Intro[]
The 9th competition, official name: SASUKE2002春 (literally Sasuke 2002 Spring) was the fifth competition since Akiyama Kazuhiko's victory in SASUKE 4. It was remembered most for its redesigned Third Stage, featuring perhaps the most iconic incarnation of the Cliffhanger (the Cliffhanger Kai), the introduction of the new Rumbling Dice and Lamp Grasper, and as the first tournament in which the future SASUKE All-Star Nagano Makoto made his name. This was also the future SASUKE All-Star Shiratori Bunpei's first tournament, although he failed at the Soritatsu Kabe in the First Stage.
The First Stage remained unchanged since SASUKE 8, however, this tournament was noteworthy for the worst performance from a SASUKE All-Star, where Akiyama Kazuhiko failed at the very first obstacle of the First Stage, the Godantobi. He was the first SASUKE All-Star to fail at the very first obstacle of the First Stage (which would happen again in SASUKE 31, where both Yamamoto Shingo and Takeda Toshihiro failed the Rolling Hill, and then again in SASUKE 39 and SASUKE 41, where Yamada Katsumi and Nagano Makoto failed the Quad Steps respectively.) The results of the First Stage were incredibly similar to those of the previous tournament, since only 7 competitors finished the First Stage, with a difference of only one finisher more.
The Second Stage's time limit received a cut of 20 seconds, which eventually eliminated Iketani Naoki and Yamada Katsumi (due to losing too much time removing the tapes from his shoes before attempting the Spider Walk). It also nearly timed out Nakayama Kinnikun, who fell on the Spider Walk just as his time was about to expire.
The modifications to the Third Stage showed, defeating All-Stars Takeda Toshihiro and Yamamoto Shingo early on, and eliminating Nakata Daisuke as well. Nagano Makoto, however, was able to reach the very end of the stage, failing only at the final jump of the Pipe Slider, cementing his place as a firm favorite for the future.
First Stage[]
Obstacles[]
① Godantobi 五段跳び
② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太
③ Ōdama 大玉
④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング
⑤ Soritatsu Kabe 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: 77 seconds
Results[]
| Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hattori Takeshi (29) | No. 1 Arm Wrestler in the World | ③ Ōdama 大玉 | |
| 2 | Maruyama Yuuji (33) | Wrestling International Tournament Runner Up | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | |
| 3 | Iinuma Seiji (27) | All Japan Lifesaving Champion | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 4 | Unknown | Pro Boxer | ③ Ōdama 大玉 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 5 | Unknown | Diving Instructor | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 6 | Unknown | English Conversational Teacher | ⑤ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 7 | Unknown | Former Japanese Baseball Team Member | ⑤ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 8 | Unknown | Cabaret Club "Ranmaru" Boy | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 9 | Unknown | Kickboxer | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 10 | Togawa Yoshitaka (27) | Produce Shop Manager | ① Godantobi 五段跳び | |
| 11 | Takahashi Hiromitsu (36) | Former Classic Ballet Dancer | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | |
| 12 | 2nd Place Winning Rhythmic Gymnastics Team Member | ⑤ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. | |
| 13 | Obayashi Yasuyuki (32) | Postal Worker | ⑤ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | Time Out. |
| 14 | Unknown | Part Time High School Teacher | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 15 | Nonaka Yoshimi (36) | Aerobics Instructor | ③ Ōdama 大玉 | |
| 16 | Unknown | High School Girl | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 17 | Unknown | Model | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 18 | William Chapman (18) | Urawa Technical High School Senior | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | Digest. |
| 19 | Furuhashi Noriyasu (31) | Free Diving Instructor | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | Digest. |
| 20 | Sawada Keisuke (22) | Tohoku University American Football Team Member | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | Digest. |
| 21 | Iijima Toyohisa (26) | Action Star | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | |
| 22 | Unknown | Yokohama Chinatown Chef | ⑤ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 23 | Unknown | Komazawa University Buddhist Studies Student | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 24 | Ozawa Tomoni (21) | 2001 Miss Chuo Ward | ① Godantobi 五段跳び | |
