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The thirteenth tournament, official name: SASUKE2004春 (literally SASUKE 2004 Spring), is the first tournament after Nagano Makoto's near miss of Kanzenseiha in SASUKE 12 and the ninth tournament after Akiyama Kazuhiko's Kanzenseiha. Due to the near miss, major changes were made to the tournament, starting even before the tournament started at all, as the biggest Trials were held, having a total of 224 competitors competing for Top 30 + Top 10 woman positions to received an automatic bid to the tournament, with the rest were judged by the producers as usual. With Yamada Katsumi's absence, Yamamoto Shingo became the only competitor to hold the Perfect Attendance record (his record still stands until today, although he had once announced the retirement from the tournament in SASUKE 28, but he broke it).

The tournament's major changes were clearly seen on First Stage, as the color of the mats was changed from green to black and every obstacle was either new or modified. The modified Jump Hang took out several top competitors and the new Nejireta Kabe took out Akiyama Kazuhiko, who in the previous tournament had only narrowly missed out on getting a second attempt at Final Stage. Still, ten competitors cleared First Stage, with Nagano being the most impressive, blitzed through the stage and cleared with 29.03 seconds left, more than double the time of the second fastest finisher.

In Second Stage, the first five competitors failed in various failures and time outs. Ueki Shigenori, the first to clear the redesigned First Stage, timed out on the penultimate obstacle, as well as Nakata Daisuke. Shimizu Hideaki, who lost balance on the Balance Tank. Yamamoto almost cleared the stage, but his foot was trapped by Wall Lifting's third wall and ran out of time. Yamaguchi Kōsuke also ran out of time on the Wall Lifting. However, the last five competitors all cleared, with these five were coincidentally the Top Five in the Trials. Interestingly, the success rate of Second Stage (50%) was lower than that the previous tournament, where ten out of eleven competitors cleared despite being no changes to the stage or time limit.

In Third Stage, four out of five competitors failed at different obstacles. Takeda Toshihiro failed at Cliffhanger Kai due to his injured right shoulder. Shiratori Bunpei made it to the landing mat of Pipe Slider, but lost his balance and falling into the water. Interestingly, each competitor who failed at Third Stage went one obstacle better than his predecessor (the only time this happened in SASUKE), with Iketani Naoki failed at Body Prop, Kobayashi Masaaki failed at Curtain Cling, Takeda failed at Cliffhanger Kai, and Shiratori failed at Pipe Slider. On the other hand, Nagano cleared Third Stage for the third consecutive time, joining Ōmori Akira who did the same achievement in the first three SASUKE tournaments. However, Nagano fell short of Kanzenseiha for the third straight time (this time, the time ran out just before he could reach the button).


First Stage[]

Obstacles[]

^Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー

*Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太

^Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ

*Jump Hang ジャンプハング

^Nejireta Kabe ねじれた壁

*Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁

⑦ *Tarzan Jump ターザンジャンプ

*Rope Climb ロープクライム

Time Limit: 80 seconds

Length: 85.5 m

^ Denotes New Obstacle
* Denotes Modified Obstacle


Results[]

