Intro[]
The thirteenth tournament, official name: SASUKE2004春 (literally SASUKE 2004 Spring), is the first tournament after Nagano Makoto's near miss of Kanzenseiha in SASUKE 12 and the ninth tournament after Akiyama Kazuhiko's Kanzenseiha. Due to the near miss, major changes were made to the tournament, starting even before the tournament started at all, as the biggest Trials were held, having a total of 224 competitors competing for Top 30 + Top 10 woman positions to received an automatic bid to the tournament, with the rest were judged by the producers as usual. With Yamada Katsumi's absence, Yamamoto Shingo became the only competitor to hold the Perfect Attendance record (his record still stands until today, although he had once announced the retirement from the tournament in SASUKE 28, but he broke it).
The tournament's major changes were clearly seen on First Stage, as the color of the mats was changed from green to black and every obstacle was either new or modified. The modified Jump Hang took out several top competitors and the new Nejireta Kabe took out Akiyama Kazuhiko, who in the previous tournament had only narrowly missed out on getting a second attempt at Final Stage. Still, ten competitors cleared First Stage, with Nagano being the most impressive, blitzed through the stage and cleared with 29.03 seconds left, more than double the time of the second fastest finisher.
In Second Stage, the first five competitors failed in various failures and time outs. Ueki Shigenori, the first to clear the redesigned First Stage, timed out on the penultimate obstacle, as well as Nakata Daisuke. Shimizu Hideaki, who lost balance on the Balance Tank. Yamamoto almost cleared the stage, but his foot was trapped by Wall Lifting's third wall and ran out of time. Yamaguchi Kōsuke also ran out of time on the Wall Lifting. However, the last five competitors all cleared, with these five were coincidentally the Top Five in the Trials. Interestingly, the success rate of Second Stage (50%) was lower than that the previous tournament, where ten out of eleven competitors cleared despite being no changes to the stage or time limit.
In Third Stage, four out of five competitors failed at different obstacles. Takeda Toshihiro failed at Cliffhanger Kai due to his injured right shoulder. Shiratori Bunpei made it to the landing mat of Pipe Slider, but lost his balance and falling into the water. Interestingly, each competitor who failed at Third Stage went one obstacle better than his predecessor (the only time this happened in SASUKE), with Iketani Naoki failed at Body Prop, Kobayashi Masaaki failed at Curtain Cling, Takeda failed at Cliffhanger Kai, and Shiratori failed at Pipe Slider. On the other hand, Nagano cleared Third Stage for the third consecutive time, joining Ōmori Akira who did the same achievement in the first three SASUKE tournaments. However, Nagano fell short of Kanzenseiha for the third straight time (this time, the time ran out just before he could reach the button).
First Stage[]
Obstacles[]
① ^Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー
② *Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太
③ ^Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ
④ *Jump Hang ジャンプハング
⑤ ^Nejireta Kabe ねじれた壁
⑥ *Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁
⑦ *Tarzan Jump ターザンジャンプ
⑧ *Rope Climb ロープクライム
Time Limit: 80 seconds
Length: 85.5 m
^ Denotes New Obstacle
* Denotes Modified Obstacle
Results[]
Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
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1 | Marufuji Naomichi (24) | Pro Wrestler | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | First to clear Prism See-Saw, Sandan Rolling Maruta, and Cross Bridge. Mis-identified as Marufuji Masamichi. |
2 | Suzuki Hisatsugu (33) | Barcelona Olympic 4x100m Relay Team Member | ③ Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ | |
3 | Nakashima Ken(38) | Bank Clerk/67th in Trials | ⑥ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | Time Out. First to clear Nejireta Kabe. |
4 | Miyakoshi Kōji (25) | Keirin Cyclist/101st in Trials | ⑥ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
5 | Goso Yoji (20) | Aerial Skiing National Team Member/35th in Trials | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | |
6 | Randy Muscle (37) | Talent | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | |
7 | Unknown | Komazawa University Ice Hockey Team Member | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
8 | Kitaya Motoshi (24) | Health/P.E. Teacher at Showa Gakuen High School | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
