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Ninja Warrior
''Sasuke'' (サスケ; stylized in Japan as ''SASUKE'', also known as ''Shin-Sasuke'' (stylized as ''新SASUKE'' from Seasons 18 to 21, ''Sasuke Rising'' from Seasons 28 to 30 and ''Sasuke Ninja Warrior'' since Season 35) is a Japanese sports entertainment reality show television series, airing since 1997, in which 100 competitors attempt to complete a four-stage obstacle course. An edited version, named ''Ninja Warrior'', is screened in at least 18 other countries. Development Recorded on location at a Mt. Midoriyama studio in Yokohama, it airs on Tokyo Broadcasting System between Japanese television drama seasons. The show's name ''Sasuke'' is named after Sarutobi Sasuke, a fictitious character in Japanese storytelling. Each three-hour special (with the exceptions of ''Sasuke'' 24 and 36 which lasted 5 hours and 6 hours respectively) covers an entire competition; there are normally 100 participants. There have been 39 specials produced, approximately one new special per ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ninja Warrior UK
''Ninja Warrior UK'' (also known as ''Ninja Warrior UK: Race for Glory'') is a British physical obstacle assault course game show, created for ITV (TV network), ITV. The show is based upon the format of the Japanese game show ''Sasuke (TV series), Sasuke'', created by Ushio Higuchi, which is aired in the United Kingdom and other countries as ''Ninja Warrior''. Presented by Ben Shephard, Chris Kamara and Rochelle Humes, the show focuses on around 250 contestants (160 in series 4–5) tackling a difficult assault course featuring a variety of obstacles, the most notable being the Warped wall, Warped Wall. Contestants advance in the competition by achieving a fast enough time or progressing far enough along the course. The competition culminates with a final, in which the contestant who goes furthest fastest is declared "Last Ninja Standing". If a competitor completes the final obstacle, Mt Midoriyama, in under 45 seconds, they will be declared winner of the contest and crowned "Nin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |