Intro[]
The fourth tournament, official name: SASUKE1999秋 (literally SASUKE 1999 Autumn), is statistically the most successful tournament in SASUKE history, in which many records were set.
Past finalists Yamamoto Shingo, Ōmori Akira, and Yamada Katsumi were given the three highest start positions (#98, #99, and #100, respectively), foreshadowing the numbering system of the SASUKE All-Stars. However, both Yamamoto and Ōmori were shockingly beaten in First Stage. Other competitors with history of strong performance, such as Yoshizaki Hiroaki and Kane Kosugi, were also given higher numbers.
First Stage saw an amazing 37 competitors cleared the stage, the most ever in SASUKE history. The previous record was 34, set in SASUKE 2. 16 years old Suzuka Ryūgo became the youngest competitor to clear First Stage at the time, a record that stood until SASUKE 41.
Spider Walk caused lots of problems in Second Stage, eliminating many competitors. In all, the stage claimed 26 competitors, another SASUKE record. Still, 11 competitors were able to make it to Third Stage, a record that stood until SASUKE 40.
In Third Stage, two new obstacles were introduced: Arm Bike and Cliffhanger. The latter was proven to be a vicious addition in the stage, eliminating half of the competitors who attempted it, while Pipe Slider eliminating all but one competitor, Akiyama Kazuhiko, who was very close to failing after he almost fell into the muddy drink. Luckily, he managed to hold on to the red platform, hold himself up and clear Third Stage. All in all, yet another record was set, with 10 competitors failed in Third Stage, which stood until SASUKE 41.
In his only Final Stage appearance, Akiyama scaled the 15-metre Tsuna Nobori in just 24 seconds, becoming the first ever competitor to achieve Kanzenseiha in SASUKE. His Final Stage's time remaining was a record until SASUKE 27.
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 Rope ターザンロープ
⑦ Rope Climb ロープクライム
Time Limit: 60 seconds
* Denotes Modified Obstacle
Results[]
Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
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1 | Atarashii Ichirō (28) | Fitness Gym Instructor | Clear | All-Cut. Mentioned in broadcast. |
2 | Toyoshima Kumiko (19) | Japan U-19 National Lacrosse Player | ① Maruta Nobori 丸太登り | |
3 | Asaoka Hiroyuki (28) | Elementary School Teacher | Clear | All-Cut. Mentioned in broadcast. |
4 | Kubota Jun (28) | Surf Shop Manager | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | The log stopped rolling just after he got on. He tried to get on again but fell off. |
5 | Unknown | Hairdresser | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
6 | Unknown | Water Supply Worker | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
7 | Unknown | Welfare Facility Worker for the Disabled | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
8 | Terada Nao (19) | Miss Tokyo 1999 Runner-Up | ① Maruta Nobori 丸太登り | |
9 | Unknown | Office Worker | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
10 | Unknown | Italian Restaurant Waitor | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
11 | Takahashi Hiroki (27) | Works at an Advertising Firm (4th in the World in Lifesaving) | ④ Maruta Kudari 丸太下り | |
12 | Unknown | Sushi Chef | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
13 | Hirano Yukio (25) | Certified Electrician | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | Digest 1-1. |
14 | Takemoto Hiroaki (27) | Golf Course Turf Management | Clear | All-Cut. Mentioned in broadcast. |
15 | Unknown | Plumber | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
16 | Kobayashi Takuji (29) | Office Worker / Former Pro Boxer | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | Digest 1-2. |
17 | Nagai Nobuyuki (29) | Rice Cracker Maker | ① Maruta Nobori 丸太登り | |
