by Ryan Jones | Sep 26, 2026
MTC 211 • 2nd Floor Inside Japan’s High School Quiz Bowl Championship Presenter: Joshua Murphy Discover the quiz show that became the biggest in television history, the legendary competition that challenged Japan’s youth to an ultimate battle of brains and...
by Ryan Jones | Sep 26, 2026
MTC 211 • 2nd Floor Bangumi!!! Japanese Variety Show Impact on the American Market Presenter: Joshua Murphy Japanese game shows and variety programs have long been a fascinating part of the cultural zeitgeist, captivating audiences both in Japan and around the world....
by Ryan Jones | Oct 2, 2023
GEB 258 • Second Floor Takeshi’s Castle Episode 81 Screening Joshua Murphy Join is for a screening of the Japanese Game Show that, for most, defines the genre: Takeshi’s Castle. The Japanese game show that went from being a television footnote, to airing in over 100...
by Ryan Jones | Oct 1, 2022
GEB 258 • Second Floor A Look at Japanese Game Shows on American Television Joshua Murphy In this presentation, Joshua Murphy will look at Japanese Game and Variety Shows and their effect on the American television landscape. Takeshi’s Castle, Ninja Warrior, Ultra...
