Intro[]
The 23rd Competition, official name: SASUKE2009秋 (literally SASUKE 2009 Fall), is the sixth tournament since Nagano Makoto's kanzenseiha in SASUKE 17. This is arguably one of the best and most controversial tournaments to not have a winner. Preliminary trials were held before this tournament. The SASUKE Trials had six representatives, and for the first time ever, American Ninja Warrior was held (replacing the American Ninja Challenge) as the qualifiers for this tournament, with ten competitors represented. Several new obstacles were introduced into the course.
In the First Stage, the Jūnidantobi replaced the Rokudantobi, and the Curtain Slider replaced the Circle Hammer. However, even with these new obstacles, the results of this tournament were vastly better than any Shin-SASUKE tournaments. An amazing 16 competitors cleared the stage, the most since SASUKE 16, and the most of any shin-sasuke tournament. The SASUKE Trials had four of its six representatives clear along with two more former qualifiers, Urushihara Yuuji and Kanno Hitoshi. Of the 10 American Ninja Warrior qualifiers, three of them cleared (Richard King, Brian Orosco, and Levi Meeuwenberg). This tournament was also proven to be the resurgence of the SASUKE All-Stars. While only four of them competed, the fewest since all six were named as the SASUKE All-Stars, three of them cleared and all of them got to the Slider Jump. 8 of the last 10 competitors cleared, including 6 straight competitors from #92 to #97. After 2.5 years and 5 failed attempts, Yamamoto Shingo finally cleared the First Stage. Nagano Makoto had to run the First Stage twice. In the first run, he made it to the Slider Jump, but because of a malfunction, he failed there. He was allowed to run again after a break and cleared with ease.
In the Second Stage, the Unstable Bridge was introduced to replace the Swing Ladder, and the time limit was decreased by 10 seconds to 70 seconds, the lowest Second Stage's time limt in Shin-SASUKE era and the lowest since SASUKE 17. Nine competitors were eliminated in the Second Stage, including the first seven competitors. Seven were able to clear the Second Stage, including the three remaining SASUKE All-Stars. With the exception of Yamamoto Shingo, the seven had previously attempted Shin-SASUKE's Third Stage. This was a record 12th time that Takeda Toshihiro made it to the Third Stage.
In the Third Stage, a record five competitors cleared the Shin-Cliffhanger. The Spider Flip saw the elimination of two competitors (Okuyama Yoshiyuki and Takeda Toshihiro), and the Gliding Ring eliminated Takahashi Kenji. Kanno Hitoshi was able to beat the Spider Flip that disqualified him in the previous tournament and went on to clear the Third Stage. Nagano Makoto cleared the Third Stage and advanced to the Final Stage for his fifth time, a record among SASUKE competitors.
The time limit in the Final Stage was reduced from 45 seconds to 40 seconds. Kanno Hitoshi ran out of time and was pulled up to the platform. Nagano Makoto was able to reach the platform, but he was 0.21 seconds short of the goal when time ran out. If the time limit had not changed, he would have achieved his second kanzenseiha, which he could have become the first ever two time champion.
First Stage[]
Obstacles[]
① ^Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び
② ^Curtain Slider カーテンスライダー
③ Log Grip ロッググリップ
④ Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー
⑤ Half-Pipe Attack ハーフパイプアタック
⑥ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁
⑦ *Slider Jump スライダージャンプ
⑧ Tarzan Rope ターザンロープ
⑨ Rope Ladder ロープラダー
^ Denotes New Obstacle
* Denotes Modified Obstacle
Time Limit: 120 sec
Length: 130 m
Results[]
Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
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1 | Satomi Kōhei (37) | American Football Player for NFL Europe | ⑤ Half-Pipe Attack ハーフパイプアタック | First to beat Jyunidantobi and Curtain Slider. |
2 | Nakajima Gari (26) | Comedic Duo "Tengen" | ③ Log Grip ロッググリップ | Digest 3. |
