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{{Quote|とんでくるモノを<br>Aボタンでパンチ！<br>よくあるゲーム？<br>…かもね。"<br>"(Punch the incoming objects with the A button! It's a common game... right?)|Karate Man Description (Rhythm Tengoku)}}
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|とんでくるモノを<br>Aボタンでパンチ！<br>よくあるゲーム？<br>…かもね。"<br>"(Punch the incoming objects with the A button! It's a common game... right?)
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{{Quote|More karate training! We've got<br>an all-new song and all new stuff<br>to throw at you! (No practice)|Karate Man Returns! Description (Rhythm Heaven Megamix)}}
  
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|Karate Man Description (Rhythm Tengoku)}}
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|とんでくるモノを Aボタンでパンチ！<br>気合とノリで ぶつ飛ばそう！"<br>"(Punch the incoming objects with the A button! With spirit and flow, let's fly!)
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|Karate Man Description (Rhythm Tengoku Arcade)}}
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|More karate training! We've got<br>an all-new song and all new stuff<br>to throw at you! (No practice)
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|Karate Man Returns! Description (Rhythm Heaven Megamix)}}
 
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{{Minigame infobox|Name = Karate Man Returns!|Debut = Rhythm Tengoku<br>Rhythm Heaven Megamix|Number = 1 (Tengoku)<br>33 (Megamix)|Reward = Karate Man song (Tengoku)<br>1 Flow Ball (Megamix)|image = <tabber>Rhythm Tengoku=[[File:Karate_Man_GBA.PNG|240px]]|-|Megamix=[[File:return of karate man.png|240px]]</tabber>|-|jname = かえってきた カラテ家|rname = Kaettekita Karateka|BPM = 119}}
  
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|Name = Karate Man Returns!
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{{Nihongo|'''Karate Man Returns!'''|かえってきた カラテ家|Kaettekita Karateka}}, known in [[Rhythm Tengoku]] as {{Nihongo|'''Karate Man'''|カラテ家|Karateka}}, is the 1st minigame in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'' and the 33rd minigame in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''. In this game, [[Karate Joe]] is training by punching flying objects off-screen. The sequel, [[Karate Man 2 (GBA)|Karate Man 2]], is unlocked later on in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''. It's also a sequel to [[Karate Man]] in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''.
  
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|Debut = Rhythm Tengoku<br>Rhythm Heaven Megamix
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|Number = 1 (Tengoku)<br>33 (Megamix)
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|Reward = Karate Man song (Tengoku)<br>1 Flow Ball (Megamix)
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|image = <tabber>Rhythm Tengoku=[[File:Karate_Man_GBA.PNG|240px]]|-|Megamix=[[File:return of karate man.png|240px]]</tabber>|-|jname = かえってきた カラテ家
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|rname = Kaettekita Karateka
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|BPM = 119}}
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{{Nihongo|'''Karate Man Returns!'''|かえってきた カラテ家|Kaettekita Karateka}}, simply called {{Nihongo|'''Karate Man'''|カラテ家|Karateka}} in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'', is the first minigame in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'' and the first game to appear in the ''[[Rhythm Heaven franchise|Rhythm Heaven]]'' series. It returns as the 33rd minigame in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]'', as a sequel to [[Karate Man]].
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The topic of this rhythm game is [[Karate Joe]], a martial artist who trains by punching flying objects from off-screen. in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'', this game has a sequel, [[Karate Man 2 (GBA)|Karate Man 2]], which is unlocked later in the game. This game features the song "[[Karate Man (Song)|Karate Man]]".
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==Gameplay==
  
==Gameplay==
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[[File:Karate_Man_Arcade.png|thumb|240px]]
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[[File:Karate_Man_Arcade.png|thumb|240px|Karate Man Returns! in ''Rhythm Tengoku'', titled "Karate Man"]]
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[[File:Hey_baby_gameplay.png|thumb|240px]]
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[[File:Hey_baby_gameplay.png|thumb|240px|Karate Man Returns! in ''Rhythm Heaven Megamix'']]
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This minigame features [[Karate Joe]], who practices karate by punching objects that fly from off-screen. To do so, the player must hit the A button to the rhythm.
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The gameplay of this game sees Karate Joe punching out the flying objects off-screen which is done by pressing the A button. The flow bar (found only in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''), located on the left, acts as an ability meter of sorts, responding to the player's successes (see below). Unless the meter is at three or more, Karate Joe cannot punch rocks or bombs; attempting to do so will result in a miss.
  
