FAILED Roller Coasters - Do-Dodonpa at Fuji-Q Highland

[@ThemeParkCrazy]

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[@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214]

When are they coming?

[@joyoustye2326]

​@@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214They're there

[@SunkyArchives1]

Clicked faster than Do-Dodonpa's acceleration

[@OnePortalLover]

LMFAO

[@HugeRMCFanBoY-bx3od]

Clicked faster than airtime thrills to complain about skyrush's lapbars

[@mindrevelation]

LOL 😂

[@mtbshawn0]

Not possible

[@OnePortalLover]

@@mtbshawn0 it could be

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

RIP Do-DoDonpa! Sad i never got to ride it.

[@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214]

Same here.

[@TheSuper200]

Your neck thanks you 😂

[@chasefarrell2687]

Same here too

[@Groundhog27]

I rode on it before it closed . It was insane

[@SamsonSilvo]

The Icarus comparison honestly sums up what Fuji-Q did with Dodonpa perfectly. The ride was already one of the most insane ever built as it was and they really didn't need to one-up it. Their desire to do so without making sure the ride was still comfortable and, above all, safe in the long run was ultimately what doomed it.

[@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214]

I get it.

[@marcialynnukulele]

I’m bummed that Do-Dodonpa closed. Now I’ll never get to scream inside my heart.😭

[@HugeRMCFanBoY-bx3od]

I've never heard anyone say that

[@chalkcoasters]

The Japanese Ad for DoDonpa is wild 😂 5:57

[@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214]

Yeah.

[@lumarc5513]

AYOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 💀

[@kyliethelittlespider-mangirl94]

That’s Japan and their ads for ya!

[@BliXXardStorm]

I’m currently making a video of my own on this coaster. Something to note is that a few of the injuries reported were compression fractures, meaning the theory of the launch force could still be plausible. Anyway, it is truly disappointing to see a roller coaster get worse after the park tried to improve it. Great video!

[@IamNiggler]

Gimme gimme bebe

[@coreyklima8929]

As someone who has ridden both dodonpa and hypersonic I can tell you hypersonic had a nice launch with some good kick but it wasn't much better than volcanos launch. It was just slightly more punchier but dodonpas launch was the single scariest element of a rollercoaster I have ever experienced. The two times I rode it I literally couldn't breathe when being launched.

[@LukeE94]

So glad I got to ride it back in 2019. I hope we get something else record breaking in its place!

[@IamNiggler]

Eat me baby

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

I honestly don’t see that

[@randomdefender1532]

Unfortunately, that's not gonna happen for awhile. Parks just don't wanna take risks and push the limits as they are worried about maintenance and reliability issues. Just look at Top Thrill Dragster. But I'm surprised how in 2024, engineers still haven't figured out how to make a launch that's as powerful as compressed air or hydraulic launches but as reliable as LSMs.

[@BlackieFoxxless]

The roller coaster will be back and with the tallest loop as well

[@DatScharger64]

So that's where the air powered vertical coaster from RCT2 comes from! Though I wonder when a launch gets too fast and intense for the human body to handle.

[@mrsolarsun7174]

It was also in RCT3. I remember having it's train smash into the guests at full speed, causing them to fly around the place like ragdolls. Good times.

[@christianortiz-v1l]

I feel so sad about this. This ride looked amazing. May it rest in peace 2001-2021

[@CatsAreKindaCool]

I could only imagine how nervous I’d be on that launch track if I’ve ever got to ride that, I’ve never been on a launch coaster but I hate anticipation in general but knowing it’d have that much kick and gut punch would give a rush like no other lol

[@Dan-1066]

Rode this in 2019, absolutely incredible, I don't think my brain could process the speed of the launch. Its a shame they couldn't get it right but I'm glad I managed to ride it and didn't suffer any injury.

[@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214]

I get it.

