Honestly the launch on this ride is the most intense element i've ever experienced on a coaster. It felt like my heart skipped a beat haha! I didn't notice the taiko drums playing in the queue so i'll have to listen for them my next visit.
It would be awesome I’d S&S could use their relationship with RMC to co-develop an intense launch coaster with RMC style elements and a ridiculously forceful launch
I can't help but notice the large improvements you've made in not just writing and narration, but with editing and overall production as well. Keep up the great work, Harry!
That's great to hear. I'm glad that the improvements to the videos are obvious for all to see, and not just for myself to see. I pride myself in always trying to up the quality and will continue to do so moving forward. Thanks for the kind words :)
Yes bring back the air compressed launch model I've been on dodonpa and that launch is amazing unlike anything else, but if another one is built it needs smoothening
I love Do-dodonpa. The ride itself is pretty fun but the launch track has this epic drumming soundtrack. The rest of the ride is great but really shines at night. The launch is the best part. I like it because it is really forceful, but lacks that uncomfortable gut dropping feeling of other launches. Best launch out there. It’s far superior to the other launch models out there like the intamin accelerator in my opinion. I love it
The scariest ride I’ve ever ridden. I grew up with it and I’m still scared of every launch. And I moved out of japan before the changes were made. If you want to feel like you’re hitting light speed, ride this banger
A fun little fact is that if Do-Dodonpa accelerated for the same LENGTH OF TIME as Formula Rossa at the same acceleration it would be going 565 kph or 350 mph.
Great Video. This Do-Dodonpa is on 2nd place of my bucket list coasters, only beaten by Tower of Terror in Gold Reef City because that one sounds even more bonkers than Do-Dodonpa.
Shame then that ITV in the UK has reported on 25th August 2021 it is CLOSED until further notice due to too many broken bones during the ride. I thought it was anything but smooth and was a bit rough, although very fast, it has to be a smooth ride too! ! !
@@cdrKnight666 I think this one is more intense and Eejanaika is is more insane. If that makes sense lol. One is a crazy sprint and the other is a crazy marathon.
I'd be thrilled to see one anywhere! I love intensity on coasters and it is the single thing I look for most in rides, a launch of that caliber sounds insane!
Nice man! I'm planning to visit Fuji-Q Highland later around early August (August 2 to be precise). Let's hope Fuji-Q's constant long lines on its coasters and bad weather operations won't ruin my experience for this once in a lifetime park! Anyways great video!
Altron Productions It's based on pure luck. I've been to Fuji q several times and only once I had a visit with relatively short lines. Later in the evening around 7 or so there were basically no one left. We could ride a coaster, exit it, and re-enter again only to wait for 3-5 minutes to ride it again right away. It was sick. And the strangest part is it was Saturday. That was an epic day. But you absolutely have to stay away for this place on holidays. I had a misfortune of waiting more than 3 hours for eejanaika. I only did because I love this ride and wanted my friend to experience it. You can invest into fast passes but it's price usually gets doubled on holidays. And that's if you are fast enough to buy any before they run out of stock. I advise that you arrive at the park by 8-9 am. If you come around 12 or later your day may be ruined by 2-3 hour lines and in the end you won't manage to ride that much till the park closes. There's an app for Fuji-q ride lines similar to Disneyland one, pretty helpful. I used to peek into it from time to time to see how long the lines are and it rarely gets below one hour even on weekdays. Monday and Friday are also not very good days to visit since lots of Japanese take 3-day day offs adjacent to weekends, for example sat-sun-mon or fri-sat-sun. You also absolutely must research the weather of the area park is located in for they day of your visit, because the slightest winds or a drop of rain and rides like Fujiyama will be closed. Or even worse, half of all rides can be closed. Rides like attack on titan are scheduled and cost an extra, they also close early, so check the schedule if you plan to go. If you end up with time to spare you can go for a walk to lakes near Fuji. For example Kawaguchiko lake is relatively close.
Haohmaru HL Thanks for the advice. But as I said, I’m visiting on August 2 which is a Thursday. August 2 is neither a public holiday or weekend. But do I still have to face Long lines on that day itself?