18 | Unknown | Prison Guard | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
19 | Unknown | Elementary School Teacher | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
20 | Yoshida Kenichi (22) | Bento Box Deliveryman | Clear | All-Cut. Mentioned in broadcast. |
21 | Miyazawa ????? | Younger Twin | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
22 | Miyazawa Munetada (23) | Older Twin / Fourth Year Kyoto University Law Student | Clear | All-Cut. Mentioned in broadcast. |
23 | Unknown | University of Tokyo Gymnastics Team Captain | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
24 | Unknown | Printing Industry Worker | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
25 | Unknown | Steeplejack | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
26 | Ōno Miki (25) | Charasmatic Clothing Store Worker | ① Maruta Nobori 丸太登り | |
27 | Unknown | Baker | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
28 | Aizawa Shinichi (23) | Held Long Jump World Record at Age 14 | Clear | All-Cut. Mentioned in broadcast. |
29 | Unknown | English Teacher | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
30 | Unknown | Chinese Chef | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
31 | Iijima Toyohisa (23) | Former GSDF Member | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | |
32 | Unknown | Fourth Year Kurume University Student | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
33 | Unknown | Stuntman | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
34 | Unknown | Third Year Fukuoka University Student | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
35 | Takimoto Haruo (28) | Former JSDF Member (Ranger) | Clear | All-Cut. Mentioned in broadcast. |
36 | Unknown | Second Year Tokai University Student | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
37 | Harley Saito (31) | LLPW Singles Champion | ① Maruta Nobori 丸太登り | |
38 | Kuroda Tamotsu (29) | Comedic Duo "Messenger" | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
39 | Kusano Hayato (23) | Former Biker Gang Leader | ① Maruta Nobori 丸太登り | |
40 | Miura Eiichi (31) | Steeplejack | Clear (09.53 seconds left) | |
41 | Nakamura Masami (19) | Second Year Nippon Sport Science University Student | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | Digest 2-1. |
42 | Unknown | University of Tokyo Graduate Student | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
43 | Kawashima Takayuki (20) | Chinese Food Restaurant Employee/SASUKE 1 Finalist/Fifth in World Junior Tumbling Championship | Clear | All-Cut. Mentioned in broadcast. |
44 | Satō Hiroyuki (28) | Talent | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | Digest 2-2. |
45 | Nishihama Masao (24) | Fourth Year Kyoto University Engineering Student | Clear | All-Cut. Mentioned in broadcast. |
46 | Unknown | Theme Park Ninja at Nikko Edo Wonderland | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
47 | Nakata Ken (30) | Sports Trainer | Clear | All-Cut. Mentioned in broadcast. |
48 | Ishijima Shinichi (30) | Construction Worker | Clear | All-Cut. Mentioned in broadcast. |
49 | Unknown | Construction Worker | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
50 | Unknown | Office Lady | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
51 | Tatsukawa Tomihiro (35) | Office Worker | ④ Maruta Kudari 丸太下り | |
52 | Matsushima Shinji (28) | Sports Manufacturer Worker | Clear | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
53 | Hashidate Takashi (26) | Works for Yamazaki Baking | Clear | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
54 | Suzuka Ryōgo (16) | Youngest Competitor/First Year High School Student/Rugby Player | Clear | All-Cut. Youngest competitor to clear the First Stage. Mentioned in broadcast. |
