Eejanaika Review, Fuji-Q Highland S&S 4th Dimension Roller Coaster | Bigger, Better Version of X2

Eejanaika at Fuji-Q Highland is the sequel to X2. This is one of three 4th dimension roller coasters like it in the world. Built by S&S, this coaster opened in 2006 and it could be the world's most intense ride as it inverts you 14 times. But does it fix the flaws of X2? Find out in this review!
Video Credits
Dinoconda (S&S- Sansei Technologies)- • Video
Do-dodonpa POV (Fuji-Q Highland)- • 【おうちで富士急】ド・ドドンパ
Eejanaika Off-Ride 1 (ElToroRyan)- • Eejanaika Off-Ride Vid...
Eejanaika Off-Ride 2 (Theme Park Worldwide)- • Eejanaika - Fuji-Q Hig...
Eejanaika POV (Fuji-Q Highland)- • 【おうちで富士急】ええじゃないか
Eejanaika Rider Cam (Fuji-Q Highland)- • 富士急ハイランド｜WEBサイト動画【ええじゃ...
X (Sean Flaharty)- • Video
Background Music
Artist - Vlad Gluschenko
/ @vladgluschenkomusic
Song - Surf
• Free Non Copyrighted M...

[@Aerolandaircraft]

I've been watching you for a few months now, and every video convinces me more and more that this is the best enthusiast channel out there. Sure, coaster enthusiasts are not deprived of good channels, but it is amazing how detailed your reviewing is. You put so much detail into describing each micro-sensation that is probably not noticeable unless you are focusing extremely hard. You casually review each sensation of this berserk beast, something almost every single person would find damn near impossible without riding fifty times. A lot of people say this is an extremely underrated channel, and I strongly believe, like all your subscribers, that you should have at least 300k subscribers, if not more. Thank you for all your effort.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Glad you enjoy the videos! I try to do my best recouting rides, big and small.

[@CoasterRoaster]

It's crazy how Eej checks almost all of the coaster type boxes. At certain points it could be considered a wing, sit down, invert, flyer, hyper, floorless, and 4D coaster

[@CanobieCoaster]

Very true!

[@JeffNeim]

Honestly? I have a very difficult time trying to explain these 4 d coaster rides. I have only been on X2 even when the fire effect worked, and I am just amazed at the creation. Yes, it could be smoother during the seat rotation, but exactly how the outer track controls the rotation, I’m not sure how they could fix that. The fact that the outer track rotates the seat is amazing in creation. You are rotated to experience every element at the perfect visual perspective!! Amazing!!!!

[@CanobieCoaster]

They're insane.

[@benwinegarner4797]

This is a bucket list coaster for me. I have ridden X and X2 at SFMM and I find it to be one of the most extreme coasters I've ridden. I can't imagine just how much more extreme this one is.

[@CanobieCoaster]

This one is X2 on steroids.

[@AirtimeProductions]

This would be my number one without a question if I ever rode it!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Completely understandable!

[@MillenniumForceMan]

I thought u thought kondaa was the best

[@AirtimeProductions]

@@MillenniumForceMan yeah 😂 well I mean if I get to ride this right now and nothing else (out of my credits)

[@MillenniumForceMan]

@@AirtimeProductions well if ur doing it that way then yeah lol

[@chipsinsideajar1372]

Given that X2 is my current #1 I would agree

[@gyeongchankim5423]

My favorite coaster ever. The most chaotic experience you can have on a coaster in my opinion.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's incredible.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I did not. It was under construction when I was in Japan.

[@gyeongchankim5423]

@midlife coastercrisis Hakugei is my 2nd favorite all time 😆. It does everything so well.

[@balthazarbratt8194]

I've only ridden x2. But I'm still surprised that there are only 3 of these out there.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I think it's the cost.

[@denone5327]

I really want to ride this, because X2 is one of my favorites. But until your video I forgot about the way X2 bounced and painfully slammed my calves against the seat. I guess I blocked out the bad parts of X2 from my memory. Thanks for another great review.

[@CanobieCoaster]

You're welcome! If that calf slam bothered you, the one on Eejanaika was worse for me.