3 | Kondo Ken | Unknown | ④ Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー | All Cut. Shown in SASUKE Navi. Wore karate outfit. |
4 | Ōnishi Lion (29) | Comedian | ② Curtain Slider カーテンスライダー | Digest. |
5 | Torisawa Katsuhide (37) | Former National Weightlifting Team Member | ① Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び | |
6 | Umemoto Fukutaro (25) | Cheerleading World Championships Runner Up | ③ Log Grip ロッググリップ | Digest. |
7 | Yazaki Hiroshi | Musical Instrument Manufacturing Worker | ② Curtain Slider カーテンスライダー | All Cut. Blog |
8 | "J.A.V.A." | Athlete | ④ Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー | All Cut. External Information. Full Name Unknown. |
9 | Yokohama Go (26) | Martial Artist | ④ Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー | All Cut. |
10 | Hosshan (38) | Winner of 2005 R-1 Grand Prix | ① Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び | |
11 | Yutti (32) | Comedian | ① Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び | Digest. |
12 | Oono Aichi (20) | Head Spinning Guiness World Record Holder | ③ Log Grip ロッググリップ | |
13 | Kato Kouhei | ④ Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー | All Cut. | |
14 | Aoki Atsushi (32) | Wrestles for Pro Wrestling Noah | ① Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び | Digest. |
15 | Momoko Tani | Gravure Idol | ① Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び | Digest 2. |
16 | Yuji (?) | Unknown | ① Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び | All Cut. Shown in intro. Wore white shirt and knit hat. |
Kojima Kurumi | Talent | ① Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び | Digest. Listed at 16 in the SASUKE Library 23rd list, however the person wearing that number was the girl with the knit hat. | |
17 | Kano Eiko (27) | Comedian | ① Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び | |
18 | Adachi Yasushi | Unknown | ④ Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー | All Cut. |
19 | NOBU (28) | Double Dutch Guiness World Record Holder | ④ Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー | |
20 | Miyashita Junichi (25) | Bronze Medal Swimmer at Beijing Olympics | ③ Log Grip ロッググリップ | |
21 | Katō Ayumu (34) | Comedic Duo "Xabungle" | ③ Log Grip ロッググリップ | Digest 3. |
22 | Degawa Tetsurō (45) | Japan's No. 1 Reaction Entertainer | ① Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び | |
23 | "M.L." | Bodyguard | ② Curtain Slider カーテンスライダー | All Cut. Full Name Unknown. |
24 | Kato Masafumi (28?) | JSDF Member | ⑦ Slider Jump スライダージャンプ | All Cut. |
25 | Honma Kota (19) | Juggling Firefighter | ⑤ Half-Pipe Attack ハーフパイプアタック | All Cut. |
26 | Shigeki Hiroshi | Unknown | ① Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び | All Cut. |
27 | Abe Shinichi | Firefighter | ④ Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー | All Cut. Shown in SASUKE Navi. |
28 | Beauty Kokubu (35) | Impersonation Comedian | ① Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び | Digest 2. |
29 | Koniwa Yasumasa (27) | Impersonation Comedian | ③ Log Grip ロッググリップ | Digest 2. |
30 | Hori (32) | Impersonation Comedian | ② Curtain Slider カーテンスライダー | Digest 2. |
31 | Kawahara Takuya (22) | Muscle Musical Member | ⑨ Rope Ladder ロープラダー | Time Out. |
32 | Rick Huelga (37) | 10th in U.S. National Qualifiers / Designer | ⑦ Slider Jump スライダージャンプ | Middle Cut. Time Out. No number given. |
33 | Joop Katana (28) | 9th in U.S. National Qualifiers / Stuntman | ⑦ Slider Jump スライダージャンプ | Digest. Time Out. No number given. |
34 | Shane Daniels (23) | 8th in U.S. National Qualifiers / Pro Freerunner | ⑧ Tarzan Rope ターザンロープ | Digest. Time Out. No number given. |
35 | Geoff Iida (36) | 7th in U.S. National Qualifiers / District Attorney | ⑥ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | Digest. Time Out. No number given. |
Nakamura Sayaka (23) | "King's Brunch" Reporter | ① Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び | ||
