SASUKE 31 (SASUKE 2015) is the 31st tournament of SASUKE. Competitors from several countries came to represent themselves in the tournament.
The First Stage was moderately revised. The Rolling Hill and the Orugōru replaced the Long Jump and the Hedgehog respectively, whilst the Tackle replaced the first wall of the Ni Ren Soritatsu Kabe, thus returning to the original Soritatsu Kabe. The SASUKE All-Stars performed poorly as both Yamamoto Shingo and Takeda Toshihiro failed the first obstacle for the first time in both competitors' competition history and Nagano Makoto once again timed out on the Soritatsu Kabe due to fatigue from taking on the Tackle. The Tackle also tired out other top competitors such as Matachi Ryo and Urushihara Yuuji causing them to time out on the Soritatsu Kabe. Kishimoto Shinya did not run the course due to a back injury. Despite some top competitors falling short, 17 competitors cleared the First Stage.
The Second Stage saw the removal of the controversial Swap Salmon Ladder and the Unstable Bridge in favor of the Salmon Ladder Nobori and Salmon Ladder Kudari. The Spider Drop was also modified without the black mats, instead replaced by a curved wall and made into an official individual obstacle as opposed to being a part of the Spider Walk. The stage took out 9 contestants, but 8 managed to defeat the stage. The time limit in the Second Stage also proved to be rather lenient compared to the last two tournaments as 6 of the 8 competitors cleared with over 10 seconds left.
The Third Stage was also moderately revamped. The Drum Hopper was moved to the first obstacle, the Sidewinder R was added as the third obstacle, and the Vertical Limit was given a second section and renamed the Vertical Limit Kai. However, it was the Crazy Cliffhanger that once again took out the most, eliminating 6 of the 8 challengers. Only Morimoto Yūsuke and Kanno Hitoshi cleared it, and whilst Kanno failed the Vertical Limit, Morimoto managed to beat the Third Stage and move on to the Final Stage.
In the Final Stage, Yūsuke achieved the 5th ever kanzenseiha with 2.59 seconds to spare, becoming the 4th person ever to do so.
First Stage
Obstacles
① ^Rolling Hill ローリングヒル
② *Log Grip ロググリップ
③ ^Orugōru オルゴール
④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング
⑤ *Tackle タックル
⑥ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁
⑦ Tarzan Rope ターザンロープ
⑧ Lumberjack Climb ランバージャッククライム
Time Limit: 120 seconds
^ Denotes New Obstacle
* Denotes Modified Obstacle
Results
| Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miyazaki Ryo (26) | Former WBA Champion | ① Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | |
| 2 | Ogata Takahiro (38) | "Panther" Comedian | ① Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | |
| 3 | Torisawa Katsuhide (43) | Weightlifter | ① Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | Shown in SASUKE 31 Navi. |
| 4 | Fumoto Toshitaka | Mr. World | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All cut. External Info. First competitor to cleared Rolling Hill and Orugōru |
| 5 | Ito Kenji | Brewer | ||
| 6 | Yonamine Ryota | Rickshaw Driver | ③ Orugōru オルゴール | Shown in SASUKE 31 Navi. |
| 7 | Nishigaki Yohei | JR High-speed bus Motorman | ||
| 8 | Yanagida Hiroyuki | Roller Skater | ||
| 9 | Kurokawa Daijiro (31) | Bearer of Portable Shrines | ① Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | Also shown in commerical. |
| 10 | Nishiguchi Ryuji | Lawyer | ① Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | Shown in SASUKE 31 Navi. |
| 11 | Abareru-Kun (28) | Comedian | ① Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | |
