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Takeshi's Castle

Takeshi's Castle

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Seasons

5

Episodes

122

LanguageEnglish
StatusEnded
PilotNov 1, 2002
Last AirJun 1, 2005

Overview

Takeshi's Castle was a Japanese game show that aired between 1986 and 1990 on the Tokyo Broadcasting System. It featured the Japanese actor Takeshi Kitano as a count who owns a castle and sets up difficult challenges for players to get to him. Contestants throw themselves into daunting physical challenges as they attempt to storm Takeshi's Castle and win the grand prize of one million yen. The show has become a cult television hit around the world. A special live "revival" was broadcast on April 2, 2005, for TBS's 50th anniversary celebrations.

Genres

  • Comedy
  • Reality

Casts

Mary Scheer

Mary Scheer

Joey de Leon

Joey de Leon

Craig Charles

Craig Charles

John Cervenka

Takeshi Kitano

Takeshi Kitano

Saburo Ishikura

Saburo Ishikura

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