Intro[]
The 25th competition, official name: SASUKE2010春 (literally SASUKE2010 Spring) is the first tournament after Urushihara Yuuji's kanzenseiha. Like the other two competitions following a Final Stage completion (SASUKE 5 and SASUKE 18), the course was altered to increase the difficulty significantly.
SASUKE 25 was recorded February 20, 2010 and aired March 28, 2010 on TBS, with the running time 4 hours. Competitors from every prefecture in Japan and most major world geographic regions were represented in this tournament.
Start positions #1 to #97 were drawn at random using a lottery for the first time, resulting in veterans Takeda Toshihiro (#70), Levi Meeuwenberg (#39), and Satō Jun (#18) receiving their lowest start positions ever. The final three start positions were reserved for the three grand champions in order of their respective kanzenseiha's (Akiyama Kazuhiko was given #98, Nagano Makoto wore #99, and reigning champion Urushihara Yuuji was granted the coveted #100).
The First Stage was peppered with obstacles coming out of retirement and brand new ones. The time limit was decreased by five seconds from the previous tournament, and the red carpets from the Shin-SASUKE era were removed in favor of the old green color of the early SASUKE tournaments. With the removal of the Jumping Spider, this marked the first (and currently only) SASUKE tournament in which a Spider Walk related obstacle was absent. Of the new obstacles, the Dome Steps took out competitors at a similar rate as its predecessors, but very few had problems with the Bridge Jump. The three returning obstacles for this tournament were the Rolling Maruta, Jump Hang, and Circle Slider, returning for the first time since SASUKE 17 and replaced in the next tournament. Even still, the results were very successful for a renewal tournament. A total of 11 competitors cleared, including two SASUKE All-Stars (Takeda Toshihiro and Yamamoto Shingo), former SASUKE Trials competitors (Satō Jun, Hashimoto Kōji, Kanno Hitoshi, and Urushihara Yuuji), international competitors (Lee En-Chih, Levi Meeuwenberg and Brian Orosco), and SASUKE veterans (Takahashi Kenji and Okuyama Yoshiyuki). Also, among the 11 competitors who cleared the First Stage in this tournament, five of them were finalists from the previous tournament (Hashimoto Kōji, Urushihara Yuuji, Takahashi Kenji, Lee En-Chih, and Okuyama Yoshiyuki).
The Second Stage, although remaining largely unmodified, began with two new obstacles (the Slider Drop and a Salmon Ladder variant, the Double Salmon Ladder). In the second half of the stage, the ending rope of the Balance Tank was severely shortened and the track was slightly longer than in SASUKE 24. Together, these new obstacles eliminated Yamamoto Shingo, Urushihara Yuuji, Takeda Toshihiro, Satō Jun, Kanno Hitoshi and Levi Meeuwenberg, and apart from Satō, all of them had reached the Third Stage multiple times in the past. Ultimately, five competitors cleared the stage, including Brian Orosco, who did so with a mere 1.4 seconds left. Orosco had never cleared the Second Stage before, while the other four competitors who cleared the Second Stage in this tournament had reached the Final Stage in the previous tournament.
The biggest renovation came in the Third Stage, with all obstacles making their respective SASUKE debuts, making this the so far the only time in SASUKE history where every obstacle on the stage were new, As well as the number of obstacles was reduced from eight to seven. Large curtains covered the obstacles until the Third Stage was to commence, partially due to the fact that the third obstacle, Floating Boards, were installed late. Orosco failed at the second obstacle, the Doorknob Grasper, while everyone else failed at the new version of the Cliffhanger (as the Ultimate Cliffhanger). In the end, Hashimoto Koji and Lee En-Chih got the farthest, Both failing the transition to the third ledge on the Ultimate Cliffhanger.
