Shinya Arino
GameCenter CX (2003)
Season 14
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
S14E1 - Off-Course!? "Paris-Dakar Rally Special" (#107)
Today’s challenge, Paris-Dakar Rally Special, is considered a bad one. It’s low-quality all-around, from a Famicom-era publisher (CBS Sony) that was never known for quality in the first place. It’s a racing game, of course — taking place in the real-life Paris-Dakar Rally — but calling it a racing game is not entirely accurate. You’ll see.
Oct. 28, 2010, midnight
S14E2 - The Prince Becomes a Slime! "Smart Ball" (#108)
Jerry is turned into a slime by an evil magician who also goes ahead and steals the princess. For Arino, this means he must complete all eight worlds in this cute platformer before midnight.
Nov. 11, 2010, midnight
S14E3 - Finally That Masterpiece... "Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" (#109) (Part 1)
Arino takes on one of the greatest games ever made, and luck may be on his side.
Nov. 25, 2010, midnight
S14E4 - The Masterpiece's Conclusion!? "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" (#110) (Part 2)
Dec. 9, 2010, midnight
S14E5 - No, Not More Shooting! "Super Star Force" (#111)
Arino challenged the original Star Force way back in season 1, and Super Star Force would make the second ever shooting game featured in full on the show.
Jan. 6, 2011, midnight
S14E6 - From Beginning to End: "Ninja Spirit" (#112)
Arino takes on this surreal side scroller, and makes amazing progess.
Jan. 27, 2011, midnight
S14E7 - You Scared? You Sleepy? "Night of the Sickle Weasel" (#113)
Arino recently played through the detective adventure Okhotsk ni Kiyu, and now he tackles another adventure, though this one is almost pure story: Kamaitachi no Yoru, Chun Soft’s Super Famicom visual novel.
Feb. 8, 2011, midnight
S14E8 - And Now, Once Again... "Mega Man 4" (#114) (Part 1)
Arinos 4th challenge in the Mega Man series, sees him battle a new foe... the mysterious Dr.
Feb. 17, 2011, midnight
S14E9 - Climing Higher... "Mega Man 4" (#115) (Part 2)
Part 2 of the Mega Man 4 challenge, has Arino challenging the final 4 Wily stages.
March 3, 2011, midnight
S14E10 - Arino's First Choice! "Tower of Babel"
The Tower of Babel is an action-puzzle game where you guide the big-nosed hero up the eponymous tower. Each level is filled with L-shaped blocks that must be placed so that Arino can reach the exit door.
March 17, 2011, 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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