Intro
KUNOICHI 7, (officially,「KUNOICHI2007秋」, literally KUNOICHI 2007 Fall) was the seventh KUNOICHI tournament and the first tournament after Miyake Ayako's third consecutive kanzenseiha. During this tournament, temperatures approached 100 degrees Fahrenheit, "The mid-summer sun beats down on Midoriyama like an enemy!". "A cool South Seas breeze has blown in to combat the heat of the day".
For this tournament, modifications were made to the course that would eliminate competitors. The Hasso Tobi was modified with the addition of a yellow post to land on, and new obstacles, the Danchigaibou and the Tobii Sou, was added. The new Danchigaibou proved to be extremely dangerous, as it wiped out a fair share of competitors on the day, including Mori Yoko (due to the pressure of needing to reach the Hishouchu in time, competitors had to take it at speed, and many overbalanced and fell off), while several others failed the newly modified Hasso Tobi, including Mizuno Yuko. Eventually, only 4 competitors cleared the First Stage, including three-time KUNOICHI champion Miyake Ayako, former finalists Komiya Rie and Tanaka Maho, and Nishimura Chie, the first women to clear the First Stage of SASUKE. In the Second Stage, the Tsuri Hashigo took out Komiya, while Nishimura timed out after struggling with the Burandou, and Miyake shocked everyone by failing the Burandou, marking the first time she ever failed the course. Only Tanaka was able to reach the Third Stage, but she ended up failing Tourenban, which she had beaten in the previous tournament, leaving the Final Stage untouched since KUNOICHI 1.
First Stage
Obstacles
① ^Tobii Sou 飛石走
② ^Danchigaibou 段違棒
③ *Hishouchu 飛翔柱
④ Fuandou 不安道
⑤ Enchū Nori 円柱乗
⑥ *Hasso Tobi 八艘跳
⑦ Shamenso 斜面走
⑧ Dashutsu Nawa 脱出縄
Time Limit: 90 seconds
^ Denotes New Obstacle
* Denotes Modified Obstacle
Results
| Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kitamoto Ayako (24) | Women's National Soccer team | ⑤ Enchū Nori 円柱乗 | First to clear Tobii Sou and Danchigaibou. |
| 2 | Chucky (25) | Hula dancer | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | |
| 3 | Karey Watanabe (40) | BMX racer | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | Digest 1-1, Course Out. |
| 4 | Wu Chao (15) | Chinese acrobatic troupe | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | Course Out. |
| 5 | Marieme Massaly (28) | Model / Half Senegalese | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | |
| 6 | Minami Kanako (25) | Brazil Representative / Singer | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | Digest 1-2 |
| 7 | Morimoto Sayaka (22) | Talent / Completed the Honolulu Marathon | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | Digest 1-3. Shown in director's cut. |
| 8 | Ogita Tokie (33) | Former female American footballer | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | Aired as #11. |
| 9 | Jo Hye-ryun (37) | Korean comedian | ① Tobii Sou 飛石走 | |
| 10 | Ichinohe Nami (25) | Actress | ③ Shouchu 飛翔柱 | |
| 11 | Taniguchi Kaori (21) | 2006 Miss Tokyo University of Science | ① Tobii Sou 飛石走 | All Cut. Shown in director's cut. |
| 12 | Yamada Saki (15) | Karate Student / High School Student | ① Tobii Sou 飛石走 | Digest 4-4 |
| 13 | Hiroko Hanno (25) | 2003 Miss Kunoichi | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | Digest 2-1. Shown in director's cut. |
| 14 | Suzuki Reona (22) | 07' Race Queen Award Grand Prix | ④ Fuandou 不安道 | |
| 15 | Yurisa (22) | Model | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | All Cut. Shown in director's cut. |
| 16 | Akimoto Sayaka (19) | AKB48 Member | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | Digest 2-4 |
| 17 | Nakagawa Haruka (15) | AKB48 Member | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | Digest 2-5 |
