Takiwaki Shoko

Takiwaki Shoko (瀧脇笙古), is a Japanese Idol associated with =LOVE who would compete in SASUKE. She is mostly known as part of the idol group since 2017. She was also well known for participating in the 2020 Tokyo Marathon. Takiwaki has appeared twice in SASUKE up to this date.

During her time at SASUKE 38, she expressed her desire to clear the Rolling Hill. With support of fellow =LOVE members, she made several recoveries on the Quad Steps and front side of the Rolling Hill. Despite her goal, she fell at the dismount of the Rolling Hill, providing a good run overall.

She was confirmed to make an appearance in SASUKE 39. This time, fellow idols such as Higashimura Mei, Murayama Yuiri, and Sato Kaede would also be invited, with various videos leading up to the tournament would feature the four idols participating. In the lead up to the tournament, it was known that she would receive guidance by Matsuda Daisuke who is known for building various obstacle replicas.

During her run, she would get her revenge on Rolling Hill and managed to reach the Fish Bone despite her slow pace in clearing the obstacle. With less time left, she rushed in attempting the obstacle, in which she lost her balance on the last pillar and fell on the water. Takiwaki is one out of the eight female competitors who would fail in the obstacle in that tournament.

Trivia

 * With her being born in 2001, she is known as one of the few competitors who were born in the 21st century.