KUNOICHI 13 (officially, 「KUNOICHI2025秋」) was officially announced by TBS via the official KUNOICHI website, a trailer posted on the official SASUKE YouTube channel and Twitter on August 5, 2025. The broadcast aired on November 24, 2025 at 6:30pm JST with a time slot of approximately two hours and thirty minutes. This is the first tournament after Oshima Ayano's kanzenseiha.
Applications[]
TBS officially released the application on August 5, 2025, on the official KUNOICHI website. The application deadline was slated on September 7, 2025.
Filming[]
According to the TBS's news page, the taping took place on October 9, 2025 across all stages. However, audiences was limited to the First Stage during the morning session.
Summary[]
Since the previous tournament's following Kanzenseiha by Oshima Ayano, the course was moderately altered to increase the difficulty, with at least one obstacle in all stages being modified or being replaced outright with a more difficult obstacle.
In the First Stage, the Prism See-Saw appeared as the new first obstacle, replacing the Rolling Hill, albeit with a new rendition compared to its SASUKE counterpart, with the mechanisms being modified so that the obstacle swings faster upon impact. The time limit of the stage would also be reduced to 90 seconds, the lowest since KUNOICHI 7. Significant damage was brought upon by the course as eighteen competitors fell on the first obstacle alone. The rest of the course would also follow suit as it would take out multiple competitors left and right, most notably Mori Hikaru, who previously reached the Third Stage last tournament, and Miyake Ayako, the only competitor to achieve Kanzenseiha three times, would both fail on the Fish Bone. Amidst this, a total of twelve competitors completed the First Stage, the most clears in the post-KUNOICHI 8 era and the third highest First Stage clears to date.
In the Second Stage, the Backstream, a signature SASUKE obstacle, would also make its introduction as the third obstacle, increasing the number of obstacles to five. With its introduction, the time limit would also increase to 90 seconds alongside the first water obstacle introduced in KUNOICHI. Similar to its rendition in SASUKE, majority of the competitors would struggle in navigating the stage as seven competitors timed out on either the Reverse Conveyor and the Wall Lifting. Despite the introduction of this combo, four competitors would survive the Second Stage, all of which clearing with more than 10 seconds left on the clock.
In the Third Stage, the Propeller Untei was replaced by the Lamp Grasper, the Cliffhanger would return in the form of the Crazy Cliff, and the Flying Bar was replaced by the Pipe Slider. The Sponge Bridge once again took out Sakai Tamaki, while the Crazy Cliff took out Saito Ayumu. On the other hand, Watanabe Mai got revenge on the Sponge Bridge and managed to clear the Third Stage, while Oshima Ayano was able to avenge her failure on the Pipe Slider back in KUNOICHI 10 and completed the stage and advance to the Final Stage, becoming the third competitor in KUNOICHI history to attempt the Final Stage in consecutive tournaments.
The Final Stage would also receive a modification with the introduction of the 2.5 meters high Salmon Ladder, making it similar to the sixth version of SASUKE’s Final Stage. The presence of the Salmon Ladder would decrease the Tsuna Nobori's height from 5.2 meters to 4.5 meters. Both Watanabe Mai and Oshima Ayano would reach the Salmon Ladder but Watanabe fell on the transition to the third rung, while Oshima fell on the fourth rung, ending the tournament with no competitor reaching the Tsuna Nobori.
