶️Moai Doo-Wop
▶️Drummer Duel
▶️Lockstep
Composed by Tsunku & Masami Yone
Track Listing 📻
▶️Glee Club
▶️Moai Doo-Wop
▶️Drummer Duel
▶️Lockstep
Composed by Tsunku & Masami Yone
NEW RHYTHM HEAVEN LET'S FUCKING GOOOOOO
THANK YOU SO MUCH TSUNKU AND KO-SAN!!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH TSUNKU AND KO-SAN!!!!
March 27, 2025 at 7:56 PM
NEW RHYTHM HEAVEN LET'S FUCKING GOOOOOO
THANK YOU SO MUCH TSUNKU AND KO-SAN!!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH TSUNKU AND KO-SAN!!!!
Tsunku has been still actively writing music since then BUT has definitely slowed down. Not sure if this is a 100% the reason for it being on hold but certainly didn’t help.
March 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Tsunku has been still actively writing music since then BUT has definitely slowed down. Not sure if this is a 100% the reason for it being on hold but certainly didn’t help.
Tsunku must be so happy to see his baby happening after surviving the cancer. he deserves the thumbs up!!!
April 10, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Tsunku must be so happy to see his baby happening after surviving the cancer. he deserves the thumbs up!!!
Rhythm Heaven producer Tsunku♂ reveals his faith in the series' return, commitment to Nintendo, a... http://gonintendo.com/contents/63119-rhythm-heaven-producer-tsunku-reveals-his-faith-in-the-series-return-commitment-to
#rhythm-heaven #nintendo
#rhythm-heaven #nintendo
Rhythm Heaven producer Tsunku♂ reveals his faith in the series' return, commitment to Nintendo, and personal health struggles
gonintendo.com
July 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Rhythm Heaven producer Tsunku♂ reveals his faith in the series' return, commitment to Nintendo, a... http://gonintendo.com/contents/63119-rhythm-heaven-producer-tsunku-reveals-his-faith-in-the-series-return-commitment-to
#rhythm-heaven #nintendo
#rhythm-heaven #nintendo
'Rhythm Heaven' producer Tsunku reportedly got several offera to make simliar games for other companies but declinde because of his "indebtedness to Nintendo for all the support I’ve received throughout the years".
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July 24, 2026 at 4:03 AM
'Rhythm Heaven' producer Tsunku reportedly got several offera to make simliar games for other companies but declinde because of his "indebtedness to Nintendo for all the support I’ve received throughout the years".
automaton-media.com/en/news/rhyt...
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Rhythm Heaven Groove producer Tsunku has released a new music video for Remix 2's 'Soon to be a Lady' from Hotzmic. The single is also on Spotify and Apple Music: https://www.respec.net/news/175-hotzmic-soon-to-be-a-lady-rhythm-heaven-groove-full-song-streaming-youtube-tsunku-spotify-apple-music
August 28, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Rhythm Heaven Groove producer Tsunku has released a new music video for Remix 2's 'Soon to be a Lady' from Hotzmic. The single is also on Spotify and Apple Music: https://www.respec.net/news/175-hotzmic-soon-to-be-a-lady-rhythm-heaven-groove-full-song-streaming-youtube-tsunku-spotify-apple-music
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic 🎼
#MusicChallenge 🎶
Day 22: A song built around repetition
Built to Scale 2 from the Rhythm Heaven soundtrack, composer Tsunku♂
#MusicChallenge 🎶
Day 22: A song built around repetition
Built to Scale 2 from the Rhythm Heaven soundtrack, composer Tsunku♂
Built to Scale 2 - Rhythm Heaven
YouTube video by DavidMismol
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March 21, 2026 at 10:49 PM
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic 🎼
#MusicChallenge 🎶
Day 22: A song built around repetition
Built to Scale 2 from the Rhythm Heaven soundtrack, composer Tsunku♂
#MusicChallenge 🎶
Day 22: A song built around repetition
Built to Scale 2 from the Rhythm Heaven soundtrack, composer Tsunku♂
Morning Musume de 1998 até o Tsunku se aposentar
Só coisas inusitadas, mas reais.
Eu falaria de ✨️Crepúsculo✨️
E vocês?
Eu falaria de ✨️Crepúsculo✨️
E vocês?
September 4, 2024 at 12:06 PM
Morning Musume de 1998 até o Tsunku se aposentar
Rhythm Heaven producer Tsunku got several offers to make similar games, but refused them because of his “indebtedness to Nintendo”
https://automaton-media.com/en/news/rhythm-heaven-producer-tsunku-got-several-offers-to-make-similar-games-but-refused-them-because-of-his-indebtedness-to-nintendo/
https://automaton-media.com/en/news/rhythm-heaven-producer-tsunku-got-several-offers-to-make-similar-games-but-refused-them-because-of-his-indebtedness-to-nintendo/
Rhythm Heaven producer Tsunku got several offers to make similar games, but refused them because of his “indebtedness to Nintendo”
Rhythm Heaven Groove producer and composer Tsunku writes about his feelings on the new game and its development.
automaton-media.com
July 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Rhythm Heaven producer Tsunku got several offers to make similar games, but refused them because of his “indebtedness to Nintendo”
https://automaton-media.com/en/news/rhythm-heaven-producer-tsunku-got-several-offers-to-make-similar-games-but-refused-them-because-of-his-indebtedness-to-nintendo/
https://automaton-media.com/en/news/rhythm-heaven-producer-tsunku-got-several-offers-to-make-similar-games-but-refused-them-because-of-his-indebtedness-to-nintendo/