SASUKE 15

SASUKE2005真夏
Broadcast Info
TBS Date	July 20, 2005
TBS Ratings	15.5%
SASUKE Announcers
1st Chair	Hatsuta Keisuke (Stage 1, #1-30, #81-100; Stage 3)
2nd Chair	Ogasawara Wataru (Stage 1, #31-80; Stage 2)
SASUKE Results
Best	Takeda Toshihiro, Third Stage, Devil Balanço
Stage 1	7 Clears
Stage 2	6 Clears
Stage 3	0 Clears
Final Stage	Not Attempted
Competition Chronology
Previous Competition:	SASUKE 14
Next Competition:	SASUKE 16
Website	Playback Summary (2022) Official Site

Intro

The fifteenth tournament, official name: SASUKE2005真夏 (literally SASUKE 2005 Midsummer), is the first tournament aired during Summer. It is also the eleventh tournament since Akiyama Kazuhiko's Kanzenseiha.

Since this is held in the middle of Summer, temperature during the tournament was brutal. At one point, it reached 34°C (around 93°F), causing a greater effect on stamina. This leads to several Soritatsu Kabe time outs by notable competitors like Nakayama Kinnikun, Akiyama Kazuhiko, Iketani Naoki, Kobayashi Masaaki, Jordan Jovtchev, and Paul Hamm. Because of the heat, Shiratori Bunpei suffered from heat exhaustion, causing him to miss when he was supposed to run First Stage. Instead, he went after Nagano Makoto's run (who wore #100), making the only time #100 isn't the last to run in First Stage. Only seven competitors cleared First Stage, the lowest number since SASUKE 10, and the last time in Second Era that the number of clears in First Stage is not double digits.

In Second Stage, everyone went smoothly and it seems SASUKE 6's result of having all the competitors to attempt Second Stage clearing as well. However, at the last run, Nagano surprisingly failed at Metal Spin (which had been modified in this tournament), preventing the result to occurred. This failure marked the first time Nagano failed Second Stage in his career, as well as the first competitor to failed at Metal Spin.

No changes were made into Third Stage from the previous tournament. Despite not being 100% in physical condition, Shiratori and Takeda Toshihiro made it the furthest out of the six. Shiratori failed on the Climbing Bars (being the only competitor to do so for the obstacle's lifespan), while Takeda, who was still suffering from a right shoulder injury carried since SASUKE 13, was both the Last Man Standing and Best Result for the first and only time in his career.

