Intro[]
The twelfth tournament, official name: SASUKE2003秋 (literally SASUKE 2003 Autumn), is arguably one of the best and most successful tournaments to not have Kanzenseiha. It is also the eighth tournament since Akiyama Kazuhiko's Kanzenseiha.
The tournament was supposed to take place at early August 2003, but a typhoon called Typhoon Etau struck Japan during that month, postponing the tournament to 23 September 2003.
First Stage started out with Yamada Kōji clearing the stage with 13.70 seconds left on the clock, became only the second #1 to clear First Stage (with the third one would be Kanno Hitoshi in SASUKE 27) and the first #1 to do that in his debut. After a string of failures, #70-100 showed great success. All six SASUKE All-Stars (five at the time and future SASUKE All-Star Shiratori Bunpei) cleared First Stage for the second straight tournament (which turns out to be their last tournament clearing together). Due to the weather that still affected from the mentioned typhoon above, First Stage went into the night for the first time in SASUKE history (a trend that would continue for several more tournaments). Just like the previous tournament, First Stage had 11 clears, the first time ever in SASUKE history where two consecutive tournaments have the same amount of First Stage clears.
In Second Stage, a record eight straight competitors cleared. Had it not been for Yamada Katsumi's disqualification, there would have been a 100% Second Stage success rate, the only other tournaments where this has occurred being SASUKE 6 and later in SASUKE 32. It also would have been the only occasion all six of the All-Stars would have made it to Third Stage.
In Third Stage, competitors again went deep into the course. Out of the 10 competitors, nine of them made it to Cliffhanger Kai and five of them made it to Pipe Slider. In the end, three competitors cleared Third Stage (including Shiratori Bunpei, who cleared on his first Third Stage attempt, being the first one to do so since Jordan Jovtchev in SASUKE 8) to make it to Final Stage, the most since SASUKE 3. In Final Stage, Nagano Makoto came 0.11 seconds short from achieving Kanzenseiha, the closest loss at the time. Incidentally, Nagano Makoto's near-miss of Kanzenseiha in this tournament was aired only a week after Mizuno Yuko's near-miss of Kanzenseiha in KUNOICHI 2003. The appearances of Shiratori and Nagano in Final Stage marked only the second and most recent tournament where multiple All-Stars reached Final Stage, the first coincidentally being SASUKE 3.
First Stage[]
Obstacles[]
① ^Yamagoe 山越え
② *Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太
③ ^Ipponbashi 一本橋
④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング
⑤ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁
⑥ Tarzan Rope ターザンロープ
⑦ Rope Climb ロープクライム
Time Limit: 85 seconds
^ Denotes New Obstacle
Results[]
| Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yamada Kōji (29) | Firefighter in Gujo, Gifu | Clear (13.70 seconds left) | First to clear Yamagoe and Ipponbashi. First appearance on SASUKE. |
| 2 | Unknown | First Year Keio University Student | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 3 | Unknown | Trampoline Instructor | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All-Cut. Shown in Commercial. Result from Official Book. |
| 4 | Unknown | Former Boxer from Mongolia | ③ Ipponbashi 一本橋 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 5 | Unknown | Watercraft Racing Driver | ③ Ipponbashi 一本橋 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 6 | Tamaki Yoshiyuki (22) | Fourth Year Nippon Sport Science Univ. Student | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 7 | Noguchi Yuichiro (16) | Tokai University Boyo H.S. Junior / Marksmanship Club Member | ③ Ipponbashi 一本橋 | |
| 8 | Nagata Atsushi (23) | Sports Trainer | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 9 | Unknown | Works at a Real Estate Company | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 10 | Tega Benson (23) | Roppongi Disco Club Employee | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | |
