Step Slider (ステップスライダー) is a First Stage obstacle introduced in SASUKE 26 as the first obstacle, replacing Dome Steps from the previous tournament. It was a combination of Bridge Jump and Godantobi, though the design of the steps is used from Rokudantobi. After clearing four steps, competitors had to jump to grab a rope attached to a zip-line and let go above the platform, which was slanted.
In SASUKE 27, it would mostly remain the same as the previous tournament, now with the rope made shorter compared to SASUKE 26.
Kishimoto Shinya attempting Step Slider in SASUKE 26
This obstacle was deadly, eliminating at least thirty competitors in both of its appearances, including Lee En-Chih in SASUKE 27, when his feet skimmed the water. However, due to Urushihara Yuuji's second Kanzenseiha in SASUKE 27, it was replaced by the returning Godantobi in the following tournament.
Other Appearances[]
American Ninja Warrior[]
American Ninja Warrior 4's Step Slider in Stage One
Step Slider appeared as the first obstacle in Stage One in American Ninja Warrior 4. However, compared to the one used in SASUKE, the obstacle was extremely easy for the competitors, as only three competitors failed, including Risa Scott and Matthew Derouen. In American Ninja Warrior 5, it was replaced by Timbers.
SASUKE Vietnam[]
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SASUKE Vietnam 5's Step Slider
From SASUKE Vietnam 3 to SASUKE Vietnam 5, Step Slider, locally called Nhảy 4 Bước, appeared as the first obstacle in Stage 1 (1A and 1B), replacing the Godantobi (Nhảy Bước 4) from the previous season.
Due to the design of the steps being similar to the SASUKE 28 version of Godantobi, each step had a white trail that competitors could not touch or else they would be disqualified. The production staff did that to prevent competitors from climbing to the top of any step. They could also be disqualified by not transiting steps with correct direction, that is, skipping any steps or stepping backwards. These rules making the obstacle was very deadly, as it eliminated many competitors, including Chunmin Yang in SASUKE Vietnam 5.
In the debut season, using hands on this obstacle would result in disqualification (similar to the "no touching" rule used for the Godantobi, Rokudantobi, Jūnidantobi, and Dome Steps). Ngô Văn Hùng, Phạm Vũ and Nguyễn Thanh Phương were three victims of this rule. However, due to the fact that the "no touching" rule caused controversy, this rule was removed in the very next season.
Competitors' Success Rate[]
- All results based on the TBS/NBC broadcast and external information found.
SASUKE[]
| SASUKE | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 65 | 100 | 65% |
| 27 | 87 | 99 | 87.88% |
| Total | 152 | 199 | 76.38% |
American Ninja Warrior[]
| ANW | Clears | Attempts | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANW4 | 97 | 100 | 97% |
| Total | 97 | 100 | 97% |
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