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The 23rd Competition, official name: SASUKE2009秋 (literally SASUKE 2009 Fall), is the sixth tournament since Nagano Makoto's kanzenseiha in SASUKE 17. This is arguably one of the best and most controversial tournaments to not have a winner. Preliminary trials were held before this tournament. The SASUKE Trials had six representatives, and for the first time ever, American Ninja Warrior was held (replacing the American Ninja Challenge) as the qualifiers for this tournament, with ten competitors represented. Several new obstacles were introduced into the course.

In the First Stage, the Jūnidantobi replaced the Rokudantobi, and the Curtain Slider replaced the Circle Hammer. However, even with these new obstacles, the results of this tournament were vastly better than any Shin-SASUKE tournaments. An amazing 16 competitors cleared the stage, the most since SASUKE 16. The SASUKE Trials had four of its six representatives clear along with two more former qualifiers, Urushihara Yuuji and Kanno Hitoshi. Of the 10 American Ninja Warrior qualifiers, three of them cleared (Richard King, Brian Orosco, and Levi Meeuwenberg). This tournament was also proven to be the resurgence of the SASUKE All-Stars. While only four of them competed, the fewest since all six were named as the SASUKE All-Stars, three of them cleared and all of them got to the Slider Jump. 8 of the last 10 competitors cleared, including 6 straight competitors from #92 to #97. After 2.5 years and 5 failed attempts, Yamamoto Shingo finally cleared the First Stage. Nagano Makoto had to run the First Stage twice. In the first run, he made it to the Slider Jump, but because of a malfunction, he failed there. He was allowed to run again after a break and cleared with ease.

In the Second Stage, the Unstable Bridge was introduced to replace the Swing Ladder, and the time limit was decreased by 10 seconds to 70 seconds, the lowest Second Stage's time limt in Shin-SASUKE era and the lowest since SASUKE 17. Nine competitors were eliminated in the Second Stage, including the first seven competitors. Seven were able to clear the Second Stage, including the three remaining SASUKE All-Stars. With the exception of Yamamoto Shingo, the seven had previously attempted Shin-SASUKE's Third Stage. This was a record 12th time that Takeda Toshihiro made it to the Third Stage.

In the Third Stage, a record five competitors cleared the Shin-Cliffhanger. The Spider Flip saw the elimination of two competitors (Okuyama Yoshiyuki and Takeda Toshihiro), and the Gliding Ring eliminated Takahashi Kenji. Kanno Hitoshi was able to beat the Spider Flip that disqualified him in the previous tournament and went on to clear the Third Stage. Nagano Makoto cleared the Third Stage and advanced to the Final Stage for his fifth time, a record among SASUKE competitors.

The time limit in the Final Stage was reduced from 45 seconds to 40 seconds. Kanno Hitoshi ran out of time and was pulled up to the platform. Nagano Makoto was able to reach the platform, but he was 0.21 seconds short of the goal when time ran out. If the time limit had not changed, he would have achieved his second kanzenseiha.