First Stage[]
Obstacles[]
① ^Dome Steps ドームステップス
② *Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太
③ *Jump Hang ジャンプハング
④ ^Bridge Jump ブリッジジャンプ
⑤ *Log Grip ロッググリップ
⑥ *Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁
⑦ *Circle Slider サークルスライダー
⑧ Tarzan Rope ターザンロープ
⑨ Rope Ladder ロープラダー
^ Denotes New Obstacle
* Denotes Modified Obstacle
Time Limit: 115 seconds
Length: 130m
Results[]
| Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fukumoto Shinichi (40) | Mito Natto Manufacturing Worker/Ibaraki Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | |
| 2 | Matsuki Masaru (23) | High School Teacher/Hyogo Representative | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | Digest 1. First to clear the Dome Steps. |
| 3 | Shionzaki Akihiko (28) | Kishu Plum Farmer/Wakayama Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | Digest 2. |
| 4 |
Akagawa Masaru (39) |
Toyama Regional Railways Staff Member/Toyama Representative | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | |
| 5 | Kumagaya Seigo (23) | Iwate University Student / Track Athlete/Iwate Representative | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | Digest 1. |
| 6 | Matachi Ryo (20) | Painter/Kanagawa Representative | ⑦ Circle Slider サークルスライダー | First to clear the Bridge Jump. |
| 7 | Harashima Masami (47) | Hang Glider Man/Saitama Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | |
| 8 | Egawa Hiroyuki (34) | Iga City Hall Staff Member/Mie Representative | ③ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | Digest 1. |
| 9 | Irubudo Etinne (23) | African All Star Baseball Player/Burukina Faso Representative | ③ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | |
| 10 | Sakano Dandy (43) | Comedian/Ishikawa Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | |
| 11 | Watanabe Shoshi (22) | 2007~08 Baton Twirling World Champion/Hiroshima Represenitive | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | Digest 2. |
| 12 | Dan Yoji (34) | 2007~10 Tokushima's "Strongman Competition" Winner/Tokushima Representative | ③ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | Digest 1. His foot skimmed of the water. |
| 13 | Fujiwara Tetsuya (29) | Hiroshima Style Okonomiyaki Restaurant Worker/Hiroshima Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | All Cut. Result in Official Book. |
| 14 | Minami Hidetoshi (37) | Most Fortunate Fukuotoko Winner/Osaka Representative | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result in Official Book. |
| 15 | Fukuzuka Hiroki (26) | Sushi Chef/Yamagata Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | All Cut. Result in Official Book. |
| 16 | Pe Jun (31) | Cartoonist/Korean Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | Digest 2. |
| 17 | Tanaka Mitsuaki (26) | 2008 Ab Roller Competition Winner/Nagano Representative | ③ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | Digest 1. |
| 18 | Sato Jun (18) | Parkour High School Student/Tokyo Representative | Clear (07.21 seconds left) |
First to clear SASUKE 25's First Stage. |
| 19 | Kuroda Tsuyoshi (30) | "Namahage" Akita Cuisine Restaurant Worker/Akita Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | Digest 2. |
| 20 | Hitoshino Toshiya (42) | Lookalike of Saigo Takamori/Kagoshima Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | Digest 2. |
| 21 | Sakamoto Ryoma (37) | Editor in Chief for RYOMA Magazine/Kochi Representative | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | |
| 22 | Azuma Yoshitomo (36) | Squash Player/Kumamoto Representative | ⑤ Log Grip ロッググリップ | Digest 2. |
| 23 | Murayama Seihisashi (25) | Beef Tongue Restaurant Worker/Miyagi Representative | ④ Bridge Jump ブリッジジャンプ | Digest 2. |
| 24 | Itō Yoshiki (30) | Nobeoka Technical High School Senior/Miyazaki Representative | ⑤ Log Grip ロッググリップ | All Cut. Shown in Commerical. |
| 25 | TAKUMI | Fire Performer/Shimane Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | All Cut. Result in Official Book. |
| 26 | Kira Yuji (41) | Tokamachi Area Promotion Bureau Worker/Niigata Representative | ④ Bridge Jump ブリッジジャンプ | |
| 27 | Imai Hiroshi (39) | Takasaki Daruma Craftsman/Gunma Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | |
| 28 | Tokuda Kotaro (18) | Freestyle Football National Team Member/Ehime Representative | ③ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | Digest 1. |
| 29 | Ogawa Makoto | Michael Jackson Impersonator/Saitama Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | All Cut. Result in Official Book. |