First Stage

Obstacles

① ^Hurdle Jump ハードルジャンプ

② Butterfly Wall バタフライウォール

③ Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太

④ Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ

⑤ Jump Hang ジャンプハング

⑥ Nejireta Kabe ねじれた壁

⑦ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁

⑧ Tarzan Jump ターザンジャンプ

⑨ *Rope Climb ロープクライム

Time Limit: 95 seconds

Length: 98.7m

^ Denotes New Obstacle
* Denotes Modified Obstacle

Results

Number	Name (Age)	Profile	Result	Notes
1	Toyoshima Satoru (31)	Bodybuilder	① Hurdle Jump ハードルジャンプ
2	Ono Noboharu (28)	Works at Fuji Ice Shop	③ Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太	First to clear Hurdle Jump.
	Unknown	Guard for the House of Councillors	② Butterfly Wall バタフライウォール	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
	Unknown	Roppongi Club Bodyguard	③ Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
	Unknown	Soba Chef	③ Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
	Unknown	Female Pro Boxer	③ Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
	Unknown	Casting Manufacturer	① Hurdle Jump ハードルジャンプ	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
11	Chōshū Koriki (33)	Impressionist Talent	① Hurdle Jump ハードルジャンプ
12	Tanahashi Hiroshi (28)	Pro Wrestler (New Japan Pro Wrestling)	① Hurdle Jump ハードルジャンプ
13	Ishiwata Chika (22)	Miss Tanabata 2004	② Butterfly Wall バタフライウォール
14	Nasu Yoshinori (31)	Bronze Winning Ultimate Player at 2001 World Games	④ Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
15	Unknown	Climber	⑤ Jump Hang ジャンプハング	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
16	Mongol (28)	Rock Band Vocalist	① Hurdle Jump ハードルジャンプ
17	Unknown	Japan's Fastest Landsailer	④ Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
18	Hoshina Seiryu (37)	Osteopathic Clinic Director	① Hurdle Jump ハードルジャンプ	Digest 1-1.
19	Unknown	Dancer	④ Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
20	Oshiro Naoya (23)	Beach Football National Team Member	① Hurdle Jump ハードルジャンプ	Digest 1-2.
21	Yotsumoto Naomi (26)	Pro Table Tennis Player	① Hurdle Jump ハードルジャンプ	Digest 1-3.
	Unknown	JSDF Member, Works at Yokosuka Air Base	① Hurdle Jump ハードルジャンプ	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
	Unknown	Hairdresser	① Hurdle Jump ハードルジャンプ	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
22	Kurano Takahiro (42)	Comedic Duo "130R"	① Hurdle Jump ハードルジャンプ	Started the stage about two seconds late. His well-known name, Hong Kong, was used in broadcast.
23	Unknown	Comedic Idol	① Hurdle Jump ハードルジャンプ	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
24	Unknown	Dentist	① Hurdle Jump ハードルジャンプ	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
25	Satoi Takahiro (27)	Real Estate Company Worker	③ Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太	Made a spectacular save on Butterfly Wall.
26	Miss Sullivan (33)	Kansai's No. 1 Female Juggler	③ Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太
	Unknown	In Charge of Hall at Ginza Club	① Hurdle Jump ハードルジャンプ	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
27	Nakayama Kinnikun (25)	Physical Comedian/2005 Geinojin Sportsman No. 1	⑦ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁	Time Out.
28	Unknown	Kendama Craftsman	⑦ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
29	Sakata Toshio (63)	Comedian	① Hurdle Jump ハードルジャンプ	Didn't even reach the platform of Hurdle Jump.
30	Kuramochi Minoru (57)	"Edokko" Izakaya Manager	② Butterfly Wall 三段ローリング丸太	First time clearing an obstacle.
	Unknown	Grid Girl	① Hurdle Jump ハードルジャンプ	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
	Maruyama Masato (58)	Car Factory Worker	① Hurdle Jump ハードルジャンプ	All-Cut.
	Inada Ayako (22)	Former Rhythmic Gymnastics National Team Member	③ Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
	Unknown	Charismatic Chaperone for Pink Lady	① Hurdle Jump ハードルジャンプ	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
34	Unknown	HVAC Company Worker	④ Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
	Unknown	Ninja	④ Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
36	Aoki Yasuo (48)	The Fascinating 3-D Sculptor	① Hurdle Jump ハードルジャンプ
37	Tashiro Yastaka (31)	Bicycle Road Race Team	① Hurdle Jump ハードルジャンプ
38	Unknown	High School Teacher	③ Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
39	Unknown	Fifth Year Tokyo Medical and Dental University Student	② Butterfly Wall 三段ローリング丸太	All Cut. Shown in Opening. Result from Official Book.
40	Harashima Masami (42)	Stationery Manufacturing Worker	① Hurdle Jump ハードルジャンプ
42	Unknown	Charismatic Hairdresser	⑥ Nejireta Kabe ねじれた壁	All Cut. Shown in Opening. Result from Official Book.
43	Teru (35)	Comedy Duo of Dōyo	① Hurdle Jump ハードルジャンプ	Digest 2-1.
44	Nagasawa Hidenori (39)	Jaguar Car Mechanic	⑨ Rope Climb ロープクライム	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
45	Yamanaka Shūji (23)	Japan's No. 1 Ranked Canoer in 2005	④ Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ	Digest 2-2. Wore #24.
46	Unknown	Middle School Teacher	⑤ Jump Hang ジャンプハング	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
47	Unknown	Screw Company Worker	③ Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
48	Mizuno Tōru (44)	Comedic Duo "Litton Research Group"	① Hurdle Jump ハードルジャンプ	Digest 2-3.
49	Unknown	Cabaret Club Manager	① Hurdle Jump ハードルジャンプ	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