[@OklahomaCoasterFan]

On my last visit to X2, I kind of grabbed the seat with my legs, curling my feet underneath. That kept my legs from getting flung around and slammed against the seat.

[@Joypyf]

Great review! 👌🏼 I actually like the idea of more restraint on this because the restraint you get on X2 really freaks me out and I didn’t like my lower body being flung around

[@CanobieCoaster]

That's fair! My fiancee had a similar issue with X2.

[@Joypyf]

@@CanobieCoaster yeah I know a handful of people who didn’t like that aspect either!

[@OklahomaCoasterFan]

Great detailed review! It could be my new # 1, but that tedious process of checking restraints could stifle my excitement. I love that I have been able to get tons of rides on X2 when I'm there, and I wonder if being limited by long lines and slow operations could effect how I feel about Eejanaika. X2's operations have been fairly good when I've visited. I wish you could have said that Eejanaika was smooth, as my S&S experiences have all been very smooth, but I might be okay with the shaking. As a side note, I really like X2's turnaround. I love the view, and I appreciate the break from the insanity. It kind of makes the following craziness even more crazy, at least it does for me.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I prefer Eejanaika going all-out start to finish. The operations are definitely slow and I had to go with the skip-the-line passes since I only had one day there.

[@mr.rollercoasters]

Definitely top 5 on my bucket list

[@CanobieCoaster]

And for good reason!

[@allhailexoticanimals8866]

My bestie got to ride this and told me it was great! I’m so excited to ride it someday! 😃

[@CanobieCoaster]

Hopefully you can!

[@LiamW8301]

defently would be my number one or two if i ever ride it!! this park alone looks worth it!

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's a great park.

[@scottfulton267]

I've never been on one of these or even been close to one. So it looks like there is an extra pair of rails (one rail on the outer side of each main rail) that seems to have some smaller wheels that ride along it. Is this what controls the seat rotation?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Yes, there is a great video by Amusement Labs explaining how it works.

[@robinbaxter3055]

I'll be riding this on my first trip to Japan in October (or at least, hopefully!) and this is my most anticipated ride of the trip

[@CanobieCoaster]

Enjoy!

[@CoasterRoaster]

2:51 Ohhhhh that explains the eejanaika eejanaika station chant so much better

[@CanobieCoaster]

It really hypes people up.

[@sonnysinnott8397]

I really want to ride it one day, it looks so intimidating and intense

[@CanobieCoaster]

It really is!

[@mateoalvira3514]

On the 4th dimension roller coasters with flipping through the elements, with a chain lift, and big drops and big flipping, what do you prefer, the inside seat or the outside seat?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Inside seat for the smoother ride.

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

I really want more of these here in America which probably will never happen but one park that would be amazing with this is Cedar Point and it wouldn’t be surprising

[@CanobieCoaster]

I'd love to see it!

[@Narakiwi]

I finally rode it today! 60min wait, was a single, but no single line and had an empty seat beside me, wasn't the only empty seat going out, so annoying. Luckily I was at the back inside. At 183cm and wide shouldered, I found the seats very tight and especially arm room, I could not hold the handle with my right arm, just no space, would be tough for even taller people. After the dodonpa issues they are even stricter now on safety and drilling you on keeping your head back, legs tight and hold the handles. You even get a safety brief and practice a three step chant with the safety leader several times. Head, hands, feet. I thought it was surprisingly smooth considering the amount of motion, I really tried to focus anticipating and following the motion like I was a pilot in control of it. Seemed to work ;) As they drummed in head hands feet. I really locked down my legs, didn't notice them banging at all. Rode Takabisha immediately after. Both amazing for different reasons.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Japan takes safety very seriously so I'm not surprised.

[@cliquet3scliquet3s96]

Which seat would you prefer, if you go again to Eejanaika, the inside seats or the outside seats?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Inside

[@mitchellries256]

When you were going through your 50 favorite amusement parks and you were talking about this park, you said you had to deal with the parks strict weather policies. What did you mean by that?

[@CanobieCoaster]

The park will not run rides in rain and it's not uncommon to find things closed due to high winds.

[@blackAnimate7768]

Will you do a Fujiyama and Takibisha review?

