Takeshi's Castle

·2002 ·4 Seasons ·Comedy ·Reality

Takeshi's Castle captivated audiences during its original run from 1986 to 1990 on Tokyo Broadcasting System. Hosted by actor Takeshi Kitano, the show revolves around contestants who face a series of outrageous physical challenges in a bid to reach the titular castle and claim a prize of one million yen. This zany competition has garnered a cult following globally, celebrated for its humor and creativity. In a nod to its enduring popularity, a special live revival aired on April 2, 2005, as part of TBS’s 50th anniversary festivities, delighting fans old and new.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1 Season 1 31 ep
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Episode 1
Episode 1
2002-11-01
2
Episode 2
Episode 2
2002-11-02
3
Episode 3
Episode 3
2002-11-03
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Episode 4
Episode 4
2002-11-04
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Episode 5
Episode 5
2002-11-05
6
Episode 6
Episode 6
2002-11-06
7
Episode 7
Episode 7
2002-11-07
8
Episode 8 (Rank Holder Special)
Episode 8 (Rank Holder Special)
2002-11-08
9
Episode 9
Episode 9
2002-11-09
10
Episode 10 (Fighting Spirit Award Winners Special)
Episode 10 (Fighting Spirit Award Winners Special)
2002-11-10
11
Episode 11 (Parents & Kids Special)
Episode 11 (Parents & Kids Special)
2002-11-11
14
Episode 14
Episode 14
2002-11-14
15
Episode 15 (International Special)
Episode 15 (International Special)
2002-11-15
17
Episode 17 (Family Special)
Episode 17 (Family Special)
2002-11-17
18
Episode 18 (Parents & Kids Special)
Episode 18 (Parents & Kids Special)
2002-11-17
20
Episode 20
Episode 20
2002-11-19
21
Episode 21
Episode 21
2002-11-20
23
Episode 23
Episode 23
2002-11-22
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Episode 24
Episode 24
2002-11-23
25
Episode 25
Episode 25
2002-11-24
26
Episode 26
Episode 26
2002-11-25
27
Episode 27 (Womens' Special)
Episode 27 (Womens' Special)
2002-11-26
29
Episode 29
Episode 29
2002-11-28
30
Episode 30
Episode 30
2002-11-29
31
Episode 31
Episode 31
2002-11-30
33
Episode 33 (Couples' Special)
Episode 33 (Couples' Special)
2002-12-02
35
Episode 35 (International Special)
Episode 35 (International Special)
2002-12-04
36
Episode 36
Episode 36
2002-12-05
38
Episode 38 (Couples' Special)
Episode 38 (Couples' Special)
2002-12-07
39
Episode 39
Episode 39
2002-12-08
40
Episode 40 (Teenagers' Special)
Episode 40 (Teenagers' Special)
2002-12-09
1
Episode 41 (Men Only)
Episode 41 (Men Only)
2003-05-01
3
Episode 43
Episode 43
2003-05-01
5
Episode 45
Episode 45
2003-05-03
6
Episode 46 (Kids Special)
Episode 46 (Kids Special)
2003-05-04
7
Episode 47
Episode 47
2003-05-05
8
Episode 48
Episode 48
2003-05-06
10
Episode 50
Episode 50
2003-05-10
11
Episode 51
Episode 51
2003-05-11
12
Episode 52
Episode 52
2003-05-11
14
Episode 54
Episode 54
2003-05-11
15
Episode 55
Episode 55
2003-05-11
16
Episode 56
Episode 56
2003-05-16
17
Episode 57
Episode 57
2003-05-17
19
Episode 59
Episode 59
2003-05-19
20
Episode 60
Episode 60
2003-05-20
21
Episode 61
Episode 61
2003-05-21
22
Episode 62
Episode 62
2003-05-22
23
Episode 63
Episode 63
2003-05-23
24
Episode 64
Episode 64
2003-05-24
25
Episode 65
Episode 65
2003-05-25
26
Episode 66 (Parents & Kids Special)
Episode 66 (Parents & Kids Special)
2003-05-26
30
Episode 70
Episode 70
2003-05-30
1
Episode 71
Episode 71
2004-05-11
3
Episode 73
Episode 73
2004-05-13
5
Episode 75
Episode 75
2004-05-15
6
Episode 76
Episode 76
2004-05-16
7
Episode 77
Episode 77
2004-05-17
9
Episode 79
Episode 79
2004-05-19
10
Episode 80
Episode 80
2004-05-20
11
Episode 81
Episode 81
2004-05-21
12
Episode 82 (Parents & Kids Special)
Episode 82 (Parents & Kids Special)
2004-05-22
13
Episode 83
Episode 83
2004-05-23
14
Episode 84
Episode 84
2004-05-24
15
Episode 85
Episode 85
2004-05-25
16
Episode 86
Episode 86
2004-05-26
18
Episode 88
Episode 88
2004-05-28
20
Episode 90
Episode 90
2004-05-30
21
Episode 91
Episode 91
2004-05-31
22
Episode 92
Episode 92
2004-06-01
23
Episode 93
Episode 93
2004-06-02
24
Episode 94
Episode 94
2004-06-03
26
Episode 96
Episode 96
2004-06-05
27
Episode 97
Episode 97
2004-06-06
29
Episode 99
Episode 99
2004-06-08
30
Episode 100
Episode 100
2004-06-09
1
Episode 101
Episode 101
2005-05-11
2
Episode 102
Episode 102
2005-05-12
3
Episode 103
Episode 103
2005-05-13
4
Episode 104
Episode 104
2005-05-14
5
Episode 105
Episode 105
2005-05-15
6
Episode 106
Episode 106
2005-05-16
7
Episode 107
Episode 107
2005-05-17
8
Episode 108
Episode 108
2005-05-18
9
Episode 109
Episode 109
2005-05-19
10
Episode 110
Episode 110
2005-05-20
11
Episode 111
Episode 111
2005-05-21
12
Episode 112
Episode 112
2005-05-22
13
Episode 113
Episode 113
2005-05-23
14
Episode 114
Episode 114
2005-05-24
15
Episode 115
Episode 115
2005-05-25
16
Episode 116
Episode 116
2005-05-26
17
Episode 117 (Parents & Kids Special)
Episode 117 (Parents & Kids Special)
2005-05-27
18
Episode 118 (Teenagers' Special)
Episode 118 (Teenagers' Special)
2005-05-28
19
Episode 119
Episode 119
2005-05-29
20
Episode 120 (Beachside Special)
Episode 120 (Beachside Special)
2005-05-30
21
Episode 121
Episode 121
2005-05-31
22
Episode 122 (Parents & Kids special)
Episode 122 (Parents & Kids special)
2005-06-01

Actors

Mary Scheer
Mary Scheer
Acting
Joey de Leon
Joey de Leon
Acting
Craig Charles
Craig Charles
Acting
JC
John Cervenka
Acting
Takeshi Kitano
Takeshi Kitano
Acting
Saburo Ishikura
Saburo Ishikura
Acting

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