Intro
The 4th Competition, official name: SASUKE1999秋 (literally SASUKE 1999 Fall) is statistically, the most successful tournament in SASUKE history and many records were set.
Past finalists Yamada Katsumi, Yamamoto Shingo, and Omori Akira were given start positions in the high 90s, foreshadowing the number system of the SASUKE All-Stars. However, both Omori and Yamamoto shockingly failed the First Stage. Other competitors with history of strong performance, such as Akiyama Kazuhiko and Yoshizaki Hiroaki, were also given higher numbers.
The 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 Ryugo (along with Honma Kota in SASUKE 17) became the youngest competitor to clear the First Stage (their records still stand until today).
The Spider Walk caused lots of problems in the Second Stage and eliminated many competitors. In all, the stage claimed 26 competitors, another SASUKE record. Still, 11 competitors were able to make it to the Third Stage, the most in SASUKE history.
In the Third Stage, two new obstacles were introduced: the Arm Bike and the Cliffhanger. The Cliffhanger was proven to be a vicious addition in the stage, eliminating almost half of the competitors who attempted it, while the Pipe Slider eliminated 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 the Third Stage. All in all, yet another record was set, with 10 competitors failed in the Third Stage.
In his only Final Stage appearance, Akiyama scaled the Final Stage (the 15-meter Tsuna Nobori) in just 24 seconds, becoming the first ever competitor to achieve kanzenseiha in SASUKE. His 6 second remaining Stage 4 timing 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 New Obstacle
Results
| Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atarashii Ichirō (28) | Fitness Instructor | Clear | All Cut. |
| 2 | Toyoshima Kumiko (19) | Japan U-19 National Lacrosse Player | ① Maruta Nobori 丸太登り | |
| 3 | Asaoka Hiroyuki (28) | Chigasaki City Elementary School Teacher | Clear | All Cut. |
| 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. |
| 8 | Terada Nao (19) | Miss Tokyo 1999 | ① Maruta Nobori 丸太登り | |
| 11 | Takahashi Hiroki (27) | Advertising Agency Worker | ④ Maruta Kudari 丸太下り | |
| 13 | Hirano Yukio (25) | Certified Electrician | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | Digest. |
| 14 | Takemoto Haruo (27) | Golf Turf Management | Clear | All Cut. |
| 16 | Kobayashi Takuji (29) | Former Boxer Worker | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | Digest. |
| 17 | Nagai Nobuyuki (29) | Artisan | ① Maruta Nobori 丸太登り | |
| 20 | Yoshida Kenichi (22) | Lunch box Delivery Man | Clear | All Cut. |
| 22 | Miyazawa Munetaka (23) | Kyoto University of Law, Fourth Year | Clear | All Cut. |
| 26 | Ōno Miki (25) | Clothing Sales Clerk | ① Maruta Nobori 丸太登り | |
| 28 | Aizawa Shinichi (23) | High Jump World Record Holder | Clear | All Cut. |
| 31 | Iijima Toyohisa (23) | Former GSDF | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | |
| 35 | Takimoto Haruo (28) | Ranger | Clear | All Cut. |
| 37 | Harley Saito (31) | LLPW Singles Champion | ① Maruta Nobori 丸太登り | |
| 39 | Kusano Hayai (23) | Former Motorcycle Gang Chief Commander | ① Maruta Nobori 丸太登り | |
| 40 | Miura Eiichi (31) | Steeplejack | Clear (09.5 seconds left) | |
| 41 | Nakamura Masami (19) | Second Year Nippon Sport Science University Student | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | Digest. |
| 43 | Kawashima Takayuki (20) | Restaurant Employee | Clear | All Cut. |
| 44 | Satō Hiroyuki (28) | Celebrity | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | Digest. |
| 45 | Nishihama Masao (24) | Fourth Year School of Engineering, Kyoto University Student | Clear | All Cut. |
| 47 | Nakata Ken (30) | Sports Trainer | Clear | All Cut. |
| 48 | Ishijima Kenichi (30) | ??? | Clear | All Cut. |
| 51 | Tatsukawa Tomihiro (35) | Worker/Superman Impersonator | ④ Maruta Kudari 丸太下り | |
| 52 | Matsushima Shinji (28) | Sports Manufacturer Worker | Clear | All Cut. |
