Takeshi's Castle (2002)

EnglishSeries20025 seasons30 min episodesComedy, Reality, Family★ 7.8/10

Takeshi's Castle

Takeshi's Castle was a Japanese game show that aired between 1986 and 1990 on the Tokyo Broadcasting System. It featured the Japanese actor Takeshi Kitano as a count who owns a castle and sets up difficult challenges for players to get to him. Contestants throw themselves into daunting physical challenges as they attempt to storm Takeshi's Castle and win the grand prize of one million yen. The show has become a cult television hit around the world. A special live "revival" was broadcast on April 2, 2005, for TBS's 50th anniversary celebrations.

Created by

Takeshi Kitano

Starring

Mary Scheer, Joey de Leon, Craig Charles

First aired

2002-11-01

Status

Ended

Network

Spike

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