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SASUKE 32 (officially, 「SASUKE2016」) is the first tournament since Morimoto Yūsuke's kanzenseiha in SASUKE 31.

Applications[]

The application process for SASUKE 32 was announced at the official website on March 22, 2016, in addition to a video revealed on both their Twitter and Facebook accounts. The deadline for entries was at April 8, 2016, 11:59pm JST. Auditions were held in mid to late April in Tokyo and Osaka.

Filming[]

Similar to the previous three SASUKE competitions, the taping took place over a two-day period on May 28 and May 29, 2016; the first 50 competitors ran the First Stage on May 28, while the remaining 50 competitors ran the First Stage on May 29. In addition, the second day also included any possible runs for the Second Stage, Third Stage, and Final Stage. Later, it was revealed via Inui Masato's Twitter account that there was an unexpected delay during production, where due to safety reasons, the camera equipment and apparatus can be dangerous when it is wet.

During SASUKE 32 taping, Drew Drechsel pointed out the course being wet thus being unfair to the competitors as well as compromising the safety of every competitors, thus the taping has to be cancelled. This came as unexpected news, especially when weather reports showed the area clear for the day. Despite the incident and resulting delay, the taping was successfully completed on schedule on May 29, 2016.

Based on the official aired broadcast, the cancellation happened for the very first time in SASUKE history.

Broadcast[]

The broadcast for SASUKE 32 took place at 6:30pm JST, on Sunday, July 3, 2016. The show had a runtime that was 3 and a half hours long, including commercials.

For the sake of brevity, and based on past history, most (but not all) of the competitors were shown during the First Stage, depending on their results and reputation. Competitors that make it beyond the First Stage will have their Second, Third, or Final stage runs shown in their entirety.

Tournament Summary[]

Like with previous tournaments following kanzenseiha, the course was significantly altered to increase the difficulty, with several obstacles being modified to increase their difficulty or being replaced outright with a more difficult obstacle.

The First Stage's time limit was reduced by 5 seconds and had three new obstacles, the Quad Steps (which was firstly introduced during qualifying and semifinal on American Ninja Warrior 2, and went directly into the Rolling Hill), TIE Fighter, and Double Pendulum, while the Orugōru and Tackle both received modifications. For the second time (since SASUKE 16), there was a time limit difference for competitors in the First Stage, as male competitors were given 115 seconds to complete it, while female competitors were given 125 seconds to complete it. The results were much lower than in the previous three SASUKE tournaments, with only 8 competitors cleared, the first time since SASUKE 28 that the number of the First Stage's clears was in the single-digit. Many prolific competitors like Takahashi Kenji and Asa Kazuma failed early in the stage, while others like Hioki Masashi, Urushihara Yuuji, and Yamamoto Shingo failed midway or near the end, as so did Matachi Ryo, Kanno Hitoshi, and Takeda Toshihiro. This tournament also became Nagano Makoto's final SASUKE tournament. While he put on a strong performance, he took too long on the Soritatsu Kabe and timed out just a few feet from the button. After his run, a ceremony was held to commemorate his dedication for SASUKE tournament, with Nagano was presented a Japanese national flag with his picture in it, signed by fellow competitors. He was later thrown into the water beneath the Quad Steps. Half of the competitors who cleared the First Stage (Brent Steffensen, André Sihm, Anastase Ragivaru, and Drew Drechsel) were all foreign competitors. Domestically, Suzuki Yusuke, Sato Jun (who hadn't competed since SASUKE 25), Nagasaki Shunsuke, and Kawaguchi Tomohiro cleared.

The Second Stage only received two changes, one being the return of the Gyakusō Conveyor, which changed its name into Reverse Conveyor, to bring the official obstacle count to eight, and the Wall Lifting being lowered to its pre-SASUKE 21 height. Originally, the time limit was lowered to 90 seconds, but due to poor clear rate in First Stage, the time limit was raised to 115 seconds. As the result, all eight competitors cleared the Second Stage, making it the first time since SASUKE 6, that the Second Stage had a 100% clear rate.

