Series synopsis
SanTaku, also known as さんタク is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on Fuji TV on January 3, 2003. It was created by Sanma Akashiya, Takuya Kimura. It stars Kent Frick, Sanma Akashiya, Takuya Kimura and Jimmy Onishi.
SanTaku is FujiTV's annual New Year's Day special hosted by Sanma and Kimura Takuya.
Premise
SanTaku is FujiTV's annual New Year's Day special hosted by Sanma and Kimura Takuya.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kent Frick as Narrator
- Sanma Akashiya as MC
- Takuya Kimura as MC
- Jimmy Onishi
- Tsurube Shofukutei
- Taichi Saotome
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 25 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | July 27, 2008 | July 27, 2008 |
| Season 1 | 24 | January 3, 2003 | January 1, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | July 27, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Kimura's chosen activity is surfing while Sanma chooses to go on a club tour around Roppongi. The two compete in a game of count up darts, followed by nine ball billiards. The show wraps up with Kimura singing Sanma's requested song: Amida Babaa no Uta. |
January 3, 2003 |
| 2 |
SanTaku 2004 Sanma's chosen activity is canoeing in river rapids, where they also compete to catch fish for dinner. They also compete in a game of badminton. The show wraps up with the two performing a rap they practiced because of Sanma's admiration for Eminem. |
January 1, 2004 |
| 3 |
SanTaku 2005 Kimura's chosen activity is skydiving while Sanma chooses to give Kimura Oogiri comedy training. After, they have a winter test of courage. The two compete in shooting. The show wraps up with Sanma and Kimura's music video of their impressions of Beyonce. |
January 1, 2005 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Fuji TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 3, 2003 |
| Last aired | January 1, 2026 |
| Status | in_production |