Takabisha Review Fuji-Q Highland Insane Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter

This Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter might be known for its world famous beyond vertical drop, but there's a whole lot more to this ride than just that! With a launch and 7 different inversions, there's a lot to love about Takabisha!
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[@AirtimeThrills]

Such an interesting layout. Cant wait for Shellraiser

[@fuji420]

yo airtime thrils ur videos are so good man! Keep it up!

[@AirtimeThrills]

@@fuji420 thanks man 🙌

[@StamfordBridge]

Airtime Thrills Do we have a current ETA for Shellraiser? I live next door in NYC and I don’t know. I thought it would open this summer.

[@AirtimeThrills]

@@StamfordBridge opening date is set for Oct 25 and i have a trip planned out there for opening day. Hoping it actually opens that day

[@Michael-kj7vs]

@@AirtimeThrills it won't.

[@SunshineStateCoasters]

7:23 You got a notification.

[@llamalord2576]

Garret Miller lol

[@theunknown0887]

Oooooffff

[@Jason_Maier]

I just like how the Infinitys and Euro Fighters can have 2 or 3 trains on the course at once :)

[@visionist7]

*The Smiler is watching and smiling*

[@aswisshuman637]

Me Planet coaster creations that i pushed for capacity: Amatours

[@smilerfanatic8889]

Smiler can run 5

[@Tomneom]

@@smilerfanatic8889 It can, but Merlin has Banned 5 Train ops on smiler (Due to the Accident)

[@smilerfanatic8889]

True

[@benxyb2791]

Apparently, Takabisha's Banana Roll = 1 inversion, because it has a Heartline Roll, 2 Corkscrews, a Dive Loop, an Inverted Top Hat, an Immelmann and the Banana Roll, but it only has 7 inversions, not 8. (According to rcdb)

[@CoasterStudios]

Interesting. I counted it the same as a cobra roll, which is one element but two inversions. I wonder why they only counted it as one inversion.

[@benxyb2791]

@@CoasterStudios *Controversies*

[@OT3S]

@@CoasterStudios I think it's because it never fully goes upright at the apex.

[@revimfadli4666]

@@CoasterStudios maybe because it doesn't go uninverting(

[@brianmacdonald7297]

Thanks for the banana overlay, cuz I really wasn't seeing it otherwise.

[@TheSpelledMilk]

An art masterpiece. I love your videos. After watching one video, you got me hooked on coasters. Great research. Can't wait for more videos.

[@ajtopia]

Did you notice that all the coasters you rated at Fuji Q have 4 syllables

[@ojstuff2685]

Rock n roll duncAN THO...

[@randomuser238]

Do-dodonpa parody...

[@astheniceel13]

All the big 4 coasters in Fuji Q have 4 syllables and they all end with A Fujiyama Takabisha Do-Dodonpa Eejanaika

[@RadioMike]

I just went on this today and came to watch your video. I was SO scared in the line, but this was one of the greatest and most exhilarating coasters I’ve ever been on. Came off feeling SO amazing.

[@Nerdydolfin]

As far as drops go, I think Cannibal does a better job. I've only ridden Takabisha once, and I do remember enjoying the drop more than I thought I would. I assumed from the POV that the holding brake killed the pacing of it, but you do get some nice airtime. However, I think Cannibal has a better overall drop experience. It definitely has more of the element of surprise, not to mention the fact that Cannibal is taller than Takabisha.

[@chrisbaete5842]

Great ride review. Not been to this park but would love to try this. Glad you like the Smiler - it’s one of my best rides.

[@WicketEngineering]

Gerstlaur looks very experienced in the way the elements interact with each other. Ex. the smiler. I love it

[@coastercountdowns7736]

I would love to ride this, however, I am not as lucky to do so... This is why I’m watching this 😢

[@coastercountdowns7736]

Dosware Pictures Well I live in the UK so quite far. I have been to New Jersey this year and went to SFGAd. It was amazing!

[@sloth-gaming]

@@coastercountdowns7736 it's a euro fighter, I mean I imagine this is just like the smiler, there are Alot better gerts than this in Europe now you know such as karnan and fury

[@coastercountdowns7736]

Shaun's stuff (formally sloth gaming) I do, I just want to go to Fuji Q.

