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GameCenter CX

Japanese · ゲームセンターCX

2003–present

Shinya Arino, a member of comedy duo Yoiko, plays Japan's most popular video games and records his progress as he works through a time limit, usually lasting up to one day. He is supported by his Assistant Directors and Staff, both via moral support and actual gameplay. He also gets the chance to interview game designers and to play arcade games occasionally.

First aired
4 Nov 2003
Episode length
60 min
Also known as
Gēmu Sentā Shī Ekkusu, Game Center CX, Retro Game Master
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
Producer
菅剛史
Elsewhere
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Cast

Seasons · 436 episodes

  • Season 1

    2003

    The CX in the title comes from JOCX, the call sign of Fuji TV. Arino's Challenge began as a short segment in Season 1. Interviews made up most of each episode. ADs (Assistant Directors) introduced in Season 1: Naoki Yamada (M1 only) and Shinichiro Tojima (M5 onward). ADs typically "graduate" from the show after a season or two, but old favorites often return in new roles or on special occasions.

  • Season 2

    2004

    Game Center CX was retooled thoroughly for Season 2. After a few months away, the show was relaunched in its new format. The「」quote brackets around the CX in the title were removed. Arino's Challenge was greatly expanded, becoming the main focus of each episode. TamaGe (trips) and Game Collection segments became regular features. Interviews continued through this season. Episode numbering started over in Season 2, and this official system has remained in place throughout subsequent seasons. AD introduced in Season 2: Hiroshi Sasano (#1, during the closing segment)

  • Season 3

    2005

  • Season 4

    2005

  • Season 5

    2006

  • Season 6

    2006

  • Season 7

    2007

  • Season 8

    2007

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