This climbing gym went from worst to best rated in Tokyo

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I got schooled by 7x World Cup winner Tomoa Narasaki - Magnus Midtbø
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[@prof.dr.sebastianbemeier131]

The guy behind the counter looked like he disguised himself as bad as magnus tends to do at times😂

[@emirua]

And it worked! 😆

[@3assemnasr456]

How could he become shorter that fast

[@tuftofflowers]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@zizou10ronaldinho]

Lmao reminded me of Teru's (from mob psycho) wig hahaha.

[@denisng7423]

🤣 a taste of his own medicine

[@JKimPersonal]

Magnus not recognizing the gym associate is funny. Him seemingly nonchalantly not recognizing Magnus is something else all together!

[@mr.l6332]

Or you mean nonchalantly *recognizing* Magnus right? 12:40 suggests he knew the whole time, but just didn't really say anything.

[@mamut789]

@@mr.l6332 15:53 suggest he didn't edit: sorry i meant that Magnus didn't recognize the gym worker

[@ArtoRoad]

​​@@mamut789 0:37 Huh?

[@denkanator]

it's very japanese. people will generally leave you alone

[@extremechimpout]

@@mamut789He knew but pretended he didn't to seem cool

[@howurdoin23]

The front desk guy pulled the uno reverso card on ya. All those times dressing up as someone else haha 😂

[@peterflex1]

hahahahahahha

[@wetnoodlex]

Didn't even have to try lmao

[@Melio160]

5 years???? that hurt how time flies by

[@secret5.]

I couldn't believe it either!

[@MacrosFTW]

I can't believe it's been 5 years

[@Royalrights]

Yeah him mentioning that did a number on me. Woof.

[@kft4764]

No kidding, if I was quizzed on it I would've said that video was maybe 2 years ago

[@NoodleFlame]

Yeah it doesn't like that long :O

[@lucromel]

Magnus is going to become a creature of myth for this gym. Returning from across the sea every five years, to complete a project and then disappears again.

[@lukeciancio6195]

I love this comment. It has such a life adventure vibe

[@flatpancake2261]

wow this made me lol

[@themegcom7]

"I was stronger before, but I just wanted it more this time". Thank you, I needed to hear that.

[@SonnOfNeil]

I think this is one of your best quotes of all time, Magnus.

[@soderlind81]

So true! ❤‍🔥

[@MR-MR-ud5oo]

" I had a competition with myself " XD

[@edzrulonn7444]

So cool that Magnus somehow brought the community together to make the worst rated gym become the best rated gym.

[@blablabla1000able]

Probably misled a bunch of beginners into thinking it was a good gym for them

[@Betweentwogames]

@@blablabla1000abledang community usually isn’t that negative. In fact I’ll push back, and say ANYONE who knows ANYTHING about climbing would know a gym in Japan would not be “easy” for beginners. But that has nothing to do with the fact that- there are ALWAYS routes that are climbable for beginners. Spread the love of climbing mate don’t be negative.

[@1bird_d]

i mean the gym is definitely small but if you just want a spray wall this is a peak experience, almost every pro climber says spray walls make you the strongest and this gym looks like it would make you insanely strong if you only climbed here for 1-2 years

[@jonaskarlsson5901]

@@1bird_dI wouldn't say this gym is nice for new climbers

[@selfawarepotassium]

@@blablabla1000ableis that how the ratings work?

[@Rubenooo10]

Now we know why Magnus thinks a wig is the perfect disguise😂

[@ramiodeh8661]

Him not realizing that the employee is the same guy 😂😂

[@SirZechs77]

Looks like Magnus is only a wig away from the perfect disguise

[@michaelluong6484]

We don't all look the same

[@FlowingAqua]

@@SirZechs77 has he ever done a disguise where he shaved his head? clearly it makes you look like a different person lol

[@PeterTeal77]

@@michaelluong6484 No but if someone met you once, five years ago, I hope you'd excuse him not recognizing you immediately haha

[@SirZechs77]

@@FlowingAqua don't think he did

[@gabrielbeck5341]

Him not recognizing the gym associate because he has a bit longer hair now explains why Magnus always thinks that changing his hair a bit is enough as a disguise - it would certainly work for himself

[@Lightseekerjoben]

"a bit longer"

[@OriginalPuro]

Most people see what they want to see.