[@visionist7]

Japan is an enigma with the language and customs. Apart from China it's the final frontier for English speaking enthusiasts

[@connoreugenio3699]

Same

[@eggsbenedict3430]

I am unbelievably hyped for Shellraiser. First Gerschaluer, and it's so close to home. And thanks to you, I now know that the lift hill isn't at the beginning, which is awesome!

[@VelocicoasterFanboy]

*Gerstlauer

[@jimreidanderson4892]

Great vid wish I could ride ❤️❤️❤️ love ur vids Taylor

[@zwch_]

I live in NJ... I’m excited now

[@zwch_]

I don’t even remember leaving this comment, but I haven’t even ridden shellraiser yet 😂

[@mxxt8891]

I really wanna ride this

[@loganarnoldkicks4321]

Wata Sheep Well, New Jersey is getting a clone next year, so if you live in the US or Canada you could probably ride the clone

[@finesse5820]

Oh, mighty council of Water Sheep

[@dragonfire101g]

Cannibal has a similar beyond verical drop

[@louiselanthier5135]

I would certainly enjoy watching this roller coaster in action!

[@koiboy6353]

ive only been on a 70 foot vertical lift hill and i can't even imagine one that high, that's insane!

[@aaronroffman3987]

The outdoor setting makes it so much better than Shellraiser, both to ride and to watch. I thought I'd be more attached to Shellraiser since it's in my home state, but now that it opened and I've ridden both, Takabisha is way more exciting because of the open air experience.

[@themikeygshow1271]

I’ll be at Shelllraiser opening day super excited

[@YukeWeiss]

Did it today. It packs a real punch and while Eejanaika just edges out, this was pretty good too.

[@SchrodingersCat8813]

Cant wait for this to open in my home state

[@madelinegarber7860]

I live in PA so maybe I’ll be able to ride this in NJ. I’ve only ridden one ride with a vertical lift hill and you’re right. It totally freaked me out even the second time around. I consider myself a borderline enthusiast but vertical lift hills and drops are the only elements that still make me nervous. The ride I rode had me facing right into the July sun too so that was unpleasant.

[@swickzy9250]

Madeline Garber yeah I’m so excited for TMNT Shellrazer( I think I spelled it right) at Nickelodeon Universe because Takabisha is one on my bucket list and I have the same problem

[@madelinegarber7860]

Dosware Pictures maybe someday.

[@visionist7]

I wonder how smooth it is compared to Saw at Thorpe Park. Saw has almost the same layout except the entire first half is a dark ride with horror elements

[@theoheal1945]

Saw the ride is my favourite so I hope I can go on this one day

[@wyldcardsam]

Ima have to make a trip to nyc soon

[@shonz.k4769]

Eeejeeennnnaaaaiiikkkaaaa😂 For some reason when I put it in some anime voice I just love the word

[@Spiderific]

I am so freaking excited that we are getting a clone of this ten minutes from my house. I never ever thought I'd even get to ride it, so yes, I'm very happy about a clone.

[@cancelled148]

Vertical Lift Hills scare me aswell. The first ones I have done is Fahrenheit! I honestly just freak out when I’m going up like that because If you look to your sides it’s very scary because it makes feel like you’re gonna fall out.

[@geoffjockish3582]

Shellraiser’s holding brake completely stops the train completely for a long time, providing a view of the NYC skyline through the windows.

[@StamfordBridge]

Great review.

[@ultibolt3286]

Loved the Video per usual. Got yourself a new subscriber Taylor. I am a fairly new viewer and I am wondering if you rode Steel Dragon 2000.

[@CoasterStudios]

SSJ2 Ultibolt thank you, and yes I did! Review coming soon!

[@liamhsn]

The American Dream Mall is 20 minutes away from where I live and I couldn’t be more excited!! The name is kinda lame, but whatever, I’m still so excited

[@unicornpoop212]

Sweet! I live 10 minutes away in American dream mall im going this weekend!

[@matthewl5434]

The GP at my home park freak the frick out on Hangtime’s vertical lift hill it’s pretty hilarious

[@joshuabahr7818]

If you ever go back to Europe, you should really check out Finland

[@CoasterStudios]

I'll absolutely go back to Europe, but with so many different countries I want to visit, I don't think Finland will be one of the first I'll stop by. It might be a while before I make it out there.

