GameCenter CX
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.
Seasons
Season 1
11 Episodes
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
10 Episodes
2004
Game Center CX was retooled thoroughly for Season 2. After a few months away, the show was relaunched in its new format. Theใใquote 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
10 Episodes
2005
Season 4
10 Episodes
2005
Season 5
6 Episodes
2006
Season 6
8 Episodes
2006
Season 7
10 Episodes
2007
Season 8
9 Episodes
2007
Season 9
6 Episodes
2008
Season 10
8 Episodes
2008
Season 11
12 Episodes
2009
Season 12
11 Episodes
2009
Season 13
6 Episodes
2010
Season 14
10 Episodes
2010
Season 15
20 Episodes
2011
Season 16
20 Episodes
2012
Season 17
20 Episodes
2013
Season 18
20 Episodes
2014
Season 19
20 Episodes
2015
Season 20
20 Episodes
2016
Season 21
20 Episodes
2017
Season 22
20 Episodes
2018
Season 23
20 Episodes
2019
Season 24
20 Episodes
2020
Season 25
20 Episodes
2021
Season 26
20 Episodes
2022
Season 27
20 Episodes
2023
Season 28
20 Episodes
2024
Season 29
20 Episodes
2025