While the Third Stage had no new obstacles, almost every obstacle present except for the Pipe Slider was given extensive modifications to increase their difficulty. Only the Iron Paddler was removed in favor of the return of SASUKE 27 version of the Flying Bar. For the first time since SASUKE 27, competitors failed on the obstacles before the Crazy Cliffhanger, which had been redesigned into the Ultra Crazy Cliffhanger. Back to the Flying Bar, it ended up eliminating half of the field, albeit a rain shower near the end made the obstacle more difficult, resulting in Ragivaru and Kawaguchi (the Last Man Standing of the tournament) both failed there. The Sidewinder R Kai eliminated André, while Brent and Sato failed at the Ultra Crazy Cliffhanger. However, for the first time since SASUKE 9, a competitor managed to beat the redesigned Cliffhanger in its introductory tournament. That competitor was Drew Drechsel, who managed to make it to the modified Vertical Limit Kai. Unfortunately, due to the removal of the resting platform between the obstacles, Drew wasn't used to transfer between the Ultra Crazy Cliffhanger and Vertical Limit Kai without any break, and failed immediately after transferring, leaving the Pipe Slider and Final Stage untouched.

First Stage[]

Obstacles[]

^Quad Steps クワッドステップス
Rolling Hill ローリングヒル
^TIE Fighter タイファイター
④*Orugōru オルゴール
^Double Pendulum ダブルペンダラム
⑥*Tackle タックル
⑦ *Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁
Tarzan Rope ターザンロープ
Lumberjack Climb ランバージャッククライム

Time Limit: 115 seconds, (125 seconds for female competitors)
^ Denotes New Obstacle
* Denotes Modified Obstacle

Results[]

Number Name (Age) Profile Result Notes
1 Saito Tsukasa (37) Comedic Duo "Trendy Angel" Rolling Hill ローリングヒル Transition from Quad Steps. First to clear Quad Steps.
2 Inomata Sho Asparagus Famrer Rolling Hill ローリングヒル Transition from Quad Steps. All Cut.
3 Torisawa Katsuhide (44) Works at Temporary Staffing Company "IBS" Rolling Hill ローリングヒル Transition from Quad Steps.
4 Kuniyama Hasen (25) TBS Announcer Rolling Hill ローリングヒル Transition from Quad Steps.
5 Yamagishi Masaya (23) Mr. Japan 2016 Orugōru オルゴール First to clear TIE Fighter.
6 Yamashita Yuta (19) Member of Kyoto University's Chorus Team Orugōru オルゴール All Cut. Full run shown on SASUKE YouTube channel.
7 Kawano Kazuki Tsukiji Gindako Shop Manager Quad Steps クワッドステップス All Cut. Result from Official Book.
8 Hamada Keita (27) Cabin Attendant Quad Steps クワッドステップス Shown on Navi. Result from Official Book.
9 Mizuno Ryoji (36) Manager of "Sekai no Yama-chan Quad Steps クワッドステップス Shown on Navi. Result from Official Book.
10 Ota Hirohisa (32) Comedic Trio "Jungle Pocket" Quad Steps クワッドステップス Failed to transit to Rolling Hill.
11 Tsukada Ryoichi (29) A.B.C-Z Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 Time Out. First to clear Double Pendulum.
12 Tamura Shinji Manager of "Anago Dorobou" Quad Steps クワッドステップス All Cut. Result from Official Book.
13 Fujioka Toshinari Horse Riding Instructor Quad Steps クワッドステップス All Cut. Result from Official Book.
14 Nakamura Kenji Bartender Quad Steps クワッドステップス All Cut. Result from Official Book.
15 Aihara Masahito Taxi Driver for Kokusai Motors Quad Steps クワッドステップス All Cut. Result from Official Book.
16 Mizunoya Yuichi (36) Works at Ito En TIE Fighter タイファイター Shown on Navi.
17 Horiuchi Ryo Bandai Salesman Orugōru オルゴール All Cut. Result from Official Book.
18 Yamazaki Shingo French Restaurant Owner / Chef Quad Steps クワッドステップス All Cut. Result from Official Book.
19 Yoshida Mikio Fruit Broker Orugōru オルゴール All Cut. Result from Official Book.
20 Watabe Ryota (24) Insurance / Pension Worker at Chiba City Hall Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 All Cut. Result from Official Book.
21 Okura Shimon (23) Model Double Pendulum ダブルペンダラム
22 Kato Hideaki Tatami Maker Quad Steps クワッドステップス All Cut. Result from Official Book.
23 Koga Kōtaro Persimmon Farmer Quad Steps クワッドステップス All Cut. Result from Official Book.
24 Ozaki Ryo GSDF Member, First Airborne Brigade Double Pendulum ダブルペンダラム Shown on Trailer. Result from Official Book.
25 Inatsuki Yohei City Waterworker at Shibushi City Office Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 All Cut. Result from Official Book.
26 Ogasawara Tsubasa Abandoned Bicycle Supervisor Quad Steps クワッドステップス All Cut. Result from Official Book.
27 Kato Yusuke Works at Ehime Bank Quad Steps クワッドステップス All Cut. Result from Official Book.
28 Hida Takahiro (32) Maintenance Worker for Izu Kyuko Line Double Pendulum ダブルペンダラム Shown on Navi. Digest.
29 Akiyama Jun (30) Dentist Quad Steps クワッドステップス Shown on Navi. Digest.
30 Higuchi Kaneo (34) Demolition Worker Double Pendulum ダブルペンダラム Shown on Trailer. Digest.
31 Hioki Masashi (35) Kitagawa Electric Manager Double Pendulum ダブルペンダラム
32 Matsubara Shinji (24) Yamada Gundan "Black Tigers"

