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Logo used from SASUKE Vietnam 1 to SASUKE Vietnam 3
SASUKE Vietnam (Full name as Không giới hạn - SASUKE Việt Nam and translates as SASUKE Vietnam: Unlimited) is the Vietnamese equivalent of SASUKE or Ninja Warrior, and also as the regular competition for Vietnamese and international competitors since SASUKE Vietnam 2. The show airs annually on VTV3 and now hosted by Thành Trung, with celebrity host on eash episode since SASUKE Vietnam 4, and Hoàng Yến Chibi as the current sideline reporter.
Hosts and Sideline Reporters
Host
| Host name | Seasons | Stage | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nguyên Khang | 1, 2 | All stages | |
| Lại Văn Sâm | 1 | All stages | |
| Thành Trung | 1 - 5 | Stage 1A (Season 1)
All stages (Season 2 - 3, Season 5) From Stage 1B (Season 4) |
On SASUKE Vietnam 1, he is a special host |
| Phạm Anh Khoa | 3 | All stages | |
| Minh Xù | 4 | Stage 1A | From Stage 1B, he is a sideline reporter. |
| Hoàng Yến Chibi | 5 | Only on Episode 8 (Stage 1A) |
Since SASUKE Vietnam 4, some celebrities appeared as the co-hosts in some episodes.
Sideline Reporters
| Reporter Name | Seasons | Stage | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diệp Lâm Anh | 1, 2 | All stages | |
| Thiều Bảo Trang | 3 | All stages | |
| Tăng Thanh Tuyền | 4 | Stage 1A | Her short name is Tuyền Tăng |
| Minh Xù | 4 | From Stage 1B | He is the main host on Stage 1A. First male sideline reporter on SASUKE Vietnam history |
| Hoàng Yến Chibi | 5 | All stages | She also as the third co-host on Episode 8 (Stage 1A) |
Format
The competition is split into two main phases: Audition, and the Finals
Audition
Auditions were held in Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong (from Season 1 to Season 3), and Gia Lai (Season 5). The auditions have 4 challenges. The maximum score for each challenge is 10 points. The time limit for the first 3 challenge was 1 minute.
① Pull-up (40 times)
If a competitor cannot do at least 5 pull-ups, he will be eliminated immediately.
② Push-up (60 times)
If a competitor cannot do at least 7 push-ups, he will be eliminated immediately.
③ 60-kg tire flipping (40 times)
If a competitor cannot flip the tire at least 5 times, he will be eliminated immediately.
④ 100m running in 20.4 seconds
The competitor need to run 25m, turn back, run 25m, turn back, ... until he finishes 100m. The time limit for this challenge is 29 seconds.
Since SASUKE Vietnam 4, international competitors do not need to participate in the qualifiers. Instead, they need to send a video confirmed that they had competed in any SASUKE/Ninja Warrior tournament or participated in any physical competition.
Note: The audition was not broadcast as the season premiere until SASUKE Vietnam 5.
Stage One
Stage One is a split-stage. The first two obstacles are the same, but the producer will decide which competitors run the right-handed course (Stage 1A part) or the left-handed course (Stage 1B part).
On the first two seasons of SASUKE Vietnam, the stage had no time limit. Starting on SASUKE Vietnam 3, the stage had 100 seconds time limit, then increased to 135 seconds on SASUKE Vietnam 4 and 180 seconds on SASUKE Vietnam 5.
From SASUKE Vietnam 1 to SASUKE Vietnam 4, both Stage 1A and Stage 1B had 6 obstacles. However, on SASUKE Vietnam 5, the Stage 1A had 5 obstacles and Stage 1B had 6 obstacles.
On SASUKE Vietnam 1, only 40 competitors from Top 20 on Stage 1A and Top 20 on Stage 1B, who completed the course (or made the furthest) with the fastest time will move on to Stage 2. However, this rule was removed from SASUKE Vietnam 2 onward.
Stage Two
Stage Two had 6 obstacles (5 obstacles on SASUKE Vietnam 4) with 100 seconds time limit on the first two seasons of SASUKE Vietnam, but the time limit was removed on SASUKE Vietnam 3 and SASUKE Vietnam 4, then 180 seconds time limit on SASUKE Vietnam 5.