| 25 | Unknown | Takoyaki Shop President | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 26 | Nagai Masaru (23) | Actor | ⑥ Tarzan Jump ターザンジャンプ | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 27 | Unknown | Painter | ① Godantobi 五段跳び | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 28 | Miura Eiichi (34) | Steeplejack | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | |
| 29 | Unknown | Butcher | ① Godantobi 五段跳び | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 30 | Hamamiya Ai (24) | Pro Dancer | ① Godantobi 五段跳び | |
| 31 | Margarin (31) | Shinjuku Gay Bar "Mama" | ③ Ōdama 大玉 | |
| 32 | Unknown | Actor | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 33 | Unknown | Former Korean Army Vulcan Artillery Operator | ⑤ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 34 | Unknown | Hotel Receptionist | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 35 | Unknown | Clam Fisherman | ③ Ōdama 大玉 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 36 | Unknown | Pastry Chef | ① Godantobi 五段跳び | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 37 | Mizuno Yuko (20) | "King's Brunch" Reporter | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | |
| 38 | Unknown | Acupuncture Massage Therapist | ① Godantobi 五段跳び | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 39 | Unknown | Office Worker | ① Godantobi 五段跳び | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 40 | Ishimaru Kenjiro (48) | Actor | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | |
| 41 | Nakayama Kinnikun (23) | Comedian | Clear (00.57 seconds left) | |
| 42 | Unknown | Dancer | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 43 | Kaname Jun (21) | Actor | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 44 | Unknown | Massage Therapist | ① Godantobi 五段跳び | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 45 | Unknown | Pharmacist | ① Godantobi 五段跳び | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 46 | Hibari (28) | "The World's Strongest Transsexual" | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | |
| 47 | Kuramochi Minoru (54) | Izakaya Owner | ① Godantobi 五段跳び | |
| 48 | Unknown | Hairdresser | ③ Ōdama 大玉 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 49 | Unknown | Pro Wrestler | ① Godantobi 五段跳び | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 50 | Unknown | Confectioner | ① Godantobi 五段跳び | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 51 | Tatsukawa Tomihiro (37) | Business | ① Godantobi 五段跳び | |
| 52 | Nishimura Miho (21) | 2002 Kirin Beer Poster Girl | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | |
| 53 | Unknown | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fighter | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 54 | Unknown | Lumberjack | ⑤ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 55 | Kojima Yūsuke (28) | Ramen Shop Owner | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | Digest. External Information. |
| 56 | Unknown | Chinese Martial Artist | ⑤ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 57 | Nishikawa Kazuhiro (40) | Kanazawa City Hotel Baker | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | Digest. External Information. |
| 58 | Unknown | Waste Paper Exchange Driver | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 59 | Yoshinaga Katsumi (25) | Katsuyama Middle School Teacher | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | Digest. |
| 60 | Tanaka Kenji(25) | Firefighter | ⑤ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 61 | Nagano Makoto (29) | Fisherman | Clear (22.72 seconds left) | Fastest Stage 1 clear of the tournament. |
| 62 | Unknown | Sword Fight Scene Choreographer | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 63 | Unknown | Sydney Paralympic Silver Medalist | ① Godantobi 五段跳び | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 64 | Unknown | Sports Club Instructor | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 65 | Unknown | Talent | ⑤ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 66 | Unknown | Italian Chef | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 67 | Kikuchi Hideo (31) | USJ Action Star | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | |
| 68 | Harashima Masami (39) | Stationery Manufacturing Worker | ① Godantobi 五段跳び | |
| 69 | Unknown | First Year Sophia University Student | ③ Ōdama 大玉 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 70 | Tamada Etsuji (30) | Buddhist Altar / Lacquer Craftsmen | ① Godantobi 五段跳び | Course Out. |
| 71 | Nakata Daisuke (28) | Sydney Olympic Trampoline Team Member | Clear (04.44 seconds left) | |
| 72 | Matsunaga Miki (15) | Third Year Chubu Junior High School Student | ① Godantobi 五段跳び | |
| 73 | Itō Sadanori (48) | Truck Driver | ① Godantobi 五段跳び | |
| 74 | Hamid Sultanif (21) | Second Year Fukushima College Student | ① Godantobi 五段跳び | |