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There are various objects that need to be punched off-screen:
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The following objects appear and needed to be punched off-screen:
 
*Pot
  
*Pot
 
*Rock
  
*Rock
 
*Soccer Ball
  
*Soccer Ball
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*Light Bulb (only in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'')
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*Light Bulb (only in ''Rhythm Tengoku'')
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*Bomb (only in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'')
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*Bomb (only in ''Rhythm Tengoku'')
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*Cooking Pot (only in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]'')
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*Cooking Pot (only in ''Rhythm Heaven Megamix'')
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A Flow gauge is located on the left and acts as an ability meter, responding to the player's success. Unless the gauge is at three bars or more, Karate Joe cannot punch rocks or bombs; attempting to do so will result in a miss. The ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]'' version is slightly altered from the original for consistency with later versions, most notably the removal of the Flow gauge entierly.
 
==Controls==
  
==Controls==
 
===Button Mode===
  
===Button Mode===
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*Tap: Punch
  
*Tap: Punch
 
==Timing Notes==
  
==Timing Notes==
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*Hit: Karate Joe will punch the object off-screen. The Flow bar will increase by one.
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*Hit: Karate Joe will punch the object off-screen. In ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'', the Flow gauge will increase by one.
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*Barely: Karate Joe will wince as the object lands on the ground just in front of him. The Flow bar will decrease by one. '''A barely counts as a miss.'''
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*Barely: Karate Joe will wince as the object lands on the ground just in front of him. The Flow gauge will decrease by one. '''A barely counts as a miss.'''
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*Miss: Karate Joe will gasp as the object flies past him. The Flow bar will deplete completely. When punching a rock or a bomb in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'', if the Flow bar is not high enough, Karate Joe will gasp as the object falls to the ground and his fist will be colored red.
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*Miss: Karate Joe will gasp as the object flies past him. The Flow gauge will deplete completely. If punching a rock or a bomb in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'' when the Flow gauge is not high enough, Karate Joe will gasp as the object falls to the ground and his fist will turn red in pain.
 
==Lyrics==
  
==Lyrics==
 
[[File:Karate_Man_Song.ogg|left]]
  
[[File:Karate_Man_Song.ogg|left]]
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Hey! Baby! How's it going?<br>
  
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This beat is non stop.<br>
  
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Hey! Baby! Listen to my phrase.<br>
  
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I can give you<br>
  
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the sense of rhythm.<br>
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Hey! Baby! How's it going?<br />
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This beat is non stop.<br />
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Hey! Baby! Listen to my phrase.<br />
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I can give you<br />
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the sense of rhythm.<br />
 
Oh, Yeah.
  
Oh, Yeah.
   
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Hey! Baby! How's it going?<br>
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Hey! Baby! How's it going?<br />
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This beat is non stop.<br>
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This beat is non stop.<br />
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Hey! Baby! Listen to my phrase.<br>
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Hey! Baby! Listen to my phrase.<br />
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I can give you<br>
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I can give you<br />
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the sense of rhythm.<br>
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the sense of rhythm.<br />
 
Awake, baby! Trust me!
  
Awake, baby! Trust me!
   
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This beat is non stop!<br>
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This beat is non stop!<br />
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New groove in your soul.<br>
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New groove in your soul.<br />
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Oh, Yeah!<br>
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Oh, Yeah!<br />
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This beat!<br>
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This beat!<br />
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You are growing up well.<br>
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You are growing up well.<br />
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Hey, Baby!<br>
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Hey, Baby!<br />
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Hold on to your ambition.<br>
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Hold on to your ambition.<br />
 
Hey! Oh, Yeah!
  
Hey! Oh, Yeah!
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==Rating Notes==
  
==Rating Notes==
 
===''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''===
  
===''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''===
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*"師匠のおことば" (Master's words)
  
*"師匠のおことば" (Master's words)
 
====Try Again====
  
====Try Again====
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*"きほんが　できてない。" (The basics are not set.)
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*"きほんが できてない。" (The basics are not set.)
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*"つづけざまは　ニガテみたいだね。" (It seems you're not good at the successive parts.)
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*"つづけざまは ニガテみたいだね。" (It seems you're not good at the successive parts.)
 
====OK====
  
====OK====
 
*"う~ん．．．" (Yeah...)
  
*"う~ん．．．" (Yeah...)
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*"まぁまぁ、　かな。" (OK, I guess?)
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*"まぁまぁ、 かな。" (OK, I guess?)
 
*"とりあえず．．．" (Anyway...)
  
*"とりあえず．．．" (Anyway...)
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*"よしと　します。" (You did your best.)
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*"よしと します。" (You did your best.)
 
====Superb====
  
====Superb====
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*"れんぞくパンチに　キレがある！" (There is a sharpness to your successive punches!)
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*"れんぞくパンチに キレがある！" (There is a sharpness to your successive punches!)
 