| 30 | Seki Yoshiya (20) | Shinsengumi Rien Member/Kyoto Representative | ③ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | |
| 31 | Miyashiro Takumei | Vocational Student/Kumamoto Representative | ③ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All Cut. Shown in commercial. |
| 32 | Mimura Daisuke (28) | Asian Rope Skipping Champion/Shimane Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | All Cut. Result in Official Book. |
| 33 | Ishigaki Masaki (33) | Kung Fu World Champion/Saitama Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | All Cut. Result in Official Book. |
| 34 | Higa Ryouji (22) | Muscle Park Staff/Okinawa Representative | ⑥ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | Time Out. |
| 35 | Sameshima Satoru (27) | Ultimate National Team Member/Aichi Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | All Cut. Result in Official Book. |
| 36 | Nakao Osamu (37) | Saga Gatalymics Athlete/Saga Representative | ③ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | Digest 1. |
| 37 | Taniuchi Hideyasu (31) | Rickshaw Driver/Nara Representative | ③ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | Digest 1. |
| 38 | Matsuda Tsugio (30) | Formula Nippon Champion/Mie Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | All Cut. Result in Official Book. |
| 39 | Aoki Yasuo (53) | The Fascinating 3-D Sculptor/Saitama Representative | Did Not Compete | All Cut. Originally wore #48, see Levi Meeuwenberg's Dome Steps Disqualification for more details |
| 40 | Takahashi Kenji (33) | Delivery Worker/Saitama Representative | Clear (16.48 seconds left) | |
| 41 | Ogawa Kenzō | Japanese Hacky Sack Champion/Osaka Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | All Cut. Result in Official Book. |
| 42 | Yumiko (30) | Lucha Performer/Hokkaido Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | All Cut. Shown in commercial. |
| 43 | Kuramochi Minoru (62) | The World's Octopus Store Manager/Tokyo Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | |
| 44 | Hamasaki Ayumi (30) | Pro Snowboarder/Aichi Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | All Cut. Result in Official Book. |
| 45 | Tobimatsu Haruna (13) | Seventh Grader/Kanagawa Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | All Cut. Result in Official Book. |
| 46 | Matsumoto Satomi (27) | Hula Hoop Performer/Saitama Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | All Cut. Result in Official Book. |
| 47 | Maeda Chiaki (28) | Sakura Taiko Group Member/Chiba Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | Digest. External Information. |
| 48 | Levi Meeuwenberg (23) | Professional Free Runner/United States Representative | Clear (19.16 seconds left) | First American to clear Dome Steps and Bridge Jump. Fastest First Stage clear of the tournament. |
| 49 | Tajima Naoya (24) | Works at a Delivery Company/Saitama Representative | ⑦ Circle Slider サークルスライダー | |
| 50 | Okuyama Yoshiyuki (39) | 200m Japanese Sprinter in '91 World Athletics/Yamagata Representative | Clear (07.96 seconds left) | |
| 51 | Sakakibara Tetsuji (20) | Shinsengumi Rien Member/Kyoto Representative | ③ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | |
| 52 | Takashio Naoki (26) | Flare Bartender/Tokyo Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | Digest. External Information. |
| 53 | Satō Hiroyuki (24) | 2007 World Cheerleading Champion/Saga Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | Digest. External Information. |
| 54 | Katō Shūhei (21) | Kanagawa Representative | ⑤ Log Grip ロッググリップ | All Cut. Result in Official Book. |
| 55 | Hiroki (40?) | Nunchuck Artist/Hokkaido Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | All Cut. Result in Official Book. |
| 56 | Iyoda Kazuya (27) | Steeplejack/Tochigi Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | All Cut. Result in Official Book. |
| 57 | Narintoraga (24) | 2009 Mongolia National Sumo Champion/Mongolia Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | External Information. |
| 58 | Kato Tomoichiro | African Dancer/Aichi Representative | ③ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All Cut. Result in Official Book. |
| 59 | Iketani Yukio (39) | Silver Medal Gymnast at Barcelona Olympics/Osaka Representative | ④ Bridge Jump ブリッジジャンプ | External Information. |
| 60 | Hashimoto Kōji (26) | Gym Instructor/Shimane Representative | Clear (02.80 seconds left) | |
| 61 | Inoue Takashi (39) | 2008 Arm Wrestling World Champion/Kyoto Representative | ⑥ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | Digest. Time Out. External Information. |
