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Season 1

  • S01E01 Episode 1

    • May 30, 2003
    • BBC Three

    In their first attempt to get big in Japan, the pair pose as celebrities at Shibuya Crossing. Guests include inventor Dr Nakamatsu and comedy duo Tetsu & Tomo. Adam and Joe explore the cosplay scene at a convention. Music from Polysics.

  • S01E02 Episode 2

    • June 6, 2003
    • BBC Three

    Trying 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.

  • S01E03 Episode 3

    • June 13, 2003
    • BBC Three

    This 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.

  • S01E04 Episode 4

    • June 20, 2003
    • BBC Three

    This 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.

  • S01E05 Episode 5

    • July 4, 2003
    • BBC Three

    This week in their attempts to get big in Japan, Adam and Joe join a modelling agency for westerners. They also meet the original Ultraman, Susumu Kurobe, while the Tokyo Shock Boys and Guitar Wolf perform in the studio.

  • S01E06 Episode 6

    • July 11, 2003
    • BBC Three

    This 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.

  • S01E07 Episode 7

    • July 18, 2003
    • BBC Three

    This 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.

  • S01E08 Episode 8

    • July 25, 2003
    • BBC Three

    This week in their attempts to get big in Japan, Adam and Joe appear on Japanese TV for the first time. They also visit a gangster festival. Papaya Suzuki & his Oyaji Dancers demonstrate that middle-aged men aren't all a waste, while Plus-Tech Squeeze Box perform in the studio..