Absolutely buy the Zekkyo Priority Ticket which you can find on Fuji Q's website. August is summer vacation and all parks in Japan are at peak crowd levels, even on Thursdays. Combine that with Fuji Q's terrible operations and you'll be lucky to get on 2 rides all day. It's a bit expensive but absolutely worth it. I went on a quiet day in February without one and had to wait an hour and a half for each ride so I recommend the zekkyo ticket even for those visiting in the low season
Could I buy Priority Tickets from Convenience Stores around Tokyo like Family Mart, Lawsons? Cause I saw the Zekkyo Priority Tickets sold at Fuji-Q websites are for Japanese. I saw from this site you can buy such tickets in these convenience stores: blog.gaijinpot.com/a-fastpass-to-enjoy-fuji-q-highland/ Otherwise, I have to take the earliest highway bus to Fuji-Q and reach just as the park opens so to get the tickets before its sold out. I emailed the Fuji-Q park on this but so far, never gotten a response
S&S actually use Airplane/Helicopter tires instead of standard polymer or steel rollercoaster wheels on the Thrust Air 2000 coasters. The reason for this is that during testing, because of how quickly the coaster accelerates with the compressed air launch it was causing steel wheels to warp and crack leading to unsafe conditions and unreliability. And was causing polymer wheels to melt or even explode from the sudden heat again being both dangerous and unreliabile. The rubber tires also have the side benefit of slightly reducing roughness.
Can you explain why there are tires placed around most of the track? Are most used as friction braking tires? This is what I assumed the tires on the large banked turn to be.
We are aiming for every 2 weeks for now. You can find the podcast on RUclips, on the dedicated Coaster Bot Rambles channel, as well as on iTunes and all good podcast apps. Episode 2 will release on the 6th of July! :)
I'm starting a new youtube channel about Roller Coasters! Is there anyone who would like to give me some tips and tricks? What kind of content would Y'all want to see?
Dodonpa is also a popular music genre in 90s. The music when you are boarding the train is pretty badass. Do-don-PA. Do-do-don-PA! The lunch is pretty cool, it's so fast that the brain zones out for a second during it, failing to process the information of what's going on. It's like a space warp. But the rest of the ride kinda falls flat honestly. Especially not a fan of the loop, it's kinda slow and boring. Also somewhat bumpy and rough when you exit the loop. But that start is something!
Correct me if im wrong but I do believe there are some trims on the first turn. Also, the extreme height of the loop would kill some of the rides speed
Can you do a video on stand up coasters and mention going upside down like a safety video if you need a Example: apocalypse six flags( btw i watched ur videos they day before and i got on every ride but the apocalypse cuz i was standing and it went upside down
The wording was funky so i just wanted to clarify that this is no longer the fastest roller coaster in the world. That record now goes to Formula rossa in Ferrari world in Saudi Arabia
It was great! I'm not sure about when the video will go up yet, since my visit I haven't even had the chance to edit any videos together. So you'll still be waiting another 3/4 weeks I'm afraid.
Cool, glad you enjoyed it! I like how they let you guys do all that exclusive VIP stuff. That's fine, no rush! Thanks mate. Next stop, Efteling I hope ;)
I think this will be among the many rides and parks that you, Logan, Jeff, Chad, and Taylor will go to next. In other words, an Asian trip is definitely in your future.
See a revival of this coaster type? Heck yes!
That's some slick drone footage
Another distinguishing feature of the thrust air 2000 model is that the trains use rubber tires instead of normal wheels.
Very true!
watched the video twice to hear if he mentioned that.
All in all an other great "what is" episode.
I wonder why, considering both Dragster and Kingda-ka have polyurithane wheels.
aMondayMorning They are completely different types of coasters from different manufacturers.
@@aMondayMorning guess that's how S&S compensated for roughness back then
Honestly the launch on this ride is the most intense element i've ever experienced on a coaster. It felt like my heart skipped a beat haha! I didn't notice the taiko drums playing in the queue so i'll have to listen for them my next visit.
It would be awesome I’d S&S could use their relationship with RMC to co-develop an intense launch coaster with RMC style elements and a ridiculously forceful launch
That would be pretty awesome! :)
Steel Curtain has a chain lift tho...
PG That wasn’t developed with RMC though. I think it’s actually a collab with Vekoma (maybe?) so it’s not really the same as what I’m thinking about
Adam S it’s not a collab becuase s&s bought Vekoma 😂
That’s basacially Maxx force
I can't help but notice the large improvements you've made in not just writing and narration, but with editing and overall production as well. Keep up the great work, Harry!
That's great to hear. I'm glad that the improvements to the videos are obvious for all to see, and not just for myself to see. I pride myself in always trying to up the quality and will continue to do so moving forward. Thanks for the kind words :)
Yes bring back the air compressed launch model I've been on dodonpa and that launch is amazing unlike anything else, but if another one is built it needs smoothening
Ikr
This ride is on the very top of my bucket list. That launch scares me. It makes intamin accelerators look like tire launches
The Lionel Railfan it really does make Kingda Ka and Dragster's launches seem tame!! It's ridiculous!!