First Stage[]
Obstacles[]
① ^Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー
② Screwdriver スクリュードライバー
③ Fish Bone フィッシュボーン
④ Dragon Gliderドラゴングライダー
⑤ Ni Ren Soritatsu Kabe 2連そり立つ壁
Time Limit: 90 seconds
^ Denotes New Obstacle
* Denotes Modified Obstacle
Results[]
| Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEA-Cheer MARI | Cheerleader | ③ Fish Bone フィッシュボーン | First to clear Prism See-Saw. |
| 2 | Muscle Opera-chan (27) | Macho Comedian | ③ Fish Bone フィッシュボーン | All Cut. Full run shown on SASUKE YouTube channel and Instagram. |
| 3 | Matsumoto Rino (21) | Baseball Player | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | All Cut. Disqualified for foot touching water. Full run shown on SASUKE YouTube channel. |
| 4 | Nomura Yu (25) | Powerlifting Asian Record Holder | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | Shown in Trailer. |
| 5 | Suzuki Fumina (35) | Graveure Idol | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | |
| 6 | Kaneko Mizuho | Sushi Chef | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | |
| 7 | Terakawa Natsumi (42) | Weather Forecaster | ③ Fish Bone フィッシュボーン | All Cut. Course Out. Full run shown on SASUKE YouTube channel. |
| 8 | Tsutsui Yua (21) | Former Popteen Model | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | |
| 9 | Kumai Mari | Elementary School Teacher | ③ Fish Bone フィッシュボーン | All Cut. Full run shown on SASUKE YouTube channel. |
| 10 | Yume-chan (32) | Musical Comedian | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | |
| 11 | Shinnoo Nana (23) | Model | ④ Dragon Gliderドラゴングライダー | All Cut. Full run shown on SASUKE YouTube channel. |
| 12 | Kate Lotus (27) | Mixed Martial Artist | Clear (23.44 seconds left) | |
| 13 | K | Artist | ⑤ Ni Ren Soritatsu Kabe 2連そり立つ壁 | Digest. Time Out. First wall. |
| 14 | Hatanaka Yumeka (20) | Brunch Reporter | ④ Dragon Gliderドラゴングライダー | Digest. |
| 15 | Katoyuri (25) | Influencer | ③ Fish Bone フィッシュボーン | Digest. |
| 16 | Tinapupu (23) | Video Creator | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | Digest. Shown in Trailer. |
| 17 | Momota Shiori (18) | High School Ring Girl | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | All Cut. Shown on Instagram. |
| 18 | Nobuko (33) | Comedian, 1/3 of "Party-chan" Comedy Trio | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | |
| 19 | Iwamoto Riko (17) | Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | |
| 20 | Ōshida Mitsuki (21) | JOY | ④ Dragon Gliderドラゴングライダー | |
| 21 | Sato Rica (23) | Rain Tree | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | |
| 22 | Kazami Nonoka (18) | Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku | Clear (11.99 seconds left) | |
| 23 | Seiji Reina (24) | NGT48 | Clear (20.88 seconds left) | |
| 24 | Yūki Rina (22) | ukka | Clear (25.15 seconds left) | |
| 25 | Yamauchi Ai | Child Welfare Facility Instructor | ④ Dragon Gliderドラゴングライダー | Digest. Shown in Trailer. |
| 26 | HARUKA (29) | CYBERJAPAN DANCERS | ③ Fish Bone フィッシュボーン | Digest. |
| 27 | Matsumoto Yayoi (35) | Swimmer in London & Rio Summer Olympics | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | Digest. |
| 28 | Gabby (29) | Fashion Model / Talent | Clear (8.49 seconds left) | |
| 29 | Kamitani Saya (28) | Two-Time Women's Pro Wrestling Champion | ③ Fish Bone フィッシュボーン | |
