SASUKE Vietnam 1

SASUKE Vietnam 1 (officially as Không giới hạn - SASUKE Việt Nam), translates as SASUKE Vietnam: Unlimited, also known as SASUKE Vietnam 2015, is the first Vietnamese version of the SASUKE / Ninja Warrior franchise, acting as a bridge for the Japanese–Vietnamese relations. This SASUKE-related competition is perhaps most noted for having a split-stage, similar to VIKING. The content of this competition was revealed by SASUKE community member Arsenette (with help from SASUKE ASEAN Open Cup Gold Medalist Michael Bernardo). The first episode (also the SASUKE Vietnam's Opening Ceremony and the first episode of Stage 1A) was aired in June 18, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. every Thursday on VTV3.

The graphics visual design of the show (including five human color stars on the opening theme, the contestant graphic and the countdown time graphic) was based on the "Five Elements" of Wuxing, a Chinese philosophy. The design was used until SASUKE Vietnam 3, before the new graphic was started used on SASUKE Vietnam 4.

Nguyên Khang and Lại Văn Sâm were the main hosts. Diệp Lâm Anh appeared as the sideline reporter. Thành Trung and Phan Anh appeared as replacing hosts in some episodes for Lại Văn Sâm (Stage 1A) or Nguyên Khang (Stage 2) respectively.

Unlike on most SASUKE/Ninja Warrior franchises, Stage One has no time limit. Only the Top 20 who completed the course with the fastest time will move on to Stage 2 acting as a time trail, a feature that was utilize in the Second Stage of KUNOICHI 6.

Audition
Auditions were held in Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Duong. The auditions have 4 challenges. The maximum score for each challenge is 10 points. The time limit for the first 3 challenge was 1 minute. The results of three auditions will be combined, and more competitors will advance to the final in Binh Duong.

① Pull-up (40 times)

If a competitor cannot do at least 5 pull-ups, he will be eliminated immediately.

② Push-up (60 times)

If a competitor cannot do at least 7 push-ups, he will be eliminated immediately.

③ 60-kg tire flipping (40 times)

If a competitor cannot flip the tire at least 5 times, he will be eliminated immediately.

④ 100m running in 20.4 seconds

The competitor need to run 25m, turn back, run 25m, turn back, ... until he finishes 100m. The time limit for this challenge is 29 seconds.

Filming
The show was filmed at Becamex Tokyu Garden City.

SASUKE Vietnam's Opening Ceremony
The SASUKE Vietnam's Opening Ceremony (called locally as Lễ Khai Mạc Không Giới Hạn - SASUKE Việt Nam) was flimed at Becamex Tokyu Garden City and broadcast in June 18, 2015 at VTV3 (before the Stage 1A started).

Nguyên Khang and Diệp Lâm Anh as the main host of the ceremony. The ceremony has several special guests such as journalist Lại Văn Sâm, Vietnam Television's Director Trần Bình Minh, Tokyo Broadcasting System's Director Toshichika Ishihara, and Matachi Ryo, a SASUKE's competitor.

The ceremony has several events, including Matachi Ryo climbing Mt. Midoriyama, a Stage Four tower, to flag the SASUKE Vietnam's flag on the top of the tower.

Prizes

 * Competitior had fastest time on Final Stage/ Mt. Midoriyama could get a Honda CRV car and also as the champion on the competition.
 * Competitior who advanced to Stage 3 would get a medal.
 * If no one achieved kanzenseiha, the prize would be changed as VND 800.000.000 on the next season.

Stage One
Stage One is a split-stage. The first two obstacles are the same, but the producer will decide which competitors run the right-handed course (Stage 1A part) or the left-handed course (Stage 1B part).

Only the Top 40 (Top 20 on Stage 1A and Top 20 on Stage 1B) who completed the course (or made the furthest) with the fastest time will move on to Stage 2.

However, due to the wildcard to the Stage 2 of Nguyễn Đình Mỹ Linh, the first woman ever in SASUKE Vietnam's history to clear Stage One, making the Stage 1B had 21 competitors advanced to Stage 2. Therefore, the producers gave the one placed 21st in Stage 1A (Nguyễn Năm) a chance to attempted Stage 2, making the stage 2 had 42 attempts instead of 40 like original.

Obstacles
① Long Jump (Nhảy Xa)

② Log Grip (Bám Trụ)

③ Cross Bridge (Cầu Chữ X)

④ Jumping Spider (Tường Nhện Nhảy)

⑤ Circle Slider (Trượt Vòng)

⑥ Rope Ladder (Thang Lưới)

Obstacles
① Long Jump (Nhảy Xa)

② Log Grip (Bám Trụ)

③ Hedgehog (Cầu Nhím)

④ Giant Swing (Cú Nhảy Phi Thường)

⑤ Tarzan Rope (Tarzan Đu Dây)

⑥ Lumberjack Climb (Tiều Phu Về Đích)

Stage Two
In Stage 2, competitors would face 6 obstacles with a time limit to complete the stage. Only the competitors who completed all the obstacles within the time limit would move on to Stage 3.

Originally, there were only 40 competitors attempted this stage, but was increased to 42 in real (the reason has been mentioned above on Stage 1 part)

Obstacles
① Cross Slider (Cú Trượt Gian Nan)

② Salmon Ladder (Thang Cá Hồi)

③ Unstable Bridge (Cầu Treo)

④ Goren Hammer (Tránh Búa Qua Cầu)

⑤ Half Pipe Attack (Bật Tường Đu Dây Qua Hào Nước)

⑥ Double Warped Wall (Tường Cong)

Time Limit: 100 seconds

Stage Three
In Stage 3, competitors would face 6 obstacles and no time limit to complete the stage. Only the competitors who completed all the obstacles would move on to Stage 4.

Obstacles
① Pole Maze (Đường Zigzag)

② Spinning Bridge (Cầu Quay)

③ Rumbling Dice (Lật Xúc Xắc)

④ Spider Flip (Cú Nhảy Của Nhện)

⑤ Cliffhanger Kai (Treo Người Trên Vách)

⑥ Pipe Slider (Trượt Ống)

Stage Four
In Stage 4, competitors would face 2 obstacles with a time limit to complete the stage. Only the competitors who completed all the obstacles within the time limit would achieve total victory, with the fastest one would receive the Honda CR-V car.

Obstacles
① Spider Climb (Leo Nhện: 12m)

② Rope Climb (Leo Dây: 12m)

Time Limit: 30 seconds

Online Promotion
As part of the promotion for SASUKE 40, the SASUKE Vietnam's Opening Ceremony was released on March 31, 2022 on the Official SASUKE YouTube channel. Each videos serves as a documentary series in relation to the tournament during this tournament, featuring runs from various competitors.

Starting from May 3, 2022, various videos which included runs from competitors of the show were posted on the Official YouTube Channel.