Domo (video game series)
Five DSiWare games starring the NHK mascot Domo.
Domo is the official mascot of Japanese public broadcaster NHK, a brown, furry monster with a large, sawtoothed mouth. The character has appeared in several 30-second stop-motion interstitial sketches and has been featured in a series of video games released for the Nintendo DSi via the DSiWare application.
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- Video game series
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- Nintendo DSi (DSiWare)
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- 5
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- Not specified in source
- known_for
- Featuring the NHK mascot Domo in various mini-game genres
Lore & Background
Domo has 5 video games on the DSiWare on the Nintendo DSi Shop application for the Nintendo DSi. The 5 games are Crash-Course Domo, Hard-Hat Domo, Rock-n-Roll Domo, Pro-Putt Domo, and White-Water Domo. Additionally, the Game Boy Advance game Domo-kun no Fushigi Terebi also features Domo-kun. On Facebook, Domo is featured in the social game Planet Domo.
Reader's Guide
The Domo video game series consists of five titles released exclusively for the Nintendo DSi via the DSiWare download service. Each game presents a different activity: Crash-Course Domo, Hard-Hat Domo, Rock-n-Roll Domo, Pro-Putt Domo, and White-Water Domo. These games extend the character's presence beyond television and manga into interactive media. The series is notable for being part of a broader multimedia franchise that includes a stop-motion TV series, a manga published by Tokyopop, and a music compilation. The games helped introduce Domo to a wider audience, particularly in North America, where the character gained recognition through Internet memes and a Nickelodeon co-production. While the source does not provide sales figures or critical reception, the existence of multiple DSiWare titles indicates sustained interest in the character during the late 2000s and early 2010s.
Did You Know?
- Domo has 5 video games on the DSiWare on the Nintendo DSi Shop application for the Nintendo DSi.
- The 5 games are Crash-Course Domo, Hard-Hat Domo, Rock-n-Roll Domo, Pro-Putt Domo, and White-Water Domo.
- The Game Boy Advance game Domo-kun no Fushigi Terebi also features Domo-kun.
- On Facebook, Domo is featured in the social game Planet Domo.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Domo video game series?
It is a collection of five short mini-games built around Domo, the brown, furry, sawtoothed-mouth mascot of Japan's NHK public broadcaster. Each title adapts the character into a different casual gaming genre for a quick, lighthearted experience.
What platform are the Domo games released on?
All five titles were distributed exclusively through the DSiWare digital storefront on the Nintendo DSi handheld. They were never sold as physical cartridges or on any other Nintendo system.
How many Domo games exist and what do they cover?
There are exactly five DSiWare entries, each placing Domo into a distinct mini-game genre so players can experience the mascot in a variety of short, self-contained challenges.
Where does the Domo character originally come from?
Domo is not a Nintendo creation; he is the official mascot of NHK, Japan's public television and radio broadcaster, and first gained recognition through brief 30-second stop-motion interstitial sketches aired between programs.
Why do fans look for the Domo DSiWare titles?
They are a rare crossover that brings a beloved Japanese TV mascot into playable form, and because the games were only available digitally on the now-discontinued DSi, they have become a small curiosity for collectors and nostalgic fans.
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