| 75 | Unknown | Action Star | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 76 | Unknown | Middle School Teacher | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 77 | Unknown | Acrobatic Gymnast | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 78 | Unknown | 2nd Best Archer in China | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 79 | Shiratori Bunpei (35) | Inba Village (Chiba Prefecture) Office Worker | ⑤ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | Mid Cut. Time Out. |
| 80 | Unknown | Decathlete | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 81 | Iketani Naoki (29) | Monster Box World Record Holder | Clear (02.90 seconds left) | |
| 82 | Takahashi Yukiko (34) | Sydney Olympic Beach Volleyball Team Member | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | |
| 83 | Masato (23) | K-1 Middleweight Japanese Champion | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 84 | Unknown | Pro Climber | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 85 | Inoue Satoru (30) | Former 100m/200m Japanese Record Holder | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | |
| 86 | Unknown | Leek Farmer | ④ Jump Hang ジャンプハング | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 87 | Unknown | Gero (Gifu) Town Hall Member | ② Rolling Maruta ローリング丸太 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 88 | Uno Daisuke (22) | Fourth Year Kyoto University Student / Gymnast | ③ Ōdama 大玉 | |
| 89 | Unknown | Works for Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism | ① Godantobi 五段跳び | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 90 | Chen Xiaoling (27) | 1995 Chinese Tai Chi Champion | ① Godantobi 五段跳び | |
| 91 | Shane Kosugi (25) | Sho Kosugi Institute Supervisor | ③ Ōdama 大玉 | |
| 92 | Unknown | VIP Driver | ⑤ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 93 | Unknown | Japanese Rowing Team Member | ① Godantobi 五段跳び | All Cut. Result from Official Book. |
| 94 | Katada Kazuo (59) | Karate Instructor | ① Godantobi 五段跳び | |
| 95 | Prayat Robert Vinodo (23) | Second Year Student at University of Tokyo | ① Godantobi 五段跳び | |
| 96 | Shimizu Asuka (23) | Martial Arts Master | ① Godantobi 五段跳び | |
| 97 | Takeda Toshihiro (26) | Ibi District, Gifu Prefecture Firefighter | Clear (06.21 seconds left) | |
| 98 | Yamamoto Shingo (27) | Gas Station Director | Clear (10.27 seconds left) | |
| 99 | Yamada Katsumi (36) | Part Time Ironworker | Clear (08.29 seconds left) | |
| 100 | Akiyama Kazuhiko (29) | Former Crab Trapper | ① Godantobi 五段跳び | Course Out. His foot skimmed the water. |
| Total | 100 Attempts | 7 Clears |
Second Stage[]
Obstacles[]
① Chain Reaction チェーンリアクション
↓ Brick Climb ブリッククライム
② Spider Walk スパイダーウォーク
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: 80 seconds
Results[]
| Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Nakayama Kinnikun (23) | Comedian | ② Spider Walk スパイダーウォーク | Slipped off at the downwards section of the obstacle. |
| 61 | Nagano Makoto (29) | Miyazaki Fisherman | Clear (02.28 seconds left) | |
| 71 | Nakata Daisuke (28) | Sydney Olympics Trampoline Squad Member | Clear (11.38 seconds left) | |
| 81 | Iketani Naoki (28) | Monster Box World Record Holder/1997 Horizontal Bar All Japan Championship Winner | ⑤ Wall Lifting ウォールリフティング | Time Out. First Wall. His time ran out when he finished the Gyakuso Conveyor. |
| 97 | Takeda Toshihiro (26) | Firefighter | Clear (05.08 seconds left) | |
| 98 | Yamamoto Shingo (27) | Gas Station Director | Clear (11.69 seconds left) | Fastest Stage 2 clear of the tournament. |
| 99 | Yamada Katsumi (36) | Part Time Iron Worker | ⑤ Wall Lifting ウォールリフティング | Time Out. Second Wall. He spent 17 seconds pulling tape off his shoes and putting on the spray before the Spider Walk. |
| Total | 7 Attempts | 4 Clears |
Third Stage[]
Takeda is incorrectly listed as 28 years old instead of 26
Obstacles[]
① ^Rumbling Dice ランブリングダイス
② Body Prop ボディプロップ
③ ^Lamp Grasper ランプグラスパー
④ *Cliffhanger Kai クリフハンガー改
⑤ Pipe Slider パイプスライダー
^ Denotes New Obstacle
* Denotes Obstacle Modification
Results[]
| Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Nagano Makoto (29) | Miyazaki Fisherman | ⑤ Pipe Slider パイプスライダー | First to beat the Rumbling Dice, Altered Cliffhanger and Lamp Grasper. Failed the dismount to the finish platform. |
| 71 | Nakata Daisuke (28) | Sydney Olympics Trampoline Squad Member | ③ Lamp Grasper ランプグラスパー | 3rd sphere. |
| 97 | Takeda Toshihiro (26) | Firefighter | ③ Lamp Grasper ランプグラスパー | Failed the transition to the 13th sphere. |
| 98 | Yamamoto Shingo (28) | Gas Station Director | ① Rumbling Dice ランブリングダイス | He completed the main part of the obstacle, but landed poorly on the platform and fell off. Last Man Standing. |
| Total | 4 Attempts | 0 Clears |
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