50	Unknown	Muscle Musical	④ Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
51	Nomura Masaki (52)	Actor	③ Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太
52	Honma Kota (14)	Juggling Middle School Student	⑨ Rope Climb ロープクライム	Time Out.
53	YUTARO (35)	Impressionist Talent	③ Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太	Middle-Cut. Made spectacular save on Butterfly Wall.
54	Unknown	Taking Entrance Exams	④ Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
55	Inoue ?????	Auto Parts Manufacturer	⑦ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
	Unknown	Snowboarder	① Hurdle Jump ハードルジャンプ	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
56	Unknown	Swordfighter	③ Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
57	Unknown	Female Rugby National Team Member	③ Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
58	Unknown	Actor	③ Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
59	Ken (35)	Comedic Duo "Mizutama Reppuutai"	③ Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
60	Noguchi Yōichirō (18?)	Tokai University Mountaineering Team Member	① Hurdle Jump ハードルジャンプ	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
61	Unknown	From Hong Kong	③ Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
62	Unknown	Sixth Year Keio University Student	④ Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
63	Haryū Norio (33)	Former J-League Player	③ Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
64	Unknown	Judo Instructor	① Hurdle Jump ハードルジャンプ	All Cut. Shown in Opening. Result from Official Book.
65	Nagasaki Shunsuke (18)	Competed in 2005 Trampoline World Cup	Clear (05.37 seconds left)
66	Arai Kenichi (35)	Swimming Instructor	⑧ Tarzan Jump ターザンジャンプ	All-Cut.
67	Unknown	Pro Snowboarder	③ Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
68	Unknown	Firefighter in Miyama, Fukuoka	⑦ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
69	Unknown	Lifesaver	⑨ Rope Climb ロープクライム	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
70	Yamada Koji (31)	Firefighter in Gujo, Gifu	Clear (19.48 seconds left)
71	Kobayashi Masaaki (30)	Juku Sports Management	⑦ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁	Middle-Cut. Time Out.
	Unknown	Toshima High School Freshman	④ Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
	Unknown	Bank Clerk	① Hurdle Jump ハードルジャンプ	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
	Washimi Yūji (27)	Motorcross International Class A Rider	③ Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
	Unknown	Commercial Water Purifier	③ Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
	Unknown	Sports Gym Manager	① Hurdle Jump ハードルジャンプ	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
	Unknown	Actor	④ Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
	Unknown	Truck Driver	③ Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
81	Akiyama Kazuhiko (32)	Director of Akiyama Treatment Centre	⑦ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁	Time Out.
82	Fujiki Yusuke (30)	K-1 Heavyweight Fighter	④ Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ	Digest 3-1.
83	Unknown	JMSDF Physical Education Teacher	③ Sandan Rolling Maruta 三段ローリング丸太	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
84	Koga Seiji (29)	Anchor for Komazawa University at Hakone Ekiden	⑦ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
85	Unknown	Korean Street Performer	④ Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
86	Unknown	Second Year Indiana State University Student	① Hurdle Jump ハードルジャンプ	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
87	Unknown	Beach Football National Team Member	② Butterfly Wall バタフライウォール	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
88	Unknown	Canoer	④ Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
89	Chan Seui Wa (22)	Hong Kong Stuntman	⑥ Nejireta Kabe ねじれた壁	Digest 3-2.
90	Iketani Naoki (31)	Monster Box World Record Holder	⑦ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁	Time Out.
91	Asaoka Hiroyuki (34?)	Aspiring Picture Book Author	⑨ Rope Climb ロープクライム	All Cut. Result from Official Book.
92	Paul Hamm (22)	Athens Olympic Individual All-Around Gold Medalist	⑦ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁	Time Out.
93	Morgan Hamm (22)	Athens Olympic Gymnastics Team Silver Medalist	Clear (09.50 seconds left)
94	Shiratori Bunpei (37)	Inba (Chiba) Village Office Worker	Clear (13.70 seconds left)	Suffered heat exhaustion before #90 and passed out when his run arrived, forcing him to be skipped. Fully recovered after #99 and run after #100.
95	Yamamoto Shingo (30)	Gasoline Station Area Manager	Clear (03.88 seconds left)	Middle-Cut.
96	Takeda Toshihiro (30)	Firefighter in Ibi, Gifu	Clear (23.07 seconds left)
97	Jordan Jovtchev (30)	Won Silver in Rings and Bronze in Floor at Athens Olympics	⑦ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁	Middle-Cut. Time Out.
98	Kobayashi Shinji (33)	Industrial Waste Transport Worker	⑥ Nejireta Kabe ねじれた壁	Looked at feet and slipped.
99	Yamada Katsumi (39)	Part Time Ironworker	④ Cross Bridge クロスブリッジ	Course Out. Lost balance after clearing the obstacle.
100	Nagano Makoto (33)	Fisherman / No. 28 Konpira Maru Captain	Clear (23.59 seconds left)	Fastest First Stage's Clear. Only #100 in SASUKE to not run last in First Stage.
	Total	100 Attempts	7 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 *Metal Spin メタルスピン