[@CanobieCoaster]

I have one on Shellraiser, which is a clone. Fujiyama was closed when I was there.

[@NorCalCoasterMedia]

I'm wondering if you could make a silver dollar city review, I'll be visiting it this summer

[@CanobieCoaster]

I want to knock out the reviews for the coasters in that park first. I have one queued up for Time Traveler in the next 2 weeks. I have a video on their Christmas event, which has some overlap.

[@coastercountdowns7736]

I might be going to Japan next year with my family but I will only be able to go to one park. Should I go to Nagashima Spa Land or Fuji-Q Highland? I cannot make my mind up.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I personally would pick Disney or Universal, but if you want thrills the two parks you suggested are better choices. I think Fuji-Q has the more unique coasters, but Nagashima is easier to get more done most days.

[@coastercountdowns7736]

@@CanobieCoaster il be going Disney anyway, but I get a choice of a place to go to

[@Twisted-Coaster-Fan]

One Of My Bucket List Roller Coaster But I never Been On X2 But X2 is On My Bucket List Dinoconda Is On My Bucket List

[@michaelcrawford8933]

X2 is still Magic Mountains best coaster and my home park

[@CanobieCoaster]

These giant 4D coasters are super unique and unlike anything else.

[@askjeevescosby2928]

I just scream "ITS GODZILLLA EVERYBODY RUN!!!!!" it clears the line out pretty quick.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Wow!

[@MrCollerRoaster]

Looks like the 2nd best 4D coaster and top 5 in the world

[@CanobieCoaster]

I don't quite put it in the top 5 personally, but I can understand why people would.

[@SmileBullet]

2nd best?

[@MrCollerRoaster]

@@SmileBullet yeah Dinoconda looks a bit better It has longer trains, better pacing, it’s more compact and has a better setting

[@SmileBullet]

@@MrCollerRoaster i suppose that’s fair

[@bandmfanboy]

Eejanaika certainly doesn't have pacing issues. I feel like X2 has serious pacing issues, especially around its main turnaround near the station. Overall, I think Eejanaika is a very worthy successor of X2.

[@CanobieCoaster]

This ride definitely fixed the pacing issues.

[@chargedonpc9989]

this coaster looks amazing but I have not ridden enough coasters to feel comfortable going on this but its like I am going to be in Japan anytime soon

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's insane.

[@chorokee]

3:37 Single Rider line has been suspended post COVID. Been there this month, 60min wait even on quiet day.

[@CanobieCoaster]

That's a bummer it never returned.

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

will you make a separate off ride video like others

[@CanobieCoaster]

Back when I visited Fuji-Q Highland (2018), I primarily just took photos. So I don't have the footage to do so. ElToroRyan has some great copyright free footage available.

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

@@CanobieCoaster ok

[@rxtro7130]

Eejanaika is japans best coaster IMO. This is in my 4th favorite coaster

[@CanobieCoaster]

Flying Dinosaur is close, but I do agree.

[@Lunar_Yoshi]

I’ve ridden it and it’s awesome

[@CanobieCoaster]

Agreed!

[@Lunar_Yoshi]

@@CanobieCoaster its my number 4 coaster over all and my favorite in Japan!

[@jaydenchrist6152]

DAM THIS LOOKS LIIIIITTTT

[@CanobieCoaster]

It is.

[@blackAnimate7768]

Will the Ride ops pat you down for lose articles?

[@CanobieCoaster]

They don't pat you down, but they made me turn out my pockets to prove they were empty.

[@blackAnimate7768]

Is Fuji Q still open? Or did the lockdown make em go out of business?

[@CanobieCoaster]

It may temporarily be closed due to the pandemic, but it's not in danger of permanently closing.

[@blackAnimate7768]

@@CanobieCoaster. Phew😅! What a relief! I knew that 95% of Japan theme parks have gone out of business due to the pandemic, but that’s such a relief that they didn’t. Eejanaika and Dododompa are the only reasons I ever find the need to go to Japan!

[@ev7d167]

@@blackAnimate7768 Fuji Q is one of the most popular parks in the world. No way it’d have a chance of closing

[@KaiserEditz10]

I have been to Japan, but sadly we didn’t go to Fuji Q, or Nagashima Spa Land, although USJ was still incredible!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Universal is a better park than those 2.