[@Groundhog27]

That's the year I rode it too

[@petenov]

That's pretty neat! I wish I had gotten a chance to ride it before the end, but I'm glad I never risked a broken bone! Coasters are supposed to be fun, not bone-breakers! Thanks for the vid!

[@Benthetrainkid]

FujiQ should invest in a Vekoma Super Boomerang named in tribute of Moonsault Scramble as a replacement

[@iliketrains3546]

Yeah and put a pretzel knot on it

[@77GAN_Cuber]

Imagine coming from hundreds of miles away just to experience this ride, only to break your neck on it.

[@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214]

Good one.

[@ASDM_Gaming]

Do dodompa was an insane ride, I completely agree with what you said about how they made an already insane ride more insane( more than it needed to be) that ended up losing them millions lol. Great vid 🎉❤😊

[@kaylawhipple7570]

That ad for Dodonpa is something else.

[@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214]

What's that?

[@CatsAreKindaCool]

@@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214did you even watch the video?

[@JVlapleSlain]

I am so glad i took the opportunity to ride it back in 2019, with the loop. Really a shame to see something as spectacular as this get shut down

[@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214]

I get it.

[@C3T1C]

I don’t think S&S would make something like this ever again, so maxx force will be the current fastest accelerating coaster on the planet.

[@HugeRMCFanBoY-bx3od]

Its a tie between stealth and maxx force for any UK fanboys about to comment "oh well stealth is actually the fastest acceleration"🤓

[@maxhagenauer24]

I mean Maxx Force is pretty recent and that's the closest ride to this in terms of acceloration and it has the same type of launch and everything. The reason people don't get hurt on Maxx Force and other launch coasters isn't really even the acceloration, but because they actually give a warning and tell everyone to lean back before launching. People got injured on Do Dodononpa for not leaning back on the launch and I feel like that could easily be fixed if they added some warning voice or camera in the launch tunnel before launching.

[@me-myself-i787]

​@@HugeRMCFanBoY-bx3odMaxx Force accelerates 78 mph in 1.8 seconds, whilst Stealth accelerates to 80 mph in 1.8 seconds. So Stealth accelerates faster. But not enough to make a noticeable difference in the intensity - it's a difference of around 0.1 Gs (1/9 to be precise), or 1 m/s/s (10/9 to be precise).

[@maxhagenauer24]

@me-myself-i787 Maxx Force dies however have a shorter launch track and I think it has a jerk at the beginning that Steakth doesn't have.

[@WhatAG23]

@@me-myself-i787stealth also had the park update the stats after the ride had already opened in order to make it look faster so

[@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214]

Do a Failed Coaster episode about Hercules at Dorney Park!

[@HugeRMCFanBoY-bx3od]

I wish I could've rode it (its so sad that this park has 2 of the best defunct coasters in moonsalut scramble and dodonpa

[@luigisworld7694]

I’m so sorry that people suffering bones after Riding Do-Dodonpa, So that’s why I’m healing for them especially for Moeka.

[@bigc1280]

When they redesigned the trains for the ride, why did they not get better wheels then tires? I wonder if the ride was smoother without the bouncy wheels that it could have been safer.

[@vladimirmosimann3807]

If you told me only weeks ago that I've ridden the fastest acceleration in the world, I wouldn't believe you... yet, I've ridden Stealth !

[@ZenTK]

I love the work you do and been watching for 3 years now so keep up the work

[@ThemeParkCrazy]

Thank you so much for watching! 👏👏

[@warnerwildernessphotography]

This was absolutely THE most intense rollercoaster on the planet. I stand by that. The launch and original top hat were some of the best elements ever created. I'm grateful to have experienced Dodonpa in its original form.

[@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214]

Very cool.

[@SunshineStateCoasters]

As a coaster enthusiast I’m actually glad it’s closed. Because now I can go to Fuji Q without being scared. If it were open I would dread riding it, that launch legitimately scares me.

[@kendragramley6243]

I have seen so many videos about this coaster and ones that just mention it, but I had no idea why sometimes people called it Dodonpa and some called it Do-Dodonpa. Now I know it was renamed after the refurb! I had absolutely no idea, I had assumed the shorter name was a mistake all this time! Thanks for educating me!