First Stage

Obstacles

^Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び

^Curtain Slider カーテンスライダー

Log Grip ロッググリップ

Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー

Half-Pipe Attack ハーフパイプアタック

Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁

*Slider Jump スライダージャンプ

Tarzan Rope ターザンロープ

Rope Ladder ロープラダー

^ Denotes New Obstacle

* Denotes Modified Obstacle

Time Limit: 120 sec

Length: 130 m

Results

Number Name (Age) Profile Result Notes
1 Satomi Kōhei (37) Former NFL Europe Football Player Half-Pipe Attack ハーフパイプアタック First to beat Jyunidantobi and Curtain Slider.
2 Nakajima Gari (26) Tengen Comedy Duo Log Grip ロッググリップ Digest 3.
3 Kondo Ken Unknown Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー All Cut. Shown in SASUKE Navi. Wore karate outfit.
4 Ōnishi Lion (29) Comedian Curtain Slider カーテンスライダー Digest.
5 Torisawa Katsuhide (37) Former Weight Lifter Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び
6 Umemoto Fukutaro (25) Cheerleading World Championships Runner Up Log Grip ロッググリップ Digest.
7 Yazaki Hiroshi Instrument Manufacturer Worker Curtain Slider カーテンスライダー All Cut. Blog
8 スポーツマンJ.A.V.A. Pro Sportsman Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー All Cut.
9 Yokohama Go Fighter Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー All Cut.
10 Hoshan (38) 2005 R-1 Grand Prix Winner Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び
11 Yuti (32) Comedian Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び Digest.
12 Oono Aichi (20) Headspin Record Holder Log Grip ロッググリップ
13 Kato Kouhei Actor Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー All Cut.
14 Aoki Atsushi (32) Wrestling NOAH Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び Digest.
15 Tani Momoko Gravure Idol Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び Digest 2.
16 Unknown Unknown Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び All Cut. Shown in intro. Wore white shirt and knit hat.
Kojima Kurumi Celebrity Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び Digest. Listed at 16 in the SASUKE Library 23rd list, however the person wearing that number was the girl with the knit hat.
Unknown Unknown Log Grip ロッググリップ All Cut. Shown in SASUKE Navi. Wore green shirt and pants.
17 Kano Eiko (27) Comedian Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び
18 Adachi Yasushi Unknown Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー All Cut.
19 NOBU (28) Double Dutch Record Holder Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー
20 Miyashita Junichi (25) Beijing Olympics Bronze Medalist in Swimming Log Grip ロッググリップ
21 Katō Ayumu (34) Xabungle Comedy Duo Log Grip ロッググリップ Digest 3.
22 Degawa Tetsurō (45) Reaction Entertainer Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び
23 ボディーガードM.L. Bodyguard Curtain Slider カーテンスライダー All Cut.
24 Kato Masafumi GSDF Slider Jump スライダージャンプ All Cut.
25 Honma Kota Juggling Firefighter Half-Pipe Attack ハーフパイプアタック All Cut.
26 Shigeki You (35) Unknown Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び All Cut.
27 Abe Shinichi Firefighter Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー All Cut. Shown in SASUKE Maniac
28 Kokubu Beauty (35) Impersonator Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び Digest 2.
29 Koniwa Yasumasa (27) Impersonator Log Grip ロッググリップ Digest 2.
30 Hori Impersonator Curtain Slider カーテンスライダー Digest 2.
31 Kawahara Takuya (22) Muscle Musical Member/9 Year Gymnast Rope Ladder ロープラダー Time Out.
Rick Huelga (37) Designer/#10 American Preliminary Qualifier Slider Jump スライダージャンプ Middle Cut. Time Out. No number given.
Joop Katana (28) Stunt Man/#9 American Preliminary Qualifier Slider Jump スライダージャンプ Digest. Time Out. No number given.
Shane Daniels (23) Free Runner/#7 American Preliminary Qualifier Tarzan Rope ターザンロープ Digest. Time Out. No number given.
