TV series
Takeshi's Castle
Takeshi's Castle is a Japanese game show that aired between 1986 and 1990, on the Tokyo Broadcasting System. It features the Japanese comedian Takeshi Kitano (also known as Beat Takeshi) as a count who owns a castle and sets up difficult challenges for players (or a volunteer army) to get to him.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Takeshi's Castle premiered May 2, 1986. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Takeshi's Castle is a Japanese game show that aired between 1986 and 1990, on the Tokyo Broadcasting System. It features the Japanese comedian Takeshi Kitano (also known as Beat Takeshi) as a count who owns a castle and sets up difficult challenges for players (or a volunteer army) to get to him.
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Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
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More about Takeshi's Castle
Cast
Hayato TaniGeneral Lee
Takeshi KitanoCount Takeshi
Saburo IshikuraAdvisorProduction details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 133
- Original language
- Japanese
- Original title
- 風雲! たけし城
Networks & production
TBSJapan