[@KaiserEditz10]

@@CanobieCoaster but I would rather ride Eejanaika, and Hakugei then Flying Dinosaur, and I honestly I am kind of happy about no Fuji-Q since I might of needed up with a broken back since I didn’t know much about roller coasters then.

[@KaiserEditz10]

@@CanobieCoaster also little fun fact I learned, if you translate from Japanese to English on google translate and put in Hakugei, it does not say white whale, but it says Moby Dick.

[@maxhagenauer24]

Are you planning a Fugiyama review?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Unfortunately, that coaster was closed for refurb when I was in Japan, so no.

[@JJJJ-he8bz]

This is without question looks better than any US coaster. It’s essentially an evolved X2 which is already insane.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It is.

[@asterisks3062]

Unpopular opinion here, but Cedar Point needs something like this so personally I'd put it on the rumoured place in frontier town or replace gemini, only cuz cedar fair is working with S&S again for Kings Dominion

[@CanobieCoaster]

I'd love to see one there!

[@sgtmidgetpanda2121]

Cedar point needs on of these

[@CanobieCoaster]

It would be dreamy.

[@massachusettscoasters]

6:36 that’s why I’m never going to Japan Evan if I’m still coaster enthusiast

[@CanobieCoaster]

I agree it's annoying, but I'd rather ride these rides than not experience them at all.

[@FanThemePark]

Love X2 and have been on it many times. It is just barely in my top 10 I've been on though because it is very inconsistent with the rides. More times than not I've had excellent rides on it, but I have gotten a handful of rides which were incredibly unpleasant and very uncomfortable. If this amplifies the shakiness I may not like it as much as X2, but I definitely want to give it a shot!

[@CanobieCoaster]

As I mentioned in the review, I've had others say Eejanaika was smoother so I think it's moody like X2.

[@JJJJ-he8bz]

So you’ve literally lived my dream

[@CanobieCoaster]

Going on this ride?

[@JJJJ-he8bz]

@@CanobieCoaster yes I consider this the best coaster I’ve ever seen but unfortunately I won’t make this trip there just to many concerns for me going alone.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Japan was a very safe country and I felt comfortable getting around on their train system with research.

[@JJJJ-he8bz]

@@CanobieCoaster you were by yourself and figured everything out? How long did you plan?

[@CanobieCoaster]

@@JJJJ-he8bz I was with a group who had been before.

[@cliquet3scliquet3s96]

Canobie Coaster would say: The ride is rough, particularly... A) on the inside seats B) on the outside seats

[@CanobieCoaster]

B

[@GoldenBrothersMC]

My #1 ❤ i think it's at least the third time i say that to you 😂

[@CanobieCoaster]

I know plenty of people who love this ride.

[@Adar512]

Ranking every coaster in Fuji-Q Highland worst to best (my opinion): 6. Rock 'N Roll Duncan 5. Voyage Dans Le Ciel 4. Takabisha 3. Do-Dodonpa 2. Fujiyama 1. Eejanaika

[@CanobieCoaster]

I'm bummed I missed Fujiyama due to its rehab.

[@Adar512]

@@CanobieCoaster I'm sorry you missed it, and I do hope you'll ride it soon. I love Fujiyama, The location is good and it floats firmly at the end, and above all, the last spurt of angry waves is not one of the complaints. Too good of a Togo in my opinion.

[@RemixedVoice]

This is the most intense coaster I've ridden! Starry Sky Ripper is second. T Express is third

[@CanobieCoaster]

Those other two are on my bucket list.

[@sloviscelery2135]

If you ask me it looks the second best steel coaster on earth, and the only 1 steel coaster than tops this is its Chinese cousin. No other steel coaster looks to come close. This ride looks like another beast entirely when compared to any other steel coaster on the planet.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I can definitely see why people put it in their top 5. I prefer airtime rides though.