Geoff Iida (36) District Attorney/#8 American Preliminary Qualifier Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 Digest. Time Out. No number given.
32 Yamada Sachiyo (35) Japan Lacrosse Representative Half-Pipe Attack ハーフパイプアタック All Cut.
33 Satomi Kadoi Muscle Musical Member Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー All Cut. Went right after Nakamura.
34 Tsukamoto Nanami Race Car Driver Curtain Slider カーテンスライダー Digest. Went right after Nakamura.
35 Sekisui Emi Alpaca Ranch Worker Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び Went right before Arimatsu due to the amount of shade at the time.
36 Arimatsu Tomomi Interscholastic Gymnastics Team Half-Pipe Attack ハーフパイプアタック Digest 2.
37 Komiya Rie (33) KUNOICHI Finalist Half-Pipe Attack ハーフパイプアタック
38 Aoki Yasuo (52) Sculptor Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び
39 Kuramochi Minoru (61) "Edokko" Tavern Manager Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び
40 Harashima Masami (46) Hang Glider Man Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び
41 Caine Sinclair (23) Free Runner/#6 American Preliminary Qualifier Rope Ladder ロープラダー Digest. Time Out.
42 Richard King (29) Stunt Man/#5 American Preliminary Qualifier Clear (13.40 seconds left)
43 Paul Darnell Free Runner/#4 American Preliminary Qualifier Half-Pipe Attack ハーフパイプアタック All Cut. Missed landing. Shown in American Ninja Warrior.
44 Travis Furlanic Pizzeria Employee/#3 American Preliminary Qualifier Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー All Cut. Shown in American Ninja Warrior.
45 Tajima Naoya (23) SASUKE Trials #6 Qualifier/Transportation Industry Clear (11.71 seconds left)
46 Ueno Takuya (19) SASUKE Trials #5 Qualifier Half-Pipe Attack ハーフパイプアタック All Cut.
47 Hashimoto Kouji (24) SASUKE Trials #4 Qualifier/Sports Instructor Clear (15.8 seconds left) Digest.
48 Katō Ryouma (17) SASUKE Trials #3 Qualifier Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー All Cut. Listed as Nakamura Sayaka in the competitor list, but proof of number came from his blog.
49 Nakamura Satoshi (24) SASUKE Trials #2 Qualifier/Firefighter Clear (11.9 seconds left) Digest.
50 Satō Jun (18) SASUKE Trials #1 Qualifier/Third Year High School Student Clear (19.42 seconds left) Digest.
51 Kinoshita Takayuki (37) TKO Comedy Duo Curtain Slider カーテンスライダー
52 Kadoyama Tetsuya (25) Japan National Handball Team Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー Digest 4.
53 Itō Yoshiki (18) Miyazaki Sports No. 1 Beach Champion Clear (05.3 seconds left)
54 スポーツマンS.H. Pro Sportsman Slider Jump スライダージャンプ All Cut.
55 Ishimori Taiji (26) Pro Wrestling NOAH Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー Digest 4.
56 Fukunishi Takashi (26) Former Japan Soccer Player Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー
57 Terasaki Kazuhiro (43?) School Gym Teacher Slider Jump スライダージャンプ All Cut.
58 Nagasawa Hidenori (43) Jaguar Mechanic Tarzan Rope ターザンロープ All Cut. Time Out.
59 Arashida Ryoichi Owns SASUKE Training Warehouse Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 All Cut. Time Out.
60 Takahashi Hiromitsu Muscle Musical Member Curtain Slider カーテンスライダー All Cut.
61 Nadagi Takeshi (38) 2007, 2008 R-1 Champion Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び
62 Ishikawa Terukazu Muscle Musical Member Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー All Cut. Shown in intro failing the Spider Walk.
63 Unknown Unknown Unknown All Cut. Listed as Sekisui Emi in the competitor list, however Sato was the commentator at the time, therefore it is impossible.
64 Unknown Unknown Unknown All Cut. Listed as Tsukamoto Nanami in the competitor list, however Sato was the commentator at the time, therefore it is impossible.
