Takeshi's Castle

Name: Takeshi's Castle
Genre: Comedy, Reality, Family
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Mary Scheer, Joey de Leon, Craig Charles, John Cervenka, Takeshi Kitano

Comedy • 2002–05 • 4 Seasons

7.1

8.2

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.

Release Date

November 1, 2002

User Reviews

Leon Medhurst

Very funny show. Lots of people falling off things and down holes

Aron Klassen

I've only watch MxC, which is the dubbed American version, but let me tell you, it is entertaining.

Daniel Cotton

I remember watching this after school. Great stuff.

Cameron Campbell

Very similar/successor to MxC. Great show to smoke to and watch with friends.

BELL$

no show will ever compare to this masterpiece, adore

Lucas

The original 'crazy Japanese game show'. An absolute cult classic!

Mirja

Very odd show, I only put on when nothing else in on though

Andrew

Some hilarious set-ups for the contestants to navigate.

Hannah

A bit crazy

Will

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Stats

Ratings

7.1 – Based on 156 ratings

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