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The newly introduced, formidable obstacle, "Swing Edge," in TBS's ongoing 'SASUKE2025' has thoroughly baffled contestants and become a major talking point on social media. Particularly drawing attention is the unexpected elimination of "Monster Banker" Ryosuke Miyaoka, a finalist from the previous tournament, at the "Swing Edge." This shocking outcome prompted an astonished reaction from the official account, exclaiming, "Cyborg Miyaoka, what happened?!", leaving many fans bewildered. Analysis suggests a focus on "how a single acrylic sheet impacts a player's psychology." Currently, many Japanese competitors are struggling with this section, leading to lamentations like, "Are there no Japanese clearers yet?" The underlying reason for this difficulty is attributed to minor modifications, notably the addition of an acrylic panel placed at the start, described as "too devilish," further increasing the ob...

The annual 'Warped Wall' obstacle, which stands before challengers in the 1st Stage of 'SASUKE 2025' – a staple of the year-end season – has once again garnered significant attention on social media. Many athletes regrettably failed at this formidable obstacle, drawing intense viewership to their grueling challenges. Ryoichi Tsukada of A.B.C-Z, known as a pioneer for idols challenging SASUKE, made his 12th and final run this time. Although he ran out of time at the 'Warped Wall,' his attempt deeply moved many fans. Social media was flooded with words of gratitude and praise, such as 'Tsukachan, you were cool!' and 'Thank you for paving the way for idols in SASUKE,' hailing it as 'the best LAST DANCE.' He passed the torch to his junior colleagues Hikaru Iwamoto, Takahiro Hamada, and Rinnosuke Sugata, marking a new chapter in idol history. Meanwhile, Ryosuke Miyaoka surprised viewers with his brilliant performance, clearing the 'Warped ...

Rinne Sugata of the popular group B&ZAI is set to challenge the grand stage of "SASUKE2025," airing today on TBS. This year's competition, marking the first-ever two-night consecutive showdown, features a roster of highly anticipated contestants. Among them, Ryoichi Tsukada of A.B.C-Z makes his final appearance, while Hikaru Iwamoto of Snow Man offers passionate encouragement to his peers. Amidst a stellar lineup including Daichi Shiozaki of M!LK, HIKAKIN, Enako, and Takahiro Hamada of WEST., Sugata will compete as bib number 62. Even before the broadcast began, social media was flooded with messages of anticipation and support from fans. The hashtag "#Ganbarinne" (Do Your Best, Rinne!), in particular, saw a surge in posts, with fans passionately cheering on Sugata's challenge. Heartfelt messages from fans included "It's finally tonight! Ganbarinne!", "I'm watching live! Ganbarinne 🙌", and "Rinne-kun, we're rooting f...