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Takeshi's Castle

1986 – 1990Show1 season133 episodes

ComedyFamily
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

Summary

Takeshi's Castle is a Japanese game show that aired between 1986 and 1990, on the Tokyo Broadcasting System. It features the Japanese comedian Takeshi Kitano (also known as Beat Takeshi) as a count who owns a castle and sets up difficult challenges for players (or a volunteer army) to get to him.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for tears, big ideas or scares.

Shows with

Takeshi's Castle episodes

1 season · 133 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.7
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 8.1

Cast

3 of 3 · most episodes first

Facts

May 2, 1986 · October 19, 1990 · Ended

First aired
May 2, 1986
Last aired
October 19, 1990
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 133 episodes
Genres
Comedy, Family, Reality
Original language
Japanese

Tropes

Big Beautiful Woman, Real Men Wear Pink, Shout-Out +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Is Takeshi's Castle worth watching?"

Questions about Takeshi's Castle

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Takeshi's Castle worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.2).

Is Takeshi's Castle okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Takeshi's Castle?

120 h

About 120 hours: 133 episodes in 1 season of about 54 minutes each, aired from 1986 to 1990.

Will Takeshi's Castle make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Takeshi's Castle?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Takeshi's Castle in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Takeshi's Castle use?

Big Beautiful WomanReal Men Wear PinkShout-OutGag DubCamp GayGag SubRock–Paper–ScissorsCharacter CatchphraseSwapped RolesTaken for GraniteButt-MonkeyRed Shirtand 98 more

TV Tropes lists 110 tropes for it, including Big Beautiful Woman, Real Men Wear Pink, and Shout-Out.