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SanTaku
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About SanTaku
SanTaku is a TV series that premiered on Fuji TV on January 3, 2003. It has 1 season and 24 episodes so far. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 24, aired on January 1, 2026.
SanTaku is FujiTV's annual New Year's Day special hosted by Sanma and Kimura Takuya.
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Episodes
24 episodes · 1 season
Season 1
2003 · 24 episodes · Last episode: 10 months ago
Kimura's chosen activity is surfing while Sanma chooses to go on a club tour around Roppongi. The two compete in a game of count up darts, followed by nine ball billiards. The show wraps up with Kimura singing Sanma's requested song: Amida Babaa no Uta.
SanTaku Season 1 release dates →-
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23. Episode 23
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22. Episode 22
E21
21. Episode 21
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20. Episode 20
- E19
19. Episode 19
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18. SanTaku 2020
Sanma's chosen activity is to go underwater, since they've done things in the air, on land, underground, and above water in the past. This includes scuba diving, trying out a SEA BOB, and harpoon fishing. Meanwhile, Kimura chooses activities via dice. They end up working part time at an izakaya, and trying to get big laughs at a school. The show wraps up with Kimura singing Sanma's requested song: A Piece Of My Life from Kimura's Go With The Flow album.
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17. SanTaku 2019
This year, all the activities are Sanma's "selfish" requests. These requests include things like riding both a motorcycle and a boat driven by Kimura, visiting Chinatown in Yokohama, going to Hakkejima Sea Paradise, and fishing for Yellowtail to make the dish Buri Daikon. The show wraps up with Kimura singing Sanma's requested song: Kimi to Itsumade mo.
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16. SanTaku 2018
Sanma's chosen activity is to make a cameo appearance in the movie that Kimura is filming, Masquerade Hotel. Later, they also create an Instagram account for Sanma. Instead of competing in a sport as usual, they go to a gym for CrossFit training, and go shopping afterward. The show wraps up with Kimura singing Sanma's requested song: Torisetsu.
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15. SanTaku 2017
This year's SanTaku was filmed and aired in the spring instead of on New Year's due to SMAP's disbandment. Sanma decides that he wants Kimura to start from the beginning and has him be his assistant for a full day. Later, the two visit places used in famous scenes from their respective breakout dramas "Seven Men and Women, Summer Story" and "Long Vacation". The show wraps up with Kimura singing the theme songs from said dramas: SHOW ME and LA ・LA ・LA LOVE SONG.
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14. SanTaku 2016
Kimura's chosen activity is trying out real swords while Sanma chooses to have Kimura perform a comedy skit on stage with him. The show wraps up with Kimura singing Sanma's requested song: Kanashii Iro Ya Ne.
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13. SanTaku 2015
Kimura's chosen activity is making Sanma sing on stage with him during SMAP's Mr. S concert, while Sanma chooses to draw and play around with LEDs. The two also have their genes tested to check their learning ability, physical ability, and sensitivity, followed by going shopping at a second hand clothes store. The show wraps up with Kimura singing his Mr. S solo: One Chance.
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12. SanTaku 2014
The theme of this year's SanTaku is "The One" in honor of Japan hosting the 2020 Olympics. Sanma and Kimura compete in golf (via simulator), wrestling, and archery against future gold medalists: elementary and middle school aged athletes. Sanma also wants to create a song based off a jingle he sang repeatedly during his most recent appearance on SMAPxSMAP. The show wraps up with Kimura and Sanma performing the finished product: Tomato Juice Da Yo~n.
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11. SanTaku 2013
The theme of this year's SanTaku is "Men and Women". Various female talents discuss their frustrations about men with Sanma and Kimura. Sanma also chooses for the two to try waterfall training. The show wraps up with Kimura singing Sanma's requested song: Anta.
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10. SanTaku 2012
Due to the 2011 Touhoku earthquake and tsunami, this year's SanTaku's theme is "Comeback". Sanma and Kimura discuss various celebrities that have overcome difficulties and staged a comeback, and talk to two of them: Krumm-Date Kimiko and Steven Tyler. They play baseball against the kid's team Kamaishi Dream Eastern. The show wraps up with Kimura singing Egao no Manma.
