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I Survived a Japanese Game Show

2008·Show
15Episodes in2Seasons
IMDb6.4Metacritic28–Rotten Tomatoes33%–
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Where to watch

ABC

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Relentless energy, very funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Breakneck and epic

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace9
  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and absurdist humor

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Absurdist Humor9
  • Situational Comedy7

World

Show business and pop culture

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Novelty9
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

American contestants with larger-than-life personalities compete in a wacky, over-the-top Japanese-themed game show. Host Rome Kanda, den mother Mama-San and the poker-faced Judge Bob referee the hilarity as the contestants compete for the big cash prize.
Absurdist Game ShowPhysical ComedyCompetitive RealityCross-Cultural HumorWacky & ZanyHigh-EnergyEntertaining SpectacleLighthearted FunEccentric Characters

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Questions about I Survived a Japanese Game Show

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Where can I stream I Survived a Japanese Game Show legally?

ABC

You can watch it free with ads on ABC. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is I Survived a Japanese Game Show worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 28). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does I Survived a Japanese Game Show have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 15 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on I Survived a Japanese Game Show?

Critics31
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate I Survived a Japanese Game Show higher (64) than critics (31). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did I Survived a Japanese Game Show air?

It ran from 2008 to 2009 and has ended.

What language is I Survived a Japanese Game Show in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch I Survived a Japanese Game Show?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for I Survived a Japanese Game Show in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does I Survived a Japanese Game Show use?

Commercial Break CliffhangerCurb-Stomp BattleShow Within a ShowMy Hovercraft Is Full of Eels

TV Tropes lists 4 storytelling tropes for I Survived a Japanese Game Show, including Commercial Break Cliffhanger, Curb-Stomp Battle, Show Within a Show.