Stage Three
Stage Three had 6 obstacles (7 obstacles on SASUKE Vietnam 5), without time limit. Unlike most SASUKE/Ninja Warrior international format, this stage had the rule. The rule was changed on every season. This is the rule on SASUKE Vietnam 5:
- After clearing an obstacle, competitors had 45 seconds to rest before attempting the next obstacle (including Hang Climbing, Crazy Cliffhanger, and Flying Bar) . However, competitors had 10 seconds to rest before attempting the Pipe Slider.
- Competitors were only allowed to return to the starting platform up to three times if they failed on the obstacle (if they not touched the water of not disqualified). If they did it on the fourth time, they would be disqualified.
Stage Four
Competitor was climbing 24m Mount Midoriyama tower (Tháp Midoriyama) with 30 seconds (35 seconds on SASUKE Vietnam 4). If they clear the stage, they would earning kanzenseiha. However, who was clear with the fastest time also earned as the champion of the competition and reached the cash prize.
The current champion of the competition is Lê Văn Thực on SASUKE Vietnam 2, when he cleared the stage with 6.44 seconds left, beating David Campbell (0.73 seconds left), and Nguyễn Phước Huynh (0.64 seconds left) and reached VND 800,000,000 cash prize.
Prizes
SASUKE Vietnam 1
- Competitior had fastest time on Final Stage/ Mt. Midoriyama could get a Honda CRV car and also as the champion on the competition.
- Competitior who advanced to Stage 3 would get a medal.
- If no one achieved kanzenseiha, the prize would be changed as VND 800.000.000 on the next season.
From SASUKE Vietnam 2 to SASUKE Vietnam 3
- Top 5 competitors had fastest time on Stage 2 could get VND 10.000.000
- Top 3 competitors had fastest time on Stage 3 could get VND 30.000.000
- Competitor had fastest time on Final Stage/ Mt. Midoriyama could get VND 800.000.000 and as the champion on the season.
SASUKE Vietnam 4
Competitiors had fastest time on Final Stage/ Mt. Midoriyama could get VND 800.000.000 and as the champion on the season.
Also, for the first time ever, at the end of each episode, the most impressive run (called Run of the Night) would be awarded by a medal and:
- VND 4.000.000 cash prize on Stage 1A and Stage 1B
- VND 8.000.000 cash prize on Stage 2
- VND 14.000.000 cash prize on Stage 3
For the first time, there are two special prize added on the season:
- Miss SASUKE: VND 4.000.000
- Most Beautiful Ninja Cosplay: VND 4.000.000
SASUKE Vietnam 5
The competitor having the fastest time on Final Stage/ Mt. Midoriyama will get VND 800.000.000 and will be crowned the champion of the season as well.
At the end of each episode, the most impressive run (called Run of the Night) would be awarded by a certificate and:
- VND 4.000.000 cash prize on Stage 1A and Stage 1B
- VND 8.000.000 cash prize on Stage 2
- VND 14.000.000 cash prize on Stage 3
However, for unknown reason, the Miss SASUKE and Most Beautiful Ninja Cosplay from previous season was removed.
List of SASUKE Vietnam's Regular Seasons and Spin-offs
Regular Seasons
- SASUKE Vietnam 1 - From June 18th, 2015 to October 29th, 2015
- SASUKE Vietnam 2 - From May 19th, 2016 to September 29th, 2016
- David Campbell - Kanzenseiha
- Nguyễn Phước Huynh - Kanzenseiha
- Lê Văn Thực - Kanzenseiha. But since Lê Văn Thực completed Final Stage faster than both David Campbell and Nguyễn Phước Huynh, he was then declared as the winner and won the VND 800,000,000 cash prize.
- SASUKE Vietnam 3 - From June 22th, 2018 to October 5th, 2017
- SASUKE Vietnam 4 - From August 18th, 2018 to January 12th, 2019
- SASUKE Vietnam 5 - From July 22nd, 2019 to December 2nd, 2019
Spin-offs
International Competitions (also called as SASUKE Vietnam: Vietnam vs. The World series)
- SASUKE Vietnam: Vietnam vs. The World
- SASUKE Vietnam: Vietnam vs. The World 2
- SASUKE Vietnam: International Competition 2018
- SASUKE Vietnam: All-Stars Competition 2019
Domestic Teams Competitions
External Links
- Official SASUKE Vietnam's website (defuct since 2017)
- Official Fanpage