55 | Kobayashi Shinori (30) | Izakaya Owner | Clear | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
56 | Yamauchi Takashi (18) | Funabashi Municipal High School Senior | Clear | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
57 | Kawahara Yasuhiro (20) | Japan U-19 National Lacrosse Team | ③ Yureru Hashi 揺れる橋 | Digest 3-1. |
58 | Unknown | Tokai University Track Athlete | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
59 | Unknown | Pro Shooter | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
60 | Unknown | Car Dealership Worker | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
61 | Kisaki Satoshi (25) | Sandlot Baseball Player | ③ Yureru Hashi 揺れる橋 | Digest 3-2. |
62 | Unknown | Firefighter | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
63 | Tsutsui Kazuhide (23) | Harima Town Hall Staff | ③ Yureru Hashi 揺れる橋 | Digest 3-3. |
64 | Satō Shūsuke (25) | Talent | Clear | All-Cut. Mentioned in broadcast. |
65 | Morita Junpei (19) | First Year Tokai University Student | Clear | All-Cut. Mentioned in broadcast. |
66 | Unknown | Kinki University High School Teacher | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
67 | Unknown | Part Time Private School Teacher | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
68 | Unknown | Part Time Architectural Painter | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
69 | Unknown | Software Development Worker for Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
70 | Kondo Masato (25) | DJ/Former College American Football National Team Member | Clear | All-Cut. Mentioned in broadcast. |
71 | Ueda Takuyu (36) | Internet Service Provider/Free Climber | Clear | All-Cut. Mentioned in broadcast. |
72 | Unknown | First Year Sagami Women's Junior College Student | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
73 | Kanzaki Kōichi (37) | Firefighter (Former Rescue Group Member) | Clear (05.9 seconds left) | Middle-Cut. |
74 | Unknown | Non Profit Organisation Worker | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
75 | Shigeno Susumu (26) | 19 Years in Judo | Clear (<10 seconds left) | Digest 4-1. |
76 | Nagahama Hiroyuki (30) | Car Sheet Metal Worker | Clear | All-Cut. Mentioned in broadcast. |
77 | Eda Norihito (28) | NTT East Division Rugby Club | Clear (<10 seconds left) | Digest 4-2. |
78 | Araki Takuji (25) | Pro Lifesaver | Clear (<10 seconds left) | Digest 4-3. |
79 | Fukushima Katsushige (32) | COLORS Comedy Group's Leader | Clear | All-Cut. Mentioned in broadcast. |
80 | Aihara Masakazu (30) | Comedic Duo "Messenger" | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
81 | Iketani Naoki (25) | Monster Box World Record Holder (23 Boxes)/Winner of the 1997 All-Japan Championship/Winner of Sportsman No. 1 XIV | Clear (14.23 seconds left) | |
82 | Itō Tadao (27) | Frozen Food Warehouse Worker | Clear | All-Cut. Mentioned in broadcast. |
83 | Kashiwagi Naoto (27) | Forestry Worker | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | |
84 | Tsukamoto Eriko (19) | Lacrosse U-19 National Team Member | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | |
85 | Kujirai Yasutoshi (31) | Pro Lifesaver | ⑦ Rope Climb ロープクライム | Middle-Cut. Time Out. |
86 | Akiyama Kazuhiko (26) | Former Crab Fisherman/Hokkaido High School for the Blind | Clear (20.92 seconds left) | |
87 | Satō Takashi (25) | Mountaineering Guide | Clear | All-Cut. Mentioned in broadcast. |
88 | Ken Yasuda (28) | Bodybuilder (1999 Mr. JAPAN) | ③ Yureru Hashi 揺れる橋 | Middle-Cut. |
89 | Endō Seiichi (45) | Oldest Competitor | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | Digest 5-1. |
90 | Hatakeyama Takanori (24) | Former WBA Super Featherweight Champion | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | Digest 5-2. |
91 | Fukayama Tadanori (35) | Professional Bodyguard/Former Member of French Foreign Legion | Clear (00.08 seconds left) | |
