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Exclusives
The Winners
Never seen a winner of Takeshi's Castle? Here are
all eight Show Down victories together in one video!
Ultimate Flashback
Look back at some of the best splashes, crashes,
bangs, bumps, falls, trips and slips of all time.
supersonic4's Episode - Part 1
Part One of a personal version of Takeshi's Castle,
as directed by KH Forum member supersonic4.
supersonic4's Episode - Part 2
Part Two of a personal version of Takeshi's Castle,
as directed by KH Forum member supersonic4.
josechung's Episode - Part 1
Part one of a personal version of Takeshi's Castle,
as directed by KH Forum member josechung.
josechung's Episode - Part 2
Part Two of a personal version of Takeshi's Castle,
as directed by KH Forum member josechung.
As Seen on TV
GameCentre CX
Shinya Arino is challenged to complete the Family Trainer
Takeshi's Castle game in one session - 27th Apr 2004.
The Best TV You've Never Seen
Wipeout's John Henson reviews Takeshi's Castle
in this American look at international TV, from 1999.
"Happy Clappy Chappy Craig Charles" Ad
The tables are turned on Craig in this 2003
Challenge advert for Takeshi's Castle.
Challenge Advert
Challenge's "Japanese Invasion" Takeshi's Castle
advert, from August 2007.
Haromoni@ does 'Uphill Garden'
MoMusu try to break the Barbekyuu Men's rings
to win food for a barbeque - 15th Jul 2007.
Paul O'Grady Show does Takeshi's Castle
Paul sets guest presenter Vernon Kay a special
Takeshi's Castle challenge - 9th May 2007.
Keshi Heads Mug on 'Paul O'Grady Show'
We sent Paul one of our old mugs, who gave it to
Buster (he loved Japanese gameshows)! -28/Nov/05
Clive James in Takeshi's Castle
During a trip to Japan, Clive James takes part
in an Family Special (Ep 42) of Takeshi's Castle.
Specials
DVD Advert
Watch the advert for the 2009/2010
Takeshi's Castle DVD sets.
DVD Advert - Short Ver.
Watch a second advert for the 2009/2010
Takeshi's Castle DVD sets.
Old-New Graphics Comparison [UK series]
See the difference between the old Nov '02 - May '09
and new Sept '09 onward Challenge graphics.
Old-New Colour Comparison [UK series]
A comparison between the improved look of the
revamped series ('09-) & the old version ('02 - '09).
Klassic Music Videos
Let's Go!
In the words of Tani, "Let's Go!".
Music: "LET'S GO Rakuten Eagles" - DEF. DIVA.
Winter Blunderland
Our snowy music video from Christmas 2005.
Music: "Winter Wonderland" - Bing Crosby.
Monsters Mashed
Monsters get mashed by Takeshi's games.
Music: "Monster Mash" - Bobby Pickett.
Tan-eee!!
The ladies' favourite struts his stuff.
Music: "Butterfly" - Smile.dk.
Wish it Could be Christmaseee Everyday
It can be Christmas everyday with this video.
Music: "I Wish it Could be Christmas Everyday"- Wizzard.
Kind of Magic Moments
Takeshi's tricks are, kind of, magic. Ish.
Music: "A Kind of Magic" - Queen.
Rockeee Road to the Castle
Higashi feels the contestants' pain!
Music: "Eye of the Tiger" - Survivor.
Kouples Having the Time of Their Lives
Couples in love, in trouble, and in the water.
Music: "The Time of my Life"- Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes.
MXC Almost Live Compilation
Highlights from the 2004 remake. Video by Tom.
Music: "MXC Extended Theme"- Bumblefoot.
Click on a game below to listen to its original background music. The player will pop-up in a new window.
- Do you know a BGM that isn't listed? Click here to help.
♦ Anime ♦ Classical ♦ Film ♦ Game
♦ Song ♦ Sports ♦ TV Show
Avalanche
"Bomberman" from Hudson Game Music.
Ball Cupping
"Leona's Pursuit" from Dominion Tank Police.
Berryz Go-Go
"Honky-Tonk Piano" from Dominion Tank Police.
Big Bird (BGM 1)
"Flying Alive" from Taito Game Music.
Bite the Bun
"1941 Theme" Theme.
Blueberry Hill
"Sonson" from Capcon Game Music.
Bridge Ball
"Combat" Theme.
Bridge the Gap
"Nuts and Milk" from Hudson Game Music.
Buggy Me (Intro)
"AJAX Cross Point" from Konami Game Music Vol. 4.
Catch It
"Vibrations" by James Last Band.
Cheeze-berry Hill
"Buta-san" from Jaleco Game Music.
Corn Cob Trip
"Rantou! Ransen! Ranma Panic!" from Ranma 1-2.
Deep Float
"The Longest Day" Theme.
Dominoes
"Rat Patrol" Theme.
Dragon Lake
"Cancan" by Jacques Offenbach.
Drop in the Ocean
"Thunderbirds Are Go!" by FAB ft. MC Parker.
End Bell
"Delta Force" Theme.
Extinction
"Wolf of the Battlefield" from Capcom Game Music.
Flag Down
"Disco Star Wars" by Meco.