| 11 | Unknown | Idol Wrestler | ① Yamagoe 山越え | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 12 | Unknown | Child Talent | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 13 | Unknown | Homestyle Ramen Shop Worker | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 14 | Kidachi Susumu (28?) | Dairy Farmer | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 15 | Unknown | Pure Land Buddhist, Saimonji Temple | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 16 | Esper Itō (42) | Person of Great Ability | ① Yamagoe 山越え | |
| 17 | Nishiyama Chigusa (26) | 2nd Place Bodyboarder in Japan | ① Yamagoe 山越え | Digest 1-1. |
| 18 | Hirata Shinya (46) | Travel Agent for Nippon Travel Agency Co., Ltd. | ① Yamagoe 山越え | Digest 1-2. |
| 19 | Yamada Yōko (27) | Arm Wrestler | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 20 | Yusa Masami (30) | Lifesaver | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 21 | Izumi Mika (24) | Jazz Dance Instructor/KUNOICHI 2003 Finalist | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | |
| 22 | Kuramochi Minoru (55) | "Edokko" Izakaya Manager | ① Yamagoe 山越え | |
| 23 | Unknown | Discus Thrower | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 24 | Unknown | Transsexual Chiropractor | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 25 | Unknown | Samba Dancer | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 26 | Unknown | Middle School Surfer | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 27 | Unknown | Talent | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 28 | Unknown | Works at Yoshinoya | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 29 | Unknown | Farmer | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 30 | Sudo Genki (25) | K-1 Fighter | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | |
| 31 | Harashima Masami (40) | Hang Glider Man | ① Yamagoe 山越え | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 32 | Takei Sou (30) | Won the '97 Japanese Decathlon Championships | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | Tried Shiratori Bunpei's one-foot jump technique, but failed. |
| 33 | Unknown | 3rd Place in Weight Class at Women's All Japan Judo Championships | ① Yamagoe 山越え | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 34 | Unknown | Pro Bodyboarder | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 35 | Gokū (39) | Show Dancer | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | |
| 36 | Unknown | Tuna Processing Worker | ① Yamagoe 山越え | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 37 | Kyle Younger (25) | Western Village Stuntman | ① Yamagoe 山越え | Digest 2-1. |
| 38 | Hanami Takuya (35) | Comedy Group "Red King" | ① Yamagoe 山越え | Digest 2-2. |
| 39 | Nakata Yosuke (22) | Actor | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | Digest 2-3. |
| 40 | Hara Seiki (23) | Yamato Transport Sales Driver | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | Digest 2-4. |
| 41 | Nakayama Kinnikun (25) | Physical Comedian | ⑦ Rope Climb ロープクライム | Time Out. |
| 42 | Unknown | Unknown | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 43 | Unknown | Born in Nigeria | ① Yamagoe 山越え | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 44 | Unknown | Lacrosse U-21 National Team Member | ③ Ipponbashi 一本橋 | All Cut. Shown in Opening. Result from Official Book. |
| 45 | Unknown | Supermarket Employee | ⑤ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 46 | Kuruma Naoki (23?) | Macho Gardener | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 47 | Tokuhira Naoki (29) | Double Dutch Player | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 48 | Unknown | High School Teacher | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 49 | Okamoto Masahito (32?) | Ninja Actor | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 50 | Unknown | Iitomo Youth Group | ① Yamagoe 山越え | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 51 | Igano Hibari (30) | Action Star | ⑤ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | Time Out. |