36 | Arimatsu Tomomi (22) | Competed in Inter-High Gymnastics Competitions | ⑤ Half-Pipe Attack ハーフパイプアタック | Digest 2. |
37 | Komiya Rie (33) | KUNOICHI Finalist | ⑤ Half-Pipe Attack ハーフパイプアタック | |
38 | Aoki Yasuo (52) | The Fascinating 3-D Sculptor | ① Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び | |
39 | Kuramochi Minoru (61) | The World's Octopus Store Manager | ① Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び | |
40 | Harashima Masami (46) | Hang Glider Man | ① Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び | |
41 | Caine Sinclair (23) | 6th in U.S. National Qualifiers / Pro Freerunner | ⑨ Rope Ladder ロープラダー | Digest. Time Out. |
42 | Richard King (29) | 5th in U.S. National Qualifiers / Stuntman | Clear (13.40 seconds left) | |
43 | Paul Darnell (27) | 4th in U.S. National Qualifiers / Stuntman | ⑤ Half-Pipe Attack ハーフパイプアタック | All Cut. Missed landing. Shown in American Ninja Warrior. |
44 | Travis Furlanic (24) | 3rd in U.S. National Qualifiers / Pizzeria Employee | ④ Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー | All Cut. Shown in American Ninja Warrior. |
45 | Tajima Naoya (23) | 6th in Japanese National Qualifiers / Delivery Worker | Clear (11.71 seconds left) | |
46 | Ueno Takuya (19) | 5th in Japanese National Qualifiers | ⑤ Half-Pipe Attack ハーフパイプアタック | All Cut. |
47 | Hashimoto Kōji (24) | 4th in Japanese National Qualifiers / Gym Instructor | Clear (15.8 seconds left) | Digest. |
48 | Katō Ryouma (17) | 3rd in Japanese National Qualifiers / Miura Gakuen High School Senior | ④ Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー | All Cut. Listed as Nakamura Sayaka in the competitor list, but proof of number came from his blog. |
49 | Nakamura Satoshi (24) | 2nd in Japanese National Qualifiers / Firefighter | Clear (11.9 seconds left) | Digest. |
50 | Satō Jun (18) | 1st in Japanese National Qualifiers / High School Senior | Clear (19.42 seconds left) | Digest. |
51 | Kinoshita Takayuki (37) | Comedic Duo "TKO" | ② Curtain Slider カーテンスライダー | |
52 | Kadoyama Tetsuya (25) | Handball National Team Member | ④ Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー | Digest 4. |
53 | Itō Yoshiki (18) | Won the Beach Sports Miyazaki No. 1 Championships | Clear (05.3 seconds left) | |
54 | "S.H." | Athlete | ⑦ Slider Jump スライダージャンプ | All Cut. External Information. |
55 | Ishimori Taiji (26) | Wrestles for Pro Wrestling Noah | ④ Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー | Digest 4. |
56 | Fukunishi Takashi (26) | Former Soccer National Team Member | ④ Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー | |
57 | Terasaki Kazuhiro (43?) | Gymnastics Class Instructor | ⑦ Slider Jump スライダージャンプ | All Cut. |
58 | Nagasawa Hidenori (43) | Jaguar Car Mechanic | ⑧ Tarzan Rope ターザンロープ | All Cut. Time Out. |
59 | Arashida Ryoichi (37) | Representative Director / President of a Company | ⑥ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | All Cut. Time Out. |
60 | Takahashi Hiromitsu (44) | Muscle Musical Member | ② Curtain Slider カーテンスライダー | All Cut. |
61 | Nadagi Takeshi (38) | Won R-1 Grand Prix in 2007 and 2008 | ① Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び | |
62 | Ishikawa Terukazu (31) | Muscle Musical Member | ④ Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー | All Cut. Shown in intro failing the Spider Walk. |
63 | Sekisui Emi | Alpaca Farm Worker | ① Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び | |
64 | Tsukamoto Nanami (25) | Grid Girl / Race Driver | ② Curtain Slider カーテンスライダー | Digest. |
65 | Kadoi Satomi (33) | Muscle Musical Member | ④ Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー | All Cut. |
66 | Oya Motohide (34) | Works at Muscle Park | ④ Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー | All Cut. Time Out. Listed as 66 and making it to the Tarzan Rope in SASUKE Library 23rd list. Shown to have failed Jumping Spider during Higa Ryouji's SASUKE 24 introduction. |
67 | Inomoto Takafumi (31) | Comedic Duo "License" | ② Curtain Slider カーテンスライダー | Digest 3. Listed as 67 in SASUKE Library 23rd list. |