*"さいご キマってた！" (You nailed the last part!)
  
*"さいご キマってた！" (You nailed the last part!)
 
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===''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''===
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====Try Again====
  
====Try Again====
 
*"Your punches lack pizzazz."
  
*"Your punches lack pizzazz."
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*"You can't spell "triple punch" without "trip.""
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*"You can't spell "triple punch" without "trip."
 
====OK====
  
====OK====
 
*"Eh. Passable."
  
*"Eh. Passable."
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Karate_Man_GBA_OK.PNG|"とりあえず、ごはん 食べとこう！" (Let's break for lunch!)
  
Karate_Man_GBA_OK.PNG|"とりあえず、ごはん 食べとこう！" (Let's break for lunch!)
 
Karate_Man_GBA_Superb.PNG|"こんなに ブッとばしちゃった！！" (You sent all of this flying!!)
  
Karate_Man_GBA_Superb.PNG|"こんなに ブッとばしちゃった！！" (You sent all of this flying!!)
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===''[[Rhythm Tengoku (Arcade)]]'' (Karate Man Tempo Up!)===
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<gallery>
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Karate Man Tempo Up Try Again.png|"大合当日はイマイチでした。" (It didn't go well on the day of the event.)
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Karate_Man_Tempo_Up_OK.png|"大会当日、わリといいカソヅでした！" (On the day of the event, it was a wonderful experience!)
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Karate Man Tempo Up Superb.png|"あの大会で優勝しちゃった！！" (I won on the day of the event!!)
 
</gallery>
  
</gallery>
 
===''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''===
  
===''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''===
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|item = Cooking Pot.png
  
|item = Cooking Pot.png
 
|desc = My father is a master of karate, but not of cooking. Occasionally, he makes dinner anyway, and he keeps asking if I like it. I always lie and tell him it's good.}}
  
|desc = My father is a master of karate, but not of cooking. Occasionally, he makes dinner anyway, and he keeps asking if I like it. I always lie and tell him it's good.}}
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==Skill Star==
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==[[Skill Star]]==
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The Skill Star can be collected when you hit the last rock at the very end of the minigame.
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In ''Rhythm Heaven Megamix'', the Skill Star can be obtained by hitting the last rock that appears at the end of the minigame.
 
==Appearances==
  
==Appearances==
 
<gallery>
  
<gallery>
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Karate Joe 2 (GBA).png|[[Karate Man 2 (GBA)|Karate Man 2]]
  
Karate Joe 2 (GBA).png|[[Karate Man 2 (GBA)|Karate Man 2]]
 
Karate Man Arcade Remix 8.png|[[Remix 8 (GBA)|Remix 8]]
  
Karate Man Arcade Remix 8.png|[[Remix 8 (GBA)|Remix 8]]
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Karate Man Tempo Up gameplay.png|[[Karate Man Tempo Up!]]<br>[[Remix 1 Tempo Up!]]
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Karate Man Tempo Up gameplay.png|Karate Man Tempo Up!<br>[[Remix 1 Tempo Up!]]
 
Karate Man Story gameplay.png|[[Karate Man]]
  
Karate Man Story gameplay.png|[[Karate Man]]
 
Hey_baby_gameplay.png|Karate Man Returns!<br>[[Right-Hand Remix]]
  
Hey_baby_gameplay.png|Karate Man Returns!<br>[[Right-Hand Remix]]
 
Karate Man Returns! Honeybee.png|[[Honeybee Remix]]
  
Karate Man Returns! Honeybee.png|[[Honeybee Remix]]
 
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==Karate Man Tempo Up!==
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|とんでくるモノを Aボタンでパンチ！<br>でもスピードが速くなってるヨ。"<br>"(Punch the incoming objects with the A button! But the speed is faster.)
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|Karate Man Tempo Up! Description}}
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|Minigame_infobox/Data = Remix 8 (GBA)
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|Minigame_infobox/Data2 = Rhythm Tweezers Tempo Up!}}
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{{Minigame infobox
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|Name = Karate Man Tempo Up!
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|jname = カラテ家 TEMPO UP!
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|rname = Karateka Tempo Up!
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|image = [[File:Karate_Man_Tempo_Up_title.png|240px]]
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|BPM = 177.5
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|Debut = Rhythm Tengoku (Arcade)
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|Number = 49
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|Reward = None}}
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{{Nihongo|'''Karate Man Tempo Up!'''|カラテ家 TEMPO UP!|Karateka Tempo Up!}} is a variation of this game and the first in the ''Extra'' stage in [[Rhythm Tengoku (Arcade)|the arcade version of ''Rhythm Tengoku'']]. In this variant, [[Karate Joe]] wears boxing gloves and black pants. The gameplay is the same, but the tempo is sped up, with a new arrangement of the song.
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<gallery>Karate_Man_Tempo_Up_gameplay.png</gallery>
 