9 | Unknown | Gravure Idol | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
10 | YUTTA (26) | Dance Instructor | ② Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 | Started the stage about five seconds late. |
11 | Kajiwara Yuuta (23) | Comedic Duo "King Kong" | ② Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 | |
12 | Unknown | Former American Football Player | ② Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
13 | Itō Makoto (24) | A-COOP Supermarket Worker/29th in Trials | ② Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
14 | Unknown | Tsukiji Fish Market Worker | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
15 | Unknown | Yokohama Rickshaw Club Leader | ② Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
16 | Kawamoto Yuko (30) | Dancer/10th of Woman Competitors in Trials | ② Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 | |
17 | Unknown | Bungee Trampoline Instructor | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
18 | Unknown | Sushi Chef | Withdrew | Result from Official Book. |
19 | Danchō Yasuda (29) | Comedic Group "Yasuda Dai Circus" | ② Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
20 | Unknown | Acrobatic Troupe Member | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
21 | Ariyoshi Hiroyuki (29) | Talent | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | Landed on the platform but slipped backwards. |
22 | Shibamoto Yasumi (55) | Crane Driver/178th in Trials | ② Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
23 | Unknown | Talent | ② Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
24 | Kokubo Takaya (30) | Brother of Yomiuri Giants' Kokubo Hiroki | ② Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 | |
25 | Murakami Tomohito (20) | Third Year Tokyo Institute of Technology Student/32nd in Trials | ② Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
26 | Unknown | Akihabara Cosplay Cafe Employee | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | All Cut. Shown in Commercial. Result from Official Book. |
27 | Unknown | Steeplejack | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
28 | Ikezawa Ryōshiro (20) | Third Year Chiba University of Commerce Student/16th in Trials | ⑥ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
29 | Ishimaru Kenjiro (50) | Actor | ② Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 | Fell together with the log. |
30 | Ōbayashi Yasuyuki (33) | Postal Worker/26th in Trials | ② Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
31 | Sudo Genki (26) | Martial Artist | ② Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 | Fell together with the log. |
32 | Kumono Kazuyuki (27) | US Military Base Firefighter/16th in Trials | ② Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
33 | Unknown | Beach Flags All-Japan Champion | ② Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
34 | Harashima Masami (41) | Stationery Manufacturing Worker/220th in Trials | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | |
35 | Kōgo Kazuyasu (30) | Steeplejack/16th in Trials | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | Digest 1-1. |
36 | Tanaka Miwa (27) | Club Dancer | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | Digest 1-2. |
37 | Ōkuma Hirotaka (29) | Comedic Duo "Shaka" | ② Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 | Digest 1-3. |
38 | Ueki Shigenori (29) | Daigo Junior High School Staff Member/16th in Trials | Clear (03.38 seconds left) | |
39 | Unknown | Pro Wrestler | ② Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
40 | Unknown | Winner of the Japan Pole Vault Championships | ② Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
41 | Nakayama Kinnikun (26) | Comedian/11th in Trials | ③ Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ | |
42 | Maruyama Masato (56) | Auto Parts Manufacturer/100th in Trials | ⑤ Nejireta Kabe ねじれた壁 | Made a spectacular save on Cross Bridge. |
43 | Unknown | Pro Climber | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
44 | Ishino Masao (50) | JSDF Nerima Garrison/16th in Trials | ⑤ Nejireta Kabe ねじれた壁 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
45 | Unknown | Barber | ⑥ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
46 | Takahashi Hiromitsu (38) | Acupuncture Massage Therapist/70th in Trials | ② Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
47 | Unknown | P.E. Teacher at Sakae High School | ⑤ Nejireta Kabe ねじれた壁 | All Cut. Shown in Commercial. Result from Official Book. |
48 | Unknown | Stag Beetle Collector | ③ Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
49 | Unknown | Temporary Worker | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
