About this season
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.
Episodes (10)
1. Off-Course!? "Paris-Dakar Rally Special" (#107)
Aired 28 October 2010 • 60 min
Today’s challenge, Paris-Dakar Rally Special, is considered a bad one. It’s low-quality all-around, from a Famicom-era publisher (CBS Sony) that was never known for quality in the first place. It’s a racing game, of course — taking place in the real-life Paris-Dakar Rally — but calling it a racing game is not entirely accurate. You’ll see.
2. The Prince Becomes a Slime! "Smart Ball" (#108)
Aired 11 November 2010 • 60 min
Jerry is turned into a slime by an evil magician who also goes ahead and steals the princess. For Arino, this means he must complete all eight worlds in this cute platformer before midnight.
3. Finally That Masterpiece... "Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" (#109) (Part 1)
Aired 25 November 2010 • 60 min
Arino takes on one of the greatest games ever made, and luck may be on his side.
4. The Masterpiece's Conclusion!? "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" (#110) (Part 2)
Aired 9 December 2010 • 60 min
5. No, Not More Shooting! "Super Star Force" (#111)
Aired 6 January 2011 • 60 min
Arino challenged the original Star Force way back in season 1, and Super Star Force would make the second ever shooting game featured in full on the show.
6. From Beginning to End: "Ninja Spirit" (#112)
Aired 27 January 2011 • 60 min
Arino takes on this surreal side scroller, and makes amazing progess.
7. You Scared? You Sleepy? "Night of the Sickle Weasel" (#113)
Aired 8 February 2011 • 60 min
Arino recently played through the detective adventure Okhotsk ni Kiyu, and now he tackles another adventure, though this one is almost pure story: Kamaitachi no Yoru, Chun Soft’s Super Famicom visual novel.
8. And Now, Once Again... "Mega Man 4" (#114) (Part 1)
Aired 17 February 2011 • 60 min
Arinos 4th challenge in the Mega Man series, sees him battle a new foe... the mysterious Dr.
9. Climing Higher... "Mega Man 4" (#115) (Part 2)
Aired 3 March 2011 • 60 min
Part 2 of the Mega Man 4 challenge, has Arino challenging the final 4 Wily stages.
10. Arino's First Choice! "Tower of Babel"
Aired 17 March 2011 • 60 min
The Tower of Babel is an action-puzzle game where you guide the big-nosed hero up the eponymous tower. Each level is filled with L-shaped blocks that must be placed so that Arino can reach the exit door.