Shinya Arino
GameCenter CX (2003)
Season 6
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
S6E1 - I am the Game Martial Artist! "Street Fighter II" (#37)
It's Arino's first fighting game challenge! Arino tries to clear the game but first he must find which of Street Fighter's iconic brawlers suits him best.
Nov. 1, 2006, midnight
S6E2 - The Kacho's Love Whip! "Castlevania III" (#38)
Arino has tried out many difficult games throughout the show, but his first Castlevania game Castlevania III, is probably not the best to try out first.
Nov. 15, 2006, midnight
S6E3 - No Warps? No Saves?! "Mighty Bomb Jack" (#39)
Nov. 29, 2006, midnight
S6E4 - The Terrifying Double-Header! "Gargoyle's Quest II" (#40)
Mere seconds after the brutal Mighty Bomb Jack challenge, Arino gets up to leave, but is called to sit back down. He’s handed Red Arremer II (known in the west as Gargoyle's Quest II) for the next challenge. Arino finally gets to play as his enemy the Red Arremer, but in an almost ironic twist, this Arremer moves nothing like his old foe.
Dec. 13, 2006, midnight
S6E5 - Fan Appreciation Day! "Mighty Bomb Jack" (#41)
In front of a live audience, Arino tries to complete the game that he came close to clearing Mighty Bomb Jack. The immense pressure from hundreds of eyes watching his every move makes Arino and the staff much more susceptible to mistakes.
Jan. 10, 2007, midnight
S6E6 - A Year Since Quiz Time! "Adventure Quiz: Hatena's Great Adventure" (#42)
Arino is given another PC Engine quizfest: Hatena no Daibouken, which features a Capcom character theme.
Jan. 24, 2007, midnight
S6E7 - Break Out! "S.O.S." (#43)
The game this time is Septentrion (Vic Tokai’s "SOS" in America), a Super Famicom action-adventure taking place on a sinking cruise liner, the Lady Crithania.
Feb. 7, 2007, midnight
S6E8 - The Last Hello? "Bio Miracle Bokutte Upa" (#44)
This time Arino tackles Bio Miracle: Bokutte Upa, a Konami Disk System game that was often pirated and sold as "Baby Mario.
Feb. 21, 2007, 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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