50 | Umino Michiaki (30) | Firefighter in Hinata, Miyazaki/16th in Trials | ② Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Shown in Opening. Result from Official Book. |
51 | Unknown | Action Star | ② Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
52 | Unknown | Hakata Gay Bar "Mama" | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
53 | Unknown | Onabe Club Employee | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
54 | Kuramochi Minoru (56) | "Edokko" Izakaya Manager/189th in Trials | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | Started the stage about three seconds late. |
55 | Unknown | Tulip Television Co., Ltd. Assistant Director | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
56 | Watanabe Hisashi (67) | Newspaper Deliveryman/Oldest Competitor Ever at 67 Years Old/175th in Trials | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | |
57 | Honma Kōta (13) | Second Year Hamawake Junior H.S. Student | ⑧ Rope Climb ロープクライム | Time Out. |
58 | Aoki Yukie (15) | Ageo High School Freshman/6th of Woman Competitors in Trials | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | Digest 2-1. |
59 | Kashima Ken (53) | Works at a Real Estate Company/35th in Trials | ② Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 | Digest 2-2. Fell together with the log. |
60 | Saiki Sho (26) | Shimizuya Shoten Grocer/13th in Trials | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | Digest 2-3. |
61 | Nagasawa Hidenori (38) | Jaguar Mechanic/80th in Trials | ⑤ Nejireta Kabe ねじれた壁 | Digest 2-4. |
62 | Nishimura Miki (21) | Toyoda Automatic Mechanical Worker | ② Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 | |
63 | Tanaka Hiroko (38) | Steel Frame Painter/8th of Woman Competitors in Trials | ③ Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
64 | Unknown | Acupuncturist | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
65 | Kitazawa Hideyo (38) | IT Engineer/14th in Trials | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
66 | Unknown | Talent | ② Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
67 | Yota Masanori (32) | Licensed Architect/82nd in Trials | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
68 | Unknown | Second Year Keio University Student | ③ Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
69 | Imai Manabu (27) | Sports Trainer/30th in Trials | ⑥ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
70 | Mizuno Yuko (22) | Golden Muscle MC/Third Best of Woman Competitors in Trials | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | |
71 | Nakata Daisuke (30) | Pro Trampolinist/15th in Trials | Clear (05.43 seconds left) | |
72 | Ishimura Masato (27) | Screw Manufacturing Worker | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | Called Daimon Ishimura on G4 broadcast. |
73 | Tanya Yujiro (31) | Radio Personality | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | |
74 | Yamada Hisatomi (53) | Painter/208th in Trials | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | |
75 | Shimizu Hideaki (27) | Kashiwara Habikino Fujiidera Firefighter/Ninth in Trials | Clear (02.57 seconds left) | |
76 | Yamamoto Shingo (29) | Gas Station Manager/35th in Trials | Clear (13.71 seconds left) | |
77 | Noguchi Yōichirō (16) | Tokai University Boyo High School / Marksmanship Club Member | ③ Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ | |
78 | Unknown | Kannabe High School P.E. Teacher | ⑥ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | |
79 | Aoki Yasuo (47) | 3D Sculptor | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | |
80 | Kameyama Masashi (23) | Plumber/Seventh in Trials | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | |
81 | Satō Manabu (25) | Public School Teacher in Tokyo/Sixth in Trials | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | |
82 | Saishu Yuuto (17) | High School Arm Wrestling Champion/107th in Trials | ③ Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ | Digest 3-1. |
83 | Matsumoto Yudai(16) | Second Year Machida High School Student/117th in Trials | ⑥ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | Digest 3-2. Time Out. |
84 | Unknown | American Football Player | ③ Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ | |
85 | Miyazawa Munetada (27) | GSDF Member / First Air Brigade/64th in Trials | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | |
86 | Kobayashi Shinji (32) | Industrial Waste Transport Worker | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | Digest 3-3. |
87 | Yamaguchi Kōsuke (22) | Japanese Fin Swimming Champion/28th in Trials | Clear (09.73 seconds left) | |