| 53 | Hashidate Takashi (26) | Food Company Worker | Clear | All Cut. |
| 54 | Suzuka Ryūgo (16) | Youngest Competitor/First Year High School Student | Clear | All Cut. Youngest competitor to clear the First Stage. |
| 55 | Kobayashi Shigenori (30) | Pub Manager | Clear | All Cut. |
| 56 | Yamauchi Takashi (18) | Third Year Funabashi Private High School Student | Clear | All Cut. |
| 57 | Kawahara Yasuhiro (20) | Japan U-19 National Lacrosse Team | ③ Yureru Hashi 揺れる橋 | Digest. |
| 58-60? | Miyazawa Haruhisa (30) | House Painter | Unknown | All Cut. |
| 61 | Kizaki Satoshi (25) | Sandlot Baseball Player | ③ Yureru Hashi 揺れる橋 | Digest. |
| 62 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | All Cut. Wore black martial arts outfit. |
| 63 | Tsutsui Kazuhide (23) | Harima-Town Worker | ③ Yureru Hashi 揺れる橋 | Digest. |
| 64 | Satō Shūsuke (25) | Talent | Clear | All Cut. |
| 65 | Morita Junpei (19) | First Year Student at Tokai University | Clear | All Cut. |
| 70 | Kondo Makoto (25) | DJ/Former University Football Player | Clear | All Cut. |
| 71 | Ueda Takuyu (36) | ISP Management | Clear | All Cut. |
| 73 | Kansake Kōichi (37) | Fireman | Clear (05.9 seconds left) | Middle Cut. |
| 75 | Shigeno Susumu (26) | 19 Years in Judo | Clear | Digest. |
| 76 | Hiroyuki Nagahama (30) | Automotive Sheet Metal Worker | Clear | All Cut. |
| 77 | Eda Kazunori (28) | NTT East Division Rugby | Clear | Digest. |
| 78 | Araki Takuji (25) | Pro Life Saver | Clear | Digest. |
| 79 | Fukushima Katsushige (32) | Comedy Group "COLORS" Leader | Clear | All Cut. |
| 81 | Iketani Naoki (25) | Monster Box World Record Holder | Clear (14.2 seconds left) | |
| 82 | Itō Tadao (27) | Frozen Food Warehouse Worker | Clear | All Cut. |
| 83 | Kashiwagi Naoto (27) | Forestry | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | |
| 84 | Tsukamoto Eriko (19) | Japan U-19 National Lacrosse Player | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | |
| 85 | Kujirai Yasutoshi (31) | Pro Life Saver | ⑦ Rope Climb ロープクライム | Middle Cut. Time Out. |
| 86 | Akiyama Kazuhiko (26) | Former Fisherman | Clear (20.92 seconds left) | |
| 87 | Satō Taka (25) | Mountain Guide | Clear | All Cut. |
| 88 | Ken Yasuda (28) | Body Builder/1999 Mr. Japan | ③ Yureru Hashi 揺れる橋 | Middle Cut. |
| 89 | Endō Kiyokazu (45) | Oldest Competitor | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | Digest. |
| 90 | Hatakeyama Takanori (24) | House Fighter | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | Digest. |
| 91 | Fukayama Tadanori (35) | Professional Bodyguard | Clear (00.08 seconds left) | |
| 93 | Saeki Masahi (20) | GSDF | Clear (05 seconds left) | Middle Cut. |
| 94 | Travis Allen Schroeder (26) | Diver | Clear (22.71 seconds left) | Fastest First Stage clear of the tournament. |
| 95 | Yoshizaki Hiroaki (23) | Second Year University of Tokyo Student | Clear | All Cut. |
| 96 | Shane Kosugi (23) | Actor | ⑦ Rope Climb ロープクライム | Middle Cut. Time Out. |
| 97 | Kane Kosugi (25) | Actor/Geinojin Sportsman No. 1 | Clear (14.0 seconds left) | |
| 98 | Yamamoto Shingo (25) | Previous Finalist/Gas Station Clerk | ③ Yureru Hashi 揺れる橋 | |
| 99 | Ōmori Akira (31) | Previous Finalist/Comedian | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | |
| 100 | Yamada Katsumi (33) | Previous Finalist/Ship Tank Worker | Clear (06.7 seconds left) | |
| Yamamoto Tatsuya (28) | Previous Finalist/Carpenter | Unknown | All Cut. | |
| Total | 100 Attempts | 37 Clear |
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
⑤ Wall Lifting ウォールリフティング
Time Limit: 50 seconds
Length: 65.5 m
Results
| Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atarashii Ichirō (28) | Fitness Instructor | ④ Gyakusō Conveyor 逆走コンベア | Time Out. |
| 3 | Asaoka Hiroyuki (28) | Chigasaki City Elementary School Teacher | Clear (03.9 seconds left) | |
| 14 | Takemoto 裕昭 (27) | Golf Course Turf Management | Unknown | All Cut. |
| 20 | Yoshida Kenichi (22) | Water Disposal Team | ③ Goren Hammer 5連ハンマー | Middle Cut. |