==Karate Man 2P==
  
==Karate Man 2P==
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{{Quote|とんでくるモノを Aボタンでパンチ！<br>気合とノリで ぶっ飛ばそう!"<br>"(Punch the incoming objects with the A button! Let's go with the flow!)|Karate Man 2P Description}}
  
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|とんでくるモノを Aボタンでパンチ！<br>気合とノリで ぶっ飛ばそう!"<br>"(Punch the incoming objects with the A button! Let's go with the flow!)
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{{Game-Nav|Minigame_infobox/Data = N/A|Minigame_infobox/Data2 = Rhythm Tweezers 2}}
  
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|Karate Man 2P Description}}
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{{Minigame infobox|Name = Karate Man 2P|ensongname = Karate Man Song|image = [[File:Karate_Man_GBA.PNG|240px]]|BPM = 119|Debut = Rhythm Tengoku Arcade|Number = 1|Reward = None|Song = Karate Man Song|song = Karate Man Song|jname = カラテ家 2P|rname = Karateta 2P}}
  
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Karate Man also appears in the 2P mode of ''[[Rhythm Tengoku (Arcade)]]'' where it is referred to as {{Nihongo|'''Karate Man 2P'''|カラテ家 2P|Karateka 2P|}}. It plays the same as the 1P version, except it has a split screen display to accommodate the second player. As a consequence of this design, the flow bar remains off screen.
  
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|Minigame_infobox/Data = N/A
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{{Minigame infobox
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|Name = Karate Man 2P
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|image = [[File:Karate_Man_GBA.PNG|240px]]
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|BPM = 119
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|Debut = Rhythm Tengoku Arcade
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|Number = 1
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|Reward = None
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|jname = カラテ家 2P
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|rname = Karate 2P}}
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Karate Man also appears in the two-player mode mode in [[Rhythm Tengoku (Arcade)|the arcade version of ''Rhythm Tengoku'']] where it is referred to as {{Nihongo|'''Karate Man 2P'''|カラテ家 2P|Karateka 2P}}. It plays the same as the normal version, but has a split screen display to accommodate the second player. However, the flow gauge remains off screen, unable to be seen by both players.
 
<gallery>Karate Man Arcade2-P.PNG</gallery>
  
<gallery>Karate Man Arcade2-P.PNG</gallery>
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==Karate Man 2P Tempo Up!==
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|とんでくるモノを Aボタンでパンチ！<br>でもスピードが速くなってるヨ。"<br>"(Punch the incoming objects with the A button! But the speed is faster.)
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|Karate Man 2P Tempo Up! Description}}
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|Minigame_infobox/Data = Tap Trial 2
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|Minigame_infobox/Data2 = Rhythm Tweezers Tempo Up!}}
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{{Minigame infobox
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|Name = Karate Man 2P Tempo Up!
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|image = [[File:Karate_Man_Tempo_Up_title.png|240px]]
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|BPM = 178
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|Debut = Rhythm Tengoku Arcade
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|Number = 21
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|jname = カラテ家 2P TEMPO UP!
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|rname = Karateka 2P Tempo Up!
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|Reward = None}}
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Karate Man Tempo Up! also appears in the 2P mode of ''[[Rhythm Tengoku (Arcade)]]'' where it is referred to as {{Nihongo|'''Karate Man 2P Tempo Up!'''|カラテ家 2P TEMPO UP!|Karateka 2P Tempo Up!}}. The same changes as Karate Man 2P apply here.
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<gallery>Karate Man Tempo Up Arcade2-P.PNG</gallery>
 
==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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*Karate Man has become rather well-known for being the first ever rhythm game in the franchise. This has allowed it to make it into the [[Karate Man Kicks!|next]] [[Karate Man Combos!|three]] [[Karate Man Senior|games]] in the series, with new mechanics.
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*Karate Man has become rather well-known for being the first ever rhythm game in the [[Rhythm Heaven franchise|''Rhythm Heaven'' series]]. This has allowed it to make it into the [[Karate Man Kicks!|next]] [[Karate Man Combos!|three]] [[Karate Man Senior|games]] in the series, with new mechanics.
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*Karate Man is one of the three games to return in each installment of the series.
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**This game also has the most variations across the entire series.
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* The name Karate Joe may be based from Knuckle Joe from the Kirby series. Both use fists and feet (see [[Karate Man Kicks!]]), their first names are fighting-related and they end with "Joe".
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*The name Karate Joe may be a reference to Knuckle Joe from the ''Kirby'' series. Both use their fists and feet (see [[Karate Man Kicks!]]), their first names are fighting-related and they end with "Joe".
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*This is the first game in the [[Rhythm Heaven franchise|''Rhythm Heaven'' series]] to include vocals. Interestingly, the game's lyrics are given as part of the [[Rhythm_Shiryo_Shitsu#リズムポエム集 (Rhythm Poem Collection)|Rhythm Poem Collection]] rather than its own lyrics card. Its name is given as "Karate Rhythm".
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* Like the other games in Stage 1, this game [[Karate Man Tempo Up!|reappears]] in the arcade version as part of the [[Extra]] stage, where it is sped up, with new orchestration to match.
  
