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.
Details
Status
Ended
Network
Spike
Type
Scripted
Original Language
EN
Creators
Takeshi Kitano
Production Countries
US, JP, PH, GB
Spoken Languages
English, Arabic
Top Cast
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Seasons
EP 1Episode 1EP 2Episode 2EP 3Episode 3EP 4Episode 4EP 5Episode 5EP 6Episode 6EP 7Episode 7EP 8Episode 8 (Rank Holder Special)EP 9Episode 9EP 10Episode 10 (Fighting Spirit Award Winners Special)EP 11Episode 11 (Parents & Kids Special)EP 12Episode 12EP 13Episode 13EP 14Episode 14EP 15Episode 15 (International Special)EP 16Episode 16EP 17Episode 17 (Family Special)EP 18Episode 18 (Parents & Kids Special)EP 19Episode 19EP 20Episode 20EP 21Episode 21EP 22Episode 22EP 23Episode 23EP 24Episode 24EP 25Episode 25EP 26Episode 26EP 27Episode 27 (Womens' Special)EP 28Episode 28EP 29Episode 29EP 30Episode 30EP 31Episode 31EP 32Episode 32 (International Special)EP 33Episode 33 (Couples' Special)EP 34Episode 34 (Womens' Special)EP 35Episode 35 (International Special)EP 36Episode 36EP 37Episode 37 (Women's special)EP 38Episode 38 (Couples' Special)EP 39Episode 39EP 40Episode 40 (Teenagers' Special)