The third season begins with Arino's formal appointment as Kacho Dairi, or Deputy Section Chief. The season’s initial challenge centers on Hudson’s *Kato-chan & Ken-chan* for the PC-Engine. This unusual platformer features a Japanese comedy…

Arino tests his endurance against the formidable power pad game, *Attack! Takeshi's Castle Showdown*. Adapted from the popular television series of the same name, it features the gleefully mischievous Beat Takeshi, a familiar face from the …

For his recent engagement, Arino has been challenged to conquer the dating simulation, *Tokimeki Memorial*. The production team hopes his gameplay will offer guidance to those seeking love, demonstrating how to navigate its complexities. Ev…

This week’s challenge presents a unique offering: Famicom Jump, a video game distinguished by its collection of licensed characters. Unlike games featuring a single hero, Famicom Jump showcases dozens of figures popular from the pages of *J…

Arino’s latest endeavor is a clever confluence of gaming history, directly confronting the venerable disk system title, *Doki Doki Panic*. Initially conceived as a promotional piece for Fuji TV, *Doki Doki Panic* achieved widespread recogni…

Inspired by the renowned manga of Osamu Tezuka, creator of Astro Boy, comes *Hi no Tori Hououhen: Gaou no Bouken!* The game blends puzzle-solving with platforming challenges, testing whether Arino’s aptitude for riddles can overcome his lac…

Arino’s relationship with the Super Mario series is, at best, complicated. He intends to set things right with a challenge against one of the genre's enduring masterpieces: Super Mario World. While some might see the game as a simple platfo…

The story continues where we last left it, with Arino’s persistent attempts to master Super Mario World. He pushes further toward Bowser’s stronghold in what promises to be the episode's most intense installment. For those seeking a moment …

In this episode, Arino tackles Hudson's often-criticized classic, *Milon's Secret Castle*. This early action-adventure game is riddled with unexpected hazards that demand constant vigilance from the player as he navigates the castle's intri…

A handful of familiar faces reappear, presenting Arino with his season's final trial: *The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past*. Can he conquer a game he himself admits is among his favorites? In the dramatic conclusion of *Ring Ring Tactic…