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* This is the first game in the [[Rhythm Heaven Series]] to include vocals. Interestingly, the game's lyrics are given as part of the "Rhythm Haiku Collection" reading material rather it's own lyrics card. It's name is given as "Karate Rhythm".
  
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* The audio gasp for missing the object in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'' may override the thrown object cue. This may cause problems if trying to play the stage without looking at the screen.
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*The audio gasp for missing the object in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'' may override the thrown object cue. This may cause problems if trying to play the stage without looking at the screen.
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== Video ==
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* Missing a single object will count as a OK or Try Again.
  
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{| class="wikitable" style="margin: 1em auto 1em auto;"
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**Punching when you are not supposed to in the Tengoku version will break a Perfect.
  
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!Rhythm Tengoku
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* The ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]'' version is slightly changed from the original, as the light bulbs were replaced by other objects, while the "Hit 2!" cue near the end was changed to "Hit 3!". The bomb at the end of said cue was replaced with a cooking pot. The Flow meter is not present in this game so Karate Joe can punch rocks without hurting his fist like he did in the GBA version.
  
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!Rhythm Tengoku (Arcade) (Karate Man Tempo Up!)
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!Rhythm Heaven Megamix
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|[[File:Rhythm Tengoku Perfect Play Stage 1-1 - Karateka-0|300px]]
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|[[File:Rhythm Tengoku Arcade- Karateka (Karate Man) Tempo Up! (Perfect)|thumb|300px]]
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|[[File:Rhythm Heaven Megamix - Karate Man Returns! (Perfect) (English)|300px]]
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|}
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Revision as of 09:24, 15 August 2019

"とんでくるモノを
Aボタンでパンチ！
よくあるゲーム？
…かもね。"
"(Punch the incoming objects with the A button! It's a common game... right?) "
 — Karate Man Description (Rhythm Tengoku)

"とんでくるモノを Aボタンでパンチ！
気合とノリで ぶつ飛ばそう！"
"(Punch the incoming objects with the A button! With spirit and flow, let's fly!) "
 — Karate Man Description (Rhythm Tengoku Arcade)

"More karate training! We've got
an all-new song and all new stuff
to throw at you! (No practice) "
 — Karate Man Returns! Description (Rhythm Heaven Megamix)

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Karate Man Returns! (かえってきた カラテ家?, Kaettekita Karateka), simply called Karate Man (カラテ家?, Karateka) in Rhythm Tengoku, is the first minigame in Rhythm Tengoku and the first game to appear in the Rhythm Heaven series. It returns as the 33rd minigame in Rhythm Heaven Megamix, as a sequel to Karate Man.

The topic of this rhythm game is Karate Joe, a martial artist who trains by punching flying objects from off-screen. in Rhythm Tengoku, this game has a sequel, Karate Man 2, which is unlocked later in the game. This game features the song "Karate Man".

Gameplay

File:Karate Man Arcade.png

Karate Man Returns! in Rhythm Tengoku, titled "Karate Man"

File:Hey baby gameplay.png

Karate Man Returns! in Rhythm Heaven Megamix

This minigame features Karate Joe, who practices karate by punching objects that fly from off-screen. To do so, the player must hit the A button to the rhythm. The following objects appear and needed to be punched off-screen:

  • Pot
  • Rock
  • Soccer Ball
  • Light Bulb (only in Rhythm Tengoku)
  • Bomb (only in Rhythm Tengoku)
  • Cooking Pot (only in Rhythm Heaven Megamix)

A Flow gauge is located on the left and acts as an ability meter, responding to the player's success. Unless the gauge is at three bars or more, Karate Joe cannot punch rocks or bombs; attempting to do so will result in a miss. The Rhythm Heaven Megamix version is slightly altered from the original for consistency with later versions, most notably the removal of the Flow gauge entierly.