[@R3dCol0r]

I'm starting to think that people not recognizing Clark Kent as Superman, isn't such a dumb idea after all.

[@matthewglenguir7204]

I think one of the reasons why it works is because it really is absurd to think The Superman was actually your friendly office worker all along. Even if they do look similar, that layer of doubt is massive.

[@TheMindofagenius1]

the only way i think the Clark Kent thing could be super ridiculous, is if Lois herself didn't make the connection, i don't know the actual lore and when\how she knew, but it'd be absolutely RIDONCULOUS if it wasn't instantaneous, other people however, yeah, i can totally see them not recognizing him.

[@abootz5188]

I'm starting to understand the people that didn't recognize saitama in the tournament because he had a wig on

[@Cynegan]

I usually wore contacts, and when I then wore glasses on random days, people didn't recognize me. Happened several times. Nowadays it's the reverse with contacts/glasses, and I still get the same thing!

[@Peace_Guard]

But Magnus has seen this guy once 5 years ago. Very different than seeing regularly someone you work with regularly.

[@kenanjones3481]

I love the completely blank stare when he mentions pewdiepie and then instant reaction to Tomoa lol

[@vaenii5056]

No wonder Felix decided to move to Japan.

[@applesandoranges9916]

pewdiepie isn’t popular in Japan. Never heard of him till an american friend showed me.

[@KIVagant]

I learned about the guy from Magnus and ClimbingStuff. Have no interest in even checking his channel, though...

[@glintineye]

Starting an informal petition for Magnus to make this a "every 5 year" tradition. It'd be so cool if he took a photo with them every time too!

[@platyp1999]

It’s crazy how different japanese culture is. The fact that the gym employee recognised Magnus and didn’t say anything despite clearly being happy about him coming is mind-blowing to me

[@MKW_K9]

Employees: recognize Magnus Employees: tell him to take off his shoes 😂

[@benja_mint]

idunno... i did the same. i met alex honnold a couple of times at the crag and i just said hi and pretended like he was any other person. i figured its probably annoying if everybody always recognizes you

[@Aaron-xq6hv]

Nah, this is true anywhere. I've climbed either at the gym or outside next to several pro climbers and you just don't make a big deal out of it. Plus, pro climbers these days flock to Japan, you can't go into a gym without stepping over at least one of them. Hell even Shawn Raboutou was here (Japan) a few weeks ago.

[@lolpluslol35]

The synchronized head movement on 14:18 XD

[@McAllu]

Really shows how much he has trained it lol

[@Cas_anova]

Wow

[@princeemishi245]

The music too

[@ElectorNiklas]

baha nice catch

[@emmanuelhp_]

Scary right?! Hahahaha

[@chartreuseverte]

5:23 Hearing Magnus say "but I want to get into it more" is hilarious and ironic, it sounded exactly like my friends who have gone climbing 3 times in their life before and are having fun and "want to get into it more". there are levels to everything

[@christophertolosa7142]

God damnit Magnus I need your videos to be at least 30 minutes

[@soapvar]

i can sort of understand how he couldnt at this one damn

[@bldy_FrmdaiX]

I know right 💯

[@raphofthehills4405]

Agreed. When he said "1 hour" at the entrance I thought "oh no, will be a short video" 😂 This said, I have no idea how a human being can in 1 hour, half of it speaking to the camera, go from warming up to a project V9... Magnus's metabolism is always dialed on 'full speed' or what ???

[@Seraphim262]

Second channel helps.

[@AlecKnjazihhin]

Facts

[@tommeyer3871]

Something incredibly wholesome about the notion that 5 years later you come back to the „worst rated gym in tokyo“ and can now call it the „best rated gym in tokyo“

[@BAKE_M0N0]

Nothing suspicious about having a perfect 5 star reviewed gym even when you can see plenty of 1 stars. Check it out yourself

[@janamanoharan1203]

The sequel we’ve all been waiting for !

