GameCenter CX (2003)

Season 1

2003-11-04 | 11 episodes

The CX in the title comes from JOCX, the call sign of Fuji TV. Arino's Challenge began as a short segment in Season 1. Interviews made up most of each episode. ADs (Assistant Directors) introduced in Season 1: Naoki Yamada (M1 only) and Shinichiro Tojima (M5 onward). ADs typically "graduate" from the show after a season or two, but old favorites often return in new roles or on special occasions.

Season 2

2004-10-20 | 10 episodes

Game Center CX was retooled thoroughly for Season 2. After a few months away, the show was relaunched in its new format. The「」quote brackets around the CX in the title were removed. Arino's Challenge was greatly expanded, becoming the main focus of each episode. TamaGe (trips) and Game Collection segments became regular features. Interviews continued through this season. Episode numbering started over in Season 2, and this official system has remained in place throughout subsequent seasons. AD introduced in Season 2: Hiroshi Sasano (#1, during the closing segment)

Season 3

2005-04-13 | 10 episodes

Season 4

2005-10-19 | 10 episodes

Season 5

2006-06-07 | 6 episodes

Season 6

2006-11-01 | 8 episodes

Season 7

2007-05-02 | 10 episodes

Season 8

2007-10-24 | 9 episodes

Season 9

2008-06-18 | 6 episodes

Season 10

2008-10-22 | 8 episodes

Season 11

2009-04-14 | 12 episodes

Season 12

2009-10-13 | 11 episodes

Season 13

2010-07-22 | 6 episodes

Season 14

2010-10-28 | 10 episodes

Season 15

2011-04-14 | 20 episodes

Season 16

2012-04-13 | 20 episodes

Season 17

2013-04-12 | 20 episodes

Season 18

2014-04-11 | 20 episodes

Season 19

2015-04-10 | 20 episodes

Season 20

2016-04-22 | 20 episodes

Season 21

2017-04-21 | 20 episodes

Season 22

2018-04-20 | 20 episodes

Season 23

2019-04-19 | 20 episodes

Season 24

2020-04-16 | 20 episodes

Season 25

2021-04-22 | 20 episodes

Season 26

2022-04-28 | 20 episodes

Season 27

2023-04-27 | 20 episodes

Season 28

2024-04-25 | 20 episodes

Season 29

2025-04-24 | 4 episodes