Controls

Button Mode

  • A: Punch

Simple Tap Mode

  • Tap: Punch

Timing Notes

  • Hit: Karate Joe will punch the object off-screen. In Rhythm Tengoku, the Flow gauge will increase by one.
  • Barely: Karate Joe will wince as the object lands on the ground just in front of him. The Flow gauge will decrease by one. A barely counts as a miss.
  • Miss: Karate Joe will gasp as the object flies past him. The Flow gauge will deplete completely. If punching a rock or a bomb in Rhythm Tengoku when the Flow gauge is not high enough, Karate Joe will gasp as the object falls to the ground and his fist will turn red in pain.

Lyrics





Hey! Baby! How's it going?
This beat is non stop.
Hey! Baby! Listen to my phrase.
I can give you
the sense of rhythm.
Oh, Yeah.

Hey! Baby! How's it going?
This beat is non stop.
Hey! Baby! Listen to my phrase.
I can give you
the sense of rhythm.
Awake, baby! Trust me!

This beat is non stop!
New groove in your soul.
Oh, Yeah!
This beat!
You are growing up well.
Hey, Baby!
Hold on to your ambition.
Hey! Oh, Yeah!

Rating Notes

Rhythm Tengoku

Header

  • "師匠のおことば" (Master's words)

Try Again

  • "きほんが できてない。" (The basics are not set.)
  • "つづけざまは ニガテみたいだね。" (It seems you're not good at the successive parts.)

OK

  • "う~ん．．．" (Yeah...)
  • "まぁまぁ、 かな。" (OK, I guess?)
  • "とりあえず．．．" (Anyway...)
  • "よしと します。" (You did your best.)

Superb

  • "れんぞくパンチに キレがある！" (There is a sharpness to your successive punches!)
  • "さいご キマってた！" (You nailed the last part!)

Rhythm Heaven Megamix

Header

  • "Mutterings from the Master"

Try Again

  • "Your punches lack pizzazz."
  • "You can't spell "triple punch" without "trip."

OK

  • "Eh. Passable."

Superb

  • "Your punches have some punch."
  • "Three cheers for your triple punches!"

Epilogue

Rhythm Tengoku

Rhythm Tengoku (Arcade) (Karate Man Tempo Up!)

Rhythm Heaven Megamix

Rhythm Item

Cooking Pot

There is no name. There is no title.
File:Sprite 3DS Rhythm Item Cooking Pot.png.png
Item holder
 There is no description.

Skill Star

In Rhythm Heaven Megamix, the Skill Star can be obtained by hitting the last rock that appears at the end of the minigame.

Appearances

Karate Man Tempo Up!

"とんでくるモノを Aボタンでパンチ！
でもスピードが速くなってるヨ。"
"(Punch the incoming objects with the A button! But the speed is faster.) "
 — Karate Man Tempo Up! Description

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Karate Man Tempo Up! (カラテ家 TEMPO UP!?, Karateka Tempo Up!) is a variation of this game and the first in the Extra stage in the arcade version of Rhythm Tengoku. In this variant, Karate Joe wears boxing gloves and black pants. The gameplay is the same, but the tempo is sped up, with a new arrangement of the song.

Karate Man 2P

"とんでくるモノを Aボタンでパンチ！
気合とノリで ぶっ飛ばそう!"
"(Punch the incoming objects with the A button! Let's go with the flow!) "
 — Karate Man 2P Description

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Karate Man also appears in the two-player mode mode in the arcade version of Rhythm Tengoku where it is referred to as Karate Man 2P (カラテ家 2P?, Karateka 2P). It plays the same as the normal version, but has a split screen display to accommodate the second player. However, the flow gauge remains off screen, unable to be seen by both players.

Karate Man 2P Tempo Up!

"とんでくるモノを Aボタンでパンチ！
でもスピードが速くなってるヨ。"
"(Punch the incoming objects with the A button! But the speed is faster.) "
 — Karate Man 2P Tempo Up! Description

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Karate Man Tempo Up! also appears in the 2P mode of Rhythm Tengoku (Arcade) where it is referred to as Karate Man 2P Tempo Up! (カラテ家 2P TEMPO UP!?, Karateka 2P Tempo Up!). The same changes as Karate Man 2P apply here.

Trivia

  • Karate Man has become rather well-known for being the first ever rhythm game in the Rhythm Heaven series. This has allowed it to make it into the next three games in the series, with new mechanics.
    • This game also has the most variations across the entire series.
  • The name Karate Joe may be a reference to Knuckle Joe from the Kirby series. Both use their fists and feet (see Karate Man Kicks!), their first names are fighting-related and they end with "Joe".
  • This is the first game in the Rhythm Heaven series to include vocals. Interestingly, the game's lyrics are given as part of the Rhythm Poem Collection rather than its own lyrics card. Its name is given as "Karate Rhythm".
    • Additionally, this and Big Rock Finish are the only games in the entire series to use its practice music as part of the actual game.
  • The audio gasp for missing the object in Rhythm Tengoku may override the thrown object cue. This may cause problems if trying to play the stage without looking at the screen.