[@BradsSpace2]

Bros new hair cut is better than any of Magnus' disguises

[@soccergod2495]

This is the type of content we want to see🙏🙏🙏

[@TheFUNNYTHINGS11]

I love the idea of the lowest grade having non-specific foot holds, it makes it that one step easier and more accessible, allowing a load more people to be able to give it a go.

[@Toronto_Luddite]

It's not always just the lowest grade, but it is interesting

[@dotcomshots8424]

Typically for those gyms the first couple of grades are "any feet" and then when you get to a certain level it's the taped holds only. That's how it was at Noah Climbing in Kyoto and Quail looks exactly like it with the tape system.

[@raazer9770]

The OG video is one of my comfort videos on all of KZbin. The vibes of just Tokyo, its raining, the cozy gym size, the editing. Truly an unmatched video inn my book. And the pt 2. with the same guy is just as good. Thanks so much man. Love the content.

[@DollfieFace]

With the world changing so fast, there's something deeply comforting about a gym (or any favourite place for that matter) remaining the same as when you left them last. It's like coming back home to see the folks, or to find your favourite pub still standing.

[@MashtyxAyyy]

This video was so wholesome, I love that the old staff are still there and are just as enthusiastic as ever.

[@mindmachinepsy]

Oh man 5 years already? I remember this very well, absolutely loved the redemption arc going from 0 to hero :D

[@beesechurger1466]

Seeing a KZbinr use their influence in this way is so wholesome. Keep it up with this content magnus!

[@1Jetsurf]

I love the man working there. He was so kind and fun.

[@OngoGablogian185]

I thought he seemed like a prick.

[@shutupgaydog827]

@@OngoGablogian185 why lol

[@Ryukushinn]

@@OngoGablogian185 Why?

[@OngoGablogian185]

@@Ryukushinn Just his apathetic, emotionless attitude towards people he clearly knows and interacts with. Like he can't be bothered to act like a normal, polite human.

[@DisingenuousComment]

@@OngoGablogian185 Sounds like projection to me

[@funkyduck4743]

You did it Magnus, I'm gonna climb tomorrow with friends of mine for the first time! I like your chill attitude and your passion for the sport you convinced me I at least had to try it! Cheers from Quebec!

[@felathar1985]

How did it go?

[@hisxxx2]

@@felathar1985 I doubt funkyduck is able to type, sore fingers and muscle pain in places that were unknown before.

[@davidalvarezgarcia3784]

same here! lets rock

[@scorpionsubzero9066]

​@felathar1985 he liked it so much that he's still climbing.

[@A38]

That gym associate is such a good dude. So humble, so kind, so patient and wise. Thanks for taking time in your videos to highlight the good ones you meet along the way :) And how awesome to see you tear up a project route, great vibes from this video Magnus!

[@greentea3406]

I just rewatched the original vid yesterday, its my favorite video from your channel, and this sequel its equally good. Im so happy that you keep doing this type of video, the chill vibe is unmatched.

[@Zlei.]

You can feel the warmth and coziness of this video. I wonder if the guy behind the counter was just trying to be respectful and not overreacting when seeing Magnus again or if he genuinely didn't recognize him. The latter feels like a longshot!

[@1Jetsurf]

Respect to the gym owners. They put in the effort and it paid off.

[@dirtfrosting]

they didn't do anything lmao, just got lucky that Magnus recorded a video in their gym

[@imnaoe]

@@dirtfrosting Sorta, but they did set quality routes for long enough that if someone like Magnus showed up then they could benefit from it. Sure it's luck to an extent but they put in the work for long enough that luck found its way to them. At least that's how I see it. Cuz alternatively they could've just genuinely been a bad gym and perhaps Magnus has a much worse impression on them which doesn't get them any additional recognition.