| 52 | Unknown | Nonlife Insurance Man | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 53 | Unknown | Winner of the All Japan Junior Karate Championships | ① Yamagoe 山越え | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 54 | Nakashima Ken (37) | Bank Clerk | ③ Ipponbashi 一本橋 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 55 | Unknown | Show Basketball Player | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 56 | Unknown | Physical Education Teacher | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 57 | Asano Kohei (24?) | Yamada Katsumi's Rival | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 58 | Kondō Tomoyuki (25?) | Powerlifter | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 59 | Unknown | First Generation Do-or-Die Fight Club Member | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 60 | Yamaguchi Kōsuke (21) | Finswimmer | ⑦ Rope Climb ロープクライム | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 61 | Takahashi Hiromitsu (38) | Wild Ballet Dancer | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | |
| 62 | Arai Kenichi (33) | Swimming Coach | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | Digest 3-1. |
| 63 | Gamō Junichi (30) | Actor | ① Yamagoe 山越え | Digest 3-2. |
| 64 | Mitsui Taichi (26) | 1999 Men's Rhythmic Gymnastics Student Champion | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | Digest 3-3. |
| 65 | Saito Tomoyuki (23) | Model | ⑥ Tarzan Rope ターザンロープ | Digest 3-4. |
| 66 | Unknown | Singer | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 67 | Unknown | Shorinji Kenpo Fighter | ① Yamagoe 山越え | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 68 | Gosō Yōji (19) | Aerial Skiing National Team Member | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 69 | Unknown | Pro Kickboxer | ① Yamagoe 山越え | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 70 | Satō Manabu (24) | 11 Years of Gymnastics Experience | Clear (00.75 seconds left) | Almost broke the red button when pressing it. |
| 71 | Unknown | Show Basketball Player | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 72 | Asaoka Hiroyuki (32) | Imajuku Elementary School Teacher | Clear (06.20 seconds left) | |
| 73 | Unknown | Route Bus Driver | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 74 | Unknown | Actor | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 75 | Ishimine Yoshio (58) | Longevity Researcher | ① Yamagoe 山越え | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 76 | Kikuta Sanae (32) | PANCRASE Lightheavyweight Champion | ③ Ipponbashi 一本橋 | First ever First Stage's night run. |
| 77 | Shiratori Bunpei (36) | Inba (Chiba) Village Office Worker | Clear (03.92 seconds left) | |
| 78 | Unknown | Bodyboarder | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 79 | Unknown | Unknown | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 80 | Nagasawa Hidenori (37) | Jaguar Car Mechanic | ⑤ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 81 | Iketani Naoki (29) | Winner of 12th Geinojin Sportsman No. 1 | ⑦ Rope Climb ロープクライム | Time Out. |
| 82 | Suzuha Keijiro (22) | Host | ① Yamagoe 山越え | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 83 | Someya Akio (26?) | Works at Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism | ③ Ipponbashi 一本橋 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 85 | Unknown | Auto Parts Manufacturer | ① Yamagoe 山越え | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 86 | Fujimaki Hironori (14) | Atsuta Middle School Student Council Member | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | Digest 4-1. |
| 87 | Unknown | Martial Artist | ① Yamagoe 山越え | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 88 | Yota Masanori (31) | Licensed Architect | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | Digest 4-2. |
| 89 | Omanyūda Mitsuhiro (27) | Imaizumi Nursery School Worker | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | Digest 4-3. |
| 90 | Yamada Miho (30) | Former Olympic Rhythmic Gymnast | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | |
| 91 | Ishimaru Kenjiro (49) | Actor | ③ Ipponbashi 一本橋 | |
| 92 | Kobayashi Masaaki (28) | Won Individual 3rd in All-Japan Gymnastics Championships | Clear (07.11 seconds left) | Middle-Cut. |
