About this season
Twenty-five athletes, most retired, compete to win 30M yen to launch their second career. Can they overcome tough physical and psychological challenges?
Episodes (8)
1. Last Chance to Make the Cut
5.0Aired 12 August 2025 • 43 min
On a towering, snowy mountain, 25 athletes remove their blindfolds and start an arduous climb. It's a brutal taste of the physical and mental toll ahead.
2. Friends Turned Enemies
5.5Aired 12 August 2025 • 45 min
One contestant hits it out of the park in an extreme sit-up showdown. An unexpected twist in the next stage upends the alliances they've formed.
3. The Final Draft of Their Lives
5.0Aired 12 August 2025 • 46 min
After pushing their decision-making skills and reflexes to the limits on the giant monkey bars, the contestants face a stressful draft. Who will get cut?
4. Temptation Threatens Bonds
6.0Aired 12 August 2025 • 41 min
The drafted teams race to the top in a high-stakes sandbag challenge, testing their teamwork and unity. Later, a tempting offer threatens their resolve.
5. A Rope Dangling Into Hell
6.0Aired 12 August 2025 • 33 min
The clock ticks as the contestants decide whether to stay or throw in the towel. Later, the eliminated athletes battle for a comeback opportunity.
6. Enter the Ultimate Opponent
7.0Aired 12 August 2025 • 38 min
In a heated semi-final, the contestants encounter their toughest hurdle yet — two incredible challenges demanding superhuman speed and strength.
7. Don’t Want to End Here
8.0Aired 12 August 2025 • 40 min
A crushing accident occurs during a fierce fight for the final spot. Just when they think it's over, a twist gives one last chance to stay in the game.
8. The End For Those Not Chosen
8.0Aired 12 August 2025 • 37 min
With bruised bodies and spirits, the finalists give it their all in the showdown. But who will seize the top spot and the life-changing cash prize?