[@imnaoe]

@@dirtfrosting Ya I'm aware of that. But you don't understand what I mean, I'm saying that it blew up because it exceeded his expectations as the "worst climbing gym" meaning the setting was actually really good in of itself. That's my overall point, is that despite the ratings, the gym kept setting good routes which made it so that when Magnus showed up they capitalized off that luck instead of falling short. They put in the work and when luck met hard work that's how you have success.

[@ericterrywang]

Hope you guys also got a group photo this time! I am so happy to see you came back to this gym!

[@yellowpineapple6107]

i literally just wanna cry, this was such a beautiful watch

[@felathar1985]

Lol you are weak. I didn't cry... Up until the end

[@coltdecult3148]

I love the climbing community so much. Magnus was my first impression on the sport and lemme tell you it was and still is such a good one. He is always so humble and connected to the whole community, and so fun to watch :)

[@jmb9701]

The most impressive move in this whole video for me is at 10:59 - getting your foot up that high across body at chest height is insane and super cool to watch. The rest of the climb, the hip sinking is so effortless. Love the Japanese culture, people are so friendly and polite.

[@leaf3880]

Small gyms need this kind of love. Really happy you revisit them. 😊

[@B-Beamer]

Return to this gym in 5 years please. This was such a relaxing and lowkey funny video with the same guys being there 5 years later and the gym that hasn’t changed a tiny bit, love it!

[@jamesdurett5913]

This video, accidentally or not, had so much texture and story, and feeling. I feel as if I was invited into a vignette of your life Magnus. And I too am growing older with you, I remember watching the original when you posted it. Hope you’re well. Also my French father in law has the exact same manner of speaking with strangers or folks he thinks he may know…must be a European thing lol

[@annoorange123]

That last video from this gym was the first Magnus video i saw and eventually this channel motivated me to try climbing, its so satisfying to see him come back there. As always, amazing video Magnus!

[@yeetnvm]

Hey Magnus I just want to say your videos inspired me to start climbing and I now have an obsession with the sport

[@user-rk6hf2qm3c]

I felt nostalgiс, as if I had stepped back into this gym after five years myself. Thank you for the great content, Magnus!

[@greybeard4034]

Seeing how the awkwardness turns into companionship is amazing :)

[@wendersonbarros1900]

I wasn't expecting that! I remember watching this video when it came out at the time, it was really good!

[@shihp9574]

What a heartwarming video.. Love the down to earth personality and the variation in climbing content!

[@0Linerider0forever0]

The music choices are PERFECT, so well suited and pushes the video along and keeps it engaging while you aren't talking.

[@merklyyyy]

This was great to watch! There's nothing quite like the little friendships we make with people around the world. I'm glad you got to reconnect with these guys :)

[@coltdecult3148]

2:01 magnus’ amazing memory coming in clutch here XD

[@ominousplatypus380]

that guy aged backwards wtf

[@bumsuckaduck]

@@ominousplatypus380 i honestly dont believe that's the same guy

[@melisdogan9639]

@@ominousplatypus380 yeah literally, everyone is saying oh haha magnus didnt recognize him. of course he didnt, the guy looks 10 years younger than he did 5 years ago :O

[@firoen]

The Tokyo video was where I first found your channel, so it's very cool to see ya back at the same place again! 😆

[@kokming92]

Omg. Commented on another video requesting Magnus to revisit this gym and it happened! So cool to watch this after all these years

[@samstancea3613]

The original Japan video was the second video I’ve ever watched on this channel. It’s crazy I’ve been now watching you for 5 years almost. Thanks for all the continuous content and keeping us entertained. You’re one of the best online personalities we have today!

[@zzAIMoo]

the gym associate guy is the perfect thesis to show that magnus' disguises where he just changes hair color actually work

[@Betweentwogames]

Great video coming back here. Love the quality of the climbing content. Keep crushing it.

[@CrimpCrew]

It's amazing to see how much impact you have on the climbing community! It is amazing to see you return here. Have a great day!

[@coutopraze]

great to see this, I was one of the people who rated 5 stars in google reviews, and since then I've been to Tokyo in 2022!