[@sloviscelery2135]

@@CanobieCoaster understandable, personally, I think I'm the only person I know to put Smiler over Shambhala lol

[@NickJacksonusa]

Sounds good, but does Eejanaika play Metallica as you are chugging up the lift!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Lol no

[@blackAnimate7768]

Are you gonna ride Dinoconda?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Maybe one day!

[@MillenniumForceMan]

Is it just me or does it seem like most enthusiasts take airtime over intensity, except for eejanaika for some reason

[@CanobieCoaster]

Most seem to because of how unique this ride is. I'm surprised how much higher people put this one over X2.

[@MillenniumForceMan]

@@CanobieCoaster that’s pretty understandable, also I think this looks considerably better than X2

[@bandmfanboy]

I think most enthusiasts, such as Taylor from Coaster Studios, like intensity over airtime, but I like airtime more.

[@MillenniumForceMan]

@@bandmfanboy I think he likes airtime more, I mean his top 3 is Lrod, toro and SteVe

[@bandmfanboy]

@@MillenniumForceMan He literally said that I305 would be his favorite, but it is his most ridden coaster ever.

[@coasterkeychain6852]

Are Dinoconda and Eejaniaka clones?

[@CanobieCoaster]

They're similar, but there are differences. Eejanaika is taller and has a shorter train.

[@coasterkeychain6852]

Interesting. Technically in Dinoconda was built in 2012, what’s stopping Cedar Point from buying one?

[@CanobieCoaster]

@@coasterkeychain6852 The coasters cost a ton, but Cedar Point is probably willing to spend what it costs.

[@coasterkeychain6852]

Whatever it takes!! Lol

[@maxhagenauer24]

I know this would be a bad idea and very uncomfortable but just imagine the visuals if this ride had VR.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It was bad enough on a SLC.

[@blackAnimate7768]

Everyone in 2018: Steel Vengeance is easily the best! No questions asks! No roller coaster will ever get better! Eejanaika: Hold my beer🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@CanobieCoaster]

I prefer Vengeance, but this ride is more intense.

[@blackAnimate7768]

@@CanobieCoaster. Didn’t this ride used to suck like in 2010 or like when it first opened when the restraints were horrible and it was rougher then.

[@matthewsouthwell9653]

0:06 that moment looks jarring 😬

[@CanobieCoaster]

The whole ride throws you around.

[@jtwoolley]

its better than x2. it fixes every minor issue with x2

[@CanobieCoaster]

I found it a bit rougher, but I prefer the intensity of Eejaniaka.

[@blackAnimate7768]

Hey listen. I think it would be a good idea to put your reviews in alphabetical order, that way it’s not confusing to know where each vid is.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks, I debated alphabetical order, but I chose chronological so people could see if they missed a new one.

[@johanll6321]

I agree, Eejanaika looks like a beast! It would probably beat out SV as my number one

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's intense!

[@Kittyhat]

LMAO the 14 inversions claim is the most paper thin stretch for the sake of marketing I've ever seen a park pull, even 8 is a stretch, it's more like 5 or 6

[@CanobieCoaster]

Marketing departments have a field day with 4D coasters.

[@Asuma407]

Poor explanation, best ride I've ever been on

[@CanobieCoaster]

It is a great ride.

[@anthonynolan1885]

X2 was in 2000 not 2002

[@CanobieCoaster]

X2 opened very late in 2001 for passholders and officially in 2002.

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

If I ever went to Japan I wouldn’t be able to see riding this and why can’t you have shoes on this

[@CanobieCoaster]

Japan is extremely strict on loose articles.

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

@@CanobieCoaster the shoes one is very confusing

[@TakahashiTakami]

@@ThrillsofColdplay Probably because your shoes can fall off.

[@Narakiwi]

Japanese wear a lot of slip ons and wear their sneakers very loosely (due to shoes being on and off all day ) it's just easier to make everyone take off their shoes, than just those with sandals/slips ons even if your sneakers are cinched, same with glasses with restraining bands. You should try the blanket rule of everyone must wear swim caps at gym pools..even bald people. Blanket rules make enforcement easier especially at theme parks.

[@jtwoolley]

eej

[@CanobieCoaster]

Yup, the nickname.

[@jaydenchrist6152]

China dinosaurs park what is with asia and these weird names.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Not sure.