Intro[]
SASUKE 3, official name: SASUKE1999春 (literally: SASUKE 1999 Spring), was the third SASUKE tournament, airing in Spring 1999. Three new obstacles were added to the First Stage. The Rolling Maruta eliminated 41 competitors and since then attained a reputation as a feared obstacle. While the new Tarzan Jump and Rope Climb made the end of the stage even tougher, 13 competitors were still able to clear the First Stage, much fewer than other tournaments at the time. Six competitors cleared the Second Stage.
In the Third Stage, the killer obstacle in the previous tournament, the Pipe Slider, only eliminated Hasegawa Ken, while the other five competitors cleared the Third Stage, a record which has only been replicated once (in SASUKE 24). Ōmori Akira cleared the Third Stage for the third time in succession (once again, a record which has only replicated once by Nagano Makoto from SASUKE 11 to SASUKE 13), leading to changes to the stage in the following tournament. No one was able to achieve kanzenseiha, including future All-Stars Yamada Katsumi and Yamamoto Shingo. Yamada came the closest coming within inches of the goal, but unfortunately timed out. It was due to this performance that he earned the nickname as Mr. SASUKE (or dubbed as Mr. Ninja Warrior during G4's broadcast of Ninja Warrior).
First Stage[]
Obstacles[]
① Maruta Nobori 丸太登り
② ^Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太
③ Yureru Hashi 揺れる橋
④ Maruta Kudari 丸太下り
⑤ Sosoritatsu Kabe そそり立つ壁
⑥ ^Tarzan Jump ターザンジャンプ
⑦ ^Rope Climb ロープクライム
Time Limit: 60 seconds
^ Denotes New Obstacle
Results[]
| Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Konuki Taro (27) | JSDF Offiicial | ⑥ Tarzan Jump ターザンジャンプ | Time Out. First to beat Rolling Maruta. |
| 2 | Kusano Hayato (22) | Former Biker Gang Leader | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | |
| 3 | Ueda Takuyu (35) | Internet Service Provider | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 4 | Ono Yoshihito (24) | University of Tokyo American Football Team Member | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | |
| 5 | Paul Quark (25) | From Australia / English Conversation Teacher | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | |
| 6 | Tomishima Nozomi (34) | Purse Seiner Crew | ⑦ Rope Climb ロープクライム | Time Out. First to beat Tarzan Jump. |
| 8 | Kumada Katsura (14) | Eighth Grader / 8 Years Taiko Drum Experience | ① Maruta Nobori 丸太登り | |
| 9 | Unknown | Pro Boxer | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 10 | Hasegawa Ken (26) | Nikko Edo Wonderland Ninja | Clear (03.5 seconds left) | First to beat Rope Climb. |
| 11 | Unknown | JMSDF Member | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 12 | Kanda Toshinori (28) | Talent | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | |
| 13 | Yamamoto Shingo (24) | Gas Station Worker | Clear (18.86 seconds left) | Fastest First Stage clear of the tournament. |
| 14 | Unknown | Badminton Player | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 15 | Miyazaki Yasushi (22) | Third Year Nippon Sport Science Univ. Student / Softball Player | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | Digest 1-1. |
| 16 | Takahashi Hiroyuki (17) | Naruto High School Junior / Track Athlete | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | Digest 1-2. |
| 17 | Tateyama Masaaki (29) | Tilemaker / Former Stuntman | Clear (12.66 seconds left) | Middle Cut. |
| 18 | Unknown | Tokyo Gas Worker | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 19 | Ayakura Waka (18) | Best 8 in Prefectural Badminton Tournament | ③ Yureru Hashi 揺れる橋 | |
| 20 | Unknown | Actor | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 21 | Unknown | National Lacrosse Team Member Candidate | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 22 | Unknown | Nippon Sport Science University Track Athlete | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 23 | Unknown | Nippon Sport Science University Track Athlete | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 24 | Hiroki Takahashi (27?) | Works at an Advertising Firm | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 25 | Unknown | Bank Clerk | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 27 | Unknown | Motorcycle Shop Manager | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 28 | Shane Kosugi (22) | Actor / Kane Kosugi's Brother | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | |
| 29 | Unknown | Nippon Sport Science University Track Athlete | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 30 | Unknown | Office Worker | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 31 | Unknown | Instructor at a Rehab Facility for the Disabled | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 32 | Unknown | Former FJ1600 Racer | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 33 | Unknown | Works for Nissin Seifun Group, Inc. | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 34 | Asaoka Hiroyuki (27) | Amateur Martial Artist | Clear | All Cut. |
