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

Genres

Comedy, Reality, Family

Status

Ended

First aired

November 1, 2002

Last aired

June 1, 2005

Seasons

5

Episodes

122

Episode length

30m

Language

English

Networks

Spike

Production

Flextech Television Limited, Black Hole Productions, Challenge TV, Comedy Central