Foot Loose
'Track 8' from Ganbare! Kickers.
Fortress
"Hospital Chase" from Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.
Gauntlet
"Fantasy Zone" from Sega Game Music Vol. 2.
Giant Maze
"Star Wars" Theme.
Go Nuts
"Donguri Korokoro".
Great Wall
"633 Squadron" Theme.
Grid Iron
"Raw Power" by John Devereaux and David Reilly.
High Rollers
"Voyage to Dreamquest" from Godzilla Legend 2.
Home Run
"Animal's Theme" by Godaigo.
Honeycomb Maze
"Enter the Dragon" Theme.
Knock Knock
"Kagemusha" from Troop Parade.
Leap Frog
"Moving On" from The Runaway Train.
Line Up (Christmas)
"March of the Elves" from Santa Claus: The Movie.
Match Maker
"Hoosiers" Theme.
Mud Ball
"Taiyoga Kureta Kisetsu" by Blue Triangle.
Mushroom Trip
"Raiders March" from Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Nut Roll
"Critter Skitter" from Critters.
Oh Deer
"Monja Mura no Soudou" from Majin Eiyuu den Wataru.
On the Rocks
"Prologue~ Super Deadly Drive" from Maris the Chojo.
On Yer Bike (Intro)
"Grand Prix" Theme.
On Yer Bike (Race)
"Celebration" by T-SQUARE.
Poles Apart
"Power Spots Theme" by Bill Conti.
Pushy Parents
"Marine's Hymn" from Full Metal Jacket.
Quake
"Mysterians March" from Godzilla Legend 2.
Rat Race
"Adventures" from Music of Super Mario Bros. 3 CD.
Ride the Wave
"Star Soldier" from Hudson Game Music.
Roller Derby
"Hashire Koutaro" by Salty Sugar.
Roll Out the Barrel
"Dragon Quest Fight" from Dragon Quest 2.
Roll the Dice
"Athena" from SNK Game Music.
Roulette
"...Not Learnt By Experience" from Dominion Tank Police.
Run Way
"Moodido" by Toto.
Sand Flee
"William Tell Overture" by Gioachino Rossini.
Shoot 'N' Loot
"Capcom World" from Final Fight G.S.M. Capcom 3.
Show of Hands
"Sky Kid" from Namco Video Game Graffiti.
Single Roller
"The Chosen One" from The Golden Child.
Skipping Stones
"Escape from Torture" from First Blood Part II.
Sling Swing Fling
"Odoru Ponpokorin" by B.B. Queens.
Slipped Disks
"Thunderbirds March" from Thunderbirds.
Slip Way
"Bridge over the River Kwai" Theme.
Stock Pot Racing
"Dare ga Konna Otoko to Iinazuke" from Ranma 1-2.
Tug of War (Choosing BGM)
"Dot Shooter" from Taito Game Music.
Turtle Hurtle
"Mick Meets New York" from Crocodile Dundee.
Whack the Stack
"Battle of Britain" Theme.
Wipe Out
"Surfing USA, Instrumental" by Beach Boys.
Wipe Out (Obstacle SP)
"Aquatic" from Music of Super Mario Bros. 3 CD.
Josechung's BGM Challenge
Thanks to josechung for his help with our background music section. However, now the BGM Detective needs your help!
Do you know the title of the music from any of these games?
If you do, please contact jose at: KeshiBGM@yahoo.com
In the late 80s, Bandai relased two Takeshi's Castle games for the Famicom (NES). These were part of the Family Trainer series in which the games were controlled by stepping on a floor mat.
The Takeshi Jou games were only ever relased in Japan, but you can now download both to play for yourself.
Fuun Takeshi Jou 1 & 2 + NesterJ
Zipped file contains "Totsugeki! Fuuun Takeshi Jou",
"Fuuun! Takeshi Jou Two" and NesterJ Emulator.
How to play
1) Run NesterJ, go to File > Open ROM > Choose game
2) Go to Option > Select Device > Family Trainer (side B)
3)* Go to Option > Controllers > Change:
"Select" to 'L'
"Start" to 'K'
"B" to '.'
"A" to '/'
* You will only need to do this the first time you play.
Full Instructions
We have put together guides on how to play both games. Click a title below and the guide will pop-up in a new window.
Totsugeki! Fuuun Takeshi Jou
Fuuun! Takeshi Jou Two
By sending off the tokens found in each of the 2009/2010 official Takeshi's Castle DVD sets you could claim a free gift box. Included in this box was a board game.
Below you can print off an exclusive Keshi Heads version of this game, which has been fully translated into English.
Board
The board is split into four sections. Print each quarter onto a sheet of A4 card, or paper, cut around the edges and stick them together. The images all slightly overlap to make them easy to line-up.
Top left-hand section
Top right-hand section
Bottom left-hand section
Bottom right-hand section
Dice and Counters
Two dice are needed to play the game. A regular dice and the Event Dice. Print off the image below, glue it to some card, and cut all the pieces out.
Dice and Counters
Rules:
- If they fail, the player must keep attempting to clear the space on each of their following turns until they are successful.
- Once the player successfully clears the "STOP" game they can roll the dice and move forward the determined number of spaces.