| 62 | Nagai Yūichi | Fugu Shop Manager/Osaka Representative | ③ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All Cut. Result in Official Book. |
| 63 | Kusunoki Tokiwa (31) | Aomori Nebuta Musicians Member/Amori Representative | ③ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | Digest. External Information. |
| 64 | Tamaki Yoshiyuki (29) | Chairman of the Naha Youth Association/Okinawa Representative | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | Digest. External Information. |
| 65 | Ishida Yūki (34) | GSDF Member/Nagasaki Representative | ⑥ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | Digest. Time Out. External Information. |
| 66 | Takuma Shunsuke (22) | Nippon Sport Science University Gymnastics Team Member/Oita Representative | ⑥ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | Digest. Time Out. External Information. |
| 67 | Kawaguchi Tomohiro (28) | Delivery Worker/Tokyo Representative | ⑦ Circle Slider サークルスライダー | All Cut. Shown in Intro. |
| 68 | Imoo Satoshi (30) | Omi Beef Lifestock Farmer/Shiga Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | Digest. External Information. |
| 69 | Brian Orosco (26) | Pro Freerunner/United States Representative | Clear (10.31 seconds left) | 2nd American to clear Dome Steps and Bridge Jump. |
| 70 | Takeda Toshihiro (34) | The World's Strongest Firefighter/Gifu Representative | Clear (09.42 seconds left) | |
| 71 | Miyoshi Osamu (45) | Sanuki Udon Noodle Maker/Kagawa Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | Digest. External Information. |
| 72 | Hirai Nioka (30) | Formwork Carpenter/Fukuoka Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | Digest 2. Disqualified for using his hand to touch the steps. |
| 73 | Yoshizi Yūichirō (25) | Construction Worker/Okayama Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | Digest. External Information. |
| 74 | Torisawa Katsuhide (37) | Former National Weightlifting Team Member/Saitama Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | External Information. |
| 75 | Endō Akira (33) | Yatsuhashi Production Plant Worker/Kyoto Representative | ③ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | Digest. External Information. |
| 76 | Cook Man | Cooking Warrior/Tochigi Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | All Cut. Result in Official Book. |
| 77 | Shirai Ryo (29) | Model/Fukushima Representative | ③ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | Digest. External Information. |
| 78 | Tsuchiya Tomoya (33) | Former Kokushikan Univ. Rhythmic Gymnastics Team Member/Shizuoka Representative | ⑤ Log Grip ロッググリップ | All Cut. Result in Official Book. |
| 79 | Richard King (30) | Stuntman/New Zealand Representative | ⑤ Log Grip ロッググリップ | 3rd American to clear Dome Steps and Bridge Jump. |
| 80 | Lee En-Chih (35) | Pro Rock Climber/Taiwan Representative | Clear (14.29 seconds left) | |
| 81 | Shimomura Hayato (23) | Waseda University Barbell Club Member/Shizuoka Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | External Information. |
| 82 | Luc Kuruneru (32) | Photographer/France Representative | ③ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | Digest. External Information. |
| 83 | Kasahara Katsuhiko (42) | Koshihikari Farmer/Niigata Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | Digest. External Information. |
| 84 | Kamiyama Takeshi (26) | Strawberry Village Employee/Tochigi Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | Digest. External Information. |
| 85 | Yoshimura Eisuke (27) | Saba no Heshiko Sale Leader/Fukui Representative | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | Digest. External Information. |
| 86 | Hatano Atsushi (31) | Hagi City Hall Staff/Yamaguchi Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | Digest. External Information. |
| 87 | Manabe Masashi (36) | Construction Worker/Kagawa Representative | ⑤ Log Grip ロッググリップ | Digest. External Information. |
| 88 | Murase Kimio (43) | Nagoya Cochin Farmer/Aichi Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | External Information. |
| 89 | Kanno Hitoshi (24) | SASUKE 23 Finalist/Tokyo Representative | Clear (10.84 seconds left) | |
| 90 | Yamamoto Shingo (35) | Only Man with SASUKE Perfect Attendance Record/Tokyo Representative | Clear (06.85 seconds left) | |
| 91 | Kawakubo Shohei | Orthopaedic Doctor/Gunma Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | All Cut. Result in Official Book. |
| 92 | Hioki Masashi (28) | Electronics Store Worker/Chiba Representative | ⑦ Circle Slider サークルスライダー | External Information. |
