Shinya Arino
GameCenter CX (2003)
Specials
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.
Released Nov. 4, 2003
Episode 60 min
10+
Genres: Comedy, Reality TV
Keywords: imdb.non-fiction, imdb.reenactment
Production Companies: Fuji Television Network
Network: Fuji TV
S0E1 - Super Mario Bros. 2
After 13 hours of playing, Arino died mere inches from the flag at level 8-2. Exhausted and depressed our intrepid host threw in the towel. Revenge shall be had in this special episode of Game Center CX! Meanwhile, Arino and the staff visit a variety of hot spring resorts to learn more about the retro game centers that can be found there.
May 30, 2004, midnight
S0E2 - Transformers: Convoy no Nazo
Dec. 23, 2005, midnight
S0E3 - The Far North Game Travelogue Part 1-2
Arino starts the journey at Tonekko no Yu, an indoor hot spring center in Monbetsu-cho. He steps into the game center, where the "Money Exchanger" sign is bigger than the actual "Game Corner" sign. Consider it all too telling: as soon as he steps in, Arino’s surprised by the small size of the place compared to the rest of the building. And there are more prize and pachislo machines than video games.
April 12, 2006, midnight
S0E4 - The Far North Game Travelogue Part 3-4
The gang travels to downtown Asahika. Unfortunately the larger number of people around hasn’t made it any warmer. At any rate, he walks down to the next target: a dedicated game center called the Sugai Amusement Factory.
April 26, 2006, midnight
S0E5 - The Far North Game Travelogue Part 5-7
This time we’re in Kayoru, and the gang is getting ever closer to the northern tip of the island. The next place to visit is Sun Pillar, another hot spring center surrounded by trees.
May 10, 2006, midnight
S0E6 - The Far North Game Travelogue Part 8-9
Arino’s arrived at Wakkanai Station, signifying the northernmost town in Hokkaido and the home stretch of the journey. But there’s still a couple more places to check out! Arino heads over to Hitoshi no Mise for a bite to eat, and he asks the owner about the area before settling down with an order of kanimeshi (crab & rice).
May 24, 2006, midnight
S0E7 - Ikki
June 23, 2006, midnight
S0E8 - Twinbee
Dec. 22, 2006, midnight
S0E9 - Bomberman
Arino attempts to clear Bomberman, midway through the challenge Tojima returns with a strategy guide in hand and series of unique demands.
Dec. 21, 2007, midnight
S0E10 - Nintendo Channel 1: Mega Man 9 (Part 1)
Sept. 24, 2008, midnight
S0E11 - Nintendo Channel 1: Mega Man 9 (Part 2)
Oct. 1, 2008, midnight
S0E12 - New Years Live Special: Tower of Druaga
Dec. 31, 2008, midnight
S0E13 - Nintendo Channel 2: Youkai Douchuuki, Ninja JaJaMaru-kun, The Super Shinobi, Kaizou Ningen Shubibiman, Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Golden Axe, Super Gussun Oyoyo
April 8, 2009, midnight
S0E14 - Nintendo Channel 3: Star Force
April 5, 2009, midnight
S0E15 - Nintendo Channel 4: Downtown Special: Kunio-kun no Jidaigeki da yo Zenin Shugou!
May 14, 2009, midnight
S0E16 - Nintendo Channel 5: SPLATTER HOUSE
June 17, 2009, midnight
S0E17 - Nintendo Channel 6: VOLFIED
July 1, 2009, midnight
S0E18 - Nintendo Channel 7: Super Mario Kart
July 22, 2009, midnight
S0E19 - Nintendo Channel 8: Super Mario Bros. 3
Nov. 11, 2009, midnight
S0E20 - Nintendo Channel 8: Super Mario Bros. 3 (Part 2)
Nov. 25, 2009, midnight
S0E21 - Nintendo Channel 8: Super Mario Bros. 3 (Part 3)
Dec. 2, 2009, midnight
S0E22 - Yie Ar Kung Fu
Dec. 18, 2009, midnight
S0E23 - Game Center CX Live Special: Lemmings
Game Center CX first 24 live show held in the Fuji TV Multi Theater on August 29th, 2009 in front of a live audience. Arino once again challenges Lemmings.
