# Mad Track in a Japanese Game Show Sasuke 2007 By Hjortur | Published 2007-03-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-track-in-a-japanese-game-show-sasuke-200 References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/) & [japanprobe](http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=1414) The Japanese are famous for their [extreme game shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzel-crust-island) on TV. Here is an example of the tracks the competittors need to finish on a TV program called Sasuke. This is their spring special aired march 21st 2007. It's quite amazing (and this is just the first level). The website features [more contestants and additional levels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scratch-earth). **Implications** - Without a doubt, being on this game show would be a moment in your life that you would never forget. Despite being absolutely absurd, it just looks like [too much fun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-chase) (both to watch and participate in). There should really be more shows like this all over the world for all people to compete in. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Extreme Game Shows:** Exploring extreme game shows as a form of entertainment and competition. - **Unforgettable Experiences:** Creating experiences that leave a lasting impact on participants, similar to the Sasuke game show. - **Global Competitive Shows:** Increasing the popularity and availability of competitive shows worldwide, inspired by the success of Japanese game shows. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** Opportunities for the entertainment industry to develop and produce unique and engaging game shows. - **Events and Experiences:** Providing memorable and thrilling experiences through the creation of extreme game show events. - **Broadcasting:** Expanding the reach and viewership of competitive shows globally through broadcasting and streaming platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gamified Grocery Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asda-checkout-challenge.md) - [Culinary Battle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/show-me-your-chef.md) - [Competitive Live Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/april8-live-game.md) - [Stylized Train-Racing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denshattack.md) - [Inaugural Demanding Fitness Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-toughest-mile.md) - [Monotrack Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monotrack-bike.md) - [Record-Breaking Skate Megaramps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bulls-building-drop.md) - [Challenge-Park Adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-land-theme-park.md) - [Streetside Challenge Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gymbox-start-line.md)