| 93 | Natsuyagi Hidemi (39) | Grape Farmer/Yamanashi Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | Digest. External Information. |
| 94 | Kishi Hiroyuki (28) | Tofu Chikuwa Ambassador/Tottori Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | Digest. External Information. |
| 95 | Kishimoto Shinya (30) | Paper Manufacturing Worker/Shizuoka Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | External Information. |
| 96 | Ebato Hidefumi (28) | Pro Tap Dancer/Kanagawa Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | All Cut. Result in Official Book. Known as "Batt" in TBS Broadcast. |
| 97 | Mihara Takeshi (27) | 21st Generation Chief Priest in Zenshouji Temple/Kagawa Representative | ① Dome Steps ドームステップス | External Information. |
| 98 | Akiyama Kazuhiko (37) | First Person to Achieve Kanzenseiha/Hokkaido Representative | ⑥ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | Time Out. |
| 99 | Nagano Makoto (37) | Second Person to Achieve Kanzenseiha/Miyazaki Representative | ⑦ Circle Slider サークルスライダー | He jumped too low and he failed to touch even the ring. |
| 100 | Urushihara Yuuji (31) | Third Person to Achieve Kanzenseiha/Tokyo Representative | Clear (07.52 seconds left) | |
| Total | 99 Attempts | 11 Clears |
Second Stage[]
Obstacles[]
① ^Slider Drop スライダードロップ
② ^Double Salmon Ladder ダブルサーモンラダー
③ Unstable Bridge アンステーブルブリッジ
④ *Balance Tank バランスタンク
⑤ Metal Spin メタルスピン
⑥ Wall Lifting ウォールリフティング
Time Limit: 95 seconds
Results[]
| Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Satō Jun (18) | Parkour High School Student/Tokyo Representative | ③ Unstable Bridge アンステーブルブリッジ | First to clear Slider Drop and Double Salmon Ladder. |
| 40 | Takahashi Kenji (34) | Delivery Worker/Saitama Representative | Clear (20.9 seconds left) | First to clear SASUKE 25's Second Stage. Fastest Second Stage clear of the tournament. |
| 48 | Levi Meeuwenberg (23) | Professional Free Runner/United States Representative | ① Slider Drop スライダードロップ | |
| 50 | Okuyama Yoshiyuki (39) | 200m Japanese Sprinter in '91 World Athletics/Yamagata Representative | Clear (05.0 seconds left) | Oldest competitor to complete SASUKE 25`s Second Stage. |
| 60 | Hashimoto Kōji (26) | Gym Instructor/Shimane Representative | Clear (05.4 seconds left) | |
| 69 | Brian Orosco (26) | Pro Freerunner/United States Representative | Clear (01.4 seconds left) | First American to complete the Double Salmon Ladder and Slider Drop. |
| 70 | Takeda Toshihiro (34) | The World's Strongest Firefighter/Gifu Representative | ② Double Salmon Ladder ダブルサーモンラダー | Fourth Level, Second Ladder. |
| 80 | Lee En-Chih (35) | Pro Rock Climber/Taiwan Representative | Clear (04.1 seconds left) | |
| 89 | Kanno Hitoshi (24) | SASUKE 23 Finalist/Tokyo Representative | ④ Balance Tank バランスタンク | Lost Balance. |
| 90 | Yamamoto Shingo (35) | Only Man with SASUKE Perfect Attendance Record/Tokyo Representative | ④ Balance Tank バランスタンク | Failed to get up the wall. |
| 100 | Urushihara Yuuji (31) | Third Person to Achieve Kanzenseiha/Tokyo Representative | ② Double Salmon Ladder ダブルサーモンラダー | Course Out. Transition to second wall set. Bar derailed from left side, leaving him hanging with right stopper on one rung. His foot skimmed the water. |
| Total | 11 Attempts | 5 Clears |
Third Stage[]
Obstacles[]
① ^Roulette Cylinder ルーレットシリンダー
② ^Doorknob Grasper ドアノブグラスパー
③ ^Floating Boards フローティングボード
④ ^Ultimate Cliffhanger アルティメットクリフハンガー
⑤ ^Swing Circle スイングサークル
⑥ ^Bungee Rope Climb バンジーロープ クライム
⑦ ^Flying Bar フライングバー
Results[]
| Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Takahashi Kenji (33) | Delivery Worker/Saitama Representative | ④ Ultimate Cliffhanger アルティメットクリフハンガー | First to clear Roulette Cylinder, Doorknob Grasper and Floating Boards. Transition from First to Second Ledge. |
| 50 | Okuyama Yoshiyuki (39) | 200m Japanese Sprinter in '91 World Athletics/Yamagata Representative | ④ Ultimate Cliffhanger アルティメットクリフハンガー | First Ledge due to struggling on the Floating Boards. |
| 60 | Hashimoto Kōji (26) | Gym Instructor/Shimane Representative | ④ Ultimate Cliffhanger アルティメットクリフハンガー | Second Ledge. |
| 69 | Brian Orosco (26) | Pro Freerunner/United States Representative | ② Doorknob Grasper ドアノブグラスパー | Second knob. Only American to make it to SASUKE 25`s Third Stage. |
| 80 | Lee En-Chih (35) | Pro Rock Climber/Taiwan Representative | ④ Ultimate Cliffhanger アルティメットクリフハンガー | Second Ledge. Last Man Standing. |
| Total | 5 Attempts | 0 Clears |
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