[@leodufour3869]

So glad you went back there, loved that video! This one is great too Well done Magnus

[@casualking173]

Absolutely loved this video, your old style just climb videos are always a favorite of mine. The new ones are also amazing

[@Jurbroman]

I don't know how long i'm subscribed to your channel, but its at least 5 years and i feel like this is the best video ever on your channel. Thank you, for taking us back in time, that was magical!

[@Kiumy4]

This video was so wholesome !!! What a sweet guy, and they even had the photo from last time! Amazing video!

[@MilanStricevic]

Breaking records from younger self like a pro haha. Nice to see the same guy working there. Still happy to help pointing out the hardest boulders 😂❤

[@Sakratic]

Attempting to beat your younger self at something will surely be the best, most effective type motivation! It was great that the both of you and the others that were in the picture from years ago, in the end were all able to acknowledge each other - that looked like it must have been a nice, feel good moment for all of you!

[@Voidload]

Amazing vid! Can't believe it's already 5 years Magnus! I am so excited for your Tokyo trip, hope there's more ❤️‍🔥!

[@Curtjmac]

I was so happy watching this video, watched the original video for the first time a few months ago. Loved this

[@stimbeh]

The revisit to the gym. Gold. Absolute gold.💪

[@torsuper]

Great video! Miss you filming with Marthe. Nice to see what you where learning her🙌🏼👏🏼

[@lester44444]

Yeah that mention right at the end made me remember how good the energy is whenever she's on a video!

[@jamesdurett5913]

I miss her too, are they still together?

[@lester44444]

@@jamesdurett5913 idk haha none of my business I guess 🤷‍♀️ he's not said anything other than mentioning her at the end of this video so I assume it's the same

[@sarabearyt]

lots of love to this gym and these people

[@SirPeachyNietzsche]

One of your best videos yet. Don't ever stop Magnus!

[@ClearSpade]

Magnus should get "makeover" tips from the sweet staff guy. I didn't realize it was him either.

[@raultoks]

one of the most feel good channels on the platform, thanks for existing

[@vawymax112]

This video is the definition of wholesome. The guys there are just very chill with everything around them.

[@YongJoonPaek]

I dont know why i teared up watching this. just perfectly and wholesomely captures the passage of time, change, but also constants and things that form the bedrock of the global climbing community.

[@Theresa-wp6kv]

Love your perspective, it's like a breath of fresh air in a sea of sameness

[@arezzo5340]

Well said

[@Panicaheartbeat]

Hi Magnus! The years fly by! I would love to ask for a video doing gym workouts + their climbing application. It’s one thing to look at it online, but between yourself and the guests on your channel, it feels like some of the ‘secrets’ are missed out on.

[@stefanp2883]

Really cool to see a video in somehow your "old style" with almost pure bouldering content, love it! And I think you are still strong as hell. I really like to watch you climbing and also teach you others how to climb. Watching your videos for around a year now I think as a climber myself learend some things from your videos over the time. Doing a multi pitch climbing course in Arco a few days before I heard your voice in my head while climbing saying "you want your hips as close to the wall as possible" or "trust our feet". Thank you so much for your great, entertaining but also really educational content!

[@Crytica.]

Bro this was so precious. Bless the guy who works there and bless Magnus for spreading the love in the community.

[@rocketjack4865]

Where is Marte?

[@wsemenske]

I'm assuming they've broken up a while ago, but so is life. Edit: just saw the end and the way he said he's "not here with his girlfriend" is definitely a bit ambiguous. Though I'm guessing he would have said Marte if they were still dating

[@tom4794]

​@@wsemenske this could totally be wrong, but I vaguely remember hearing some time ago that she simply preferred not featuring in the videos

[@ayael]

Magnus released a video. Me : Happy as Fuck.

[@milknracoons9503]

Always.