65? Oya Motohide Muscle Park Worker Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー All Cut. Time Out. Listed as 66 and making it to the Tarzan Rope in SASUKE Library 23rd list. Shown to have failed Jumping Spider during Higa Ryouji's SASUKE 24 introduction.
66 Imoto Takafumi (31) License Comedy Duo Curtain Slider カーテンスライダー Digest 3. Listed as 67 in SASUKE Library 23rd list.
67 Fujiwara Kazuhiro (32) License Comedy Duo Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び Digest 3. Listed as 68 in SASUKE Library 23rd list.
68 Unknown Unknown Unknown All Cut. Not shown during broadcast and not in SASUKE Library 23rd list but seen next to the start line during Fujiwara Kazuhiro's digest.
69 Takahashi Shigeo (33) Savanna Comedy Duo Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び Digest 3.
70 Yagi Masumi (35) Savanna Comedy Duo Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー
71 Yamada Katsumi (43) Mr. SASUKE Slider Jump スライダージャンプ
72 Oyama Hirokazu Muscle Musical Member Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー All Cut.
73 Brian Orosco (26) Free Runner/#1 American Preliminary Qualifier Clear (18.65 seconds left)
74 Sudō Genki (31) Wrestling Coach at Takushoku University Jyunidantobi 十二段跳び
75 Sakakibara Tetsuji (19) Shinsengumi Rien Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー
76 Kunisada Hiroya (21) Shinsengumi Rien Log Grip ロッググリップ
77 Moizumi Yu Unknown Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー All Cut. Wore blue shirt.
78 Kawai Hideaki Unknown Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー All Cut.
79 Jordan Jovtchev (36) Five Consecutive Olympian/SASUKE 8 Finalist Rope Ladder ロープラダー Time Out.
80 Ōmori Akira (41) Comedian/Finalist in the First Three SASUKE Tournaments Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー Listed as his stage name "Monkikkī (モンキッキー)".
81 Kitagawa Tomoki (26) Three Consecutive Rugby Champion Slider Jump スライダージャンプ Digest 4.
82 Mizuta Hiroki Lacrosse Player Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー All Cut.
83 Azuma Masahiko Manufacturing Company Employee Slider Jump スライダージャンプ All Cut.
84 Takahashi Kenji (33) Transportation Industry Clear (20.8 seconds left) Middle Cut.
85 Kameyama Masashi Plumber Slider Jump スライダージャンプ All Cut.
86 Yamamoto Junichi (35) Triathlete Curtain Slider カーテンスライダー Digest 4.
87 Kubota Musashi Fighter Slider Jump スライダージャンプ All Cut.
88 Miyazawa Nagamasa Beach Football Player Half-Pipe Attack ハーフパイプアタック All Cut.
89 Wakky (38) Geinojin Sportsman No. 1 Slider Jump スライダージャンプ
90 Kouchi Kairi (24) Japan National Handball Team Rope Ladder ロープラダー Digest 4. Time Out.
91 Leszek Blanik (32) Gymnastics Vault Gold Medalist at Beijing Olympics Curtain Slider カーテンスライダー
92 Okuyama Yoshiyuki (39) 1991 World 200m Sprinter for Japan Clear (09.7 seconds left)
93 Yamamoto Shingo (35) Gasoline Stand Area Manager/Only Man with Perfect SASUKE Attendance Record Clear (10.07 seconds left)
94 Lee En-Chih (34) Pro Rock Climber Clear (03.36 seconds left)
95 Levi Meeuwenberg (23) Free Running Ace/#2 American Preliminary Qualifier Clear (29.20 seconds left) Shin-SASUKE First Stage speed record.
96 Kanno Hitoshi (24) Member of Kokushikan Gymnastics Clear (06.21 seconds left)
97 Takeda Toshihiro (34) Gifu-Firefighter Clear (06.45 seconds left)
98 Satō Hiromichi (41) NHK Television Host Jumping Spider ジャンピングスパイダー His left foot slipped while on the Spider Walk.
99 Urushihara Yuuji (31) Shoe Salesman Clear (05.69 seconds left)
100 Nagano Makoto (37) 2nd Man to Achieve Kanzenseiha/Fisherman Slider Jump スライダージャンプ Attempt 1. Equipment failure on the Slider Jump: the rope holding the bar got caught around a metal support, preventing the bar from reaching the end of the track. Because of this, Nagano was allowed to re-attempt the First Stage after a 43 minute break.
100 Nagano Makoto (37) 2nd Man to Achieve Kanzenseiha/Fisherman Clear (15.79 seconds left) Attempt 2.
Total 106? Attempts 16 Clears

