Takeshi's Castle (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Series · ★ 8.6
Released in 1986, Takeshi's Castle is a comedy, family and reality series.
What it’s about. Takeshi's Castle is a Japanese game show that aired between 1986 and 1990, on the Tokyo Broadcasting System. It features the Japanese comedian Takeshi Kitano (also known as Beat Takeshi) as a count who owns a castle and sets up difficult challenges for players (or a volunteer army) to get to him.
Who’s in it. Takeshi's Castle stars Hideo Higashikokubaru as Gundan Leader/Advisor, Hayato Tani as General Lee, Takeshi Kitano as Count Takeshi and Saburo Ishikura as Advisor.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.6/10, Takeshi's Castle sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Takeshi's Castle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Takeshi's Castle tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Takeshi's Castle (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Takeshi's Castle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Takeshi's Castle worth watching?
- Takeshi's Castle holds an audience score of 8.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and reality. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Takeshi's Castle?
- Takeshi's Castle stars Hideo Higashikokubaru, Hayato Tani, Takeshi Kitano and Saburo Ishikura.
- When was Takeshi's Castle released?
- Takeshi's Castle was released in 1986.