Number Name (Age) Profile Result Notes
1 Marufuji Naomichi (24) Pro Wrestler Jump Hang ジャンプハング First to clear Prism See-Saw, Sandan Rolling Maruta, and Cross Bridge. Mis-identified as Marufuji Masamichi.
2 Suzuki Hisatsugu (33) Barcelona Olympic 4x100m Relay Team Member Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ
3 Nakashima Ken(38) Bank Clerk/67th in Trials Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 Time Out. First to clear Nejireta Kabe.
4 Miyakoshi Kōji (25) Keirin Cyclist/101st in Trials Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 All Cut. Result from Official Book.
5 Goso Yoji (20) Aerial Skiing National Team Member/35th in Trials Jump Hang ジャンプハング
6 Randy Muscle (37) Talent Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー
7 Unknown Komazawa University Ice Hockey Team Member Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー All Cut. Result from Official Book.
8 Kitaya Motoshi (24) Health/P.E. Teacher at Showa Gakuen High School Jump Hang ジャンプハング All Cut. Result from Official Book.
9 Unknown Gravure Idol Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー All Cut. Result from Official Book.
10 YUTTA (26) Dance Instructor Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 Started the stage about five seconds late.
11 Kajiwara Yuuta (23) Comedic Duo "King Kong" Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太
12 Unknown Former American Football Player Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 All Cut. Result from Official Book.
13 Itō Makoto (24) A-COOP Supermarket Worker/29th in Trials Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 All Cut. Result from Official Book.
14 Unknown Tsukiji Fish Market Worker Jump Hang ジャンプハング All Cut. Result from Official Book.
15 Unknown Yokohama Rickshaw Club Leader Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 All Cut. Result from Official Book.
16 Kawamoto Yuko (30) Dancer/10th of Woman Competitors in Trials Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太
17 Unknown Bungee Trampoline Instructor Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー All Cut. Result from Official Book.
18 Unknown Sushi Chef Withdrew Result from Official Book.
19 Danchō Yasuda (29) Comedic Group "Yasuda Dai Circus" Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 All Cut. Result from Official Book.
20 Unknown Acrobatic Troupe Member Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー All Cut. Result from Official Book.
21 Ariyoshi Hiroyuki (29) Talent Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー Landed on the platform but slipped backwards.
22 Shibamoto Yasumi (55) Crane Driver/178th in Trials Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 All Cut. Result from Official Book.
23 Unknown Talent Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 All Cut. Result from Official Book.
24 Kokubo Takaya (30) Brother of Yomiuri Giants' Kokubo Hiroki Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太
25 Murakami Tomohito (20) Third Year Tokyo Institute of Technology Student/32nd in Trials Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 All Cut. Result from Official Book.
26 Unknown Akihabara Cosplay Cafe Employee Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー All Cut. Shown in Commercial. Result from Official Book.
27 Unknown Steeplejack Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー All Cut. Result from Official Book.
28 Ikezawa Ryōshiro (20) Third Year Chiba University of Commerce Student/16th in Trials Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 All Cut. Result from Official Book.
29 Ishimaru Kenjiro (50) Actor Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 Fell together with the log.
30 Ōbayashi Yasuyuki (33) Postal Worker/26th in Trials Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 All Cut. Result from Official Book.
31 Sudo Genki (26) Martial Artist Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 Fell together with the log.
32 Kumono Kazuyuki (27) US Military Base Firefighter/16th in Trials Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 All Cut. Result from Official Book.
33 Unknown Beach Flags All-Japan Champion Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 All Cut. Result from Official Book.
34 Harashima Masami (41) Stationery Manufacturing Worker/220th in Trials Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー
35 Kōgo Kazuyasu (30) Steeplejack/16th in Trials Jump Hang ジャンプハング Digest 1-1.
36 Tanaka Miwa (27) Club Dancer Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー Digest 1-2.
37 Ōkuma Hirotaka (29) Comedic Duo "Shaka" Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 Digest 1-3.
38 Ueki Shigenori (29) Daigo Junior High School Staff Member/16th in Trials Clear (03.38 seconds left)
39 Unknown Pro Wrestler Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 All Cut. Result from Official Book.
40 Unknown Winner of the Japan Pole Vault Championships Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 All Cut. Result from Official Book.
41 Nakayama Kinnikun (26) Comedian/11th in Trials Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ
42 Maruyama Masato (56) Auto Parts Manufacturer/100th in Trials Nejireta Kabe ねじれた壁 Made a spectacular save on Cross Bridge.
43 Unknown Pro Climber Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー All Cut. Result from Official Book.
44 Ishino Masao (50) JSDF Nerima Garrison/16th in Trials Nejireta Kabe ねじれた壁 All Cut. Result from Official Book.
45 Unknown Barber Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 All Cut. Result from Official Book.
46 Takahashi Hiromitsu (38) Acupuncture Massage Therapist/70th in Trials Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 All Cut. Result from Official Book.
47 Unknown P.E. Teacher at Sakae High School Nejireta Kabe ねじれた壁 All Cut. Shown in Commercial. Result from Official Book.
48 Unknown Stag Beetle Collector Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ All Cut. Result from Official Book.
49 Unknown Temporary Worker Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー All Cut. Result from Official Book.
