Series synopsis
Takeshi's Castle Japan, also known as 風雲！たけし城 is a Japanese reality comedy television series that premiered on Prime Video on April 21, 2023. It ended on April 28, 2023. It stars Takeshi Kitano, Hayato Tani, Kuro-chan and Hollywood Zakoshisyoh.
Worldwide sensation Takeshi's Castle returns after 34 years! Popular games are revived on a larger scale and new, terrifying obstacles appear one after another. The lord of the castle, Beat Takeshi, entrusts BANANAMAN to protect it. Subaru Kimura is the attack force's new leader. The elite team gathers to bring down the revived Takeshi's Castle. The greatest battle in history begins!
Premise
Worldwide sensation Takeshi's Castle returns after 34 years! Popular games are revived on a larger scale and new, terrifying obstacles appear one after another. The lord of the castle, Beat Takeshi, entrusts BANANAMAN to protect it. Subaru Kimura is the attack force's new leader. The elite team gathers to bring down the revived Takeshi's Castle. The greatest battle in history begins!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | April 21, 2023 | April 28, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The biggest battle ever between Takeshi's army and the attacking force begins! The attacking force gathers people of all ages, including Mr. SASUKE, popular YouTubers, university students, doctors, and a legendary contestant who first participated in junior high! However, the attackers face total annihilation by the improved challenges and must inspire and help each other conquer Ueda’s Castle! |
April 21, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The first battle continues. The attacking force has survived the threat of annihilation when a terrifying new game, Strong Arm, begins. Devil's House and Mushroom Pong are also back, and Shinya Ueda participates in the final game. Is there a player who can conquer Ueda’s Castle and win 1 million yen? What will be the fate of Mr. SASUKE, who is determined to win? |
April 21, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The Battle of Watanabe's Castle begins! The attacking force is in trouble after their captain is captured. To save them, Hayato Tani rises to the occasion. The force is joined by a Winter Olympian, a Spartan racer, a former women's soccer player, and a pro wrestler. A new game called Block Block awaits them, plus the most controversial game yet. Will the attacking force conquer Watanabe's Castle? |
April 21, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 21, 2023 |
| Last aired | April 28, 2023 |
| Status | ended |