Heavy Equipment Processor

TIE Fighter タイファイター
33 Yamamoto Hiroshige (23) Yamada Gundan "Black Tigers"

Arcade Worker

Lumberjack Climb ランバージャッククライム Time Out. Climb atop but failed to press the buzzer on time.
34 Obata Satoshi (23) Yamada Gundan "Black Tigers"

Dried Seaweed Machinery Maintenance

Double Pendulum ダブルペンダラム
35 Ugajin Shogo (23) Scaffold Instructor Quad Steps クワッドステップス All Cut. Result from Official Book.
36 Kunimoto Mitsuhiro Physician at Juntendo University Quad Steps クワッドステップス All Cut. Result from Official Book.
37 Hikawa Kazuyuki Christian Evangelist Quad Steps クワッドステップス All Cut. Result from Official Book.
38 Okaji Tomohito Car Designer at Honda Research Institute TIE Fighter タイファイター All Cut. Result from Official Book.
39 Miyagawa Kentaro Chiropractor Orugōru オルゴール All Cut. Result from Official Book.
40 Togashi Kenshiro (19) Formwork Demolition Service President Double Pendulum ダブルペンダラム Shown on Navi. Result from Official Book.
41 Kyan Yutaka (31) Guitarist for Golden Bomber TIE Fighter タイファイター
42 Tatsuya Tanimoto Former Cirque du Soleil Member Quad Steps クワッドステップス All Cut. Result from Official Book.
43 Hokama Munehito Ishigaki, Okinawa Firefighter Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 All Cut. Result from Official Book.
44 Takayuki Igaki Lawyer Orugōru オルゴール All Cut. Result from Official Book.
45 Amano Joji (31) Vocalist for "Gekitetsu" TIE Fighter タイファイター Shown on Navi.
46 Takahashi Keigo Works at Sakai Moving Service Quad Steps クワッドステップス All Cut. Result from Official Book.
47 Nishimura Shuta Works at Hikkoshisha Lumberjack Climb ランバージャッククライム All Cut. Result from Official Book.
48 Reino Shimamura (24) RIZAP Personal Trainer Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 All Cut. Result from Official Book.
49 Wada Ryuji Tyre Manufacturing Worker Quad Steps クワッドステップス All Cut. Result from Official Book.
50 Ibushi Kota (34) Pro Wrestler Quad Steps クワッドステップス
51 Kacy Catanzaro (26) U.S. Female Representative Lumberjack Climb ランバージャッククライム Time Out. Shown on Navi. First woman to attempt an obstacle after completing the Soritatsu Kabe with time remaining.
52 Inamura Ami (20) Talent Quad Steps クワッドステップス Course Out. Failure to dismount on barrel of the Rolling Hill properly and stepped on the safety pad multiple times. Shown on Navi. Result from Official Book.
53 Saiki Reika (24) Muscular Idol Rolling Hill ローリングヒル Shown on Navi.
54 Tomaru Sayaka (19) Gravure Idol Quad Steps クワッドステップス Shown on Navi.
55 Futamura Haruka (20) SKE48 Member Quad Steps クワッドステップス
56 Watanabe Mika (37) Housewife TIE Fighter タイファイター All Cut. Result from Official Book.
57 Uo Yui Saleswoman for Nihon Shokken Rolling Hill ローリングヒル Transition from Quad Steps. All Cut. Result from Official Book.
58 Mineta Grace (23) Mangaka Orugōru オルゴール All Cut. Result from Official Book.
59 Takada Kaho (20) "King's Brunch" Reporter TIE Fighter タイファイター Shown on Navi.
60 Shiromukai Maya Gymnastics Instructor Orugōru オルゴール All Cut. Result from Official Book.
61 Akiyama Reina (14) Eighth Year International School Student Double Pendulum ダブルペンダラム All Cut. Result from Official Book.
62 Brent Steffensen (35) Stuntman Clear (11.25 seconds left) First to clear SASUKE 32's First Stage.
63 Pain Dante Shonosuke (22) YouTuber Orugōru オルゴール All Cut. Result from Official Book.
64 Nonaka Yudai (26) JSPS Special Researcher TIE Fighter タイファイター Shown on Navi.
65 Tsuruta Yuki Plastering Worker Quad Steps クワッドステップス All Cut. Result from Official Book. Shown in KUNOICHI 9 Navi.
66 Suzuki Yusuke (37) Atsugi Junior High School P.E. Teacher Clear (02.12 seconds left)
67 Yamaguchi Yoshiki Rafting Guide Quad Steps クワッドステップス All Cut. Result from Official Book.
