And if you have, it is highly unlikely that you could peel your eyes off the TV or even change the channel. MXC is based on 'Takeshi's Castle'(Fu-un Takeshi-jo) a Japanese extreme reality sports competition where contestants compete in bizarre feats that are dangerous enough to wear helmets and cause bodily injury. The original series aired from May 2, 1986 to April 14, 1989.
Since then the Spike channel has made the show their own. They renamed it MXC, or The Most Extreme Elimination Challenge, and edited the show to make contestants appear to be part of one of two fictional teams. The teams are usually given names based on their 'supposed' occupations. The dialog of the show is changed and contestants as well as gameshow hosts say ridiculously amusing things in English.
The great thing about MXC is that it's funny. Funny in a way similar to when someone takes a nasty spill and you happen to be a witness to their misfortune. And funny like when you are sitting around with a group of friends being especially juvenile.
That's why I love MXC, it's totally uncomplicated, simple humor. It'll make you feel like a little kid.
Being as I had seen MXC on the Spike channel many times I was excited to view an original episode of Takeshi's Castle in the Special Features section of Disc One.
It was amusing for a moment, but unless you speak Japanese, the novelty wears off quickly.
Other Special Features on these discs are the 'Behind the Scenes' footage and the 'Top 25 Most Painful Eliminations'. I most enjoyed the Behind the Scenes. They show the voices behind all the characters on the show, which are mostly older heavy set white guys so it is amusing to see them go into character and do the voice overs. One woman does every female voice on the show.
As for the 'Top 25 Painful Eliminations' you can just imagine. These are clips of people taking hard falls as they are trying to complete one of the obstacle courses. You can't help but laugh at some of the attempts.
This is definitely a DVD Disc Set that I would recommend you check out. Most fun to watch with a group of friends, the more the merrier.
Enjoy.
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MXC: Most Extreme Elimination Challenge Season Two
Out on DVD April 17th!