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9. SanTaku 2011
The theme of this year's SanTaku is adventure. Sanma and Kimura go to Okinawa and see a snake show before going treasure hunting in a cave. They compete in a Sogeking Battle, where they use slingshots to hit targets and win One Piece figures. The show wraps up with Kimura singing Sanma's requested song: Love Lives.
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8. SanTaku 2010
Kimura's chosen activity is riding in a fighter jet with the Blue Impulse while Sanma chooses to play tennis against professional Sugiyama Ai. They also have the Memorial for Sanma Giving up Hope for Getting Married SP, which involves 3 gravure idols fulfilling Sanma's requests. The two compete in the Ushiwakamaru Sports Test with box vaulting. The show wraps up with Kimura singing Sanma's requested song: Mainichi ga Brand New Day.
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7. SanTaku 2009
Sanma's chosen activity is to try and beat Kitajima Yousuke's world breast stroke record, while Kimura wants to retry the Taku-chan Man vs Black Devil Dharma Drop they failed during that year's FNS 27 Hour TV. The two compete in 8 holes of golf, and also swim a race against each other. The show wraps up with Kimura singing Sanma's requested song: Egao no Manma.
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6. SanTaku 2008
Sanma's chosen activity is to perform Japanese Buyo, a traditional dance, instead of having Kimura sing a song. He also wants to "scold Japan" for electing comedian Higashikokubaru as governor of Miyazaki prefecture, which leads to them doing various activities in Miyazaki such as surfing. Meanwhile, Kimura wants Sanma to dye his hair brown for the first time in his life, and also directs a romantic drama starring Sanma and the model Aizawa Sayo. The two compete in sumo and kendo. The show wraps up with Sanma and Kimura's dance performance.
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5. SanTaku 2007
This year's SanTaku is "The Longest Day of SanTaku" where they do all their activities in a single day. The various activities include rock climbing; the Game of Life, SanTaku Version; horse riding; observing flying squirrels; cooking dinner for each other; and finding a real girlfriend for Sanma, part 2. The show wraps up with Sanma fulfilling his dream of taking a bath in an oil barrel while Kimura sings Sanma's requested song: "Kissin'SanTaku" (original song: Kissin' Christmas).
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4. SanTaku 2006
Sanma's chosen activity is to catch a weird animal--the flying squid--while Kimura takes the opportunity to try and catch a big tuna. Meanwhile, Kimura chooses to find a serious girlfriend for Sanma. The two compete in a basketball free throw challenge, followed by an American football field goal challenge. The show wraps up with Kimura singing Sanma's requested song: Lum's Love Song.
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3. SanTaku 2005
Kimura's chosen activity is skydiving while Sanma chooses to give Kimura Oogiri comedy training. After, they have a winter test of courage. The two compete in shooting. The show wraps up with Sanma and Kimura's music video of their impressions of Beyonce.
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2. SanTaku 2004
Sanma's chosen activity is canoeing in river rapids, where they also compete to catch fish for dinner. They also compete in a game of badminton. The show wraps up with the two performing a rap they practiced because of Sanma's admiration for Eminem.
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1. Pilot
Kimura's chosen activity is surfing while Sanma chooses to go on a club tour around Roppongi. The two compete in a game of count up darts, followed by nine ball billiards. The show wraps up with Kimura singing Sanma's requested song: Amida Babaa no Uta.
Cast & crew
Created by Sanma Akashiya and Takuya Kimura
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Jimmy Onishi
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Tsurube Shofukutei
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Taichi Saotome
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When did the latest episode of SanTaku come out?
The most recent episode of SanTaku, Season 1 Episode 24, aired on January 1, 2026.
How many seasons of SanTaku are there?
SanTaku has 1 season with 24 episodes in total.
When did SanTaku first air?
SanTaku first aired on Fuji TV on January 3, 2003.
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