92 | Unknown | JMSDF Yokosuka Naval Base Officer | Unknown | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
93 | Saeki Masashi (20) | GSDF Member, Stationed at Kurihama Garrison | Clear (05.7 seconds left) | Middle-Cut. |
94 | Travis Allen Schroeder (26) | Diver | Clear (22.71 seconds left) | First Stage's Fastest Clear. |
95 | Yoshizaki Hiroaki (23) | Second Year University of Tokyo Graduate Student | Clear | All-Cut. Mentioned in broadcast. |
96 | Shane Kosugi (23) | Actor | ⑦ Rope Climb ロープクライム | Middle-Cut. Time Out. |
97 | Kane Kosugi (25) | Actor/Competitor on Geinojin Sportsman No. 1 | Clear (14.0 seconds left) | |
98 | Yamamoto Shingo (25) | Previous Finalist/Gas Station Worker | ③ Yureru Hashi 揺れる橋 | |
99 | Ōmori Akira (31) | Previous Finalist/Animal Teidan | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | Fell into the water, then the log fell off the track and hit his head. |
100 | Yamada Katsumi (33) | Previous Finalist/Propane Tank Delivery Driver | Clear (06.7 seconds left) | |
Total | 100 Attempts | 37 Clears |
Second Stage[]
Obstacles[]
① Spider Walk スパイダーウォーク
↓ Ugokukabe 動く壁
② Spider Climb スパイダークライム
③ Goren Hammer 5連ハンマー
④ Gyakusō Conveyor 逆走コンベアー
⑤ Wall Lifting ウォールリフティング
Time Limit: 50 seconds
Length: 65.5 metres
Results[]
Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Atarashii Ichirō (28) | Fitness Gym Instructor | ④ Gyakusō Conveyor 逆走コンベアー | Time Out. |
3 | Asaoka Hiroyuki (28) | Chigasaki City Elementary School Teacher | Clear (03.5 seconds left) | |
14 | Takemoto Hiroaki (27) | Golf Course Turf Management | Unknown | All-Cut. |
20 | Yoshida Kenichi (22) | Bento Box Deliveryman | ③ Goren Hammer 5連ハンマー | Middle-Cut. |
22 | Miyazawa Kazutaka (23) | Older Twin / Fourth Year Kyoto University Law Student | Unknown | All-Cut. |
28 | Aizawa Shinichi (23) | Held Long Jump World Record at Age 14 | Unknown | All-Cut. |
35 | Takimoto Haruo (28) | Former JSDF Member (Ranger) | Unknown | All-Cut. |
40 | Miura Eiichi (31) | Steeplejack | Clear | All-Cut. Mentioned in broadcast. |
43 | Kawashima Takayuki (20) | Chinese Food Restaurant Employee/SASUKE 1 Finalist/Fifth in World Junior Tumbling Championship | Clear | All-Cut. Mentioned in broadcast. |
45 | Nishihama Masao (24) | Fourth Year Kyoto University Engineering Student | Unknown | All-Cut. |
47 | Nakata Ken (27) | Sports Trainer | ↓ Ugokukabe 動く壁 | |
48 | Ishijima Kenichi (30) | Construction Worker | Unknown | All-Cut. |
52 | Matsushima Shinji (28) | Sports Manufacturer Worker | ① Spider Walk スパイダーウォーク | Digest 6-1. |
53 | Hashidate Takashi (26) | Works for Yamazaki Baking | ① Spider Walk スパイダーウォーク | Digest 6-2. |
54 | Suzuka Ryūgo (16) | First Year High School Student/Rugby Player | ⑤ Wall Lifting ウォールリフティング | Time Out. All-Cut. Third Wall. External Information. |
55 | Kobayashi Shigeki (30) | Izakaya Owner | ③ Goren Hammer 5連ハンマー | Digest 6-3. |
56 | Yamauchi Takashi (18) | Funabashi Private High School Student | ① Spider Walk スパイダーウォーク | Digest 6-4. |
64 | Satō Shūsuke (25) | Talent | Clear (03.07 seconds left) | Shown as 03.1 seconds left on the screen. |
65 | Morita Junpei (19) | First Year Tokai University Student | Unknown | All-Cut. |
70 | Kondo Masato (25) | DJ/Former University Football Player | ② Spider Climb スパイダークライム | |
71 | Ueda Takuyu (36) | Internet Service Privider/Free Climber | Clear | All-Cut. Mentioned in broadcast. |
73 | Kanzaki Kōichi (37) | Firefighter | Unknown | All-Cut. |
75 | Shigeno Susumu (26) | 19 Years in Judo | Unknown | All-Cut. |
76 | Nagahama Hiroyuki (30) | Car Sheet Metal Worker | ① Spider Walk スパイダーウォーク | Digest 7-1. |
77 | Eda Kazunori (28) | NTT East Japan Rugby Team Member | ① Spider Walk スパイダーウォーク | Digest 7-2. |
78 | Araki Takuji (25) | Pro Lifesaver | ② Spider Climb スパイダークライム | |