| 93 | Kobayashi Shinji (31) | Industrial Waste Transport Worker | ⑤ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 94 | Nakata Daisuke (29) | Pro Trampolinist | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | |
| 95 | Takeda Toshihiro (28) | Firefighter in Ibi, Gifu | Clear (10.81 seconds left) | |
| 96 | Yamamoto Shingo (29) | Gas Station Manager | Clear (07.18 seconds left) | Digest. |
| 97 | Akiyama Kazuhiko (30) | Former Hairy Crab Fisherman | Clear (04.85 seconds left) | |
| 98 | Yamada Katsumi (37) | Part Time Ironworker | Clear (00.72 seconds left) | |
| 99 | Jordan Jovtchev (30) | Won Gold in Floor / Rings at 2003 World Championships | Clear (04.00 seconds left) | |
| 100 | Nagano Makoto (31) | Fisherman | Clear (15.82 seconds left) | Fastest First Stage's Clear. |
| Total | 99 Attempts | 11 Clears |
Second Stage[]
Obstacles[]
① Chain Reaction チェーンリアクション
↓ Brick Climb ブリッククライム
② Spider Walk スパイダーウォーク
③ Balance Tank バランスタンク
④ Gyakusō Conveyor 逆走コンベアー
⑤ Wall Lifting ウォールリフティング
Time Limit: 70 seconds
Results[]
| Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yamada Kōji (29) | Firefighter in Gujo, Gifu | Clear (01.9 seconds left) | |
| 70 | Satō Manabu (24) | 11 Years of Gymnastics Experience | Clear (01.4 seconds left) | Digest. |
| 72 | Asaoka Hiroyuki (32) | Imajuku Elementary School Teacher | Clear (03.5 seconds left) | Digest. |
| 77 | Shiratori Bunpei (36) | Inba (Chiba) Village Office Worker | Clear (02.7 seconds left) | Digest. |
| 92 | Kobayashi Masaaki (28) | Won Individual 3rd in All-Japan Gymnastics Championships | Clear (05.2 seconds left) | Digest. |
| 95 | Takeda Toshihiro (28) | Firefighter in Ibi, Gifu | Clear (11.50 seconds left) | Middle-Cut. |
| 96 | Yamamoto Shingo (29) | Gas Station Manager | Clear (04.91 seconds left) | Middle-Cut. |
| 97 | Akiyama Kazuhiko (30) | Former Hairy Crab Fisherman | Clear (05.2 seconds left) | Middle-Cut. |
| 98 | Yamada Katsumi (37) | Part Time Ironworker | ② Spider Walk スパイダーウォーク | Disqualified. See Yamada Katsumi's Glove Disqualification for further information. |
| 99 | Jordan Jovtchev (30) | Won Gold in Floor / Rings at 2003 World Championships | Clear (02.68 seconds left) | Middle-Cut. |
| 100 | Nagano Makoto (31) | Fisherman | Clear (14.61 seconds left) | Fastest Second Stage's Clear. |
| Total | 11 Attempts | 10 Clears |
Third Stage[]
Obstacles[]
① Rumbling Dice ランブリングダイス
② Body Prop ボディプロップ
③ Lamp Grasper ランプグラスパー
④ Cliffhanger Kai クリフハンガー改
⑤ Pipe Slider パイプスライダー
Results[]
| Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yamada Kōji (29) | Firefighter in Gujo, Gifu | ④ Cliffhanger Kai クリフハンガー改 | 1st Transition. |
| 70 | Satō Manabu (24) | 11 Years of Gymnastics Experience | ④ Cliffhanger Kai クリフハンガー改 | Digest. Lost grip on 1st ledge. |
| 72 | Asaoka Hiroyuki (32) | Imajuku Elementary School Teacher | Clear | |
| 77 | Shiratori Bunpei (36) | Inba (Chiba) Village Office Worker | Clear | Middle-Cut. |
| 92 | Kobayashi Masaaki (28) | Won Individual 3rd in All-Japan Gymnastics Championships | ② Body Prop ボディプロップ | Digest. |
| 95 | Takeda Toshihiro (28) | Firefighter in Ibi, Gifu | ⑤ Pipe Slider パイプスライダー | Middle-Cut. Failed Jump. Broke his shoulder while falling from Pipe Slider. |
| 96 | Yamamoto Shingo (29) | Gas Station Manager | ④ Cliffhanger Kai クリフハンガー改 | Middle-Cut. 1st Transition. |
| 97 | Akiyama Kazuhiko (30) | Former Hairy Crab Fisherman | ⑤ Pipe Slider パイプスライダー | Middle-Cut. Failed Jump. |
| 99 | Jordan Jovtchev (30) | Won Gold in Floor / Rings at 2003 World Championships | ④ Cliffhanger Kai クリフハンガー改 | Digest. 2nd Transition. |
| 100 | Nagano Makoto (31) | Fisherman | Clear | |
| Total | 10 Attempts | 3 Clears |
Final Stage[]
Obstacles[]
① Spider Climb スパイダークライム (12.5m)
② Tsuna Nobori 綱登り (10m)
Time Limit: 30 seconds
Results[]
| Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | Asaoka Hiroyuki (32) | Imajuku Elementary School Teacher | ② Tsuna Nobori 綱登り | Time Out. About 20 metres up. |
| 77 | Shiratori Bunpei (36) | Inba (Chiba) Village Office Worker | ② Tsuna Nobori 綱登り | Time Out. About 21 metres up. |
| 100 | Nagano Makoto (31) | Fisherman | ② Tsuna Nobori 綱登り | Time Out by 0.11 seconds. Last Man Standing. |
| Total | 3 Attempts | 0 Clears |
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