50 Umino Michiaki (30) Firefighter in Hinata, Miyazaki/16th in Trials Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 All Cut. Shown in Opening. Result from Official Book.
51 Unknown Action Star Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 All Cut. Result from Official Book.
52 Unknown Hakata Gay Bar "Mama" Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー All Cut. Result from Official Book.
53 Unknown Onabe Club Employee Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー All Cut. Result from Official Book.
54 Kuramochi Minoru (56) "Edokko" Izakaya Manager/189th in Trials Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー Started the stage about three seconds late.
55 Unknown Tulip Television Co., Ltd. Assistant Director Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー All Cut. Result from Official Book.
56 Watanabe Hisashi (67) Newspaper Deliveryman/Oldest Competitor Ever at 67 Years Old/175th in Trials Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー
57 Honma Kōta (13) Second Year Hamawake Junior H.S. Student Rope Climb ロープクライム Time Out.
58 Aoki Yukie (15) Ageo High School Freshman/6th of Woman Competitors in Trials Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー Digest 2-1.
59 Kashima Ken (53) Works at a Real Estate Company/35th in Trials Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 Digest 2-2. Fell together with the log.
60 Saiki Sho (26) Shimizuya Shoten Grocer/13th in Trials Jump Hang ジャンプハング Digest 2-3.
61 Nagasawa Hidenori (38) Jaguar Mechanic/80th in Trials Nejireta Kabe ねじれた壁 Digest 2-4.
62 Nishimura Miki (21) Toyoda Automatic Mechanical Worker Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太
63 Tanaka Hiroko (38) Steel Frame Painter/8th of Woman Competitors in Trials Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ All Cut. Result from Official Book.
64 Unknown Acupuncturist Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー All Cut. Result from Official Book.
65 Kitazawa Hideyo (38) IT Engineer/14th in Trials Jump Hang ジャンプハング All Cut. Result from Official Book.
66 Unknown Talent Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 All Cut. Result from Official Book.
67 Yota Masanori (32) Licensed Architect/82nd in Trials Jump Hang ジャンプハング All Cut. Result from Official Book.
68 Unknown Second Year Keio University Student Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ All Cut. Result from Official Book.
69 Imai Manabu (27) Sports Trainer/30th in Trials Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 All Cut. Result from Official Book.
70 Mizuno Yuko (22) Golden Muscle MC/Third Best of Woman Competitors in Trials Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー
71 Nakata Daisuke (30) Pro Trampolinist/15th in Trials Clear (05.43 seconds left)
72 Ishimura Masato (27) Screw Manufacturing Worker Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー Called Daimon Ishimura on G4 broadcast.
73 Tanya Yujiro (31) Radio Personality Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー
74 Yamada Hisatomi (53) Painter/208th in Trials Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー
75 Shimizu Hideaki (27) Kashiwara Habikino Fujiidera Firefighter/Ninth in Trials Clear (02.57 seconds left)
76 Yamamoto Shingo (29) Gas Station Manager/35th in Trials Clear (13.71 seconds left)
77 Noguchi Yōichirō (16) Tokai University Boyo High School / Marksmanship Club Member Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ
78 Unknown Kannabe High School P.E. Teacher Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁
79 Aoki Yasuo (47) 3D Sculptor Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー
80 Kameyama Masashi (23) Plumber/Seventh in Trials Jump Hang ジャンプハング
81 Satō Manabu (25) Public School Teacher in Tokyo/Sixth in Trials Jump Hang ジャンプハング
82 Saishu Yuuto (17) High School Arm Wrestling Champion/107th in Trials Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ Digest 3-1.
83 Matsumoto Yudai(16) Second Year Machida High School Student/117th in Trials Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 Digest 3-2. Time Out.
84 Unknown American Football Player Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ
85 Miyazawa Munetada (27) GSDF Member / First Air Brigade/64th in Trials Jump Hang ジャンプハング
86 Kobayashi Shinji (32) Industrial Waste Transport Worker Jump Hang ジャンプハング Digest 3-3.
87 Yamaguchi Kōsuke (22) Japanese Fin Swimming Champion/28th in Trials Clear (09.73 seconds left)
88 Yamada Koji (29) Firefighter in Gujo, Gifu/Eighth in Trials Jump Hang ジャンプハング
89 Yusa Masami (30) Former World Beach Flags Champion/Second Best of Woman Competitors in Trials Jump Hang ジャンプハング Ran with no number, but was listed in the book #85, yet clearly ran in between Iketani and Akiyama.
90 Iketani Naoki (30) Talent/Fourth in Trials Clear (10.52 seconds left)
91 Akiyama Kazuhiko (31) Former Hairy Crab Fisherman/10th in Trials Nejireta Kabe ねじれた壁
92 Tamaki Misao (51) Principal at Nishigawa Daiichi Elementary School/186th in Trials Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー
93 Yamada Kotaro (27) '00 Men's Rhythmic Gymnastics All-Japan Overall Champion Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ Digest 4-1.
94 Yoshikawa Yasuaki (25) Placed 3rd in 2003 Wheel Gymnastics Championships Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 Digest 4-2. Time Out.
95 Kobayashi Shimei (29) Former Japanese Pole Vault Record Holder Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 Digest 4-3.
96 Izumi Mika (25) Jazz Dance Instructor/Best of Woman Competitors in Trials Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー
97 Kobayashi Masaaki (28) Won Individual 3rd in All-Japan Gymnastics Championships/Third in Trials Clear (09.33 seconds left)
98 Takeda Toshihiro (28) Firefighter in Ibi, Gifu/First in Trials Clear (12.92 seconds left)
99 Shiratori Bunpei (36) Inba (Chiba) Village Office Worker/Fifth in Trials Clear (02.73 seconds left)
100 Nagano Makoto (32) Fisherman / No. 28 Konpira Maru Captain/Second in Trials Clear (29.03 seconds left) Fastest First Stage's Clear.
Total 99 Attempts 10 Clears

