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[[File:DDDSTaizoHori.gif|thumb|Taizo Hori in Dig Dug: Digging Strike]]
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[[File:DDDSTaizoHori.gif|thumb|Taizo as he appears in ''Dig Dug Digging Strike''.]]
{{Nihongo|'''Taizo Hori'''|ホリ・タイゾウ|Hori Taizou}}, originally known as {{Nihongo|'''Dig Dug'''|ディグダグ|}}, is the protagonist of the [[Dig Dug]] series and a main character in the [[Mr. Driller]] series. Taizo was born in January 1 (New Year) and is 45 years old in the Mr. Driller series. His blood type is O.<ref>[http://www.bandainamcogames.co.jp/cs/list/mrdriller-g/chrs/06.html Taizo Hori's profile in the Mr. Driller G official site]</ref>
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{{Nihongo|'''Taizo Hori'''|ホリ・タイゾウ|Hori Taizou}}, originally known as {{Nihongo|'''Dig Dug'''|ディグダグ|}}, is the protagonist of the ''[[Dig Dug]]'' series and a main character in the ''[[Mr. Driller]]'' series. Taizo was born on January 1st, and is 45 years old in the ''Mr. Driller'' series. His blood type is O.<ref>[http://www.bandainamcogames.co.jp/cs/list/mrdriller-g/chrs/06.html Taizo Hori's profile in the Mr. Driller G official site]</ref>
   
 
==Story==
 
==Story==
 
[[File:Chrs_01.gif|thumb]]
 
[[File:Chrs_01.gif|thumb]]
In 1982, Taizo solved the "[[Dig Dug]] incident" caused by [[Pooka]]s and [[Fygar]]s, and some time later the problem in the tropical islands that happened in [[Dig Dug II]]. Afterwards he was treated as a hero. At one point of his life, Taizo was married with [[Masuyo Tobi]], but they separated for unknown reasons. They had three sons: [[Susumu Hori]], [[Ataru Hori]], and [[Taiyo Tobi]]. Taizo is the chairman of the [[Driller Council]].
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In 1982, Taizo solved the "[[Dig Dug]] incident" caused by [[Pooka]]s and [[Fygar]]s, and some time later the problem in the tropical islands that happened in [[Dig Dug II]]. Afterwards, he was treated as a hero. At one point of his life, Taizo was married with [[Masuyo Tobi]], but they separated for unknown reasons. They had three sons: [[Susumu Hori]], [[Ataru Hori]], and [[Taiyo Tobi]]. Taizo is the chairman of the [[Driller Council]].
   
 
In Taizo's appearances in the [[Mr. Driller]] games as a playable character, he can drill at high speed, but his air gauge decreases fast.
 
In Taizo's appearances in the [[Mr. Driller]] games as a playable character, he can drill at high speed, but his air gauge decreases fast.
   
 
In [[Dig Dug: Digging Strike]], Taizo is jealous of Susumu receiving all the attention as he was the first Driller. When he received a call from Horinesia to ask for help from Susumu, Taizo said he could help with it, but as the person never heard of him and insisted to talk with Susumu, he got angry and decided to do the job himself.
 
In [[Dig Dug: Digging Strike]], Taizo is jealous of Susumu receiving all the attention as he was the first Driller. When he received a call from Horinesia to ask for help from Susumu, Taizo said he could help with it, but as the person never heard of him and insisted to talk with Susumu, he got angry and decided to do the job himself.
 
==Variations of Taizo==
 
[[File:D_taizo_digging_idle_by_jamaratyneklenard-d6wh050.png|right|Dark Taizo/Dark Dig Dug]]
 
In Dig Dug Arrangment (1996) the game included in [[Namco Classics Collection Vol. 2]], there is an unnamed enemy that looks like an evil version of Taizo. The imposter has a green harpoon-drill, purple outfit and a purple helmet with a horn on it.
 
