Takeshi's Castle Episode 1

***Episode 1*** of *Takeshi's Castle* is the first instalment in the series. It features six games.

## Synopsis

The biggest battle ever between Takeshi's army and the attacking force begins! The attacking force gathers people of all ages, including Mr. SASUKE, popular YouTubers, university students, doctors, and a legendary contestant who first participated in junior high! However, the attackers face total annihilation by the improved challenges and must inspire and help each other conquer Ueda's Castle!

## Introduction

Titu, narrating the episode, explains that his business has not been going well, and states that he is dubbing the series not because he is interested, but because he has to pay off his debts to the Japanese *yakuza*. He then states how of all of the 127 siege attempts over Takeshi's Castle, only 8 have been successful. After 34 years, he is back where "raw food is celebrated and their blue films are pixelated."

The main castle is Takeshi, which is protected by three castles, Nunnu, Munnu and Chunnu. Seven forts stand in the attackers' way, who will have to cross them to reach Takeshi's Castle.

Chandu Chikna and Fardeen Fugga, two royal servants, meet Yeda, a Lord, at his castle, discussing how they plan on enjoying the show ahead. The attacking commander, Speedy Tractor is then introduced, who chats to a few members of his army. The games commence.

## Games

1. Cross the Border
2. Skipping Stones
3. Beach Boys and Gals
4. Ball and Win
5. Trap with the Rope
6. Spicy Water Quiz Contest

## Cultural references

* The comeback of the series is compared with Sunny Deol's comeback in Bollywood with *Gadar 2*.
* Japan is called "Doraemon's village."
* The seemingly low-budget CGI in the introductory illustrations is mocked as "challenging the VFX of *Adipurush*," referencing the criticism of the film due to its poor VFX.
* The animated illustrations are also mocked as "created by someone graduated from WhatsApp University."
* Chandu Chikna compares the original *Takeshi's Castle* games with the UPSC exam owing to their difficulty.
* The lyrics of the song *Libaas* are referenced while commentating on Queen Billo.
* A lyric from the song *Nadiyon Paar* (ਨਦੀਓਂ ਪਾਰ ਸਜਣ ਦਾ ਠਾਣਾ / nadiyõ pār sajaṇ da ṭhāṇā) is mentioned.
* Japanese band SENGOKU RESISTANCE is termed "Japan's BTS."
* The "Beach Boys and Gals" game is called "as hard as getting nepo kids to act," referencing the problem of nepotism in Bollywood.
* Members of 桜雲AUN, shown doing their acrobatics, are said to have "[drunk] Ironman's water and sweated like Rocky" (subtitles adapted from original Hindi dialogue referencing Tiger Shroff and Vidyut Jammwal).
* The Hindi name of "Ball and Win" (बॉल बच्चन, *Bŏl Baccan*) is a reference to the 2012 comedy film *Bol Bachchan*.
* The Hindi name of "Trap with the Rope" (रस्सी तो फसी, *Rassī to Phasī*) is a reference to the 2014 comedy film *Hasee Toh Phasee*.
* Airi Shimizu is called Hrithik Roshan.
* The first quiz at the "Spicy Water Quiz Contest" is which film between *Barbie* and *Oppenheimer* was more likely to feature a song by Sonu Nigam, with the completely unrelated options being *Jaani Dushman* and *Mirzapur*.

## See also

* Episode 1 (2023) on Takeshi's Castle Wiki

## External links

* Prime Video
* IMDb