| 35 | Unknown | Freeter | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 36 | Nakamura Hiroshi (24) | Painter | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | Digest 2-1. |
| 37 | Kase Eiji (24) | Action Star | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | Digest 2-2. |
| 38 | Unknown | Local Government Worker | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 39 | Sakamoto Takashi (32) | Stuntman | ① Maruta Nobori 丸太登り | |
| 40 | Unknown | Soccer Coach | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 41 | Unknown | Keio High School Baseball Team Member | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 42 | Tatsukawa Tomihiro (34) | Businessman | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | |
| 43 | Unknown | Fire Brigade Member | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 44 | Unknown | Karate Dojo Instructor | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 45 | Unknown | Nippon Sport Science University Track Athlete | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 46 | Unknown | National Sepaktakraw Team Member | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 47 | Kōya Tadashi (28) | Former Defender for JEF United Ichihara | ① Maruta Nobori 丸太登り | |
| 48 | Ishida Tetsuo (26) | Former Gymnastics Champion at Kobe University | ③ Yureru Hashi 揺れる橋 | Digest 3. |
| 49 | Matsumoto Minoru (29) | Steeplejack | Clear (06.53 seconds left) | |
| 50 | Yabe Tarō (21) | Third Year Tokyo Gakugei University Student | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | |
| 51 | Unknown | Elementary School Teacher | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 52 | Unknown | Second Year Waseda University Student | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 53 | Unknown | Nippon Sport Science University Track Athlete | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 54 | Yamamoto Tatsuya (28) | Carpenter | Clear (09.23 seconds left) | Middle Cut. |
| 55 | Yamamoto Yoshihito (24?) | Truck Driver | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 56 | Unknown | Naruto High School Junior | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 57 | Kurosawa Hitoshi (19) | Keio University Lacrosse Team Member | ⑦ Rope Climb ロープクライム | Digest 4-1. Time Out. |
| 58 | Suzuki Yoyuki (23) | University of Tokyo American Football Team Member | ⑦ Rope Climb ロープクライム | Digest 4-2. Time Out. |
| 59 | Unknown | Aspiring Actor | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 60 | Unknown | Real Estate Salesman | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 61 | Unknown | Freeter | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 62 | Unknown | Tokyo Gas Worker | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 63 | Iijima Toyohisa (23) | JSDF Member | ⑦ Rope Climb ロープクライム | Time Out. Middle Cut. |
| 64 | Unknown | Talent Manager | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 65 | Unknown | Factory Worker | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 66 | Unknown | Former National Rugby Team Candidate | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 67 | Unknown | English Conversational School Teacher | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 68 | Unknown | First Year Tokyo University of Science Engineering Student | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 69 | Morita Junpei (18) | Nihon Univ. Mishima High School Senior / Track Athlete | Clear (04.33 seconds left) | |
| 70 | Unknown | Office Worker | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 71 | Unknown | Pro Boxer | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 72 | Miyazawa Haruhisa (30) | House Painter | Clear | All Cut. |
| 73 | Watanabe Akihiro (18) | Komyo High School Sumo Club Member | ③ Yureru Hashi 揺れる橋 | Digest 5-1. |
| 74 | Unknown | Farmer | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 75 | Unknown | Seventh Grader | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 76 | Nakamura Masashi (29) | Surfer | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | Digest 5-2. |
| 77 | Unknown | First Year Tokyo University of Science Student | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 78 | Yoshikawa Masahiro (18) | Keio University Baseball Club Ace | ④ Maruta Kudari 丸太下り | Digest 5-3. |
| 79 | Unknown | Nippon Sport Science University Track Athlete | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 80 | Atarashi Ichiro (28?) | TIPNESS Instructor | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 81 | Itō Tadao (26) | 9 Minute Quick Muscle Record Holder | Clear (04.61 seconds left) | |
| 82 | The Great SASUKE (29) | Wrestles for Michinoku Pro Wrestling | ⑤ Sosoritatsu Kabe そそり立つ壁 | Time Out. First known person to fail the Sosoritatsu Kabe. |
