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Takeshi's Castle

2002 – 2005Show5 seasons122 episodes

ComedyReality
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

Summary

Takeshi's Castle was a Japanese game show that aired between 1986 and 1990 on the Tokyo Broadcasting System.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for tears, big ideas or romance.

Shows with

Takeshi's Castle episodes

5 seasons · 122 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 9.1

Cast

5 of 5 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Wilma Galvante

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 1, 2002 · June 1, 2005 · Ended

First aired
November 1, 2002
Last aired
June 1, 2005
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 122 episodes
Content
Violence
Genres
Comedy, Reality, Family
Original language
English
Also spoken
Arabic
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Non-Indicative Name, Adaptation Expansion, Adaptation Distillation +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Takeshi's Castle?"

Questions about Takeshi's Castle

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Takeshi's Castle?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Takeshi's Castle worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8.2).

Is Takeshi's Castle okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

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

61 h

About 61 hours: 122 episodes in 5 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2002 to 2005.

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 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Takeshi's Castle use?

Non-Indicative NameAdaptation ExpansionAdaptation DistillationVoice for the VoicelessNobody Can DieAdaptational Context ChangeGag SubTrial-and-Error GameplayReal Men Wear PinkLovable Sex ManiacGag DubBig Beautiful Womanand 98 more

TV Tropes lists 110 tropes for it, including Non-Indicative Name, Adaptation Expansion, and Adaptation Distillation.