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Japanese Game shows: A Complete Guide

I dont know about you, but british (and I’m sure American) game shows can sometimes get just a little too repetitive.Yes I know, you’re all better at answering general knowledge questions than I am, well done!Oh you’ve picked a box and won some money! Thrilling television!Today though, I want to divert your attention to by far the craziest, wackiest and weirdest gameshows in the entire world.Japanese Game Shows of course!

Brief history of Japanese game shows

The first Japanese game show showed up in around 1950, and all things considered it was pretty tame by today’s standards.It was called ‘Gesture’ and was literally just a televised version of charades.No crazy stunts or lubricated stairs in sight, just a simple game of Japanese charades.It probably wasnt until another 36-40 years until the ‘Weird’ game shows in Japan started to become more frequent and popular.And what gameshow led the way? Takeshi’s Castle. More on that one later!

Why are Japanese gameshows so weird?

As you’ll learn from this list, Japanese gameshows are certainly a far cry from programs like who wants to be a millionaire.But are they really as weird as they get credit for?Western media loves anything a bit different, and that’s exactly what these shows are. But don’t get the impression that everything on Japanese TV is like this so everyone in Japan must think this is normal.A lot of these ‘Gameshows’ are just small segments from variety shows designed to be outrageous and a little weird.So keep in mind that shows on this list you’re about to see aren’t an everyday occurrence and are designed to be crazy. They aren’t designed to be ‘normal shows’ that everyone else think all Japanese people must all like.Here are a couple of things I need to clear up before we get started:

What are punishment games?

Featured on a lot of the variety shows, ‘Batsu games’ are punishments that a loser must accept following a lost bet or competition.They often happen relatively infrequently but are most definitely the videos that get shared around most on social media.

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They might not be gameshows:

Remember that most of the videos you’ve seen before about crazy Japanese gameshows are probably just small sections or segments of a variety show meaning the chances of more footage being available is low.

It’s not about your brain:

In some Japanese gameshows it’s probably neccesary to use your brain, like on ‘ Dasshutsu Game DERO!’, but on the whole physical elements play a far larger part in a Japanese gameshow’s makeup than mental.

Helpful resources

I’m confident enough to write this article on Japanese gameshows as I’m sure I know more than someone who happens upon a video from one of the shows. If however, you want to know more information about any of the titles on this list the people of the Japanese Game Show subreddit are who you should ask.

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1. Slippery Stairs

Actual name: Nuru Nuru Treasure HunterVariety Show: All-Star Thanksgiving

Is this slippery stairs or return of the Power Rangers? (Screenshot of YouTube video below.)First on the list of weirdest Japanese game shows we have ‘Slippery stairs’.Slippery stairs, or as it’s actually called ‘Nuru Nuru Treasure Hunter’ went viral a few years ago when a clip from the show was posted on YouTube from an unknown source. Fast forward 5 years and it’s on pretty much every social media platform and every top ten list, including this one!Before we dive into what makes this game so hilariously perfect, lets clear up a few misconceptions. The Japanese game show called ‘Slippery stairs’ by westerners isn’t actually a game show at all. In fact, it’s a minigame on a bi-annual variety show called ‘All star thanksgiving’. And it’s name ‘Slippery stairs’ isn’t actually it’s true name. I would hazard a guess that it’s fake name took off because it’s easy to remember and works in the mind of a non Japanese speaker.It’s real name is ‘Nuru Nuru Treasure Hunter’.Quick Japanese Vocab Lesson:ぬるぬる (nuru nuru) : Slimy / slipperyBut for the google gods, I’ll be referring to it as the stair game as I doubt many people type in Nuru Nuru Treasure Hunter game!

What is the goal of Slippery Stairs?

Everything you need to know about slippery stairs is in the title.Contestants make their way up the slippery and slimy stairs attempting to retrieve the treasure at the top.There is absolutely nothing to grab onto, no friction, and a high possibility of injury. Hence the protective clothing!The video at the bottom shows it takes around 10 minutes for a victor to be crowned, and unsurprisingly they look absolutely shattered!

What are the stairs made of?

I’ve read some suggestions that the stairs are made of ice, but that’s simply not true. After a fair bit of research I’ve discovered it’s possible the stairs are coated with Propylene Glycol which makes them almost impossible to climb up, much to the pleasure of viewers.

Where can I watch the slippery stairs gameshow?

As the slippery stairs minigame is part of a bi-annual variety show, it’s unlikely you’ll get to watch this live unless you live in Japan.If you do live in Japan or have access to the Tokyo Broadcasting System (The channel all star variety show is on) then be sure to tune in some time in April and October. Exact dates within the months where the variety show is on are announced nearer to the time.