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Around the same time as Daihachi Oguchi ’ s Taiko ensemble's name was spreading around Japan via radio and television broadcasts, another pioneer in the field called, Sukeroku Daiko, emerged.

Their performances consisted of speed, fluidity, and power.

They also brought flashy choreography and solos.

Despite the group ’ s eventual break up, one of its members, Seido Kobayashi, went on to form the group Oedo Sukeroku Daiko, which is credited for being the very first professional Taiko group.