[@thecattermat]

waited 2 hours to ride this in 2020 and nothing has compared to it since. kingda ka doesn't feel nearly as amazing as this. RIP to a legend

[@CatsAreKindaCool]

Max force I guess is similar

[@dervert9743]

so said this one had to go, it was one of those rides that every rollercoaster enthusiast had on their bucketlist

[@ColeYote]

Curious to see what they replace it with, basically everything Fuji-Q opens seems to be a record-breaker. Good footprint for a large project too. Giga of some sort, maybe?

[@ToaOfFusion]

Might be a good spot to put an RMC T-tex but that's assuming the model hasn't been scrapped forever. The only evidence we have of the T-rex is some concept videos over a half-decade ago.

[@firstflowerinspace]

This dropped just as I got a massive headache at work and is a huge mood lift for an otherwise rough day. Thanks ❤

[@maxhagenauer24]

I dont see this type of acceloration gone forever pn a coaster. Maxx Force is pretty recent and that's the closest ride to this in terms of acceloration and it has the same type of launch and everything. The reason people don't get hurt on Maxx Force and other launch coasters isn't really even the acceloration, but because they actually give a warning and tell everyone to lean back before launching. People got injured on Do Dodononpa for not leaning back on the launch and I feel like that could easily be fixed if they added some warning voice or camera in the launch tunnel before launching.

[@sebasllaura7254]

No more intense acceleration :( BTW, can you do Twist Coaster Robin?

[@ThemeParkCrazy]

That's definitely a coaster I'd love to cover!

[@Schwarzorn]

Is this ride named after the technique in Dragon Ball? The technique is called *Dodon-Pa,* which translates to *Kaboom-Wave.* Maybe there's a pun there that they both derive from? It IS slightly modified from the original word by using _dodon_ rather than _dodōn..._

[@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214]

I get it.

[@Donald-the-Scottish-engine9]

Do-Dodonpa literally broke bones how is that possible.

[@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214]

Yeah.

[@A_A610]

18:24 raises valid points about how bad the transition into the loop was, but will add from my December 2020 experience (when the injuries were first getting reported) that one train was also running far rougher than normal, making the rest of the ride much worse and that single transition far more brutal. If you weren't prepared for it, I could totally see people getting hurt.

[@Groundhog27]

Probably due to leaning foward during the acceleration of the ride . You are not supposed to lean foward

[@Donald-the-Scottish-engine9]

@@Groundhog27 your right this thing should have never been built (insert the big engine’s 3 words to describe this ride)

[@mrsolarsun7174]

I remember this type of coaster in the game "RollerCoaster Tycoon 3" as the "Air Powered Coaster". I also remember having it's train crash into the guests at full speed, causing them to fly around the place like ragdolls. Good times.

[@vortexluigirosalina5557]

I’m one of those people that never rode this even before they removed the top hat

[@JosephWelte]

I can't believe i won't be able to ride this coaster it looked so fun. I'm so salty it closed SHOUT OUT TO EVERYONE WHO SENT YOU ALL THAT FOOTAGE AND YOU TPC FOR COVERING THIS COASTER. R.I.P DO-DODONPA. NOTHING LIKE THIS MAY EVER BEE BUILT BY s&s AGAIN.

[@Whatlander]

People really took images of a woman holding a frozen drink against her neck as proof that she _didn't_ have neck pain. No matter the case, sending a person death threats over a ride is utter nonsense.

[@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214]

I remember that.

[@WingedAsarath]

Interesting that people criticised the overhead restraints - whenever I got to a park I much prefer rides that use them, because I don't like getting bashed around in my seat. Especially after a bad experience on Rita at Alton Towers, and even moreso after riding The Ultimate.