| 18 | Seimiya Yuumi (22) | "Fine" Charisma Model / Avid Surfer | ④ Fuandou 不安道 | |
| 19 | Patricia Naoko (51) | Women's Samba Dancing Japan | ① Tobii Sou 飛石走 | |
| 20 | Ogawa Tomoko (29) | Rock Climber / Skin Care Model | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | Course Out. Aired as #26. |
| 21 | Satake Hiromi (33) | Women's Sumo Wrestling Champion | ① Tobii Sou 飛石走 | |
| 22 | Watanabe Hisae (26) | Judoka / SMACK Girl | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | All Cut. |
| 23 | Leilani Gaja (22) | Model / Actress in Kamen Rider 555 | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | Digest 1-4 |
| 26 | Aika Ando (22) | Gravure Idol / Wrestler | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | Digest 2-3 |
| 28 | Fukushima Wakana (24) | Former JSDF Member / Entertainer | ③ Shouchu 飛翔柱 | |
| 29 | Lori Christensen (41) | United States Navy Commandant | ① Tobii Sou 飛石走 | |
| 30 | Haga Kayo (28) | Muscle Musical Member | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | |
| 31 | Yaguchi Mika (25) | Belly Dancer | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | Digest 3-1 |
| 36 | Araki Akira | Magician | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | All Cut |
| 37 | Sakamoto Mariko (23) | Housewife | ⑤ Enchū Nori 円柱乗 | |
| 38 | Sakamoto Mika (23) | Housewife | ① Tobii Sou 飛石走 | All Cut. |
| 39 | Hinata Karin (18) | Cleaning Maid / Housekeeping Staff | ① Tobii Sou 飛石走 | Aired as #20. |
| 40 | Ozawa Misaki (23) | Japan Kenpo 14-time Champion | ⑤ Enchū Nori 円柱乗 | |
| 41 | Kanzaki Aoi (24) | Cabaret Hostess | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | |
| 42 | Yuisaki Yumi (17) | Kamata High School Baseball Player | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | |
| 43 | Ono Ikumi (16) | Kamata High School Baseball Player | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | |
| 44 | Sorayama Mina (17) | Kamata High School Basketball Player | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | |
| 45 | Arai Yoshino (18) | YMCA Physical Education Student | ③ Shouchu 飛翔柱 | |
| 46 | Otsuka Atsumi (21) | Edokko Festival Representatives | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | |
| 47 | Ono Misaki (21) | Edokko Festival Representatives | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | Course Out |
| 48 | Sekihara Shoko (19) | Edokko Festival Representatives | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | |
| 49 | Umeda Haruka (19) | avex Academy Member | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | |
| 50 | Kimura Kozue (18) | avex Academy Member | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | Course Out. |
| 51 | Higashi Yuko (45) | Mother / Daughter Duo | ⑥ Hasso Tobi 八艘跳 | Time Out. Cleared this obstacle but can't attempt Hasso Tobi. |
| 52 | Higashi Rena (14) | Higashi Yuko's daughter | ⑥ Hasso Tobi 八艘跳 | |
| 53 | Hanashima Aoi (10) | Fifth Grade Student | ③ Shouchu 飛翔柱 | |
| 55 | Matsuno Akemi (39) | 1988 10000m Runner / Marathoner | ① Tobii Sou 飛石走 | |
| 57 | Fujitani Mai (22) | Z-1 Idol | ④ Fuandou 不安道 | Digest 4-3 |
| 58 | Hayashi Masayo (20) | Messenger | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | Digest 3-3 |
| 59 | Nishioka Aki (32) | Helicopter Pilot | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | Digest 3-4 |
| 60 | Funai Tomoko (22) | Golf Caddy | ③ Shouchu 飛翔柱 | |
| 61 | Okamoto Sayaka (17) | Hasegawa Gas Station Employee / Yamamoto Shingo's Protégé | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | |
| 62 | Oshima Keiko (32) | Female Firefighter / Takeda Toshihiro's Protégé | ⑥ Hasso Tobi 八艘跳 | |
| 63 | Anraku Kaori (34) | Fitness & Aerobics Instructor / Nagano Makoto's Protégé | ③ Shouchu 飛翔柱 | |
| 64 | Onoda Nobuko (21) | Walking Instructor / Yamada Katsumi's Protégé | ⑥ Hasso Tobi 八艘跳 | |
