Right you are Ken

My first exposure to Takeshi's Castle was when I was in the US military and stationed in England in the early 2000s. I worked night shift and our shop has this old TV that only picked up a few stations. One of which was a German station that showed nothing but Takeshi's Castle and 900 number commercials. So, we spent our nights watching a insane Japanese game show subtitled in German with a bunch of commercials with topless women.

There's a new season on Prime Video 👀

TIL 9 out of 12 astronauts have won Takeshi Castle

They are bringing it back...

Like new season was announced very recently.

I wonder how many injuries were caused. That stepping stone game must have broken it’s fair share of shins and teeth…

I watched some of the new Takeshi's Castle with neither subs nor dubs and found it enjoyable regardless. It might be the way I watch anime going forward. Asserting dominance through willful ignorance.

Not strictly true: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE6_MLJNWNI

And every one is a member of the Babaganoush family.