Dan-i Dojo (段位道場)
Dan-i Dojo is Taiko no Tatsujin’s challenge mode, designed to test a player’s consistency, accuracy, and endurance across a series of songs. Rather than focusing on a single chart, each course requires you to meet a set of conditions while playing three curated songs back-to-back.
Dan-i Dojo is one of the game’s most popular long-term goals. Players often use it to measure their skill level and improvement over time, with new courses released each year ranging from beginner-friendly Kyuu ranks through to the prestigious Tatsujin title.
This guide explains how Dan-i Dojo works in the modern Nijiiro arcade version, how the ranking system is structured, and what to expect when attempting each course.
Don’t be discouraged if you can’t pass a course immediately. Even experienced players often spend weeks or months practising before earning a new rank.
How Dan-i Dojo Works
Whether you’re attempting your very first Kyuu course or aiming for the highest Jin titles, this section explains how Dan-i Dojo works and what you’ll need to know before taking on the challenge.
If you’re new to Dan-i Dojo, start with Rank Structure and Challenge Mechanics. Once you’re familiar with how the mode works, you can explore the current year’s courses and begin working towards your next rank.
🎖️ Rank Structure
Learn how the Dojo ranking system is organised, from the Kyuu and Dan ranks through to Kurouto, Meijin, Choujin, and Tatsujin.
📋 Clear Conditions
Understand how Dojo works, including course structure, conditions, soul gauge requirements, passing criteria, and other mechanics used throughout the mode.
📅 Courses
Browse the current and previous year’s Dojo courses, including the songs, conditions, and other information for each rank.
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