68 Yokouchi Kōji Telephone Installer for NTT East Quad Steps クワッドステップス All Cut. Result from Official Book.
69 Nakayama Kouki Resident Physician at Tokushikai Hospital Orugōru オルゴール All Cut. Result from Official Book.
70 Perry Oosterlee (21) Supermarket Employee Lumberjack Climb ランバージャッククライム All Cut. Time Out. Result from Official Book. Broke Ankle While Dismounting TIE Fighter.
71 Narita Shinichiro (31) Itabashi Daishoen Naritaya Manager Tarzan Rope ターザンロープ All Cut. Time Out. Result from Official Book.
72 Araki Naoyuki (23) Graduate Student at Keio University Double Pendulum ダブルペンダラム Shown on Navi. Result from Official Book.
73 Sasaki Gen (20?) Works for Starbucks Coffee Japan Quad Steps クワッドステップス Transition from Quad Steps. All Cut. Shown in KUNOICHI 9 Navi.
74 Matsuda Daisuke (40) Salesman for Matsuda Plumbing Orugōru オルゴール Shown on Navi. Shown on SASUKE YouTube channel.
75 Kung Cheen-Howng (30) English Teacher at Temple University Orugōru オルゴール All Cut. Result from Official Book.
76 Sato Jun (24) Parkour Instructor Clear (15.17 seconds left) Digest. Full run shown on SASUKE YouTube channel.
77 Takiguchi Yuta (31) "The Port of the Road Marutake" Worker Rolling Hill ローリングヒル All Cut. Result from Official Book.
78 Kikuchi Masamoto (24) "Samurai Rock Orchestra" Performer Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 All Cut. Result from Official Book.
79 Taniguchi Kotarou (13?) Waseda Junior High School Seventh Grader Rolling Hill ローリングヒル All Cut. Result from Official Book.
80 Akiyama Kouki Drugstore Employee Rolling Hill ローリングヒル All Cut. Result from Official Book.
81 Takeru (24) First K-1 World GP 55kg Class Champion Tarzan Rope ターザンロープ Touched the water.
82 Mori Wataru (33) Actor Lumberjack Climb ランバージャッククライム Time Out.
83 Ihara Naoki (34) Former National 400m Hurdler Team Member Lumberjack Climb ランバージャッククライム Time Out. Digest.
84 Zhang Wang Yang (24) Former Chinese Acrobat / Performer Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 Time Out. Digest.
85 André Sihm (24) Swedish Representative Clear (02.32 seconds left) Digest.
86 Liao Long Zhun (35) Taiwanese Representative Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 All Cut. Time Out. Result from Official Book.
87 Nagasaki Shunsuke (29) Trampoline Performer Clear (02.44 seconds left)
88 Kishimoto Shinya (37) Works at Godo Trading Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 All Cut. Time Out. Result from Official Book.
89 Urushihara Yuuji (37) Haruta Shoe Salesman Double Pendulum ダブルペンダラム
90 Matachi Ryo (27) Plumber Tarzan Rope ターザンロープ Time Out.
91 Darvish Kenji (35) Golden Bomber Drummer TIE Fighter タイファイター
92 Takahashi Kenji (40) KONG EXPRESS Representative TIE Fighter タイファイター
93 Drew Drechsel (27) U.S. Representative Clear (02.63 seconds left)
94 Anastase Ragivaru (25) Tahitian Dance Instructor Clear (25.87 seconds left) Fastest First Stage clear of the tournament.
95 Asa Kazuma (34) Formwork Carpenter TIE Fighter タイファイター
96 Kanno Hitoshi (31) Building Maintenance Worker Tarzan Rope ターザンロープ Time Out. Dislocated shoulder immediately after clearing the Soritatsu Kabe, and timed out on top of it.
97 Kawaguchi Tomohiro (34) Concrete Mixer Driver Clear (20.65 seconds left)
98 Takeda Toshihiro (41) Kaatsu Gym Trainer Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 Time Out. Digest. Full run shown on Challenge.
99 Yamamoto Shingo (41) Training Gym Worker Double Pendulum ダブルペンダラム Digest. Full run shown on Challenge.
100 Nagano Makoto (44) Fisherman Lumberjack Climb ランバージャッククライム Time Out. Was at the top but failed to press the buzzer on time.
Total 100 Attempts 8 Clears