[@flashback0978]

my theory based on the inclusion of rollbacks in the statement regarding its closure is that after the modifications rollbacks were still a constant issue even with the drive tire at the top of the loop so they quietly had the speed increased a bit more to try and curb the problem and that small increase was enough to push the forcers into the dangerous zone

[@SiakStuff]

Damn, I had a chance to ride it but I passed due to some medical issues. I should have bit the bullet and ridden it anyway so I could be like "I broke some bones on the Do-Dodonpa and survived!" Oh well, at least I got to check out the Jikyu Hospital ghost house.

[@Yukendoit]

I really enjoyed this ride. I got to go on both verisons.

[@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214]

What years did you ride?

[@BrocksterCraft]

I honestly knew that this was next. I originally wanted to catch a rare credit when it had its tophat, but I decided not to when it's vertical loop was built, because to be honest, I'm not ready for inversions just yet, but I adore family coasters, wildmouse coasters, and spinning coasters.

[@iliketrains3546]

So you think you could handle dodonpa’s launch but a simple loop was too much for you?

[@HugeRMCFanBoY-bx3od]

What the last comment said you can handle a LITERAL bone breaking launch but you can't handle a forceless vertical loop?

[@kaitourobin840]

I hope this helps. However, I find the traditional vertical loops that go by so fast that you don't even notice you are going upside-down. Especially because the way inertia and centripetal acceleration works. Honestly, they are kinda boring. Hence why in the video, people were complaining when they replaced the top hat with a standard vertical loop.

[@HugeRMCFanBoY-bx3od]

@kaitourobin840 please stop saying loopy loop

[@kaitourobin840]

@@HugeRMCFanBoY-bx3od Oh, it is called loop the loop. I had to go look it up. Oops. Sorry, I have an auditory process disorder. For the last 28 years of my life, I have legit thought it was called loopy loops. My bad. I will go fixed it.

[@christ8076]

Now it's called: No Dodonpa

[@subzerofromny735]

Great. Another coaster I’ll never get the chance to ride

[@manboy864]

I remember when my family went to visit Japan we rode this ride it was a blast. It’s a shame it’s defunct, but I understand why. By the way you make great content keep up the great work!!!

[@DergonTails]

i went to fuji-q highland this month being fully aware the ride wouldn't be opening up again. there were other rides there that were fun, really enjoyed zokkon! but i do have to say, seeing the tracks of this coaster and the area where you'd queue up for the ride did make silent. it was a ride i really would have loved to experience, but i could make peace with just being able to see it up close and experience the rest of the park. it's still amazing such a ride existed, and i hope they do keep a part as a memorial or so. either way, i hope to be able to visit fuji-q highland again in the future. it was a lot of fun and the view was amazing! who knows, maybe something new might be there?

[@toddjones1480]

Those are some rookie guest injury numbers from Do-dodonpa. The sketch-ass looping coasters from a century ago… now THOSE could shatter skeletons.

[@StarsTheMutt]

My husband and I are honestly pretty upset with Do-Dodonpa's closure. Maybe I'm weird for it, but rough coasters are just as fun and thrilling for me as the smooth riding ones. Regardless, Do-Dodonpa was a bucket list coaster for the both of us, and we were planning to save for a trip out to Japan to theme park hop some time in the future. I still want to go, but it is sad that we won't be riding it. I guess that just means we have even more time to save for a trip.

[@leonard5033]

We went to fuji-q last feb. Do dodonpa is so big that the whole park will definitely be surrounded with construction walls. Their newest coaster Zokkon wasn't getting international attention but thats definitely the best coaster out there, and the song is so amazing it was made jpop band Sekai No Owari.

[@chasefarrell2687]

Where else could you have experienced a world-record acceleration like Do-Dodonpa without breaking your back?

[@chasefarrell2687]

Where else could you have experienced a world-record acceleration like Do-Dodonpa without breaking your spine?

[@chasefarrell2687]

Where else could you have experienced a world-record acceleration like Do-Dodonpa without breaking your bones?