Second Stage[]

SASUKE 13's First Stage Clears

Obstacles[]

Chain Reaction チェーンリアクション

Brick Climb ブリッククライム

Spider Walk スパイダーウォーク

Balance Tank バランスタンク

Gyakusō Conveyor 逆走コンベアー

⑤ *Wall Lifting ウォールリフティング

Time Limit: 70 seconds

* Denotes Modified Obstacle


Results[]

Number Name (Age) Profile Result Notes
38 Ueki Shigenori (29) Daigo Junior High School Staff Member/16th in Trials Gyakusō Conveyor 逆走コンベアー Time Out.
71 Nakata Daisuke (30) Pro Trampolinist/15th in Trials Wall Lifting ウォールリフティング Time Out. First Wall.
75 Shimizu Hideaki (27) Kashiwara Habikino Fujiidera Firefighter/Ninth in Trials Balance Tank バランスタンク
76 Yamamoto Shingo (29) Gas Station Manager/35th in Trials Wall Lifting ウォールリフティング Time Out. Cleared all three walls, but did not hit the button in time. Foot was trapped by the third wall.
87 Yamaguchi Kōsuke (22) Japanese Fin Swimming Champion/28th in Trials Wall Lifting ウォールリフティング Middle-Cut. Time Out. Second Wall.
90 Iketani Naoki (31) Talent/Fourth in Trials Clear (08.26 seconds left) Shown as 08.3 seconds left on the screen.
97 Kobayashi Masaaki (28) Won Individual 3rd in All-Japan Gymnastics Championships/Third in Trials Clear (16.67 seconds left)
98 Takeda Toshihiro (28) Firefighter in Ibi, Gifu/First in Trials Clear (12.76 seconds left)
99 Shiratori Bunpei (36) Inba (Chiba) Village Office Worker/Fifth in Trials Clear (03.60 seconds left)
100 Nagano Makoto (32) Fisherman / No. 28 Konpira Maru Captain/Second in Trials Clear (18.77 seconds left) Fastest Second Stage's Clear.
Total 10 Attempts 5 Clears


Third Stage[]

SASUKE 13's Second Stage Clears

Obstacles[]

Rumbling Dice ランブリングダイス

Body Prop ボディプロップ

^Curtain Cling カーテンクリング

Cliffhanger Kai クリフハンガー改

Pipe Slider パイプスライダー

^ Denotes New Obstacle


Results[]

Number Name (Age) Profile Result Notes
90 Iketani Naoki (31) Talent/Fourth in Trials Body Prop ボディプロップ
97 Kobayashi Masaaki (28) Won Individual 3rd in All-Japan Gymnastics Championships/Third in Trials Curtain Cling カーテンクリング
98 Takeda Toshihiro (28) Firefighter in Ibi, Gifu/First in Trials Cliffhanger Kai クリフハンガー改 First to clear Curtain Cling. Injured. Lost grip on 3rd ledge.
99 Shiratori Bunpei (36) Inba (Chiba) Village Office Worker/Fifth in Trials Pipe Slider パイプスライダー Failed Jump. Touched down but fell backwards into the water.
100 Nagano Makoto (32) Fisherman / No. 28 Konpira Maru Captain/Second in Trials Clear
Total 5 Attempts 1 Clear


Final Stage[]

SASUKE 13's Finalist

Obstacles[]

Spider Climb スパイダークライム (12.5m)

Tsuna Nobori 綱登り (10m)


Results[]

Number Name (Age) Profile Result Notes
100 Nagano Makoto (32) Fisherman / No. 28 Konpira Maru Captain/Second in Trials Tsuna Nobori 綱登り Time Out. About 22.4 metres up. Last Man Standing.
Total 1 Attempt 0 Clears


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