Second Stage

Obstacles

Downhill Jump ダウンヒルジャンプ

Salmon Ladder サーモンラダー

Stick Slider スティックスライダー

^Unstable Bridge アンステーブルブリッジ

Metal Spin メタルスピン

Wall Lifting ウォールリフティング

^ Denotes New Obstacle

Time Limit: 70 seconds

Results

Number Name (Age) Profile Result Notes
42 Richard King (29) Stunt Man/#5 American Preliminary Qualifier Unstable Bridge アンステーブルブリッジ Failed transition to the second plank.
45 Tajima Naoya (23) SASUKE Trials #6 Qualifier/Transportation Industry Salmon Ladder サーモンラダー Sixth Level.
47 Hashimoto Kouji (25) SASUKE Trials #4 Qualifier/Sports Instructor Salmon Ladder サーモンラダー First Level.
49 Nakamura Satoshi (24) SASUKE Trials #2 Qualifier/Firefighter Salmon Ladder サーモンラダー Digest. Sixth Level. Disqualified for using his feet to touch the sides. See Nakamura Satoshi's Disqualification.
50 Sato Jun (18) SASUKE Trials #1 Qualifier/Third Year High School Student Salmon Ladder サーモンラダー Digest. First Level. Bar came off the rungs.
53 Itō Yoshiki (18) Miyazaki Sports No. 1 Beach Champion Salmon Ladder サーモンラダー Digest. Sixth Level.
73 Brian Orosco (26) Free Runner/#2 American Preliminary Qualifier Unstable Bridge アンステーブルブリッジ Failed landing.
84 Takahashi Kenji (33) Transportation Industry Clear (17.76 seconds left) First to beat Unstable Bridge.
92 Okuyama Yoshiyuki (39) 1991 World 200m Sprinter for Japan Clear (02.03 seconds left)
93 Yamamoto Shingo (35) Only Man with Perfect SASUKE Attendance Record Clear (01.27 seconds left)
94 Lee En-Chih (34) Pro Rock Climber/Taiwan Representative Metal Spin メタルスピン Middle Cut.
95 Levi Meeuwenberg (23) Free Runner/#1 American Preliminary Qualifier Clear (18.1 seconds left) Fastest Second Stage clear of the tournament.
96 Kanno Hitoshi (24) Member of Kokushikan Gymnastics Clear (07.8 seconds left)
97 Takeda Toshihiro (34) Gifu-Firefighter Clear (07.7 seconds left)
99 Urushihara Yuuji (31) Shoe Salesman/SASUKE2009春 Finalist Unstable Bridge アンステーブルブリッジ Lost his balance on dismount.
100 Nagano Makoto (37) 2nd Man to Achieve Kanzenseiha/Fisherman Clear (07.4 seconds left)
Total 16 Attempts 7 Clears

Third Stage

Obstacles

Arm Ring アームリング

Kudari Lamp Grasper 下りランプグラスパー

Devil Steps デビルステップス

Shin-Cliffhanger 新クリフハンガー

Jumping Bars ジャンピングバー

Hang Climbing ハングクライミング

Spider Flip スパイダーフリップ

*Gliding Ring グライディングリング

^ Denotes New Obstacle

* Denotes Modified Obstacle

Results

Number Name (Age) Profile Result Notes
84 Takahashi Kenji (33) Transportation Industry Gliding Ring グライディングリング Failed Jump. Only competitor to clear the Shin-Cliffhanger without jumping.
92 Okuyama Yoshiyuki (38) 1991 World 200m Sprinter for Japan Spider Flip スパイダーフリップ Failed Jump.
93 Yamamoto Shingo (35) Only Man with Perfect SASUKE Attendance Record Arm Ring アームリング Withdrew due to injury.
95 Levi Meeuwenberg (23) Free Runner/#1 American Preliminary Qualifier Shin-Cliffhanger 新クリフハンガー Transition to 2nd ledge.
96 Kanno Hitoshi (24) Member of Kokushikan Gymnastics Clear
97 Takeda Toshihiro (34) Gifu Firefighter Spider Flip スパイダーフリップ Failed Jump.
100 Nagano Makoto (37) 2nd Man to Achieve Kanzenseiha Clear
Total 7 Attempts 2 Clears

Final Stage

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Obstacles

Heavenly Ladder ヘブンリーラダー (13m)

G-Rope Gロープ (10m)

Time Limit: 40 sec

Length: 23m

Results

Number Name (Age) Profile Result Notes
96 Kanno Hitoshi (24) Member of Kokushikan Gymnastics G-Rope Gロープ (10m) Time Out. About 19m up.
100 Nagano Makoto (37) 2nd Man to Achieve Kanzenseiha G-Rope Gロープ (10m) Time Out. Reached the top, 0.21 seconds late. Last Man Standing.
Total 2 Attempts 0 Clears

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