Takeshi's Castle (2002)

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.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

2002 • 40 Episodes

Season 2

2003 • 30 Episodes

Season 3

2004 • 30 Episodes

Season 4

2005 • 22 Episodes

Season 5

0 Episodes

Key Information

                                    Created By
                                    Takeshi Kitano
                                

                                    Network
                                    Spike
                                

                                    Type
                                    Scripted
                                

                                    Rating
                                    7.8/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

Cast & Crew

Mary Scheer

Joey de Leon

Craig Charles

John Cervenka

Takeshi Kitano

Saburo Ishikura

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Takeshi's Castle about?

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...

How many seasons does Takeshi's Castle have?

Takeshi's Castle has 5 seasons with 122 episodes.

When did Takeshi's Castle premiere?

Takeshi's Castle premiered on November 1, 2002.

Is Takeshi's Castle still running?

No, Takeshi's Castle has ended. The final episode aired on June 1, 2005.

Where can I watch Takeshi's Castle?

Takeshi's Castle originally aired on Spike. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Who created Takeshi's Castle?

Takeshi's Castle was created by Takeshi Kitano.

What is the rating of Takeshi's Castle?

Takeshi's Castle has a rating of 7.8/10 based on user reviews.