MXC

2003·Show

·81Episodes in5Seasons·TV-PG·

Comedy Family

MediocreGoodWatch score

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Very funny, high energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Breakneck and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

Fast Pace9
Spectacle7
Adrenaline6

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Hopefulness8
Wholesome7
Nostalgia6

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and satire

Absurdist Humor10
Satire & Parody10
Wit & Wordplay9

World

Sports, pop culture, and games

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

Dialogue Centrality10
Novelty9
World Immersion8

Craft

Standout dialogue

Dialogue Quality9
Direction7
Acting7

Style

Standout editing and sound design

Editing10
Sound Centrality8
Music Composition7

Energy

High

Breakneck and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

MXC is breakneck and spectacular.

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All energy traits

Fast Pace9Quick tempo and momentum.
Spectacle7Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Adrenaline6High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.

Tension4Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Violence2Physical conflict and intensity.
Scare0Frightening moments and scares.

Heart

None

Hopeful and wholesome

Emotionally, it's hopeful and wholesome.

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All heart traits

Hopefulness8Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Wholesome7Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Nostalgia6Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
Pathos1Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.

Wonder1Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Romance0Love stories and emotional connections.
Melancholy0Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
Family Dynamics0Relationships and generational ties.

Humor

Very high

Plenty of absurdist humor and satire

Expect plenty of absurdist humor and satire.

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All humor traits

Absurdist Humor10Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Satire & Parody10Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Wit & Wordplay9Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Physical Comedy9Slapstick and visual gags.

Situational Comedy8Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Cringe Humor7Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Dark Humor1Humor from taboo or grim topics.

Related traits

Camp & Irony10Stylized exaggeration and wink.
Pastiche10Playful imitation of styles.

Eccentricity9Oddball tone and quirks.
Wholesome7Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.

World

High

Sports, pop culture, and games

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

Its world is built around sports, pop culture, and games. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It holds up on a rewatch.

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All world traits

Dialogue Centrality10Stories driven by conversation.
Novelty9Fresh ideas and invention.
World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.

Rewatchability8Invites repeat viewing.
Ambiguity0Open-endedness and uncertainty.

Related traits

Sports8Competition, training, and teamwork.
Pop Culture8References and cultural commentary.
Gaming7Video games and game culture.

Surrealism7Dreamlike, bizarre imagery.
Showbiz6Entertainment industry and performance.

Craft

Medium

Standout dialogue

The dialogue stand out.

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All craft traits

Dialogue Quality9Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
Acting7Performance craft and presence.
Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.

Meta Narrative5Stories about storytelling.
Character Depth1Rich, complex characterization.
Complexity1Layered plots and ideas.
Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.

Related traits

Novelty9Fresh ideas and invention.
Fast Pace9Quick tempo and momentum.

Homage & Reference8Allusions to other works.

Style

High

Standout editing and sound design

Look and sound: the editing and sound design stand out.

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All style traits

Editing10Pacing and structure through cuts.
Sound Centrality8Sound design as core element.
Music Composition7Score and musical identity.

Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
Music Centrality6The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.

Related traits

Camp & Irony10Stylized exaggeration and wink.
Pastiche10Playful imitation of styles.

Dialogue Centrality10Stories driven by conversation.
Spectacle7Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Footage from the popular game show, Takeshi's Castle has been re-edited, re-written and re-voiced into a hilarious, intentionally over-produced, modern "action/X-treme" sports show.

Absurdist ComedyGame Show ParodySlapstick HumorWitty CommentaryCult ClassicFast-Paced & RelentlessHilariously DubbedIntentional CampPhysical Challenges

Actors

Christopher Darga

Kenny Blankenship (voice)

Mary Scheer

Everygirl (voice)

Takeshi Kitano

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream MXC legally?

Prime

Pluto TV

Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads

MXC is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Midnight Pulp, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is MXC worth watching?

MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 8.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is MXC rated?

TV-PG

It's rated TV-PG in the United States.

How many seasons does MXC have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 81 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did MXC air?

S1S2S3S4S5

It ran from 2003 to 2007 and has ended.

What language is MXC in?

EnglishJapanese

It was made in English, with some Japanese. Produced in Japan, United Kingdom.

What tropes does MXC use?

The CaptainCaptain ObviousSpecial Edition TitleFunny ForeignerSelf-DeprecationBoke and Tsukkomi RoutineRunning GagXtreme Kool LetterzSustained MisunderstandingParody NamesToo Many HalvesRapid-Fire Comedyand 66 more

TV Tropes lists 78 storytelling tropes for MXC, including The Captain, Captain Obvious, Special Edition Title.

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