

The concept of this game show is interesting, to say the least. Yes, this is a real game show, airing in 2013. Candy or Not Candy Actual Screen grab Or***m Wars And it is kind of fun to watch with someone. This game show is one of the most famous Japanese shows on different social media platforms. Definitely treads the water of “weird.”Īs weird as it sounds, the players have to eat the object if they think it is made of chocolate or if they are wrong not only will they lose score, they will also be biting some really weird stuff. Kind of on the eccentric side, to be completely honest. Well, thanks to the Japanese art of Sokkuri, or “Sweets Sculpting” as it translates into English, being able to tell which object is a gourmet chocolate delicacy and which object is, well, potentially an old shoe, isn’t as easy as it sounds. The concept behind Candy or Not Candy is contestants take a bite out of what they think is the object that is candy out of three options. This game show seems to be on every list of odd Japanese game shows, and for good reason. Let’s dive into this list and discuss just why these shows are so off the mark. This obviously means there are shows on this list for Adults Only. In Japanese culture, it is common to use sexuality, in a comical concept, producing a more risqué game show, especially if the television show aired during prime time.

In Japan’s defense, there is a stark difference from a cultural standpoint as what is deemed to be acceptable than the Western World. Some would say “zany,” others may say “bizarre,” but no matter what adjective you use to describe them, some of Japan’s game shows are, plain and simply put, weird.Ĭompiled below is a list of the top ten most bizarre Japanese game shows, listed in no particular order.
