Shinya Arino
GameCenter CX (2003)
Season 17
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
S17E1 - Our First Disney Game! "The Magical Quest Starring Mickey Mouse" (#157)
Season 17 is a special season, the 10th anniversary season! In the first episode of this special season, Arino plays his first Disney game, the Capcom-made Magical Quest for the SNES.
April 12, 2013, midnight
S17E2 - While the Tokyo Marathon's Going... "Famicom Trainer Jogging Race" (#158)
April 26, 2013, midnight
S17E3 - That Famous Gaming Masterpiece... "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" (#159)
May 10, 2013, midnight
S17E4 - Get On And Off: "Blaster Master" (#160)
May 24, 2013, midnight
S17E5 - Aim For G1! "Best Keiba Derby Stallion" (#161)
June 7, 2013, midnight
S17E6 - Shaking with Excitement for "Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest"! (#162) (1)
June 21, 2013, midnight
S17E7 - Crazy About "Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest"! (#163) (2)
After starting his Donkey Kong Country 2 challenge brimming with confidence Arino was quickly brought back to earth in the way only Rare games know how to do. With some 'words of encouragement' given by AD Matsui this is a quest Arino feels he must complete.
A short GCCX News segment brings us to a press conference where a number of exciting announcements were made regarding the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the show.
The size of Arino's ice cream is directly proportional to the size of the announcement so you know today's ice cream break is going to bring big news.
Two suspicious fellows exchange a white package in the middle of a busy intersection but it's not the plot of a crime thriller, it's Famicom Sniper.
July 5, 2013, midnight
S17E8 - Moved by "Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest"! (#164) (3)
In what is a first for the show Arino's challenge of Donkey Kong Country 2 was stretched into a third day. With only the last world standing between Arino and victory he'll be praying that this challenge won't throw up any more surprises than it already has.
For this week's TamaGe Arino is tipped off about a miraculous toy store. First up Arino plays a class beat-em-up before speaking to the owner in order to discover the true nature of the miracle of which the postcard spoke.
Arino will have to deal with a special guest who's quick on the draw if he hopes to guess the game in Famicom Sniper.
This Project: Game Version 3 segment brings us what will undoubtedly be the first of many production meetings to discuss ideas for the third Retro Game Challenge title.
July 18, 2013, midnight
S17E9 - Find Those Dragon Balls! "Dragon Ball Z: Super Butoden"
Aug. 9, 2013, midnight
S17E10 - A Familiar Ninja Game: "Shadow of the Ninja" (#166)
Aug. 23, 2013, midnight
S17E11 - Spin Me Right Around~ "Sky Kid" (#167)
Sept. 20, 2013, midnight
S17E12 - Jump Generations! "Yu Yu Hakusho" (#168)
Oct. 25, 2013, midnight
S17E13 - Use Your Head! "Rocky Rodent" (#169)
Nov. 8, 2013, midnight
S17E14 - On Point...? "Aighina's Prophecy" (#170) (1)
Nov. 22, 2013, midnight
S17E15 - Continued: On Point...? "Aighina's Prophecy" (#171) (2)
Dec. 13, 2013, midnight
10.0
S17E16 - Arino's Challenge in Budokan Documentary (#172)
Jan. 10, 2013, midnight
S17E17 - Deliciously Supreme: "The Gourmet" (#173)
Jan. 24, 2014, midnight
S17E18 - Like Playing With Paper Sumos: "Woody Poko" (#174)
Feb. 7, 2014, midnight
8.0
S17E19 - The Vampire of Legend... "Nosferatu" (#175) (1)
Feb. 21, 2014, midnight
S17E20 - Rescue the Princess! "Nosferatu" (#176) (2)
March 7, 2014, 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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