88 | Yamada Koji (29) | Firefighter in Gujo, Gifu/Eighth in Trials | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | |
89 | Yusa Masami (30) | Former World Beach Flags Champion/Second Best of Woman Competitors in Trials | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | Ran with no number, but was listed in the book #85, yet clearly ran in between Iketani and Akiyama. |
90 | Iketani Naoki (30) | Talent/Fourth in Trials | Clear (10.52 seconds left) | |
91 | Akiyama Kazuhiko (31) | Former Hairy Crab Fisherman/10th in Trials | ⑤ Nejireta Kabe ねじれた壁 | |
92 | Tamaki Misao (51) | Principal at Nishigawa Daiichi Elementary School/186th in Trials | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | |
93 | Yamada Kotaro (27) | '00 Men's Rhythmic Gymnastics All-Japan Overall Champion | ③ Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ | Digest 4-1. |
94 | Yoshikawa Yasuaki (25) | Placed 3rd in 2003 Wheel Gymnastics Championships | ⑥ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | Digest 4-2. Time Out. |
95 | Kobayashi Shimei (29) | Former Japanese Pole Vault Record Holder | ② Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太 | Digest 4-3. |
96 | Izumi Mika (25) | Jazz Dance Instructor/Best of Woman Competitors in Trials | ① Prism See-Saw プリズムシーソー | |
97 | Kobayashi Masaaki (28) | Won Individual 3rd in All-Japan Gymnastics Championships/Third in Trials | Clear (09.33 seconds left) | |
98 | Takeda Toshihiro (28) | Firefighter in Ibi, Gifu/First in Trials | Clear (12.92 seconds left) | |
99 | Shiratori Bunpei (36) | Inba (Chiba) Village Office Worker/Fifth in Trials | Clear (02.73 seconds left) | |
100 | Nagano Makoto (32) | Fisherman / No. 28 Konpira Maru Captain/Second in Trials | Clear (29.03 seconds left) | Fastest First Stage's Clear. |
Total | 99 Attempts | 10 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
* Denotes Modified Obstacle
Results[]
Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
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38 | Ueki Shigenori (29) | Daigo Junior High School Staff Member/16th in Trials | ④ Gyakusō Conveyor 逆走コンベアー | Time Out. |
71 | Nakata Daisuke (30) | Pro Trampolinist/15th in Trials | ⑤ Wall Lifting ウォールリフティング | Time Out. First Wall. |
75 | Shimizu Hideaki (27) | Kashiwara Habikino Fujiidera Firefighter/Ninth in Trials | ③ Balance Tank バランスタンク | |
76 | Yamamoto Shingo (29) | Gas Station Manager/35th in Trials | ⑤ Wall Lifting ウォールリフティング | Time Out. Cleared all three walls, but did not hit the button in time. Foot was trapped by the third wall. |
87 | Yamaguchi Kōsuke (22) | Japanese Fin Swimming Champion/28th in Trials | ⑤ Wall Lifting ウォールリフティング | Middle-Cut. Time Out. Second Wall. |
90 | Iketani Naoki (31) | Talent/Fourth in Trials | Clear (08.26 seconds left) | Shown as 08.3 seconds left on the screen. |
97 | Kobayashi Masaaki (28) | Won Individual 3rd in All-Japan Gymnastics Championships/Third in Trials | Clear (16.67 seconds left) | |
98 | Takeda Toshihiro (28) | Firefighter in Ibi, Gifu/First in Trials | Clear (12.76 seconds left) | |
99 | Shiratori Bunpei (36) | Inba (Chiba) Village Office Worker/Fifth in Trials | Clear (03.60 seconds left) | |
100 | Nagano Makoto (32) | Fisherman / No. 28 Konpira Maru Captain/Second in Trials | Clear (18.77 seconds left) | Fastest Second Stage's Clear. |
Total | 10 Attempts | 5 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 ^Curtain Cling カーテンクリング
④ Cliffhanger Kai クリフハンガー改
⑤ Pipe Slider パイプスライダー
^ Denotes New Obstacle
Results[]
Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
90 | Iketani Naoki (31) | Talent/Fourth in Trials | ② Body Prop ボディプロップ | |
97 | Kobayashi Masaaki (28) | Won Individual 3rd in All-Japan Gymnastics Championships/Third in Trials | ③ Curtain Cling カーテンクリング | |
98 | Takeda Toshihiro (28) | Firefighter in Ibi, Gifu/First in Trials | ④ Cliffhanger Kai クリフハンガー改 | First to clear Curtain Cling. Injured. Lost grip on 3rd ledge. |
99 | Shiratori Bunpei (36) | Inba (Chiba) Village Office Worker/Fifth in Trials | ⑤ Pipe Slider パイプスライダー | Failed Jump. Touched down but fell backwards into the water. |
100 | Nagano Makoto (32) | Fisherman / No. 28 Konpira Maru Captain/Second in Trials | Clear | |
Total | 5 Attempts | 1 Clear |
Final Stage[]
Obstacles[]
① Spider Climb スパイダークライム (12.5m)
② Tsuna Nobori 綱登り (10m)
Results[]
Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
100 | Nagano Makoto (32) | Fisherman / No. 28 Konpira Maru Captain/Second in Trials | ② Tsuna Nobori 綱登り | Time Out. About 22.4 metres up. Last Man Standing. |
Total | 1 Attempt | 0 Clears |
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