Dec. 25, 2009, midnight
S0E24 - Nintendo Channel 9: Super Metroid
April 28, 2010, midnight
S0E25 - Nintendo Channel 9: Super Metroid (Part 2)
May 6, 2010, midnight
S0E26 - Nintendo Channel 9: Super Metroid (Part 3)
May 12, 2010, midnight
S0E27 - Binary Land
This DVD exclusive challenge was included in GCCX DVD Box Set 7. The goal of the game is two reunite the two love birds. In order to spice things up, the staff has prepared cards with romance questions written on them. Each time Arino clears 10 stages he must draw one of the cards and answer the questions written on them.
Dec. 24, 2010, midnight
S0E28 - Nintendo Channel 11: Excitebike 3D
June 7, 2011, midnight
S0E29 - Nintendo Channel 12: Star Fox 64
July 6, 2011, midnight
S0E30 - Nintendo Channel 13: Xevious
June 15, 2011, midnight
S0E31 - Nintendo Channel 14: Donkey Kong
Feb. 22, 2012, midnight
S0E33 - Nintendo Channel 15: Kirby Super Star
June 22, 2012, midnight
S0E34 - Nintendo Channel 16: Iwata Asks, Balloon Fight
Oct. 26, 2012, midnight
S0E35 - Nintendo Channel 17: Balloon Fight (Wii U VC)
Jan. 24, 2013, midnight
S0E36 - Nintendo Channel 18: Fire Emblem: Monshou no Nazo (Wii-U VC)
Feb. 20, 2013, midnight
S0E37 - Nintendo Channel 19: Mother 2
March 20, 2013, midnight
S0E38 - Game Center CX Live Special: Takeshi no Chosenjou
June 13, 2009, midnight
S0E39 - Game Center CX in ASIA
Oct. 5, 2012, midnight
S0E40 - Game Center CX: Arino no Chosenjou
Special episode released as a bonus DVD with the release of Game Center CX: Arino no Chosenjou 2.
Feb. 26, 2009, midnight
S0E41 - REVENGE Against "Legend of the Mystical Ninja"
S0E42 - REVENGE Against "The Genji and Heike Clans"
Immediately after his DVD special challenge City Connection, Arino is given a chance to get his revenge on The Genji and Heike Clans, however he has a 3 hour time limit to do so. If he loses this time, the challenge will be declared a loss forever. To help him through this hurdle AD Takahashi summons a special helper...
S0E43 - The Far South Game Travelogue
Arino and company search for the game center that's the farthest south possible in Japan.
Dec. 15, 2008, midnight
S0E44 - DVD-BOX14 Challenge - Super Dodge Ball
Dec. 22, 2017, midnight
S0E45 - DVD-BOX15 Challenge - Resident Evil 2 (1)
Dec. 21, 2018, midnight
S0E46 - DVD-BOX15 Challenge - Resident Evil 2 (2)
Dec. 21, 2018, midnight
S0E47 - GameCenter KBX
A one-hour special broadcast where GameCenter CX staff writer Masayuki Kibe takes on the main character role, and Chief Arino appears as a guest.
March 28, 2021, midnight
S0E48 - GameCenter CX in Paris
Oct. 14, 2013, midnight
S0E49 - Arino's Challenge in Budokan
Jan. 1, 2014, midnight
S0E51 - DVD-BOX9 Challenge - Spelunker
Dec. 21, 2012, midnight
S0E76 - Mega Drive Special - Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Sept. 2, 2016, midnight
Network: Fuji TV
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 2040 min.
Released: Nov. 4, 2003
Last Air Date: Dec. 11, 2025, midnight
Next Air Date: Dec. 25, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR / 10+
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