| 30 | Enomoto Jura (24) | Track and Field / Long Jumper | Clear (24.51 seconds left) | |
| 31 | Kanekiyo Momoca (24) | Debuting in moxymill this year | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | All Cut. Shown on Instagram. |
| 32 | Ōuchi Mirisa (23) | Former Karate Women's Champion | ⑤ Ni Ren Soritatsu Kabe 2連そり立つ壁 | All Cut. Time Out. Second wall. Full run shown on SASUKE YouTube channel. |
| 33 | Shinohara Elena (25) | Former American Rhythmic Gymnastics Representative | Clear (24.19 seconds left) | Digest. |
| 34 | Watanabe Kana (37) | Former World No.2 MMA Fighter / Mixed Martial Artist | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | All Cut. Shown on Instagram. |
| 35 | Hioki Miyuna (14) | Second-Year Junior High School Student / Hioki Masashi's First Daughter | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | |
| 36 | Araki Hina (13) | Yamada Katsumi's Beloved Disciple | ④ Dragon Gliderドラゴングライダー | |
| 37 | sono (23) | avantgardey | ④ Dragon Gliderドラゴングライダー | |
| 38 | Himeko (24) | New Sport "YOU.FO" Japan Representative | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | All Cut. Shown on Instagram. |
| 39 | Sakai Tamaki (17) | Parkour High School Student | Clear (12.09 seconds left) | |
| 40 | Hatakeda Chiaki (21) | Former Japanese Gymnastics Representative | ⑤ Ni Ren Soritatsu Kabe 2連そり立つ壁 | Mid-Cut. Time Out. Second wall. |
| 41 | RIKO (18) | Consecutive Breaking World Champion | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | |
| 42 | Saito Ayumu (29) | Japanese Modern Pentathlon Champion | Clear (11.81 seconds left) | |
| 43 | Watanabe Mai (31) | Samurai Rock Orchestra | Clear (30.07 seconds left) | Fastest First Stage clear of the tournament. |
| 44 | Kimishima Arisa (29) | Sprinter, 3rd Consecutive Victory in 100m at the Japan Championships | Clear (2.12 seconds left) | |
| 45 | Suzuki Ayuka (26) | Gold Medalist in World Rhythmic Gymnastics this August | ③ Fish Bone フィッシュボーン | |
| 46 | Mori Hikaru (26) | Trampolinist for the Tokyo & Paris Summer Olympics | ③ Fish Bone フィッシュボーン | |
| 47 | Tosaka Eri (32) | Gold medalist in Wrestling in Rio Summer Olympic | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | |
| 48 | Miyake Ayako (49) | Three-Time KUNOICHI Kanzenseiha | ③ Fish Bone フィッシュボーン | |
| 49 | Oshima Ayano (31) | KUNOICHI 12 Kanzenseiha | Clear (28.30 seconds left) | |
| 50 | Mizuno Yūko (43) | Former Muscle Idol and KUNOICHI 3 Finalist | ⑤ Ni Ren Soritatsu Kabe 2連そり立つ壁 | Time Out. Second wall. |
| Total | 50 Attempts | 12 Clears |
Second Stage[]
Obstacles[]
① Rolling Log ローリングログ
② Spider Run スパイダーラン
③ ^Backstream バックストリーム
④ Reverse Conveyor リバースコンベアー
⑤ Wall Lifting ウォールリフティング
Time Limit: 90 seconds
^ Denotes New Obstacle
* Denotes Modified Obstacle
Results[]
| Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Kate Lotus (27) | Mixed Martial Artist | ⑤ Wall Lifting ウォールリフティング | Time Out. Second wall. First to clear Backstream. |
| 22 | Kazami Nonoka (18) | Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku | ③ Backstream バックストリーム | Time Out. |
| 23 | Seiji Reina (24) | NGT48 | ④ Reverse Conveyor リバースコンベアー | Digest. Time Out. |
| 24 | Yūki Rina (22) | ukka | ④ Reverse Conveyor リバースコンベアー | Digest. Time Out. |
| 28 | Gabby (29) | Fashion Model / Talent | ⑤ Wall Lifting ウォールリフティング | Time Out. Third wall. |