68 | Fujiwara Kazuhiro (32) | Comedic Duo "License" | ① Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び | Digest 3. Listed as 68 in SASUKE Library 23rd list. |
69 | Takahashi Shigeo (33) | Comedic Duo "Savannah" | ① Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び | Digest 3. |
70 | Yagi Masumi (35) | Comedic Duo "Savannah" | ④ Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー | |
71 | Yamada Katsumi (43) | Mr. SASUKE | ⑦ Slider Jump スライダージャンプ | |
72 | Oyama Hirokazu (25) | Muscle Musical Member | ④ Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー | All Cut. |
73 | Brian Orosco (26) | 2nd in U.S. National Qualifiers / Pro Freerunner | Clear (18.65 seconds left) | |
74 | Sudō Genki (31) | Director of Takushoku University's Wrestling Team | ① Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び | |
75 | Sakakibara Tetsuji (19) | Shinsengumi Rien Member | ④ Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー | |
76 | Kunisada Hiroya (21) | Shinsengumi Rien Member | ③ Log Grip ロッググリップ | |
77 | Moizumi Yu | Unknown | ④ Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー | All Cut. Wore blue shirt. |
78 | Kawai Hideaki | Unknown | ④ Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー | All Cut. |
79 | Jordan Jovtchev (36) | SASUKE 8 Finalist | ⑨ Rope Ladder ロープラダー | Time Out. |
80 | Ōmori Akira (41) | Comedian/Finalist in the First Three SASUKE Tournaments | ④ Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー | Listed as his stage name "Monkikkī (モンキッキー)". |
81 | Kitagawa Tomoki (26) | Rugby Try King for Three Consecutive Years | ⑦ Slider Jump スライダージャンプ | Digest 4. |
82 | Mizuta Hiroki (24) | Lacrosse Player | ④ Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー | All Cut. |
83 | Azuma Masahiko | Manufacturing Worker | ⑦ Slider Jump スライダージャンプ | All Cut. |
84 | Takahashi Kenji (33) | Delivery Worker | Clear (20.8 seconds left) | Middle Cut. |
85 | Kameyama Masashi (30) | Plumber | ⑦ Slider Jump スライダージャンプ | All Cut. |
86 | Yamamoto Junichi (35) | Pro Triathlete | ② Curtain Slider カーテンスライダー | Digest 4. |
87 | Kubota Musashi (27) | Talent | ⑦ Slider Jump スライダージャンプ | All Cut. |
88 | Miyazawa Nagamasa (32?) | Beach Football Player | ⑤ Half-Pipe Attack ハーフパイプアタック | All Cut. |
89 | Wakky (38) | Comedic Duo "Penalty" | ⑦ Slider Jump スライダージャンプ | |
90 | Kouchi Kairi (24) | National Handball Team Member | ⑨ Rope Ladder ロープラダー | Digest 4. Time Out. |
91 | Leszek Blanik (32) | Won Gold Medal in Vault in Beijing Olympics | ② Curtain Slider カーテンスライダー | |
92 | Okuyama Yoshiyuki (39) | 200m Japanese Sprinter in '91 World Athletics | Clear (09.7 seconds left) | |
93 | Yamamoto Shingo (35) | Only Man With Perfect Attendance in SASUKE | Clear (10.07 seconds left) | |
94 | Lee En-Chih (34) | Taiwanese Representative / Pro Rock Climber | Clear (03.36 seconds left) | |
95 | Levi Meeuwenberg (23) | 1st in U.S. National Qualifiers / Pro Freerunner | Clear (29.20 seconds left) | Shin-SASUKE First Stage speed record. |
96 | Kanno Hitoshi (24) | Kokushikan University Gymnastics Team Alum | Clear (06.21 seconds left) | |
97 | Takeda Toshihiro (34) | The World's Strongest Firefighter | Clear (06.45 seconds left) | |
98 | Satō Hiromichi (41) | NHK's 10th Taisō no Onīsan | ④ Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー | His left foot slipped while on the Spider Walk. |
99 | Urushihara Yuuji (31) | Previous Finalist | Clear (05.69 seconds left) | |
100 | Nagano Makoto (37) | 2nd Ever Kanzenseihasha | ⑦ Slider Jump スライダージャンプ | First Attempt. Equipment failure on the Slider Jump: the rope holding the bar got caught around a metal support, preventing the bar from reaching the end of the track. Because of this, Nagano was allowed to re-attempt the First Stage after a 43 minute break. |
100 | Nagano Makoto (37) | 2nd Ever Kanzenseihasha | Clear (15.79 seconds left) | Second Attempt. |
Total | >102 Attempts | 16 Clears |
Second Stage[]
Obstacles[]
① Downhill Jump ダウンヒルジャンプ
② Salmon Ladder サーモンラダー
③ Stick Slider スティックスライダー
④ ^Unstable Bridge アンステーブルブリッジ