[@chasefarrell2687]

Do-Dodonpa reminded me of the story of Icarus just like how Icarus flew too close to the sun Fuji-Q tried hard to make an already insane ride crazier what they really didn’t need to they hoped the ride would be spiced up and fresh but in the end it turned out to be one of the biggest failures in roller coaster history

[@JackDPearl]

That's a hell of a TV spot. But not particularly surprising for Japan.

[@chasefarrell2687]

Where else could you have experienced a world-record acceleration like Do-Dodonpa without getting into a horrible accident?

[@pink-a-palouza7888]

16:23 a surprisingly a large amount of people will completely ignore neck injuries like that either because they know that it’s gonna be expensive or it’s because they don’t like going to the doctor

[@chasefarrell2687]

Where else could you have experienced a world-record acceleration like this without breaking your bones?

[@chasefarrell2687]

Where else could you have experienced a world-record acceleration like this without getting into a horrible accident?

[@timwaters3759]

If you were in this and you got hurt. That probably felt terrible. Praying for you.

[@A_A610]

Not enough to break anything, but was definitely roughed up on this in December of 2020, right when the injuries were starting to get reported. I could tell something wasn't right with the ride because it was running way worse than normal.

[@Tarantula7Tom]

Maxx Force: 0-78mph in 1.8s Stealth: 0-80mph in 1.8s Stealth is the fastest! 🇬🇧🥳🚀

[@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214]

10:26: Same thing happens to my Lilly visits.

[@noakai]

Honestly they probably did the smart thing just closing it. If they genuinely couldn't figure out how to fix it and eliminate the injuries and they opened it again and someone got hurt, even in a different or more minor way, that company would have been absolutely ROASTED, especially in Japan. Hopefully they can think of something else to put there - after all coaster technology has come a long way.

[@staringcorgi6475]

This mirrors shockwave at six flash great America which also had reports of rides breaking people’s bones. I feel that any ride that has multiple reports of breaking bones should be scrapped

[@miloschulze3751]

You make my day so much better! I saw this video when I came home from school and it makes me glad I never rode Do Dodonpa!

[@Brandon-qd2lb]

Why would a coaster this fast use tires?? They could easily be popped, ware out fast, and a bumpy ride over time.

[@ThemeParkCrazy]

The sole reason was noise. Sturdier tires would have been louder, and were thus not used. But this proved to be detrimental to the ride's run at the park.

[@iamdigbick4675]

It is sad nothing else will ever be this intense again. Now, the fastest accelerating coaster title is muddy waters. I'm not sure anyone knows who is the champion at the moment.

[@Chessingtondragonfury]

Been watching your content for seven years on my other account, this is just an alt account for my phone, found your channel when your top 5 sea world came up on my recommended, I haven’t missed a single video since There is one infamous coaster you haven’t covered in this series you need to cover, what series is failed coasters without son of beast

[@DylanLTindall]

I believe now that this rollercoaster model is extinct. Hypersonic was very problematic. And this one got a modification that wasn't really needed, it was already good at the start

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

It’s sad 99% we will never get a coaster like this again

[@jamiepastman5594]

dear deborah. me and about a million other people will be watching your epic performance for years to come. i’d like you to take a moment and imagine what we all think of your 60 yo toddler act. it ain’t good, not good at all

[@Sonic-gy7kq]

Why couldn't it just be in America, so our big corporate lawyers just blame the people for not having their head and back against the seat. Smh, cuz realistically its probably along those lines~

[@ToaOfFusion]

Nah, it would be even harder to keep a ride like this in operation in America. A lot of themepark incidents in the 1980's were the catalyst for stricter ride regulations. thus Dododonpa wouldn't be deemed safe for operation unless it was modified heavily to meet those regulations.

[@ThemePark_Nerdo]

CORRECTION: It opened in 2001, not 2000. ^^

[@HugeRMCFanBoY-bx3od]

🤓

[@raingirlcat2245]

@@HugeRMCFanBoY-bx3od🤡

[@MichaelRei99]

It was pretty interesting that coaster was related to the one you highlighted in a previous video And had the same problem with flat tires. I am not disappointed I’ll never get to ride it though it did make for a very interesting failed rollercoaster video. Well done Sir!!

