Makoto Nagano.

1. d.maile
   January 16th, 2007 at 1:38 am

   This was great! He's a beast when it comes to physical challenges that require dexterity and skill.

   Gotta wonder if he does specific training for the different obstacles in the courses. Any way you look at it, he's the man.

2. alex c
   January 16th, 2007 at 2:01 am

   I'm pretty sure this is actually Ninja Warrior and not Viking. I watched a Ninja Warrior marathon on cable when i was up at my parents' place over XMas, and was quite impressed with Nagano. He almost made it in a previous attempt. If you get a chance to see the whole program, watch for the performances by Paul Terek, the American decathlete who lost because his mass (relative to the other contestants, almost all of whom were japanese) slowed him down, and Nagasaki Shunsuke, the 19 year old gymnast who made it to the final stage on his first attempt.

3. Anita
   January 16th, 2007 at 2:28 am

   d.maile - I was just going to ask the same thing? How in the world do you practice for such a thing?

4. Ant
   January 16th, 2007 at 2:58 am

   This reminds me of American Gladiators. Hehe.

5. beopenguin
   January 16th, 2007 at 3:20 am

   Yup it's Shesume (Ninja Warrior).

   Nagano is awesome!!!!!

6. Alex
   January 16th, 2007 at 5:04 am

   ... and why can't we have that here in the US?

7. Miss Cellania
   January 16th, 2007 at 6:18 am

   This is the problem with doing research in a language I don't speak. Since I don't watch ESPN, it never occurred to me that there would be TWO Japanese game shows with identical premises AND the same star competitor!

8. Harris
   January 16th, 2007 at 11:30 am

   this show comes on on G4 tv now, its lots of fun to watch

9. Denita TwoDragons
   January 16th, 2007 at 11:39 am

   Sweet Jumping Montezuma! I'm worn out just looking at him climb!

   (Of course, I made the mistake of watching this with my son, now he's eyeing the house like it's an obstacle course...)

   --TwoDragons

10. jenesca
    January 16th, 2007 at 12:49 pm

    that was amazing. i also saw the marathon and he went through this course 10x faster than any of the other contestants...

11. biltmore
    January 16th, 2007 at 2:37 pm

    Nagano is the man ... he's very fit, that's for sure. Watching him scale that tower at the end was intense as well!

12. Anthony Garone
    January 16th, 2007 at 11:17 pm

    THAT was AMAZING.

13. v.dog
    January 17th, 2007 at 1:17 am

    That's very impressive to see some one actually do the sort of things I've only seen in computer games. If there ever was a real life Tomb Raider, it's this guy.

14. master g
    January 17th, 2007 at 4:03 am

    I'd like to see how Jackie Chan or Bruce Lee (in their prime) would fair in something like this. . .

15. Sakura
    February 7th, 2007 at 11:28 am

    Makoto Nagano was in both Viking and NInja Warrior, he is the absolute humble, nice and strongest of all. I LOVE YOU, MAKOTO!!

16. Raymond
    February 10th, 2007 at 6:53 pm

    I was just seeing that. He won it all. 2nd man to win Ninja Warrior since Kazuhiko Akiyama. He is one of the elite competitors such as Shingo Yamamoto, Shunsuke Nagasaki, Bunpei Shiratori, Toshihiro Takeda and such. He must've trained for these obstacles his entire life. I was hoping we would have a Ninja Warrior and we finally saw one.

17. Isela
    February 20th, 2007 at 10:17 pm

    Nagano es lo maximo. I cannot stop watching this show. I am thankful for the invention of the DVR. Can't get enough of the show or him.

18. Stephen
    May 18th, 2007 at 10:05 pm

    I love nagano! I want to have his baby!!!

19. Gi
    May 21st, 2007 at 8:34 am

    I was watching the marathon yesterday, and he was my favorite from the beginning. I felt that he could complete the fourth course sooner or later, because he was superb at all the previous courses, and finally he did it. I was so happy and proud of him. He is a true ninja warrior.

20. Mrs. Nagano
    June 6th, 2007 at 5:27 pm

    I love you Makoto, you sexy beast! You are the hottest Japanese man on the planet. If you want US citizenship I would gladly marry you and have your awesome little future Ninja warriors!

21. Sofa King
    June 26th, 2007 at 12:37 pm

    Hi All,

    I've been a big fan of Ninja Warrior for some time now and the question always comes up - Will they have a "Ninja Warrior" type show here in the staes?

    Answer: If the legal eagles and sue happy contestants can stay away from the possibilities of getting hurt - yes! But, as sue happy as this country is, it would take one "ding dong" contestant to fall and hurt him/herself and everything would be over - despite signing any forms acknowledging the risks involved.

    I have 2 boys who are gung-ho on Ninja Warrior and want me to build an obstacle in the backyard. Wherever we are they see similar obstacles and try to be like the elite warriors! Parking blocks become 4 steps, door jams become cliff hangers, etc... The funniest / worst was when we were in a sporting goods store and the 12 year old saw an opportunity to spider walk bewtween two eisles - CRASH!!!!!!!!!!!

    Needless to say there was a clean-up in eisle 12!

    Have Fun!

22. Playdoh
    July 17th, 2007 at 11:25 pm

    Can you really imagine an american version of Ninja Warrior? I like the fact that a winner in Ninja Warrior is rare. I think an american version would be set up so that it would be easier and there would be a winner every time. I'll stick with the original. Makoto Nagano is my hero!