[@Emoticono13]

@@CoasterStudios you could also visit PortAventura, dunno when cuz a B&M Flyer is rumored, and Poland, to Energylandia. (Just suggesting)

[@mattiasdanieldamsgaardwood1315]

@@CoasterStudios NORWAY!!!!!!!

[@kobolll7188]

Coaster Studios Taiga is a top 5 coaster in europe

[@Spiderific]

@@Emoticono13 Didn't he already go to PortAventura?

[@SlenderMan165]

I simply love it when you say those German coaster names 😅 And it makes me proud that lil' Hansa Park has those great 2 coasters.

[@StamfordBridge]

Hansa is a great park. Some of the best theming in Europe, and that’s saying a lot.

[@jaxson3568]

This ride was dope Hands down dope

[@AmaranTheTauren]

I had an exact angle directly into the sun experience on Apollo’s Chariot. Pretty intense incidental theming to the god of the sun.

[@JFrombaugh]

(Looks at the scores of all the new for 2019 coasters Taylor has ridden so far) Sounds like TMNT Shellraiser might actually end up being the best new for 2019 coaster in North America!

[@harrisonschneider8333]

He hasn't ridden Hagrids or Maxx Force yet?

[@asyafiqnugroho7900]

Zadra....

[@RealBlueony]

@@asyafiqnugroho7900 *in North America

[@thatfoxyguy7747]

@@asyafiqnugroho7900 (north america)

[@harrisonschneider8333]

@@asyafiqnugroho7900 He hasn't ridden it yet.

[@mayarhussein8469]

How. Do. You. Not. Have. More. SUBSCRIBERS?!!!!!!!

[@UserInterface00]

There are far less coaster enthusiasts due to the fear of them. If coasters weren't scary, which they are to many, this channel would be at 1 million plus subs. Look at all the tech, makeup, movies, etc. No fear in those equals more subs. Keep up the good work! Love the videos!

[@ryan_n05]

When talking about the drops, which one is better: Cannibal, or Takabisha?

[@utahcoasterenthusiasts]

Cannibal easily! Lol

[@ryan_n05]

@@utahcoasterenthusiasts Have you ridden both?

[@smilerfanatic8889]

Rare opinion, I love vertical lift hills! They feel so relaxing, just dont freak out and you will be fine.

[@lifedoom2922]

0:38, I'm never gonna get to go to Japan, but that banana roll looks really clean

[@peterherron9899]

Can’t wait for that clone at the mall. 35 mins from my house :D

[@coreyumamoto5499]

How come you gave this a 9 but do-dodonpa 8 and you prefer do-dodonpa

[@CoasterStudios]

corey umamoto because the reviews are done on an individual scale. Comparing do-dodonpa to other euro-fighters wouldn’t make any sense. They’re being rated in their respective coaster classes.

[@coreyumamoto5499]

Coaster Studios GOT IT 👍 Thx

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

I am very sure that second inversion is an inverted top hat, because Helix has that same element and it looks the same as the one on Takabisha

[@nathandroppedoff]

The actual steepest coaster is actually the Brooklyn bridge, def recommend

[@patrickkim4195]

Out of all the main Fuji Q coasters, this was my least favorite, but I really loved it at the same time. I thought the overall ride experience was amazing!

[@Zrj19]

you should make a video of your top 15 favorite drops

[@gothicdragonwarriorqueen5819]

So cool!!!😊❤👍

[@harrisonschneider8333]

Are you going to Texas next year?

[@moviemogul83]

While the clone IS coming to NJ, don’t forget it’s 122° on the drop

[@NickMcGrew1999]

I think its actually 8 inversions. There's the first one, two corkscrews, banana roll (which is 2), dive loop, cut back and immelman. Correct me if I'm wrong though.

[@nickdansie7386]

It's this Coaster even comparible to Cannibal or is it a totally different experience?

[@ryancurley2351]

What are your thoughts on Fujiyama, also at Fuji-Q and also did you go to Yomiuriland and that park that has Steel Dragon 2000. Great review

[@CoasterStudios]

• Cheiseld • it was alright, and yes I did go to both!

[@ryancurley2351]

I literally watched Yomiuriland and Nagashima Spa Land right after this

[@amadtaz]

SPOILERS!!! haha! But serious, I had no idea about that first trick in the station and I had no idea it started with a launch. I thought that lift was it. OMG it freaked me out soo much! So much fun. Such a surprise for me.

