Kakusei | 8B+ Boulder problem


Highball. Slab. Also known as 覚醒.

Probably one of the hardest slab problems in the world.

The line was subject of some controversy in Japan c.2020 after repeats were claimed that drifted onto slightly easier ground to the left. It was later clarified by first ascensionist Tokio Muroi that a sloper on Zutsu was out. [1]

It’s not known if all the repeats before the clarification followed the strict line.

References

[1] https://note.com/rockandcode/n/n5510ab78f582

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Ascents

6 recorded ascents.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Tokio Muroi Boulder | worked Dec 2007
First ascent.

With no pads.

Keita Kurakami Boulder | worked 24th Dec 2016
Second ascent.

With one very thin mat to keep feet clean.

References

[1] https://www.climbing-net.com/news/fukanoslab_200106

Mito Shimokawa Boulder | worked 18th Jan 2018
Third ascent.

References

[1] https://www.climbing-net.com/news/180121/

Shinya Ando Boulder | worked 19th Jan 2018
Junta Sekiguchi Boulder | worked 2020
Yuki Miyashita Boulder | worked 2021