GameCenter CX (2003) Web Series — Cast, Story & Where to Watch | MovieLinkBD

GameCenter CX (2003) is a comedy web series in Japanese. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch GameCenter CX online in HD.

GameCenter CX — Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

• Starring: Shinya Arino

GameCenter CX — Series Details

GameCenter CX — Episode Guide

Season 1

• E1: Taito: Takeshi no Chousenjou (Takeshi's Challenge) (2003-11-04) — In the first episode of Game Center CX, Arino visits Taito to learn it's history and play one of it's most difficult and cruel games Takeshi no Chousenjou. Upon first entering Tait
• E2: Koei: Angelique Trois (2003-11-18) — Arino visits the headquarters of Koei to speak with the two men behind the Dynasty Warriors and Nobunaga’s Ambition series of games. He then speaks to a PR representative about ano
• E3: Capcom: Tekki (Steel Battalion) (2003-12-02) — Arino enters the Capcom building in Osaka and meets his first interviewee: Keiji Inafune, the creator of Mega Man and Onimusha, among others. Then he interviews Hiroyuki Kobayash a
• E4: Sega: Roommania #203 (2003-12-16) — Rather than center on one company, this episode of Game Center CX explores an entire game series: specifically, Sega’s Sakura Taisen. Arino challenges Sega's Roommania #203 for the
• E5: Hudson: Star Force (2004-01-13) — This episode centers on Hudson, featuring some of their hit games in the collection. The Challenge centers on Star Force where Arino must get the 50,000 bonus from Rarios; Takahash
• E6: ASCII: Astro Robo SASA (2004-01-27) — During this episode Arino's challenge is to defeat Astro SASA! Will he surpass this challenge or give in? Contains an interview with Hiroyuki Sonobe.
• E7: Namco: Galaga (2004-02-10) — Can Arino blast every enemy in the arcade classic Galaga's first bonus stage?! Featuring interviews with Iwatani Toru (Pac-Man) and Endo Masanobu (Xevious, Tower of Druaga).
• E8: Chunsoft: Door Door (2004-02-24) — Arino must trap six aliens at once behind one door in the Famicom classic Door Door. Featuring the game's creator, and Chunsoft founder Nakamura Koichi as well as an interview with
• E9: Konami: Yie Ar Kung-Fu, Gradius, and Track & Field (2004-03-10) — In this episode Arino is faced with a 3 round Konami challenge. He must go through challenges on the games Yie Ar Kung-Fu, Gradius, & Konami Hyper Olympics. Features extensive inte
• E10: Nintendo – Super Mario Brothers 2 – The Lost Levels (Part 1) (2004-03-31) — Arino is faced with the difficult challenge of beating Super Mario Brothers 2 for the Famicom Disk System. He first practices is skills with the original Super Mario Brothers befor
• E11: Nintendo – Super Mario Brothers 2 – The Lost Levels (Part 2) (2004-05-30) — Previously bested by Super Mario Bros 2 (SMB: The Lost Levels), Arino vows revenge. Staff involved in the Pokemon games are interviewed including Satoshi Tajiri.

Season 2

• E1: Atlantis no Nazo (The Mystery of Atlantis) (2004-10-20) — Arino faces the challenging platformer for the NES, Atlantis no Nazo. Will Arino get the hang of its difficult controls and unforgiving level design? We follow Arino on the first e
• E2: Challenger (2004-11-03) — Arino challenges "Challenger" for Famicom (1986). In a game that often changes the gameplay style, can he prevail? Meanwhile, he continues his search for the legendary sit-down arc
• E3: Makaimura (Ghosts 'n Goblins) (2004-11-17) — Arino tackles one of the scariest games of them all, Ghouls 'N Ghosts! At least it's not all doom and gloom as Arino continues his visit to the TRY Amusement Arcade. After encounte
• E4: Konami Wai Wai World (2004-12-01) — Konami’s all-star action platformer is the challenge this time. Konami Man and Konami Lady must rescue six of Konami’s heroes in their own game worlds. This time, Arino has the str
• E5: Metroid (2004-12-15) — Nintendo’s classic sci-fi game is thrust upon Arino this time, and his goal is not a very noble one. Inspired by a rumor, Arino hopes to clear Metroid as fast as he can, to see if
• E6: Solomon no Kagi (Solomon's Key) (2005-01-19) — What secrets are hidden in the many castle rooms of Solomon's Key? Arino takes control of the titular wizard and discovers the many wonders to be had in this difficult puzzle game.
• E7: Prince of Persia (Part 1) (2005-02-02) — Shortly after Arino completed Solomon’s Key, Sasano steps in with a Super Famicom and offered Arino the next challenge: Prince of Persia. With no break in between, Arino begins the
• E8: Prince of Persia (Part 2) (2005-02-16) — Part two of the Prince of Persia challenge. The Western game completely hooks Arino in, but can he clear the game before the in game time limit?
• E9: Rockman 2: Dr. Wily no Nazo (Mega Man 2) (2005-03-02) — Arino takes on the most popular game in Capcom's Mega Man series, Mega Man 2! Contains interview with Etsunobu Ebisu.
• E10: Super Mario Bros. 3 (2005-03-16) — The season finale is on location at the Sun Hatoya hotel in Ito. Arino spends the last show in style. The challenge room is in a lovely suite overlooking the ocean. The TV and Fami