23. Ninja_In_Training
    July 23rd, 2007 at 9:58 pm

    Ninja Warrior kicks a$$ and i hope i can get on it soon. Makoto is one of the few people i admire and wish to meet!!!

24. Ninja Warrior Addict
    July 25th, 2007 at 11:35 am

    I absolutely LOVE Ninja Warrior!! Nagano is my fave along with Bunpei and the other All Star guys!! I wonder if they realize how famous they have actually become!!! I'm sure in Japan they know it but here in the states too!!!!

    I would love to travel there one day to see it in real life but for now keep the games coming and hopefully we can see new ones shortly after the fall competition!! My son who is 7 loves to watch this too!

25. Melissa
    August 3rd, 2007 at 6:16 pm

    Makoto is THE man! I am a huge Ninja Warrior fan. I can't get enough of this show. Is is a current show or an older one (thinking of the "older" MXC shows from the 80's)? I would LOVE to go there to see it in person!!!

    I love you Makoto!

26. shadowwolf
    August 10th, 2007 at 2:10 am

    I watch makoto nagano-san on YouTube and i was screaming up and down when he won. In the Spring 2007 Sasuke he disquiled him when he did the gliffhanger wrong. he is very honest. i would love to meet him someday

27. Sharon
    October 25th, 2007 at 12:56 pm

    I have a huge crush on Makoto Nagano! He is sooo handsome, magnificently athletic, and seems to be humble. I wonder if he knows how many American women think he's HOT. He could be a huge star. But it's cool to think of his out there in the ocean doing his job. I just want to see more of him!

28. Arclethia Coleman
    November 8th, 2007 at 6:26 pm

    I absolutely am in love with Makoto. He is strong, determined, humble, and totally Hot! In my opinion, he has completed all 4 stages of Ninja Warrior 4 times. I wish there were some way for me to communicate with him directly, so I can tell him how much his strength & determination has affected me in my everyday life...he never gave up...nor shall I.

29. Naelynn
    November 15th, 2007 at 2:16 am

    I love Nagano!!!! Hes been my favorite since I first saw him compete in Ninja Warrior when the show first aired on G4.

    Im not sure if anyone else watched the brand new episodes that aired this evening (11/14/07), but I was shocked to see none of the all-stars make it. Congrats to the two guys that did but I was hoping more would make it. My two favorites are Nagano & Takeda. I hope they can make it next time.

    I also went online tonight & got my first look at the Viking show. Im going to have to find more episodes. I love these Japanese shows. Wish there was a channel dedicated to them in the States.

30. Dexter
    November 20th, 2007 at 8:31 am

    MAKOTO NAGANO YOUR AN ALL-STAR!!!

    I saw that airing too on G4. Hats off to the two Americans that took on the Ninja Warrior challenge they came short on the Spider Jump. The course is a lot harder this time around and everyone must practice if they want to survive all Mt. Madoriyama stages.

31. lynsey isles
    December 2nd, 2007 at 3:29 pm

    im obsesed will ninja warrior and in love with makoto i need to meet him now x

32. bobby fisher
    December 2nd, 2007 at 7:31 pm

    i swear i thought espn aired the show under the name of 'viking'.
    hmm. but it was slightly different.

    and i do remember seeing makoto.

    i guess miss cellania had the same realization.

    i guess it was a different show.

33. Mark A. Pratt
    December 6th, 2007 at 6:35 pm

    Makoto Nagano is exceptional. my eight year old son loves to watch him, and try's to mimick him. We call him the "Japanese Terminator" because every obstacle he is presented with, he destroys!

34. Ro-Zu
    December 14th, 2007 at 11:15 am

    Hey all you Ninja warrior fans,

    My name is Ro-Zu. I live in the states. I love to watch Ninja wrrior and all who are on it. I have one ultimate goal in life and that is to be on Ninja Warrior. To be able to climb Mt. Madoriyama and just see Sasuke. I ablseoloutly love Makoto Nagano. He is my Hero. I look up to him. I would one day like to meet him. I am half Japanese and half American. I would love to see japan but my parents or I dont have the money. I also like Bunpei Shiratori. He is another of my idols. He does Tripple jump in track Tournaments. I love track. I train evrey day with the hopes that one day I can be on ninja warrior. Will my dream be fofilled? (is that how you spell it?) anyway does anyone else have the same dream? If so email me at lucky_stars-28@yahoo.com Thanks all,

    Ro-Zu

    P.S oh ya Makoto ROCKS!!! Hes awesome. I love him.

35. Ro-Zu
    December 14th, 2007 at 11:21 am

    I have to agree with Lindsay. Nagano is strong and determined. He has helped me through alot. i wish to Thank you nagano and would one day like to meet you. But please do your best. Thanks again. I try to live every day like its Ninja warrior course "Try my hardest and never give up." nagano if you ever read this you are my HERO!

    With lovve always,

    Ro-Zu

36. sandz
    September 11th, 2009 at 10:35 pm

    Nagano is so Hot! I just got into Ninja Warrior this year and I can't stop watching him. I'm glad he's a new father and congrats on his marriage. I just wish I could meet him just to tell him how awesome he is. He's so humble, not a show boat at all, I don't think he knows just awesome he is. He is always cheering people on too. He's my fav guy of all time

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