Second Stage[]

Obstacles[]

Cross Slider クロススライダー
Salmon Ladder Nobori サーモンラダー 上り
Salmon Ladder Kudari サーモンラダー 下り
Spider Walk スパイダーウォーク
Spider Drop スパイダードロップ
⑥ *Backstream バックストリーム
Reverse Conveyor リバースコンべアー
⑧ *Wall Lifting ウォールリフティング

Time Limit: 115 seconds
^ Denotes New Obstacle
* Denotes Modified Obstacle

Results[]

Number Name (Age) Profile Result Notes
62 Brent Steffensen (35) Stuntman Clear (25.56 seconds left) First to clear SASUKE 32's Second Stage.
66 Suzuki Yusuke (37) Atsugi Junior High School P.E. Teacher Clear (09.59 seconds left)
76 Sato Jun (24) Parkour Instructor Clear (10.49 seconds left) Digest.
85 André Sihm (24) Swedish Representative Clear (15.82 seconds left) Digest.
87 Nagasaki Shunsuke (29) Trampoline Performer Clear (05.19 seconds left) Digest. Full run shown on Challenge.
93 Drew Drechsel (27) U.S. Representative Clear (11.14 seconds left) Digest.
94 Anastase Ragivaru (25) Tahitian Dance Instructor Clear (28.63 seconds left) Digest. Full run shown on Challenge. Fastest Second Stage clear of the tournament.
97 Kawaguchi Tomohiro (34) Concrete Mixer Driver Clear (15.59 seconds left)
Total 8 Attempts 8 Clears

Third Stage[]

Obstacles[]

① *Drum Hopper Kai ドラムホッパー改
Flying Bar フライングバー
③ *Sidewinder R Kai サイドワインダー R 改
^Ultra Crazy Cliffhanger ウルトラクレイジークリフハンガー
⑤ *Vertical Limit Kai バーティカルリミット改
Pipe Slider パイプスライダー

^ Denotes New Obstacle
* Denotes Modified Obstacle

Results[]

Number Name (Age) Profile Result Notes
62 Brent Steffensen (35) Stuntman Ultra Crazy Cliffhanger ウルトラクレイジークリフハンガー First transition. First to clear Drum Hopper Kai and Sidewinder R Kai.
66 Suzuki Yusuke (37) Atsugi Junior High School P.E. Teacher Flying Bar フライングバー
76 Sato Jun (24) Parkour Instructor Ultra Crazy Cliffhanger ウルトラクレイジークリフハンガー First transition. Digest.
85 André Sihm (24) Swedish Representative Sidewinder R Kai サイドワインダー R 改 First to fail Sidewinder R. Digest.
87 Nagasaki Shunsuke (29) Trampoline Performer Flying Bar フライングバー
93 Drew Drechsel (27) U.S. Representative Vertical Limit Kai バーティカルリミット改 First to clear Ultra Crazy Cliffhanger. Failed right after starting.
94 Anastase Ragivaru (25) Tahitian Dance Instructor Flying Bar フライングバー
97 Kawaguchi Tomohiro (34) Concrete Mixer Driver Flying Bar フライングバー Last Man Standing.
Total 8 Attempts 0 Clear

Final Stage[]

Obstacles[]

Spider Climb スパイダークライム (8m)
^Salmon Ladder サーモンラダー (7m)
Tsuna Nobori 綱登り (10m)

Time Limit: Unknown
^ Denotes New Obstacle
* Denotes Modified Obstacle

Results[]

Number Name (Age) Profile Result Notes
Stage Not Attempted (No Third Stage Clears).

See Also[]

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