[@danestanley-sandymartin]

I'm not a climber but have been watching your channel a very long time. Almost since you started I feel. Seeing you attend this climbing gym with your mrs the first time I have probably watched that episode a few times over the years. As I have travelled throughout Asia more so for food and to go to places without the reputations that most people seek and have very rarely not had my mind blown with hospitality and the overall experience. Keep going legend. Love what you do and I hope your content inspires everyone as much as it does me.

[@flashymaxminecraft6930]

Magnus you have been such a big inspiration for me, even when I was climbing v4 and now when I’ve just sent my first v8 today thank you so much for the big inspiration.

[@robopecha]

i love the idea that the gym guy got this different hairstyle in the hope that magnus shows up someday and does not recognize him! xD no, i think he would have welcomed him right away if magnus spoke japanese. he might be nervous speaking english.

[@Zankras]

Climbing gym redemption arc! Love to see it.

[@heighRick]

Great video, and so cool to see some of the original folk still there! Thanks Magnus, helps a lot!

[@davidalvarezgarcia3784]

this is small piece of the magic of making content and videos with that passion and so much heart

[@HaroldSchmarold]

NICE JOB ON THE HANG BOARD!! STRONG!!!!

[@denislejeune9218]

that video was 5 years ago?! Hard to believe, i remember it very well.

[@daanvdz7025]

Thanks for these old school videos man! Love these

[@loader66]

What a great time that must have been. It's always nice to bump into people after that many years and they still remember you. 👍👍👍

[@darrellmarcks6304]

Yay, a brief Marte appearance

[@Zeemac]

Are they still a thing? Just very curious

[@darrellmarcks6304]

@@Zeemac No idea actually. After the Alex Honnold reaction video you never really see her again. Never saw anything saying they split so I assume they're still going?

[@Maaario.]

Next time with Marte and it would be the perfect time travel

[@JaimePonsPK]

It's been quite a while since we've seen her on the channel, do we know if anything happened to them? Or are they still together and she just doesn't appear on his vids any more?

[@boogaloo4640]

@@JaimePonsPK He still referred to her as "my girlfriend" & I doubt he would have put her in the flashback if they weren't together anymore. Maybe she just doesn't want to be in the videos these days

[@JaimePonsPK]

@@boogaloo4640 I see, sorry, when I posted the comment I hadn't finished the video yet, thanks! It's totally cool, I wad just doing some harmless gossiping because they seemed good together back then and I was just curious.

[@leoleclercq1641]

It feels so moving to see Magnus meeting back these nice guys in this same good old place, it's so heart warming to see that they retain their sympathy, their kindness and their joy to come together and helping people in this gym

[@shaneh7519]

Love this video. Really enjoyed seeing you climbing again on the main channel too

[@minahanako]

The way u didnt notice the worker from 5 years ago 😭😭

[@Orikix]

2:00😂 Bruh

[@hide_on_bush-]

i've never tried climbing but your videos are so relaxed with a good vibe, i really enjoy them!

[@priceviolinacademy]

What’s up Magnus! Long time viewer, first time commenter. I remember watching the old video years ago. So nostalgic seeing you go back! I remember you saying in one of your old vids that you hope these videos help motivate others to train hard. Whenever I’m feeling lazy and I should be training I’ll throw on a Magnus vid and I’ll get the motivation to make it happen. Thanks for all the effort it takes to make these brother! 👊

[@epilog80]

7:55 Me walking into Japan for the first time

[@PeterTeal77]

lmao

[@uvsa2833]

Dude... wtf xD

[@coltdecult3148]

8:17 so we’ve come full circle

[@LewisR12PSN]

The way you talked about this being a sort of 'Time Capsule' moment in your life, and it hit me in much the same way. I watched the original video here before i was married, before the world shut down, before my ACL Injury, and so on. Time just moves onwards relentlessly and i can relate to a lot of the fears you have of getting older and weaker, though i'm mostly weaker because my body keeps falling apart! Anyway, enough of that. Here's to another 5 and hopefully more successful years for us both. Hope life treats you well Magnus.

[@EddieDubs]

You're on a roll, man. The return to climbing content has been greatly appreciated.