| 83 | Miura Eiichi (31) | Steeplejack | ① Maruta Nobori 丸太登り | |
| 84 | Tanaka Hikaru (26) | Atlanta Olympic Gymnast | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | |
| 85 | Kenji Stefan Shiba (29) | Relaxation Shop Owner | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | |
| 86 | Unknown | Currently Seeking Employment | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 87 | Hayashi Mizuhiro (35) | Sushi Chef | ④ Maruta Kudari 丸太下り | Touched the water. |
| 89 | Yamada Katsumi (33) | Propane Tank Delivery Worker | Clear (09.03 seconds left) | Shown as 9.4 seconds left on screen. |
| 90 | Unknown | Yokohama Prison Worker | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 91 | Hanyūda Tadakatsu (34) | Former Outfielder for Seibu Lions | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | |
| 92 | Onuki Norio (26) | Rescue Squad Member | ⑤ Sosoritatsu Kabe そそり立つ壁 | Digest 6-1. Time Out. Second person to fail the Sosoritatsu Kabe. |
| 93 | Tanabe Chie (27) | Stuntwoman | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | Digest 6-2. |
| 94 | Kuroda Osuke (29) | Nikko Edo Wonderland Ninja | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | Digest 6-3. |
| 95 | Omoto Tadateru (29) | Former Forward for Bellmare Hiratsuka | ④ Maruta Kudari 丸太下り | |
| 96 | Kim Hyeong-il (36) | Former Pro Boxer | ③ Yureru Hashi 揺れる橋 | Digest 7-1. |
| 97 | Yoshizaki Hiroaki (23) | University of Tokyo Graduate Student | ⑦ Rope Climb ロープクライム | Digest 7-2. Time Out. |
| 98 | Kujirai Yasutoshi (31) | Professional Lifesaver | Clear (09.2 seconds left) | |
| 99 | Akiyama Kazuhiko (25) | Former Hairy Crab Fisherman | Clear (03.16 seconds left) | Shown as 3.6 seconds left on screen. |
| 100 | Ōmori Akira (30) | Comedian/Previous finalist | Clear (14.3 seconds left) | |
| Total | 97 Attempts | 13 Clears |
Second Stage[]
Obstacles[]
① Spider Walk スパイダーウォーク
② Ugokukabe 動く壁
③ Spider Climb スパイダークライム
④ Goren Hammer 5連ハンマー
⑤ Gyakusō Conveyor 逆走コンベアー
⑥ Wall Lifting Run WALL LIFTING RUN
Time Limit: 50 seconds
Length: 65.5 m
Results[]
| Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Hasegawa Ken (26) | Nikko Edo Wonderland Ninja | Clear (03.9 seconds left) | |
| 13 | Yamamoto Shingo (24) | Gas Station Worker | Clear (13.6 seconds left) | Fastest Second Stage Time of the tournament. |
| 17 | Tateyama Masaaki (28) | Tile Craftsman/Former Stuntman | ① Spider Walk スパイダーウォーク | |
| 34 | Asaoka Hiroyuki (27) | Amateur Boxer | ④ Goren Hammer 5連ハンマー | |
| 49 | Matsumoto Minoru (29) | Steeplejack | Clear (04.2 seconds left) | |
| 54 | Yamamoto Tatsuya (28) | Carpenter | Clear (02.6 seconds left) | |
| 69 | Morita Junpei (18) | Nihon Univ. Mishima High School Senior / Track Athlete | ⑥ Wall Lifting Run WALL LIFTING RUN | Time Out. Under the 3rd wall as time expired. |
| 72 | Miyazawa Haruhisa (30) | House Painter | ① Spider Walk スパイダーウォーク | Digest 8-1. |
| 81 | Itō Tadao (26) | Warehouse Business Worker | ③ Spider Climb スパイダークライム | Digest 8-2. Klaxon began as he failed. |
| 89 | Yamada Katsumi (33) | Propane Tank Delivery Worker | Clear (02.5 seconds left) | |
| 98 | Kujirai Yasutoshi (31) | Professional Lifesaver | ② Ugokukabe 動く壁 | |
| 99 | Akiyama Kazuhiko (25) | Former Hairy Crab Fisherman | ⑥ Wall Lifting Run WALL LIFTING RUN | Time Out. 1st Wall. |
| 100 | Ōmori Akira (30) | Comedian/Previous Finalist | Clear (02.0 seconds left) | |
| Total | 13 Attempts | 6 Clears |
Third Stage[]
Obstacles[]
① ^Pole Jump ポールジャンプ
② Propeller Untei プロペラうんてい
③ *Hang Move ハングムーブ
④ Pipe Slider パイプスライダー
^ Denotes New Obstacle
* Denotes modified obstacle
Results[]
| Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Hasegawa Ken (26) | Nikko Edo Wonderland Ninja | ④ Pipe Slider パイプスライダー | First to beat the Pole Jump. |
| 13 | Yamamoto Shingo (24) | Gas Station Worker | Clear | |
| 49 | Matsumoto Minoru (29) | Steeplejack | Clear | Middle Cut. |
| 54 | Yamamoto Tatsuya (28) | Carpenter | Clear | Middle Cut. |
| 89 | Yamada Katsumi (33) | Propane Tank Delivery Driver | Clear | |
| 100 | Ōmori Akira (30) | Previous Finalist/Comedian | Clear | |
| Total | 6 Attempts | 5 Clears |
Final Stage[]
Obstacles[]
① Tsuna Nobori 綱登り (15m)
Time Limit: 30 seconds
Results[]
| Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Yamamoto Shingo (24) | Gas Station Worker | ① Tsuna Nobori 綱登り | About 12.5m up. |
| 49 | Matsumoto Minoru (29) | Steeplejack | ① Tsuna Nobori 綱登り | About 8m up. |
| 54 | Yamamoto Tatsuya (28) | Carpenter | ① Tsuna Nobori 綱登り | About 8m up. |
| 89 | Yamada Katsumi (33) | Propane Tank Delivery Driver | ① Tsuna Nobori 綱登り | About 14.8m up. |
| 100 | Ōmori Akira (30) | Previous Finalist/Comedian | ① Tsuna Nobori 綱登り | About 8m up. Last Man Standing. |
| Total | 5 Attempts | 0 Clears |
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