⑤ Wall Lifting ウォールリフティング

Time Limit: 65 seconds

^ Denotes New Obstacle
* Denotes Modified Obstacle

Results

Number	Name (Age)	Profile	Result	Notes
65	Nagasaki Shunsuke (18)	Competed in 2005 Trampoline World Cup	Clear (02.1 seconds left)
70	Yamada Koji (31)	Firefighter in Gujo, Gifu	Clear (03.4 seconds left)	Digest.
93	Morgan Hamm (22)	Athens Olympic Gymnastics Team Silver Medalist	Clear (04.8 seconds left)	Digest.
94	Shiratori Bunpei (37)	Inba (Chiba) Village Office Worker	Clear (04.0 seconds left)
95	Yamamoto Shingo (30)	Gasoline Station Area Manager	Clear (10.1 seconds left)	Digest. Fastest Second Stage's Clear.
96	Takeda Toshihiro (30)	Firefighter in Ibi, Gifu	Clear (08.4 seconds left)	Digest.
100	Nagano Makoto (30)	Fisherman / No. 28 Konpira Maru Captain	④ Metal Spin メタルスピン
	Total	7 Attempts	6 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 クリフハンガー

⑤ Jumping Bars ジャンピングバー

⑥ Climbing Bars クライミングバー

⑦ Devil Balanço デビルブランコ

⑧ Pipe Slider パイプスライダー

Results

Number	Name (Age)	Profile	Result	Notes
65	Nagasaki Shunsuke (18)	Competed in 2005 Trampoline World Cup	④ Cliffhanger クリフハンガー	Lost grip at the 1st ledge.
70	Yamada Koji (31)	Firefighter in Gujo, Gifu	⑤ Jumping Bars ジャンピングバー	Middle-Cut. Sixth Bar.
93	Morgan Hamm (22)	Athens Olympic Gymnastics Team Silver Medalist	③ Curtain Cling カーテンクリング	Digest.
94	Shiratori Bunpei (37)	Inba (Chiba) Village Office Worker	⑥ Climbing Bars クライミングバー	2nd rung.
95	Yamamoto Shingo (30)	Gasoline Station Area Manager	② Body Prop ボディプロップ	Digest.
96	Takeda Toshihiro (30)	Firefighter in Ibi, Gifu	⑦ Devil Balanço デビルブラン	Last Man Standing. Got one hand on the pipe, but fell. Only person to use feet on Climbing Bars.
	Total	6 Attempts	0 Clears