Video

Rhythm Tengoku Rhythm Tengoku (Arcade) (Karate Man Tempo Up!) Rhythm Heaven Megamix
File:Rhythm Tengoku Perfect Play Stage 1-1 - Karateka-0
File:Rhythm Tengoku Arcade- Karateka (Karate Man) Tempo Up! (Perfect)
File:Rhythm Heaven Megamix - Karate Man Returns! (Perfect) (English)

In Other Languages

Language Name Meaning
Flag jp Japanese 帰ってきた カラテ家 Return of Karate Man
Flag fr French Super karatéka
Flag es Spanish El regreso de Kárate Killo
Flag it Italian Il Ritorno di Karate Ka
Flag kr Korean 돌아온 격투가 Return of the Fighter
Rhythm Tengoku (GBA/Arcade)
One Player
Karateka • Rhythm Datsumo • Marcher • Air Batter • Pachi Pachi Sanninshu • Remix 1
Shiroi Obake • Game GBA 2-2 • Kossori Rat • Baikin Hakase • Game GBA 2-5 • Remix 2
Game GBA 3-1 • Game GBA 3-2 • Usagi Tobi • Game GBA 3-4 • Game GBA 3-5 • Remix 3
Quiz • Game GBA 4-2 • Rhythm o Shuji • Game GBA 4-4 • Game GBA 4-5 • Remix 4
Hopping Road • Ninja • Game GBA 5-3 • Game GBA 5-4 • Tap Dance • Remix 5
Bari Bari Sanninshu • Game GBA 6-2 • Cosmo Dance • Game GBA 6-4 • Super Tap • Remix 6

Game GBA 7-1 • Game GBA 7-2 • Game GBA 7-3 • Game GBA 7-4 • Game GBA 7-5 • Remix 7
Game GBA 8-1 • Game GBA 8-2 • Game GBA 8-3 • Game GBA 8-4 • Game GBA 8-5 • Remix 8
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Two Player
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Game GBA 3-5 • Game GBA 4-3 • Game GBA 5-2 • Game GBA 5-5
Game GBA 7-1 • Game GBA 7-2 • Game GBA 6-3 • Game GBA 7-5
Game GBA 8-5 • Game GBA 7-3 • Game GBA 8-4 • Game GBA 6-5
Game GBA EX-1 • Game GBA EX-2 • Game GBA EX-3 • Game GBA EX-4
Rhythm Heaven
Built to Scale • Glee Club • Fillbots • Game DS 1-4 • Remix 1
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Game DS 3-1 • Game DS 3-2 • Game DS 3-3 • Game DS 3-4 • Remix 3
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Game DS 5-1 • Game DS 5-2 • Game DS 5-3 • Game DS 5-4 • Remix 5
Game DS 6-1 • Game DS 6-2 • Game DS 6-3 • Karate Man • Remix 6
Game DS B-Credit
Built to Scale 2 • Game DS 7-2 • Frog Hop 2 • Game DS 7-4 • Remix 7
Rhythm Rally 2 • Fillbots 2 • Game DS 8-3 • Game DS 8-4 • Remix 8
Game DS 9-1 • Karate Man 2 • Glee Club 2 • Game DS 9-4 • Remix 9
Shoot-'Em-Up 2 • Game DS 10-2 • Game DS 10-3 • Game DS 10-4 • Remix 10
Rhythm Heaven Fever
One Player
Game Wii 1-1 • Game Wii 1-2 • Game Wii 1-3 • Game Wii 1-4 • Remix 1
Game Wii 2-1 • Game Wii 2-2 • Game Wii 2-3 • Game Wii 2-4 • Remix 2
Game Wii 3-1 • Built to Scale • Air Rally • Figure Fighter • Remix 3
Game Wii 4-1 • Game Wii 4-2 • Micro-Row • Samurai Slice • Remix 4
Game Wii 5-1 • Flipper-Flop • Game Wii 5-3 • Game Wii 5-4 • Remix 5
Game Wii 6-1 • Game Wii 6-2 • Game Wii 6-3 • Game Wii 6-4 • Remix 6
Game Wii 7-1 • Game Wii 7-2 • Game Wii 7-3 • Karate Man • Remix 7
Night Walk
Game Wii 8-1 • Game Wii 8-2 • Built to Scale 2 • Game Wii 8-4 • Remix 8
Game Wii 9-1 • Game Wii 9-2 • Game Wii 9-3 • Game Wii 9-4 • Remix 9
Figure Fighter 2 • Micro-Row 2 • Game Wii 10-3 • Karate Man 2 • Remix 10
Two Player
Fork Lifter • Tambourine • Ringside • Micro-Row • Flipper-Flop • Launch Party • Tap Troupe • Karate Man
Extra Games
The Clappy Trio • Sneaky Spirits • Game Wii EX-3 • Game Wii EX-4
Rhythm Heaven Megamix
Earth World
Honeybee Land
Karate Man • Game 3DS ntrRobot S • Game 3DS rvlBadminton S • Game 3DS ctrStep S
Machine Land
Game 3DS agbHair S • Game 3DS ntrChorus S • Game 3DS rvlMuscle S • Game 3DS ctrFruitbasket S
The First Gate
Game 3DS ntrCoinToss L
Citrus Land
Game 3DS agbClap S • Game 3DS ntrShooting S • Game 3DS rvlFlea S • Game 3DS ctrInterprerter S
Donut Land
Game 3DS agbRabbit L • Game 3DS ntrAirboard L • Game 3DS rvlBatting L • Game 3DS ctrChameleon L
The Second Gate
Sick Beats
Barbershop Land