| 66 | Ichikawa Chihiro (20) | Daughter of Tsukasa Nishiyama | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | Digest 4-6 |
| 67 | Akami Chihiro (29) | Horse Jockey | ① Tobii Sou 飛石走 | Digest 4-1 |
| 68 | Ozaki Nanami (19) | Model | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | Digest 4-5 |
| 69 | Aoi Sora (23) | No. 1 Sexy Queen Talent | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | Digest 3-2 |
| 70 | Akanishi Risa | Yoga Instructor | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | All Cut. External Information. |
| 71 | Tanikawa Mari (44) | Former Marathon Runner | ① Tobii Sou 飛石走 | Her foot skimmed of the water. |
| 73 | Kawari Kaori (25) | Action Woman | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | Digest 4-2 |
| 75 | Fukushita Emi (23) | Pinup Model | ⑤ Enchū Nori 円柱乗 | |
| 77 | Kitagawa Narumi (42) | Pro Surfer | ④ Fuandou 不安道 | |
| 78 | Kawamura Mika (29) | Armwrestler | ⑥ Hasso Tobi 八艘跳 | Aired as #86. |
| 80 | Komiya Rie (30) | KUNOICHI 5 Finalist / Muscle Musical Member | Clear (13.59 seconds left) | First to clear KUNOICHI 7's First Stage. |
| 81 | Nakajima Fumie (39) | SHAPE UP Girls / Model | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | |
| 82 | Mori Yoko (35) | C.C. Girls / Model | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | |
| 87 | Yamamoto Satomi (21) | Professional Golfer | ⑥ Hasso Tobi 八艘跳 | |
| 88 | Matsushima Yuki (17) | Muscle Musical Member / Gymnast | ③ Shouchu 飛翔柱 | |
| 90 | Abe Asami (22) | Japanese Pop Star | ① Tobii Sou 飛石走 | |
| 91 | Tanaka Maho (29) | KUNOICHI 6 Finalist / Pro Snowboarder, Wakeboarder | Clear (20.31 seconds left) | |
| 92 | Nishimura Chie (32) | Homemaker | Clear (6.90 seconds left) | |
| 93 | Taniguchi Erina (28) | Japan's Top Surfer | ④ Fuandou 不安道 | |
| 94 | Unknown | Unknown | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | All Cut. External Information. |
| 95 | Inui Mayu | Basketball Player / Idol | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | All Cut. |
| 96 | Onara Miyuki (39) | Olympic Canoeist | ① Tobii Sou 飛石走 | |
| 97 | Takeuchi Asami (24) | Aerobic Gymnastics Champion | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | |
| 98 | Mizuno Yuko (25) | KUNOICHI 2 & 3 Finalist / Celebrity Athlete | ⑥ Hasso Tobi 八艘跳 | |
| 99 | Diana Pickler (23) | United States Track and Field Star | ② Danchigaibou 段違棒 | |
| 100 | Miyake Ayako (31) | Three-time KUNOICHI Kanzenseiha | Clear (22.72 seconds left) | Fastest First Stage time of the tournament. |
| Total | 100 Attempts | 4 Clears |
Second Stage
Obstacles
① Daichoyaku 大跳躍
② Buyoishi 舞踊石
③ Kaiten Tsutsu 回転筒
④ ^Tsuri Hashigo 吊梯子
⑤ Burandou 舞乱道
Time Limit: 65 seconds
^ Denotes New Obstacle
* Denotes Modified Obstacle
Results
| Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | Komiya Rie (30) | KUNOICHI 5 Finalist | ④ Tsuri Hashigo 吊梯子 | |
| 91 | Tanaka Maho (29) | KUNOICHI 6 Finalist | Clear (3.88 seconds left) | First to beat Tsuri Hashigo. |
| 92 | Nishimura Chie (32) | Homemaker | ⑤ Burandou 舞乱道 | Time Out. |
| 100 | Miyake Ayako (31) | Three-Time KUNOICHI Kanzenseiha | ⑤ Burandou 舞乱道 | First time going out off the course. |
| Total | 4 Attempts | 1 Clear |
Third Stage
Obstacles
① Kenzandou 剣山道
② *Tourenban 倒連板
③ ^Tourenbou 倒連棒
④ ^Mashou Heki 魔性壁
^ Denotes New Obstacle
* Denotes Modified Obstacle
Results
| Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Tanaka Maho (29) | KUNOICHI 6 Finalist | ② Tourenban 倒連板 | Yellow Zone. Last Woman Standing. |
Final Stage
Obstacles
① ^Tenkuami 天空網 (12.5m)
② ^Tenkunawa 天空縄 (5m)
^ Denotes New Obstacle
* Denotes Modified Obstacle
Time Limit: Unknown.
Results
| Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage Not Attempted (No Third Stage Clears). | ||||
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