| 12 | Yamamoto Ryusuke (20) | Actor | ③ Orugōru オルゴール | |
| 13 | Takiguchi Futoshi Yukari | Souvenir Shop Owner | ||
| 14 | Ikeda Ken | Don Quixote Employee | ||
| 15 | Iwata Koji (33) | Dairy Farmer | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | Shown in Trailer. |
| 16 | Horiuchi Ryo | Bandai | ||
| 17 | Kikuchi Daijiro | |||
| 18 | Takashi Nobe | Dentist | ||
| 19 | Kasahara Katsuhiko | Koshihikari Farmers | ||
| 20 | Kondo Yuji | Beikokuten | ||
| 21 | Ibushi Kota (33) | Professional Wrestler | ⑥ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | Time Out |
| 22 | Kaneda Tomoko (42) | Voice Actress | ① Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | |
| 23 | Goto Kazunori (33) | Amusement Park Mechanic | ② Log Grip ロググリップ | |
| 24 | Tabuchi Yasuhiro | |||
| 25 | Morinaga Yusuke | Hotel Man | ||
| 26 | Kikuchi Akira | Forestry | ||
| 27 | Usami Hiroaki | Horsemeat Tavern Owner | ||
| 28 | Minehon Yuki | Taiko Player | ||
| 29 | Tokunaga DRAGON | Drilling Industry | ① Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | Shown in Can Yutaka profile. |
| 30 | Okura Shimon (22) | Model | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | |
| 31 | Hioki Masashi (34) | Electrician | Clear (0.12 seconds left) | |
| 32 | Matsubara Shinji (23) | Warehouse Management/ Yamada Corps | ⑧ Lumberjack Climb ランバージャッククライム | Time Out |
| 33 | Watanabe Yousuke (31) | Yamada Corps | ⑥ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | Time Out. Was on top of the wall before time expired but did not attempt Tarzan Rope. |
| 34 | Yamamoto Hiroshige (23) | SEGA Employee/ Yamada Corps | Clear (5.06 seconds left) | |
| 35 | Kono Tatsuki Kami | Ground Self-Defense Force | ⑧ Lumberjack Climb ランバージャッククライム | Digest. Time Out |
| 36 | Kobayashi Masahiro | Underwear Model | ⑥ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | Time Out. Digest. |
| 37 | Sugawara Shun | |||
| 38 | Iwakuma Sei | |||
| 39 | Nagano Tomoya | Rye zap Trainer | ③ Orugōru オルゴール | Digest. |
| 40 | Hanamoto Riku (22) | Funeral Industry | Clear (14.38 seconds left) | |
| 41 | Can Yutaka (30) | Golden Bomber | ① Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | |
| 42 | Iijima Toyohisa (39) | Actor/ Bruce Lee Impersonator | ||
| 43 | Hasen Kuniyama (24) | TBS announcer | ① Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | Digest. |
| 44 | Amano Joji | Musician | ⑥ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | Time Out. Was on top of the wall as time expired. Shown in SASUKE 31 Navi. |
| 45 | Peindante Shonosuke (21) | Youtuber | ⑥ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | Digest. Time Out |
| 46 | Purotan | Nico Nico User | ① Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | Shown in SASUKE 31 Navi. |
| 47 | Osako Kenta | Host | ||
| 48 | Vocal Toshiki | |||
| 49 | Zhang Wang Yang (23) | China Acrobatic Troupe | Clear (0.59 seconds left) | Digest. |
| 50 | Itaya Takashi Hiro | Fisherman | ||
| 51 | Someya Yuka | Gravure Model | ① Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | Shown in SASUKE 31 Navi. |
| 52 | Oshima Ayano (20) | ⑥ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | Time Out. First women to attempted and cleared Tackle. Digest. | |
| 53 | Fujiwara Kahosato | |||
| 54 | Ida Nao | Kick Boxer | ① Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | Shown in SASUKE 31 Navi. |
| 55 | Cecil Tanaka | Model Dancer | ③ Orugōru オルゴール | Digest. |
| 56 | Watanabe Mika (36) | Housewife | ③ Orugōru オルゴール | Digest. |
| 57 | Suzuki Yuzu Rie | |||
| 58 | Hanai Rumi | Actress | ① Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | Shown in SASUKE 31 Navi. |
