The WORST seasons of GameCenter CX

Every season of GameCenter CX ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst seasons of GameCenter CX!

GameCenter CX (domestically imported as Retro Game Master) is a Japanese television series where Shinya Arino, a member of comedy duo Yoiko, plays Japan's most popular classic video games and records his progress. From shooters (his worst genre) to puzzles (his best) and anything in between, Arino tackles an amazing variety of games. He is supported by his Assistant Directors (ADs) and staff, who offer moral support, tips and tricks, and occasionally take the controller and play themselves. He also gets the chance to interview game designers and to visit arcades all over Japan.

Last Updated: 11/30/2024Network: Fuji TVStatus: Continuing
Season 3
star
7.00
1 votes

#1 - Season 3

First Aired 4/12/2005

Season 14
star
8.00
1 votes

#2 - Season 14

First Aired 10/27/2010

Season 11
star
8.00
1 votes

#3 - Season 11

First Aired 4/13/2009

Season 10
star
8.00
1 votes

#4 - Season 10

First Aired 10/21/2008

Season 9
star
8.00
1 votes

#5 - Season 9

First Aired 6/17/2008

Season 8
star
8.00
1 votes

#6 - Season 8

First Aired 10/23/2007

Season 7
star
8.00
1 votes

#7 - Season 7

First Aired 5/1/2007

Season 6
star
8.00
1 votes

#8 - Season 6

First Aired 10/31/2006

Season 5
star
8.00
1 votes

#9 - Season 5

First Aired 6/6/2006

Season 4
star
8.00
1 votes

#10 - Season 4

First Aired 10/18/2005

Season 1
star
8.00
3 votes

#11 - Season 1

First Aired 11/3/2003

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
star
9.00
2 votes

#12 - Season 2

First Aired 10/19/2004

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)