TV series
Takeshi's Castle
2002–2005, English, on Spike. Created by Takeshi Kitano.
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.
- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes
- 122
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 2005
Worth the Hype
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Latest episode
S4 E22: Episode 122 (Parents & Kids special)
Aired 1 June 2005
Seasons 4
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 1 November 2002
- Last aired
- 1 June 2005
- Network
- Spike
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States, Japan, Philippines, United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Takeshi's Castle: quick answers
Is Takeshi's Castle worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Takeshi's Castle are there?
Takeshi's Castle has 5 seasons and 122 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Takeshi's Castle finished?
Yes. Takeshi's Castle ended in 2005, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Takeshi's Castle on?
Takeshi's Castle isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Takeshi's Castle parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Takeshi's Castle yet.
What shows are like Takeshi's Castle?
If you liked Takeshi's Castle, try MXC, Deal or No Deal, Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway.
Who created Takeshi's Castle?
Takeshi's Castle was created by Takeshi Kitano and stars Mary Scheer, Joey de Leon, Craig Charles.