| 30 | Enomoto Jura (24) | Track and Field / Long Jumper | ② Spider Run スパイダーラン | |
| 33 | Shinohara Elena (25) | Former American Rhythmic Gymnastics Representative | ⑤ Wall Lifting ウォールリフティング | Digest. Time Out. First wall. |
| 39 | Sakai Tamaki (17) | Parkour High School Student | Clear (11.67 seconds left) | |
| 42 | Saito Ayumu (29) | Japanese Modern Pentathlon Champion | Clear (18.95 seconds left) | |
| 43 | Watanabe Mai (31) | Samurai Rock Orchestra | Clear (24.50 seconds left) | Digest. Fastest Second Stage clear of the tournament. |
| 44 | Kimishima Arisa (29) | Sprinter, 3rd Consecutive Victory in 100m at the Japan Championships | ⑤ Wall Lifting ウォールリフティング | Time Out. Third wall. |
| 49 | Oshima Ayano (31) | KUNOICHI 12 Kanzenseiha | Clear (13.24 seconds left) | Digest. |
| Total | 12 Attempts | 4 Clears |
Third Stage[]
Obstacles[]
① ^Lamp Grasper ランプグラスパー
② Sidewinder サイドワインダー
③ Sponge Bridge スポンジブリッジ
④ ^Crazy Cliff クレイジークリフ
⑤ Pipe Slider パイプスライダー
^ Denotes New Obstacle
* Denotes Modified Obstacle
Results[]
| Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | Sakai Tamaki (17) | Parkour High School Student | ③ Sponge Bridge スポンジブリッジ | |
| 42 | Saito Ayumu (29) | Japanese Modern Pentathlon Champion | ④ Crazy Cliff クレイジークリフ | Mid-Cut. Transition to 2nd ledge. |
| 43 | Watanabe Mai (31) | Samurai Rock Orchestra | Clear | Mid-Cut. First to clear Crazy Cliff. |
| 49 | Oshima Ayano (31) | KUNOICHI 12 Kanzenseiha | Clear | Mid-Cut. |
| Total | 4 Attempts | 2 Clears |
Final Stage[]
Obstacles[]
① Spider Climb スパイダークライム (10m)
② ^Salmon Ladder サーモンラダー (2.5m)
③ Tsuna Nobori 綱登り (4.5m)
Time Limit: 45 seconds
^ Denotes New Obstacle
* Denotes Modified Obstacle
Results[]
| Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Watanabe Mai (31) | Samurai Rock Orchestra | ② Salmon Ladder サーモンラダー | About 11 meters up. |
| 49 | Oshima Ayano (31) | KUNOICHI 12 Kanzenseiha | ② Salmon Ladder サーモンラダー | About 12 meters up. Last Woman Standing. |
| Total | 2 Attempts | 0 Clears |
Online Promotion[]
Intro (October 22 - December 14, 2025)
| List of Competitors' Profile Introduction | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Official Title (Japanese) | Date of release | Link |
| #1-#5 | 【選手紹介】KUNOICHI2025 意気込み一挙公開①【SEA-Cheer MARI／マッスルオペラちゃん／松本里乃／野村優／鈴木ふみ奈】 | October 28, 2025 | YouTube |
| #6-#10 | 【選手紹介】KUNOICHI2025 意気込み一挙公開②【金子瑞穂/寺川奈津美/筒井結愛/熊井麻里/ゆめちゃん】 | October 31, 2025 | YouTube |
| #11-#15 | 【選手紹介】KUNOICHI2025 意気込み一挙公開③【新野尾七奈/ケイト・ロータス/K/畠中夢叶/かとゆり】 | November 3, 2025 | YouTube |
| #16-#20 | 【選手紹介】KUNOICHI2025 意気込み一挙公開④【ちなぷぷ/百田汐里/信子/岩本理瑚/大信田美月】 | November 5, 2025 | YouTube |
| #21-#25 | 【選手紹介】KUNOICHI2025 意気込み一挙公開⑤【佐藤莉華/風見和香/清司麗菜/結城りな/山内愛】 | November 8, 2025 | YouTube |
| #26-#30 | 【選手紹介】KUNOICHI2025 意気込み一挙公開⑥【HARUKA/松本弥生/ギャビー/上谷沙弥/榎本樹羅】 | November 11, 2025 | YouTube |
| #31-#35 | 【選手紹介】KUNOICHI2025 意気込み一挙公開⑦【兼清萌々香/大内美里沙/篠原枝令菜/渡辺華奈/日置心結菜】 | November 12, 2025 | YouTube |
| #36-#40 | 【選手紹介】KUNOICHI2025 意気込み一挙公開⑧【荒木陽愛/sono/姫子/酒井珠希/畠田千愛】 | November 15, 2025 | YouTube |
| #41-#45 | 【選手紹介】KUNOICHI2025 意気込み一挙公開⑨【RIKO/才藤歩夢/渡邊麻衣/君嶋愛梨沙/鈴木歩佳】 | November 19, 2025 | YouTube |
| #46-#50 | 【選手紹介】KUNOICHI2025 意気込み一挙公開⑩【森ひかる/登坂絵莉/三宅綾子/大嶋あやの/水野裕子】 | November 23, 2025 | YouTube |
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