Adam and Joe Go Tokyo
Season 1
Adam and Joe Go Tokyo was a series of eight episodes created for BBC Three. It starred Adam Buxton and Joe Cornish of The Adam and Joe Show and aired from 30 May 2003 to 25 July 2003. The aim of the show was to offer an alternative insight into the lives of Tokyo's citizens, with the obligatory look at a number of gadgets and toys along the way. The show took the format of a mature Blue Peter outlining many pastimes of the average Japanese person, everything from competitive speed eating to manga cosplay. Each episode would end with a Japanese band joining the show to perform.
Where to Watch Season 1
8 Episodes
- Episode 2E2
Episode 2Trying to further their attempts in getting famous in Japan, Adam and Joe attend the premiere of The Matrix Reloaded with glamour duo The Kano Sisters. Fish expert Osakana Kun is in the studio, as are Michael Arias and Shinichiro Watanabe, who are discussing the Animatrix. Music from Loop Junktion. - Episode 3E3
Episode 3This week in their attempts to get big in Japan, Adam and Joe go to the premier of The Matrix Reloaded in eyecatching outfits. Keiji Oguni, Shinya Takahashi (speed eaters) have a competition, Daisuke Inoue (the inventor of karaoke) is interviewed and judges Adam and Joe's karaoke skills, and music from Dogggy Style. - Episode 4E4
Episode 4This week in their attempts to get big in Japan, Adam and Joe attempt to score some free merchandise in return for their 'sponser.' Joe visits the factory of Nobumichi Tosa to try and get his mind around the brilliant inventions of Maywa Denki, while HALCALI perform in the studio. - Episode 6E6
Episode 6This week in their attempts to get big in Japan, Adam and Joe form their own band, Gaijin Invaision and take to the streets to busk for fame. In the studio they are joined by Kenta Fukasaku and Tetsuya Fujiwara who talk about their lastest film Battle Royale 2. Hoover's Ooover perform live. - Episode 7E7
Episode 7This week in their attempts to get big in Japan, Adam and Joe work at a Host bar, treating the ladies of Tokyo to a good time. They also get a break in the film industry and learn a selection of Japanese insults. They are joined by Dandy Sakano (the Get's! Comedian), with Mc Simoneta & DJ Takeshit providing the music.