79 | Fukushima Katsushige (32) | Comedy Group "COLORS" Leader | ② Spider Climb スパイダークライム | Middle-Cut. |
81 | Iketani Naoki (25) | Monster Box World Record Holder (23 Boxes)/Winner of the 1997 All-Japan Championship/Winner of Sportsman No. 1 XIV | Clear (02.52 seconds left) | Shown as 02.8 seconds left on the screen. |
82 | Itō Tadao (27) | Frozen Food Warehouse Worker | ③ Goren Hammer 5連ハンマー | Middle-Cut. |
86 | Akiyama Kazuhiko (26) | Former Crab Fisherman/Hokkaido High School for the Blind | Clear (08.52 seconds left) | Shown as 07.4 seconds left on the screen. The timer on the set stopped after Akiyama stepped on the red platform, but the timer on the screen didn't stop until the smoke appears. Fastest Second Stage's Clear. |
87 | Satō Taka (25) | Mountaineering Guide | Unknown | All-Cut. |
91 | Fukayama Tadanori (35) | Professional Bodyguard/Former Member of French Foreign Legion | ↓ Ugokukabe 動く壁 | |
93 | Saeki Masahi (20) | GSDF Member, Stationed at Kurihama Garrison | ① Spider Walk スパイダーウォーク | |
94 | Travis Allen Schroeder (26) | Diver | Clear (07.7 seconds left) | |
95 | Yoshizaki Hiroaki (23) | Tokyo University Gradudate School/Former Gymnastics Club | Clear (06.90 seconds left) | Middle-Cut. |
97 | Kane Kosugi (25) | Actor/Competitor on Geinojin Sportsman No. 1 | Clear (02.3 seconds left) | |
100 | Yamada Katsumi (33) | Previous Finalist/Propane Tank Delivery Driver | Clear (06.05 seconds left) | Shown as 05.8 seconds left on the screen. |
Total | 37 Attempts | 11 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 ^Arm Bike アームバイク
④ ^Cliffhanger クリフハンガー
⑤ *Pipe Slider パイプスライダー
^ Denotes New Obstacle
* Denotes Modified Obstacle
Results[]
Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
3 | Asaoka Hiroyuki (28) | Chigasaki City Elementary School Teacher | ⑤ Pipe Slider パイプスライダー | Failed Jump. First to beat Arm Bike and Cliffhanger. |
40 | Miura Eiichi (31) | Steeplejack | ⑤ Pipe Slider パイプスライダー | Lost his grip at end after the pipe slid back. |
43 | Kawashima Takayuki (20) | Chinese Food Restaurant Employee/SASUKE 1 Finalist/Fifth in World Junior Tumbling Championship | ④ Cliffhanger クリフハンガー | Middle-Cut. |
64 | Satō Shūsuke (25) | Talent | ① Pole Jump ポールジャンプ | Course Out. Lost balance after clearing the obstacle. |
71 | Ueda Takuyu (36) | Internet Service Provider/Free Climber | ④ Cliffhanger クリフハンガー | Middle-Cut. |
81 | Iketani Naoki (25) | Monster Box World Record Holder (23 Boxes)/Winner of the 1997 All-Japan Championship/Winner of Sportsman No. 1 XIV | ⑤ Pipe Slider パイプスライダー | Middle-Cut. Lost his grip while trying to rest on the pipe. |
86 | Akiyama Kazuhiko (26) | Former Crab Fisherman/Hokkaido High School for the Blind | Clear | |
94 | Travis Allen Schroeder (26) | Diver | ⑤ Pipe Slider パイプスライダー | Disqualified. Pulled the pipe off the track. Completed the stage. First American to clear Cliffhanger. |
95 | Yoshizaki Hiroaki (23) | Tokyo University Gradudate School/Former Gymnastics Club | ④ Cliffhanger クリフハンガー | Digest. Too short, had to jump to reach the ledge. |
97 | Kane Kosugi (25) | Actor/Competitor on Geinojin Sportsman No. 1 | ④ Cliffhanger クリフハンガー | |
100 | Yamada Katsumi (33) | Previous Finalist/Propane Tank Delivery Driver | ④ Cliffhanger クリフハンガー | |
Total | 11 Attempts | 1 Clear |
Final Stage[]
Obstacles[]
① Tsuna Nobori 綱登り (15m)
Time Limit: 30 seconds
Results[]
Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
86 | Akiyama Kazuhiko (26) | Former Crab Fisherman/Hokkaido High School for the Blind | Kanzenseiha (05.89 seconds left) |
Shown as 06.0 seconds left on the screen. First to clear SASUKE's Final Stage and achieve Kanzenseiha. Last Man Standing. Record for most time left in a Kanzenseiha until SASUKE 27. |
Total | 1 Attempt | 1 Clear |
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