Season 3

• E1: Kato-chan & Ken-chan (J.J. & Jeff) (2005-04-13) — Season 3 opens with Arino being officially "promoted" to Kacho Dairi (Deputy Section Chief). The first challenge of the season is Hudson’s Kato-chan & Ken-chan, for the PC-Engine.
• E2: Attack! Takeshi's Castle Showdown (Family Trainer) (2005-04-27) — Arino's body is pushed to its limit as he challenges the power pad game, Attack! Takeshi's Castle Showdown. Based on the hit TV series of the same name, it stars the maniacal Beat
• E3: Tokimeki Memorial: Forever With You (2005-05-11) — To celebrate his recent engagement Arino is tasked with beating the dating sim, Tokimeki Memorial. The staff hope that his gameplay will instruct lovelorn viewers in how to succeed
• E4: Famicom Jump: History of Heroes (2005-05-25) — In a series first this week's challenge features the licensed video game, Famicom Jump. What sets Famicom Jump apart is that it doesn't only feature a single licensed character but
• E5: Dream Factory: Doki Doki Panic (Super Mario Bros. 2) (2005-06-08) — In a brilliant piece of network synergy Arino will challenge the disk system classic, Doki Doki Panic. Originally a promotional tool for Fuji TV, Doki Doki Panic was very famously
• E6: Hi no Tori Hououhen: Gaou no Bouken (2005-06-22) — Based on the classic manga from Astro Boy creator, Osamu Tezuka, it's Hi no Tori Hououhen: Gaou no Bouken! The game features a mix of puzzle and platforming elements so we'll have
• E7: Super Mario World (Part 1) (2005-07-06) — Arino's history with the Super Mario series is mixed to put it extremely generously. He hopes to rectify this when he challenges one of the true all time classics in Super Mario Wo
• E8: Super Mario World (Part 2) (2005-07-23) — We pick up right where we left off as Arino struggles to conquer Super Mario World. Watch as he ventures closer to Bowser's lair in what will prove to be the most dramatic episode
• E9: Meikyu Kumikyoku: Milon no Daibouken (Milon's Secret Castle) (2005-08-03) — For this episode Arino challenges the much maligned Hudson classic, Milon's Secret Castle. This early entry in the action adventure genre has a bottomless bag of gotchas which Arin
• E10: Zelda no Densetsu: Kamigami no Triforce (The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past) (2005-08-31) — A few familiar faces return and present Arino with his final challenge of the season, The Legend Of Zelda: A Link To The Past! Will Arino be able to finish a game that he claims is