   
 
==Appearances in other games==
 
==Appearances in other games==
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===Star Trigon===
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Taizo appears as a playable character in the Windows release of ''Star Trigon'', where he is simply known as "Dig Dug".
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===[[Namco Super Wars]]===
 
===[[Namco Super Wars]]===
 
Dig Dug is a playable character that joins the group alongside [[Mappy (character)|Mappy]] in the end of stage 16.
 
Dig Dug is a playable character that joins the group alongside [[Mappy (character)|Mappy]] in the end of stage 16.
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===[[Namco × Capcom]]===
 
===[[Namco × Capcom]]===
 
[[File:NxCTaizoHori.jpg|thumb|Taizo Hori in Namco × Capcom]]
 
[[File:NxCTaizoHori.jpg|thumb|Taizo Hori in Namco × Capcom]]
In the game [[Namco × Capcom]], Taizo was a former soldier that now lives as a [[w:c:megaman:Digger|Digger]] (Digouter in Japan, a term from the Mega Man Legends series). In Chapter 21, Taizo, Mega Man Volnutt, and Roll Caskett ended up in the Third Moon because of a dimensional transfer and are attacked by the villains inside, which includes Pookas created artificially. The party rescues them and Taizo joins the group. In the end he says the way he likes to dig isn't like a Digger, and wonders if a job called called "Driller" would be more fitting. Masuyo jokingly calls him "Mr. Driller".
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In the game [[Namco × Capcom]], Taizo is a former soldier that now lives as a [[w:c:megaman:Digger|Digger]] (Digouter in Japan, a term from the Mega Man Legends series). In Chapter 21, Taizo, Mega Man Volnutt, and Roll Caskett ended up in the Third Moon due to a dimensional transfer and are attacked by the villains inside, including artificially created Pookas. The party rescues them and Taizo joins the group. In the end, he says the way he likes to dig isn't like a Digger and wonders if a job called "Driller" would be more fitting. Masuyo jokingly calls him "Mr. Driller".
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===Dig Dug BIG NCT===
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Taizo appeared in the slot machine. In the screen of the casino slot machine, he can be seen running from a Pooka; goal scene with Pooka and Fygar, and the gameplay of the arcade.
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===[[Namco High]]===
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Taizo became the principal of the Namco High, with [[King]] as his assistant.
   
 
==Cameos==
 
==Cameos==
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*The ''Famista'' series features a member named after Taizo as part of the [[Namco Stars]] team.
*Taizo Hori appered in the Disney animation movie Wreck-It Ralph. When Taizo saw Ralph, he dug straight down to the ground in Game Central Station.
 
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*Taizo makes a cameo in the 2012 Disney film ''[[w:c:disney:Wreck-It Ralph|Wreck-It Ralph]]'', where he drills underground while approaching Ralph. In the 2018 sequel, ''[[w:c:disney:Ralph Breaks the Internet|Ralph Breaks the Internet]]'', Taizo appears in a crowd of people discussing the WiFi.
*In Bravoman Show "Couch of Doom", a statue of Taizo appeared in Bravo's front yard.
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*In the ''Bravoman'' webseries episode ''Couch of Doom'', a statue of Taizo and a Pooka appear in Bravoman's front yard.
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
NSWDigDug.png|Namco Super Wars
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NSWDigDug.png|Mugshot from ''Namco Super Wars''
Famista2011Taizo.png|Pro Yakyuu Famista 2011
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Famista2011Taizo.png|Taizo's appearance in ''Pro Yakyu Famista 2011''
 
NxCTaizoHori.jpg|Taizo as he appears in ''Namco X Capcom''
She's right behind you.png|Taizo's trouble
 
 
TaizoTrigon.png|Taizo's appearance in ''Star Trigon''
NxCTaizoHori.jpg|Namco X Capcom Taizo
 
 
Screen Shot 2012-10-11 at 2.26.57 PM.png|Cameo in ''Wreck-It Ralph''
TaizoTrigon.png|Taizo in Trigon
 