| 22 | Miyazawa Munetaka (23) | Fourth Year Student at the Kyoto University School of Law | Unknown | All Cut. |
| 28 | Aizawa Shinichi (23) | High-Jump World Record Holder | Unknown | All Cut. |
| 35 | Takimoto 晴夫 (28) | Former Self-Defense Forces (Rangers) | Unknown | All Cut. |
| 40 | Miura Eiichi (31) | Steeplejack | Clear | All Cut. |
| 43 | Kawashima Takayuki (20) | Restaurant Employee | Clear | All Cut. |
| 45 | 西濱 Masao (24) | Fourth Year Engineer at Kyoto University | Unknown | All Cut. |
| 47 | Nakata Ken (27) | Sports Trainer | ① Spider Walk スパイダーウォーク | |
| 48 | Ishijima Kenichi (30) | Unknown | All Cut. | |
| 52 | Matsushima Shinji (28) | Designer Sports Shoe Manufacturer Worker | ① Spider Walk スパイダーウォーク | Digest. |
| 53 | Hashidate Shinji (26) | Food Service Company | ① Spider Walk スパイダーウォーク | Digest. |
| 54 | Suzuka Ryūgo (16) | Youngest Competitor/High School Studen | Unknown | All Cut. |
| 55 | Kobayashi Shigenori (30) | Pub Manager | ③ Goren Hammer 5連ハンマー | Digest. |
| 56 | Yamauchi Takashi (18) | Third Year Private High School Student | ① Spider Walk スパイダーウォーク | Digest. |
| 64 | Satō Shūsuke (25) | Talent | Clear (03.1 seconds left) | |
| 65 | Morita Junpei (19) | First Year Student at Tokai University | Unknown | All Cut. |
| 70 | Kondo Makoto (25) | DJ/Former University Football Player | ② Spider Climb スパイダークライム | |
| 71 | Ueda Takuyu (36) | ISP Management | Clear | All Cut. |
| 73 | Kansake Kōichi (37) | Firemen (Former Rescue Member) | Unknown | All Cut. |
| 75 | Shigeno Susumu (26) | 19 Years in Judo | Unknown | All Cut. |
| 76 | Hiroyuki Nagahama (30) | Automotive Sheet Metal Worker | ① Spider Walk スパイダーウォーク | Digest. |
| 77 | Eda Kazunori (28) | NTT East Division Rugby | ① Spider Walk スパイダーウォーク | Digest. |
| 78 | Araki Takuji (25) | Pro Life Saver | 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 | Digest. |
| 81 | Iketani Naoki (25) | Monster Box World Record Holder/1997 National Championships Winner in High Bar | Clear (02.8 seconds left) | |
| 82 | Itō Tadao (27) | Frozen Food Warehouse Worker/Quick Muscle Tournament Winner | ③ Goren Hammer 5連ハンマー | Digest. |
| 86 | Akiyama Kazuhiko (26) | Former Fisherman | Clear (07.4 seconds left) | |
| 87 | Satō Taka (25) | Mountain 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/"Pump Up" Record Holder | ① Spider Walk スパイダーウォーク | |
| 94 | Travis Allen Schroeder (26) | Diver/Fastest First Stage Time | Clear (07.7 seconds left) | |
| 95 | Yoshizaki Hiroaki (23) | Second Year University of Tokyo Student | Clear (06.9 seconds left) | Middle Cut. |
| 97 | Kane Kosugi (25) | Actor/Geinojin Sportsman No. 1 | Clear (02.3 seconds left) | |
| 100 | Yamada Katsumi (33) | Previous Finalist/Ship Tank Worker | Clear (05.8 seconds left) | |
| Total | 37 Attempts | 11 Clear |
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 Cliff Hanger. |
| 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 Restaurant Clerk/SASUKE 1 Finalist/5th in World Junior Tumbling Championships | ④ Cliffhanger クリフハンガー | |
| 64 | Satō Shūsuke (25) | Talent | ① Pole Jump ポールジャンプ | Course Out. Landed on the mat, but lost his balance and fell off. |
| 71 | Ueda Takuyu (36) | ISP Management/Free Climber | ④ Cliffhanger クリフハンガー | |
| 81 | Iketani Naoki (25) | Monster Box World Record Holder | ⑤ Pipe Slider パイプスライダー | |
| 86 | Akiyama Kazuhiko (26) | Former Fisherman | Clear | |
| 94 | Travis Allen Schroeder (26) | Diver/Fastest 1st Stage Time | ⑤ Pipe Slider パイプスライダー | Disqualified. Pulled the pipe off the track. First American to clear the Cliffhanger. |
| 95 | Yoshizaki Hiroaki (23) | Second Year University of Tokyo Student | ④ Cliffhanger クリフハンガー | |
| 97 | Kane Kosugi (25) | Actor/Geinojin Sportsman No. 1 | ④ Cliffhanger クリフハンガー | |
| 100 | Yamada Katsumi (33) | Previous Finalist/Ship Tank Worker | 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 | Kanzenseiha | 6.0 seconds left. First to achieve Kanzenseiha. Record for most time left in a kanzenseiha until SASUKE 27. |
| Total | 1 Attempt | 1 Clear |
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