[@RayBcv1030]

16:16 I'm sorry but this pisses me off so much I feel so sorry for that girl

[@joannerb1]

Rode it once in 2015 before the vertical loop addition. That launch is no joke. Amazing! Went back in Aug 2023 to try it with the loop just to learn it was shut down.

[@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214]

Too late for the later version.

[@chasefarrell2687]

.R.I.P. Do-Dodonpa! Sad I never got to ride it.

[@Giskard_Reventlov]

It's the best and most intense roller coaster I've ever ridden. I've been to Fuji-Q over 4 times and was waiting for Do-dodompa to re-open to go again until I learned from this video that it closed forever. And honestly, it's not half as bumpy as many other roller coasters (including Fujiyama in the same park, before it was renewed). My issue with it was the hard head-rest that would jolt your head during acceleration. I never understood why they didn't use something softer like on car seats.

[@hellacia8151]

This coaster closure hurts so much - I'm planning to go to fuji q for the first time this summer. I do absolutely think Eejanaika will be the highlight of the park.

[@jimmy3people0]

see, personally, I'd like to think this is karmic justice for throwing one of the world's greatest airtime moments in the trash in the name of "zomg itz a loop de loop!!1!1!!11!!"

[@spacebug30]

I only found out about its closure last week, I'm so sad it closed :( I'm finally making a trip to Japan and was so excited to ride this coaster that was so high up my bucketlist. Luckily the park has much more to offer than just Do-Dodonpa.

[@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214]

I remembered that.

[@A_A610]

It's a bit sad, but it was definitely not running at its prime in its final months and I totally understand the decision to retire it.

[@lonniehouse5]

Will you do a video on Americana in monroe ohio? The sckretchin eagle was the best!

[@GhostridingCoasters]

Great video!!!!

[@giancarlofelicianocastaned9316]

In the words of Nathaniel Bandy, "It doesn't get an ef for effort it gets an F for FAILURE"

[@Masonthegoat]

The year 2000. Also been a fan since you ranked the cedar point coasters

[@GearSounds]

Love the channel! I'd also love a stronger presentation voice with more oomph.

[@Snuggles_the_Unholy]

Just joined at Hyper Tier. Love your stuff. Especially weird coasters.

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

I loved watching that vintage Extreme Rides 2000 on my old VHS

[@callumsaunders6048]

Shame I missed this ride by a few weeks 😭 so glad I got to enjoy the other rides though

[@ThomasTheRubyster]

Crazy editing lol

[@Spike-sk7ql]

Wow.... like the intro.!

[@TheCrohnsPatient674]

As a roller coaster enthusiast and KZbinr myself, it’s always good to see what you have uploaded. Keep up the hard work!

[@batshtcrazy5293]

Intimidator really.iant as bad as people say. Its a smootj, insane ride. As always, Intamin pushed our limits. X2 and Eejanaika are both made to mess with your head. LOVE them both!

[@snowyoreo663]

Ahh thank you for reading out my comment 😍

[@ryanwolfgang5]

As a English rider of do dodonpafully thankfully I didn't get an injury Because idk but as a Rider of it it was fun I'm kinda sad it's gone but that loop makes me say "ok now im glad this is gone"

[@Railstar_YT]

It's a shame that S&S & Fuji-Q didn't try and realign the track if the injuries were caused by track misalignment

[@Roblox_Player1911]

Imagine what it felt like to ride that launch!

[@chasefarrell2687]

Do-Dodonpa reminds me of the story of Icarus just like how Icarus flew too close to the sun Fuji-Q tried hard to make an already insane ride crazier what they really didn’t need to they hoped the ride would be spiced up and fresh but in the end it turned out to be one of the biggest failures in roller coaster history