GameCenter CX

GameCenter CX

GameCenter CX

GameCenter CX

(2003)

NR

9.0/10

4 votes

60 min/ep

November 4, 2003

IMDb Official Site

Overview

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.

Network

Status

Returning Series

Type

Scripted

Season 1

Season 1

11 EpisodesAir Date: November 4, 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

Season 2

10 EpisodesAir Date: October 20, 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

Season 3

10 EpisodesAir Date: April 13, 2005

No overview available for this season.

Season 4

Season 4

10 EpisodesAir Date: October 19, 2005

No overview available for this season.

Season 5

Season 5

6 EpisodesAir Date: June 7, 2006

No overview available for this season.

Season 6

Season 6

8 EpisodesAir Date: November 1, 2006

No overview available for this season.

Season 7

Season 7

10 EpisodesAir Date: May 2, 2007

No overview available for this season.

Season 8

Season 8

9 EpisodesAir Date: October 24, 2007

No overview available for this season.

Season 9

Season 9

6 EpisodesAir Date: June 18, 2008

No overview available for this season.

Season 10

Season 10

8 EpisodesAir Date: October 22, 2008

No overview available for this season.

Season 11

Season 11

12 EpisodesAir Date: April 14, 2009

No overview available for this season.

Season 12

Season 12

11 EpisodesAir Date: October 13, 2009

No overview available for this season.

Season 13

Season 13

6 EpisodesAir Date: July 22, 2010

No overview available for this season.

Season 14

Season 14

10 EpisodesAir Date: October 28, 2010

No overview available for this season.

Season 15

Season 15

20 EpisodesAir Date: April 14, 2011

No overview available for this season.

Season 16

Season 16

20 EpisodesAir Date: April 13, 2012

No overview available for this season.

Season 17

Season 17

20 EpisodesAir Date: April 12, 2013

No overview available for this season.

Season 18

Season 18

20 EpisodesAir Date: April 11, 2014

No overview available for this season.

Season 19

Season 19

20 EpisodesAir Date: April 10, 2015

No overview available for this season.

Season 20

Season 20

20 EpisodesAir Date: April 22, 2016

No overview available for this season.

Season 21

Season 21

20 EpisodesAir Date: April 21, 2017

No overview available for this season.

Season 22

Season 22

20 EpisodesAir Date: April 20, 2018

No overview available for this season.

Season 23

Season 23

20 EpisodesAir Date: April 19, 2019

No overview available for this season.

Season 24

Season 24

20 EpisodesAir Date: April 16, 2020

No overview available for this season.

Season 25

Season 25

20 EpisodesAir Date: April 22, 2021

No overview available for this season.

Season 26

Season 26

20 EpisodesAir Date: April 28, 2022

No overview available for this season.

Season 27

Season 27

20 EpisodesAir Date: April 27, 2023

No overview available for this season.

Season 28

Season 28

20 EpisodesAir Date: April 25, 2024

No overview available for this season.

Season 29

Season 29

2 EpisodesAir Date: April 24, 2025

No overview available for this season.