[@thedigiseviper1330]

As someone who speaks Japanese, allow me to translate the name for you, because it's actually really interesting. The name 高飛車 (Takabisha) is actually what's called an 'adjectival noun', and it basically means "to be on a high horse". It represents the feeling of being higher or better than those around you, but the kanji characters also have a meaning unto themselves. 高 (Taka) means "Tall" 飛 (Bi) means "to fly" or "scatter", and 車 (Sha) refers to a vehicle of some kind. So to your typical Japanese person, the name of this ride will bring to mind a high-flying ride that the park takes great pride in.

[@mitchellsporing9223]

How would you compare the beyond vert drop to Cannibal's?

[@_very]

You are asking the important questions.

[@ryancurley2351]

I can answer that. Steeper.

[@_very]

@@ryancurley2351 But also, Cannibal is so much taller and faster and has much better restraints. I'll probably never ride Takabisha or the clone, but I can't imagine there is any comparison.

[@edcave6421]

this looks very similar to the eurofighter that is at thorpe park in the form of saw

[@Mintyoreos]

I want to ride this so bad.

[@paulmadeja8550]

the first and only inverted coaster ive been on is a gerstlauer euro fighter

[@finesse5820]

Inverted coaster? Euro Fighters aren't inverted coasters. Did you mean inverting?

[@DARKmasterO1]

I am from Washington and i have pretty much been to every theme park west of the rockies. I am interested in the east side of the rockies and east coast but I don't want to travel long distance by a rental car. Do you know what the closest theme parks by distance on the east coast?

[@CoasterStudios]

Kings Dominion and Busch Gardens Williamsburg are only an hour from each other. Six Flags America is an hour and a half from Kings Dominion. Hersheypark to Dorney Park is only an hour, and SFGAdv is only an hour and a half from Dorney

[@StormC9101]

The way he says “banana roll” 🤣🤣🤣

[@freundlichermensch7540]

i like Eurofighter by gerstlauer, but i don’t enjoy vertical lifthills. I would rather have one which is just 70/80°, just because i don’t like to sit in a seat at that angle.

[@coastervelocity3899]

“One exactly like this is coming closer to home” *laughs in potholes*

[@stheteller7470]

Will you be reviewing Fujiyama, Steel Dragon 2000 and Bandit?

[@CoasterStudios]

STheTeller yes

[@stheteller7470]

@@CoasterStudios awesome

[@jamestropicals8262]

Cannibal at lagoon is taller then takabisha but has a less steeper drop

[@iwin3774]

I don't know. When drops get that steep it feels more like you're exiting a loop rather than it does feel like a drop.

[@badmoonrising7795]

At what point does a steep drop become an actual inversion? 🤔

[@visionist7]

Beyond 180 degrees I think

[@ryancurley2351]

I’m designing that

[@david-iu6oq]

Scientifically, an inversion has to be more than 135 degrees

[@logancoasterroasterlockwoo163]

Fujiama review next?

[@KuKn10dbao]

I'm sorry but Sequoia adventure will always be the steepest coaster for me

[@zClonky]

im surprised it isn't

[@brycelee8516]

Isnt the screaming squirrel model the steepest one

[@Yukendoit]

As you said sometimes the lines here are crazy. Did you happen to do the “hour long” haunted house there?

[@CoasterStudios]

I did, and it lasted maybe 15 minutes. No where near what I was expecting.

[@Yukendoit]

I’m with you on that. I’ve done it twice they change it up a bit but that is always my goal when I head out there. But the claims of it being an hour long are a little insane.

[@misschieflolz1301]

Part of the Noon vertical-lift party. Can confirm that is an absolute B*tch. We have a much smaller version of something like this here. I'd originally rode it on outcast days but we went for my birthday last year and it was blue skies all around. My eyes burn just thinking about how blinding that climb was.

[@lolno6975]

Fun fact: a banana roll is actually 1 inversion. I dont know why but it is classified as only 1 inversion

[@bukemdukem1870]

Do u think shellraizer will be the 2nd best coaster in nj before jersey devil comes out

[@bukemdukem1870]

@JJV1224 for now until jd comes out

[@bukemdukem1870]

@JJV1224 just in general the second best is what im asking taylor in nj behind el toro

[@austincauley8395]

Am I missing something? Cause based on my count, if the banana roll counts as 2 inversions, this thing actually has 8 inversions... Barrel Roll in the dark, Corkscrew, Banana Roll, Corkscrew, Dive Loop, Inverted top hat or cutback whatever you wanna call it, and then the Immelman. Edit. According to rcdb, a banana roll is only 1 inversion which would mean that Steel Curtain only has 8 inversions not 9 like they advertised.