Taizo.jpg|Taizo in Mr.Driller: Drill spirit
 
Chrs_01.gif|Dig Dug/Taizo Hori
 
DDDSTaizoHori.gif|Taizo in Digging Strike
 
Screen Shot 2012-10-11 at 2.26.57 PM.png|Dig Dug in Wreck-It Ralph
 
Digdugisland.jpg|Dig Dug Island with the alike of Taizo
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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==See also==
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*[[Black Dig Dug]]
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*His name is a pun on the Japanese phrase "Horitai zo" (掘りたいぞ) or "I want to dig!" (掘り = dig, たい = want, ぞ = !)
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*His name is a pun on the Japanese phrase 掘りたいぞ (''horitai zo''), meaning "I want to dig!"
   
 
==References==
 
==References==
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<references />[[Category:Dig Dug and Mr. Driller characters]]
 
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[[Category:Dig Dug and Mr. Driller characters]]
 
 
[[Category:Namco × Capcom characters]]
 
[[Category:Namco × Capcom characters]]
 
[[Category:Namco Super Wars characters]]
 
[[Category:Namco Super Wars characters]]

Revision as of 01:23, 30 January 2021

DDDSTaizoHori

Taizo as he appears in Dig Dug Digging Strike.

Taizo Hori (ホリ・タイゾウ Hori Taizou?), originally known as Dig Dug (ディグダグ?), is the protagonist of the Dig Dug series and a main character in the Mr. Driller series. Taizo was born on January 1st, and is 45 years old in the Mr. Driller series. His blood type is O.[1]

Story

Chrs 01

In 1982, Taizo solved the "Dig Dug incident" caused by Pookas and Fygars, and some time later the problem in the tropical islands that happened in Dig Dug II. Afterwards, he was treated as a hero. At one point of his life, Taizo was married with Masuyo Tobi, but they separated for unknown reasons. They had three sons: Susumu Hori, Ataru Hori, and Taiyo Tobi. Taizo is the chairman of the Driller Council.

In Taizo's appearances in the Mr. Driller games as a playable character, he can drill at high speed, but his air gauge decreases fast.

In Dig Dug: Digging Strike, Taizo is jealous of Susumu receiving all the attention as he was the first Driller. When he received a call from Horinesia to ask for help from Susumu, Taizo said he could help with it, but as the person never heard of him and insisted to talk with Susumu, he got angry and decided to do the job himself.

Appearances in other games

Star Trigon

Taizo appears as a playable character in the Windows release of Star Trigon, where he is simply known as "Dig Dug".

Namco Super Wars

Dig Dug is a playable character that joins the group alongside Mappy in the end of stage 16.

Namco × Capcom

NxCTaizoHori

Taizo Hori in Namco × Capcom

In the game Namco × Capcom, Taizo is a former soldier that now lives as a Digger (Digouter in Japan, a term from the Mega Man Legends series). In Chapter 21, Taizo, Mega Man Volnutt, and Roll Caskett ended up in the Third Moon due to a dimensional transfer and are attacked by the villains inside, including artificially created Pookas. The party rescues them and Taizo joins the group. In the end, he says the way he likes to dig isn't like a Digger and wonders if a job called "Driller" would be more fitting. Masuyo jokingly calls him "Mr. Driller".

Dig Dug BIG NCT

Taizo appeared in the slot machine. In the screen of the casino slot machine, he can be seen running from a Pooka; goal scene with Pooka and Fygar, and the gameplay of the arcade.

Namco High

Taizo became the principal of the Namco High, with King as his assistant.

Cameos

  • The Famista series features a member named after Taizo as part of the Namco Stars team.
  • Taizo makes a cameo in the 2012 Disney film Wreck-It Ralph, where he drills underground while approaching Ralph. In the 2018 sequel, Ralph Breaks the Internet, Taizo appears in a crowd of people discussing the WiFi.
  • In the Bravoman webseries episode Couch of Doom, a statue of Taizo and a Pooka appear in Bravoman's front yard.

Gallery

See also

Trivia

  • His name is a pun on the Japanese phrase 掘りたいぞ (horitai zo), meaning "I want to dig!"

References