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.
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Jun 7, 2006 · 1h
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 as entertaining as ever. His first challenge Umihara Kawase is a unique game, but his new AD Inoue might be more unique than the game itself.
Jun 21, 2006 · 1h
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.
Jul 5, 2006 · 1h
Arino challenges Bonanza Bros, a Mega Drive game about burglarizing buildings and hiding from the cops.
Jul 19, 2006 · 1h
Arino's worst nightmare has come true, he must challenge the sequel to Makai Mura, and once again face the Red Arremer.
Aug 2, 2006 · 1h
Arino's first adventure game challenge. As the valiant Sir Cucumber, Arino must rescue Princess Tomato and stop the evil Minister Pumpkin.
Aug 30, 2006 · 1h
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 demons.
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
GameCenter CX Season 5 premiered on June 7, 2006.
GameCenter CX Season 5 has 6 episodes.
The season opens with Season 5 Episode 1, ""Umihara Kawase:" How 'bout it? The Kacho Returns (#31)". It aired on June 7, 2006.
Go to Season 5 Episode 1