[@utahcoasterenthusiasts]

Cannibal does the beyond vertical drop better. I dont like the angled holding brake it ruins the beyond vertical drop.

[@rollercoasterfreak8349]

Is there going to be a Fujiyama review?

[@CoasterStudios]

Eventually there will be

[@zacg_]

How does this drop compare to the drop on Cannibal? I get that Cannibal is taller and Takabisha is slightly steeper. But do you think one is overall better or more enjoyable? Does Takabisha's drop feel that much steeper than Cannibal's?

[@CoasterStudios]

Zac G it’s very similar, the main difference is the slant you get on Takabisha. It doesn’t feel that much steeper of a drop though than Cannibals, because you roll over more on Cannibal to reach that descent.

[@zacg_]

@@CoasterStudios thanks

[@harrisonschneider8333]

@@CoasterStudios Where was the track for Cannibal made?

[@CoasterStudios]

@@harrisonschneider8333 Intermountain Lift

[@harrisonschneider8333]

@@CoasterStudios So that's how its possible to build a coaster in house.

[@NickMcGrew1999]

Wouldn’t it be 8 inversions if the banana roll is classified as 2?

[@AufdemLaufenden777]

One of the best from Gerstlauer?

[@CoasterStudios]

definitely!

[@oliverswope2447]

I unfortunately wasn't a fan of it as the restraints of eurofighters tend to be quite uncomfortable on my shoulders but the layout and rest of the ride experience was good.

[@quinlanroche342]

I feel like he gets away with it by being not as tall. It cramps up my legs as well as my shoulders too

[@axfran7223]

When are you going to walibi belgium?

[@CoasterStudios]

Maybe after their mega coaster opens

[@axfran7223]

@@CoasterStudios psyke underground and pulsar are deffinitly the best. Have you been there already?

[@cake4carter865]

I got a six flags ad lol

[@yoyofargo]

What I don't understand about 'steepest' is that every coaster that has a vertical loop is steeper than those drops by default.

[@hotsaucethepirate69]

Ive been on one verticle lift hill and i actually didnt like it so much or the over 90 degree drop. The rest of the elements are great though. Side note.... that paddle boat looks pretty sweet

[@jrax1713]

It’s a shame that shellraiser didn’t have the level of theming this ride did and wasn’t as smooth

[@oscargarcia2011]

If only you knew how rough the Nickelodeon universe clone was going to be

[@dingleplayer1219]

Is it just me or do you think that this should be an infinity coaster?

[@Verminity]

Well I wish they could relocate because well they did...

[@mtiice]

Did i just hear you get a snap and say the line again 😂

[@CoasterStudios]

yeah😂 Whoever sent that to me totally ruined my narration😂

[@blacktwofight11]

This one in new jersey is going to be no where near as big as the one in japan

[@A_A610]

It's a near clone (biggest change being the drop, which will be half a degree steeper).

[@CrankyTheAngryGator]

3:56 MMMMMM BANANAS

[@iLoveCamdy]

🍿😵‍💫

[@ike.8656]

Hey Taylor when are you gonna go to Ferrari world to ride flying aces and formula Rossa

[@CoasterStudios]

Probably won't be for a few years at least unfortunately.

[@yodelinginapool2623]

What’s Taylor’s coaster count

[@CoasterStudios]

697

[@harrisonschneider8333]

@@CoasterStudios What are you planning on being your 700th?

[@visionist7]

Gerst need to ditch the horse collars and go all-lapbar from now on. Does Shellraiser have OTSRs?

[@thegamingfanboy8171]

I live in Australia and the only rollercoaster with a vertical lift is buzzsaw at dreamworld which is a Maurer rides skylooper and if you know sky loopers they hurt😩

[@ThemeParkOgre]

I believe Abyss at Adventure World in WA also has a vertical chain lift.

[@thegamingfanboy8171]

Forgot about that

[@joshlutz3017]

3:01 you hit yourlaunch Sorry had to make fun of the edit

[@Elvin1803]

makes me think of "slap my nuts"