Game 3DS agbGhost S • Game 3DS ntrPingpong S • Game 3DS rvlGoma S • Game 3DS ctrWoodCat S
Songbird Land
Game 3DS agbShuji L • Game 3DS ntrBlueBirds L • Game 3DS rvlBird L • Game 3DS ctrDotsamurai L
The Third Gate
Game 3DS ctrChicken L

Lush Woods
Lush Tower
Game 3DS agbBatter L • Game 3DS ntrNinja L • Game 3DS rvlGolf L • Game 3DS ctrSumou L • Game 3DS remix LED
Honeybee Tower
Game 3DS rvlKarate 1 • Game 3DS ntrRobot L • Game 3DS rvlBadminton L • Game 3DS ctrStep L • Game 3DS remix 00
Machine Tower
Game 3DS agbHair L • Game 3DS ntrChorus L • Game 3DS rvlMuscle L • Game 3DS ctrFruitbasket L • Game 3DS remix 01
Citrus Tower
Game 3DS agbClap L • Game 3DS ntrShooting L • Game 3DS rvlFlea L • Game 3DS ctrInterprerter L • Game 3DS remix 02
Donut Tower
Game 3DS agbRat L • Game 3DS ntrIdol L • Game 3DS rvlManju L • Game 3DS ctrBlanco L • Game 3DS remix 03
Barbershop Tower
Game 3DS agbGhost L • Game 3DS ntrPingpong L • Game 3DS rvlGoma L • Game 3DS ctrWoodCat L • Game 3DS remix 04
Songbird Tower
Game 3DS agbTap L • Game 3DS ntrFrog L • Game 3DS rvlInterview L • Game 3DS ctrTango L • Game 3DS remix 05
Heaven World
Star Land
Game 3DS agbTono L • Game 3DS ntrCameraMan L • Game 3DS rvlRocket L • Game 3DS ctrPillow L
Comet Land
Game 3DS agbMarcher L • Game 3DS ntrShugyo L • Game 3DS rvlSeesaw L • Game 3DS ctrBear L
Planet Land
Game 3DS agbSpaceDance L • Game 3DS ntrBackbeat L • Game 3DS rvlBook L • Game 3DS ctrTeppan L
The Fourth Gate
Game 3DS rvlSword L
Mamarin Palace
Left-Hand Tower
Game 3DS agbClap A • Game 3DS ntrIdol A • Game 3DS rvlMuscle A • Game 3DS ctrBlanco A • Game 3DS remix 06 2
Right-Hand Tower
Game 3DS agbTap A • Game 3DS ntrFrog A • Game 3DS rvlGolf A • Game 3DS ctrDotsamurai A • Game 3DS remix 07 2
Tibby's Mom

Game 3DS agbSpaceDance A • Game 3DS ntrPingpong A • Game 3DS rvlManju A • Game 3DS rvlKarate 4 • Game 3DS remix TED 2

Shop
Shop No. 1
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Shop No. 2
Game 3DS ntrBoxShow L • Game 3DS ntrShortLive L • Game 3DS rvlKarate 2
Shop No. 3
Built to Scale • Game 3DS rvlDate L • Game 3DS rvlFishing L
Shop No. 4
Game 3DS rvlFork L • Game 3DS rvlRap L • Game 3DS rvlReceive L
Shop No. 5
Game 3DS rvlRobot L • Game 3DS rvlRotation L • Samurai Slice
Shop No. 6
Game 3DS rvlSort L • Game 3DS rvlWatch L • Game 3DS rvlKarate 3

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