| 59 | Kishi Asuka | Gravure Model | ① Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | Shown in SASUKE 31 Navi. |
| 60 | Mitsu Hoshi-mei (19) | Gravure Model | ① Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | Digest. |
| 61 | Kawaura Asuka (21) | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | Digest. | |
| 62 | Fukuda Kyomi(23) | ⑤ Tackle タックル | Time Out. Digest. | |
| 63 | Murofushi Yuka (38) | Retired Olympian | ⑥ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | Time Out. Second woman to cleared Tackle. |
| 64 | Ishimaru Kenjirō (61) | Narrator and Actor | ⑥ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | Time Out. Digest. |
| 65 | Suzuki Yusuke | Physical Education teacher | Unknown | All Cut. |
| 66 | Tanaka Aya | Ground Self-Defense Force | ||
| 67 | Takeyasu Kazuaki | Firefighter | ||
| 68 | Ito Kazuya | |||
| 69 | Terasawa Kazuhide | Life Saver | ||
| 70 | Miki Hiroshi Yu | |||
| 71 | Kudo Makoto | |||
| 72 | Ragivaru Anastase (24) | Tahitian Dance Instructor | Clear (35.68 seconds left) | |
| 73 | Yahagi Makoto | Postal worker | ||
| 74 | Iwashita Yoshimi Hiroshi | Waste Paper Recovery Industry | ||
| 75 | Kung Cheen-Howng (29) | American Representative/English Teacher | Clear | Most Cut. |
| 76 | Okada Yuuichi (41) | Medical Business | Clear | Most Cut. |
| 77 | Arashida Ryoichi | Unknown | All Cut. | |
| 78 | Ihara Naoki | |||
| 79 | Fukunuma Kai (21) | Mint employee | Clear | Most Cut. |
| 80 | Yoshimi Tsu | Taidō instructor | ||
| 81 | Tsukada Ryoichi (28) | A.B.C-Z | ⑧ Lumberjack Climb ランバージャッククライム | Time Out |
| 82 | Darvish Kenji (34) | Golden Bomber Drummer | Clear (1.16 seconds left) | |
| 83 | Takeru | K-1 Fighter/Pro Kickboxer | ⑥ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | Time Out. Shown in SASUKE 31 Navi. |
| 84 | Alexander Mars (28) | Sweden Representative | Clear | All Cut |
| 85 | Man Liao | Taiwan representative | Unknown | All Cut |
| 86 | Kikuchi Seiminamoto (23) | Japan Student Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships Four consecutive Champion | Clear | All Cut |
| 87 | Someya Koki (31) | Decathlete | Unknown | All Cut |
| 88 | Nagasaki Shunsuke (28) | Trampolinist/ SASUKE 17 Finalist | ⑥ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | All Cut. Time Out. |
| 89 | Takahashi Kenji (39) | Deliveryman/ SASUKE 24 Finalist | Clear | All Cut |
| 90 | Kishimoto Shinya (36) | Paper Manufacturer | Withdrew | Injured |
| 91 | Morimoto Yūsuke (23) | SASUKE-Kun | Clear (9.26 seconds left) | |
| 92 | Yamamoto Shingo (40) | Auto Repairman and Gym Owner/ Only Person to compete in every SASUKE | ① Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | |
| 93 | Takeda Toshihiro (40) | Sports Trainer | ① Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | |
| 94 | Drew Drechsel (26) | Coach /American Represenative/ ASEAN First Place | Clear (21.23 seconds left) | |
| 95 | Asa Kazuma (33) | Construction Worker | Clear (29.4 seconds left) | |
| 96 | Kanno Hitoshi (30) | Pachinko Janitor/ Jewelry Designer/ SASUKE 23 Finalist | Clear (14.54 seconds left) | |
| 97 | Kawaguchi Tomohiro (33) | Truck Driver/ SASUKE 30 Finalist | Clear (12.74 seconds left) | |
| 98 | Nagano Makoto (43) | 2nd Grand Champion/Fisherman | ⑥ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | Time Out. Only All Star to clear the Rolling Hill. |
| 99 | Urushihara Yuuji (36) | Two Time Champion/Shoe Salesman | ⑥ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | Time Out. |
| 100 | Matachi Ryo (26) | Plumber | ⑥ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | Time Out. |
| Total | 100 Attempts | 17 Clears |
Second Stage
Obstacles
① Cross Slider クロススライダー
② ^Salmon Ladder Nobori サーモンラダー 上り