Season 4

• E1: Ultraman (2005-10-19) — In this Season 4 opener, Arino challenges Ultraman for the Super Famicom! Having been promoted to Kacho, Arino sports a new blue suit and a cockier attitude.
• E2: Final Fight (2005-11-02) — A new season brings a new genre to the table with the beat 'em up classic, Final Fight. Hopefully Arino can take back Metro City from the evil gangs which now control it. An amusem
• E3: Takahashi Meijin no Boukenjima (Adventure Island) (2005-11-16) — There won't be any Takahashi Meijin appearance to save Arino during his challenge of another Hudson classic, Adventure Island. Will the ADs be a suitable replacement for this bruta
• E4: ActRaiser (2005-11-30) — One of the earliest SNES games is the challenge for this week as Arino battles with the unusual god/action game hybrid, ActRaiser. It may not be the game's difficulty and instead b
• E5: Quiz Tonosama no Yabou (Quiz: The Feudal Lord's Ambition) (2005-12-14) — It's all hands on deck for the first quiz challenge in show history when Arino takes on Quiz: The Feudal Lord's Ambition. Hopefully everyone is up to date on their early 90s Japane
• E6: Doraemon (2006-01-11) — Another licensed game with a questionable pedigree, it's Doraemon! Arino will try and get this time travelling cat over the finish line and improve his overall record when it comes
• E7: Super Mario 64 (1) (2006-01-25) — Arino had enough trouble with Mario when he was only 2D so let's see how he fares with an extra dimension in Super Mario 64. He'll have to conquer the highest mountains, ice cold t
• E8: Super Mario 64 (2) (2006-02-08) — Join Arino for the exciting conclusion of his Super Mario 64 challenge. Arino has it all ahead of him though as he takes on the games toughest levels to try to increase his star ta
• E9: Ninja Ryukenden (Ninja Gaiden) (2006-02-22) — In this episode, Arino returns to another classic NES game. This time it’s the fan-favorite Tecmo game Ninja Gaiden. With a victory here, he can bring his record for the season to
• E10: Palutena no Kagami (Kid Icarus) (2006-03-08) — In what could be the last challenge ever, Arino attempts to save the mythical land of Kid Icarus and rescue the goddess Palutena from the tendrils of Medusa. Along the way he'll ha

Season 5

• E1: "Umihara Kawase:" How 'bout it? The Kacho Returns (#31) (2006-06-07) — Six months later, everyone’s favorite section chief arrives back on the scene. Due to Arino’s family commitments, season 5 is only a scant six episodes long, but it promises to be
• E2: Best Regards to "Contra" (#32) (2006-06-21) — Arino challenges Konami's classic action game, and he doen't even use the Konami Code! AD Inoue a.k.a. Inoko MAX tries to aid Arino after his previous blunder.
• E3: Sega's Strongest Brothers: "Bonanza Bros." (#33) (2006-07-05) — Arino challenges Bonanza Bros, a Mega Drive game about burglarizing buildings and hiding from the cops.
• E4: Another Life-Or-Death Struggle: "Ghouls 'n Ghosts" (#34) (2006-07-19) — Arino's worst nightmare has come true, he must challenge the sequel to Makai Mura, and once again face the Red Arremer.
• E5: Seconds, Please! "Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom" (#35) (2006-08-02) — Arino's first adventure game challenge. As the valiant Sir Cucumber, Arino must rescue Princess Tomato and stop the evil Minister Pumpkin.
• E6: Amourousness in Summer: "Yokai Dochuki" (#36) (2006-08-30) — Arino begins his last challenge: Youkai Dochuuki (a.k.a. Shadowland), the PC Engine version of a Namco arcade game starring Tarosuke, a boy trying to make it through a land full of

Season 6

• E1: I am the Game Martial Artist! "Street Fighter II" (#37) (2006-11-01) — 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.
• E2: The Kacho's Love Whip! "Castlevania III" (#38) (2006-11-15) — 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.
• E3: No Warps? No Saves?! "Mighty Bomb Jack" (#39) (2006-11-29)
• E4: The Terrifying Double-Header! "Gargoyle's Quest II" (#40) (2006-12-13) — 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
• E5: Fan Appreciation Day! "Mighty Bomb Jack" (#41) (2007-01-10) — 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 ma
• E6: A Year Since Quiz Time! "Adventure Quiz: Hatena's Great Adventure" (#42) (2007-01-24) — Arino is given another PC Engine quizfest: Hatena no Daibouken, which features a Capcom character theme.
• E7: Break Out! "S.O.S." (#43) (2007-02-07) — 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.
• E8: The Last Hello? "Bio Miracle Bokutte Upa" (#44) (2007-02-21) — This time Arino tackles Bio Miracle: Bokutte Upa, a Konami Disk System game that was often pirated and sold as "Baby Mario.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does GameCenter CX have? 30 season(s) with 436 episodes.

Where can I watch GameCenter CX? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.