⑤ Metal Spin メタルスピン
⑥ Wall Lifting ウォールリフティング
^ Denotes New Obstacle
Time Limit: 70 seconds
Results[]
Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
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42 | Richard King (29) | 5th in U.S. National Qualifiers / Stuntman | ④ Unstable Bridge アンステーブルブリッジ | Failed transition to the second plank. |
45 | Tajima Naoya (23) | 6th in Japanese National Qualifiers / Delivery Worker | ② Salmon Ladder サーモンラダー | Sixth Level. |
47 | Hashimoto Kōji (25) | 4th in Japanese National Qualifiers / Gym Instructor | ② Salmon Ladder サーモンラダー | First Level. |
49 | Nakamura Satoshi (24) | 2nd in Japanese National Qualifiers / Firefighter | ② Salmon Ladder サーモンラダー | Digest. Sixth Level. Disqualified for using his feet to touch the sides. See Nakamura Satoshi's Salmon Ladder Disqualification. |
50 | Sato Jun (18) | 1st in Japanese National Qualifiers / High School Senior | ② Salmon Ladder サーモンラダー | Digest. First Level. Bar came off the rungs. |
53 | Itō Yoshiki (18) | Won the Beach Sports Miyazaki No. 1 Championships | ② Salmon Ladder サーモンラダー | Digest. Sixth Level. |
73 | Brian Orosco (26) | 2nd in U.S. National Qualifiers / Pro Freerunner | ④ Unstable Bridge アンステーブルブリッジ | Failed landing as time expired. |
84 | Takahashi Kenji (33) | Delivery Worker | Clear (17.76 seconds left) | First to beat Unstable Bridge. |
92 | Okuyama Yoshiyuki (39) | 200m Japanese Sprinter in '91 World Athletics | Clear (02.03 seconds left) | |
93 | Yamamoto Shingo (35) | Only Man With Perfect Attendance in SASUKE | Clear (01.24 seconds left) | |
94 | Lee En-Chih (34) | Taiwanese Representative / Pro Rock Climber | ⑤ Metal Spin メタルスピン | Middle Cut. |
95 | Levi Meeuwenberg (23) | 1st in U.S. National Qualifiers / Pro Freerunner | Clear (18.1 seconds left) | Fastest Second Stage clear of the tournament. |
96 | Kanno Hitoshi (24) | Kokushikan University Gymnastics Team Alum | Clear (07.8 seconds left) | |
97 | Takeda Toshihiro (34) | The World's Strongest Firefighter | Clear (07.7 seconds left) | |
99 | Urushihara Yuuji (31) | Previous Finalist | ④ Unstable Bridge アンステーブルブリッジ | Lost his balance on dismount. |
100 | Nagano Makoto (37) | 2nd Ever Kanzenseihasha | Clear (07.4 seconds left) | |
Total | 16 Attempts | 7 Clears |
Third Stage[]
Obstacles[]
① Arm Ring アームリング
② Kudari Lamp Grasper 下りランプグラスパー
③ Devil Steps デビルステップス
④ Shin-Cliffhanger 新クリフハンガー
⑤ Jumping Bars ジャンピングバー
⑥ Hang Climbing ハングクライミング
⑦ *Spider Flip スパイダーフリップ
⑧ *Gliding Ring グライディングリング
^ Denotes New Obstacle
* Denotes Modified Obstacle
Results[]
Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
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84 | Takahashi Kenji (33) | Delivery Worker | ⑧ Gliding Ring グライディングリング | Failed Jump. Only competitor to clear the Shin-Cliffhanger without jumping. |
92 | Okuyama Yoshiyuki (38) | 200m Japanese Sprinter in '91 World Athletics | ⑦ Spider Flip スパイダーフリップ | Failed Jump. |
93 | Yamamoto Shingo (35) | Only Man With Perfect Attendance in SASUKE | ① Arm Ring アームリング | Withdrew due to injury. |
95 | Levi Meeuwenberg (23) | 1st in U.S. National Qualifiers / Pro Freerunner | ④ Shin-Cliffhanger 新クリフハンガー | Transition to 2nd ledge. |
96 | Kanno Hitoshi (24) | Kokushikan University Gymnastics Team Alum | Clear | |
97 | Takeda Toshihiro (34) | The World's Strongest Firefighter | ⑦ Spider Flip スパイダーフリップ | Failed Jump. |
100 | Nagano Makoto (37) | 2nd Ever Kanzenseihasha | Clear | |
Total | 7 Attempts | 2 Clears |
Final Stage[]
Obstacles[]
① Heavenly Ladder ヘブンリーラダー (13m)
② G-Rope Gロープ (10m)
Time Limit: 40 sec
Length: 23m
Results[]
Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
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96 | Kanno Hitoshi (24) | Kokushikan University Gymnastics Team Alum | ② G-Rope Gロープ | Time Out. About 19m up. |
100 | Nagano Makoto (37) | 2nd Ever Kanzenseihasha | ② G-Rope Gロープ | Time Out. About 22.9m up. Last Man Standing. |
Total | 2 Attempts | 0 Clears |
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