③ ^Salmon Ladder Kudari サーモンラダー 下り
④ Spider Walk スパイダーウォーク
⑤ *Spider Drop スパイダードロップ
⑥ Backstream バックストリーム
⑦ Wall Lifting ウォールリフティング
Time Limit: 100 seconds
^ Denotes New Obstacle
* Denotes Modified Obstacle
Results
| Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Hioki Masashi (34) | Electrician | Clear (10.51 seconds left) | First to cleared Salmon Ladder Nobori and Salmon Ladder Kudari |
| 34 | Yamamoto Hiroshige (22) | SEGA Attendant | ⑥ Backstream バックストリーム | Time Out. Got out of the tank as time expired. |
| 40 | Hanamoto Riku (22) | Funeral Worker | ② Salmon Ladder Nobori サーモンラダー 上り | Digest. |
| 49 | Zhang Wang Yang (23) | Chinese Acrobat | ⑦ Wall Lifting ウォールリフティング | Digest. Time Out. Cleared all 3 walls as time expired. |
| 72 | Ragivaru Anastase (24) | Tahitian Dance Instructor | Clear (17.02 seconds left) | |
| 75 | Kung Cheen-Howng (29) | English Teacher | ① Cross Slider クロススライダー | |
| 76 | Okada Yuuichi (41) | Medical Business | ⑦ Wall Lifting ウォールリフティング | Time Out. |
| 79 | Fukunuma Kai (21) | Mint employee | ② Salmon Ladder Nobori サーモンラダー 上り | Transition to Salmon Ladder Kudari |
| 82 | Darvish Kenji (34) | Golden Bomber Drummer | ① Cross Slider クロススライダー | |
| 84 | Alexander Mars (28) | Sweden Representative | ③ Salmon Ladder Kudari サーモンラダー 下り | Digest. |
| 86 | Kikuchi Seiminamoto (23) | Japan Student Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships Four consecutive Champion | ① Cross Slider クロススライダー | Digest. |
| 89 | Takahashi Kenji (39) | Deliveryman | Clear (11.6 seconds left) | Middle Cut. |
| 91 | Morimoto Yūsuke (23) | SASUKE-Kun | Clear (19.41 seconds left) | |
| 94 | Drew Drechsel (26) | Coach/American Representative/ASEAN 2014 Winner | Clear (13.00 seconds left) | Digest. |
| 95 | Asa Kazuma (33) | Construction Worker | Clear (3.35 seconds left) | |
| 96 | Kanno Hitoshi (30) | Pachinko Janitor/SASUKE 23 Finalist | Clear (8.81 seconds left) | Digest. |
| 97 | Kawaguchi Tomohiro (33) | Truck Driver/SASUKE 30 Finalist | Clear (14.27 seconds left) | |
| Total | 17 Attempts | 8 Clears |
Third Stage
Obstacles
① Drum Hopper ドラム・ホッパー
② Iron Paddler アイアンパドラー
③ ^Sidewinder R サイドワインダー・R
④ Crazy Cliffhanger クレイジークリフハンガー
⑤ *Vertical Limit Kai バーティカルリミット改
⑥ Pipe Slider パイプスライダー
^ Denotes New Obstacle
* Denotes Modified Obstacle
Results
| Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Hioki Masashi (34) | Electrician | ④ Crazy Cliffhanger クレイジークリフハンガー | Transition to 4th ledge. |
| 72 | Ragivaru Anastase (24) | Tahitian Dance Instructor | ④ Crazy Cliffhanger クレイジークリフハンガー | Transition to 3rd ledge. |
| 89 | Takahashi Kenji (39) | Deliveryman | ④ Crazy Cliffhanger クレイジークリフハンガー | Transition to 4th ledge. |
| 91 | Morimoto Yusuke (23) | SASUKE-Kun | Clear | |
| 94 | Drew Drechsel (26) | Coach/American Representative/ASEAN 2014 Winner | ④ Crazy Cliffhanger クレイジークリフハンガー | Middle Cut. Transition to 4th ledge. See Drew Drechsel's Crazy Cliffhanger Disqualification. |
| 95 | Asa Kazuma (33) | Construction Worker | ④ Crazy Cliffhanger クレイジークリフハンガー | Transition to 4th ledge. |
| 96 | Kanno Hitoshi (30) | Pachinko Janitor/SASUKE 23 Finalist | ⑤ Vertical Limit Kaiバーティカルリミット改 | Transition to 2nd section. |
| 97 | Kawaguchi Tomohiro (33) | Truck Driver/SASUKE 30 Finalist | ④ Crazy Cliffhanger クレイジークリフハンガー | Transition to 4th ledge. |
| Total | 8 Attempts | 1 Clear |
Final Stage
Obstacles
① Spider Climb スパイダークライム (12m)
② Tsuna Nobori 綱登り (12m)
Time Limit: 30 seconds
Results
| Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
| 91 | Morimoto Yusuke (23) | SASUKE-Kun | Kanzenseiha | 2.59 seconds to spare. Fourth person to achieve Kanzenseiha. |
| Total | 1 Attempt | 1 Clear |