Have have been on both and can say dodonpa is the best launch I've ever been on
I love Do-dodonpa. The ride itself is pretty fun but the launch track has this epic drumming soundtrack. The rest of the ride is great but really shines at night. The launch is the best part. I like it because it is really forceful, but lacks that uncomfortable gut dropping feeling of other launches. Best launch out there. It’s far superior to the other launch models out there like the intamin accelerator in my opinion. I love it
The scariest ride I’ve ever ridden. I grew up with it and I’m still scared of every launch.
And I moved out of japan before the changes were made.
If you want to feel like you’re hitting light speed, ride this banger
A fun little fact is that if Do-Dodonpa accelerated for the same LENGTH OF TIME as Formula Rossa at the same acceleration it would be going 565 kph or 350 mph.
TheMasterfulcreator holy shit.
Holy shit.
Holy!! Thans interessant.
Holy Shit...
:O
Great Video. This Do-Dodonpa is on 2nd place of my bucket list coasters, only beaten by Tower of Terror in Gold Reef City because that one sounds even more bonkers than Do-Dodonpa.
Thanks! Tower of Terror does look and sound pretty crazy! :)
I wish that moonsault scramble still existed
Great soundtrack on this video, Harry.
Brian MacDonald ditto! I really like that drumming track!
Agreed, and it made even more sense after the drum beat explanation in the video, a clever tie-in :)
Thanks guys!
Been living in Tokyo for 10 months and I only just went on this yesterday! All I can say is wow. That launch is like nothing else.
Awesome! :)
that thing is like a jet plane taking off
While I don't rate coasters, Dodonpa was my favorite coaster due to its intense nature. I would love to get back to the park and ride the new version.
That's awesome! I'd love to give it a ride also :)
This looks so good, that turn followed by the tunnel reminds me of a jet airplane making a huge turn, must be awesome. Great video!
I agree, and thanks! :)
Great job! I love this series because I can learn more about coasters! Can I just say I love your accent?😂
Thanks! It's awesome to hear that you love the series, and thanks for the compliment :)
Shame then that ITV in the UK has reported on 25th August 2021 it is CLOSED until further notice due to too many broken bones during the ride.
I thought it was anything but smooth and was a bit rough, although very fast, it has to be a smooth ride too! ! !
I WOULD SO LOVE TO SEE AN S&S AIR LAUNCHED RIDE HERE LIKE I'VE BEEN ON TTD BUT I THINK IM READY FOR MORE ACCELERATION
Some quality content as usual, good job Harry!
Thanks Glenn! :)
Definitely would love to see one
This coaster is number 1 on my bucket list. Want to ride it sooo bad!
Awesome, it does seem like a pretty insane ride!
Fantastic video as usual, Harry
Thanks! :)
This ride is insane enough to terrify even the most daring of coaster enthusiasts.
Very true!
This isn't all that terrify to be honest. But Eejanaika, now that, is one helluva scary ride.
@@cdrKnight666 I think this one is more intense and Eejanaika is is more insane. If that makes sense lol. One is a crazy sprint and the other is a crazy marathon.
I would LOVE to see more thrustairs, they're so unique and intense
Great video harry! Keep up the great work!
Thanks Dexter! :)
COASTER BOT no problem! I like the inclusion of the ride soundtrack :)
Your videos are so good thank you for for uploading! !
No problem, thanks for watching! :)
This video made my day. Keep the awesome videos coming.
That's awesome to hear, thanks for watching! There's much more to come in the future :)
I'd be thrilled to see one anywhere! I love intensity on coasters and it is the single thing I look for most in rides, a launch of that caliber sounds insane!
I'd definitely love to see more rides have similar scale launches
Thank you so much for creating such a great video!
(From Japan)
No problem, thanks for watching! (From the UK) :)
I rode this a few weeks ago. that launch is so intense it's hard to describe. you can't even breathe lol.
That sounds epic!
@@coasterbot And terrifying. I rode Rita for the first time and even that was pretty intense.
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え え 草
Great video! Nice pick for the soundtrack! I would love to see these coasters make a return! :)
Thank you Bryce! :)
Thank you so much for making this video.☺🎉
No problem, thanks for watching! :)
you're welcome
It would be awesome to get more of these rides! Especially with an extended layout... Might be too intense for the general public though
I agree, it would be interesting to see something a little longer in this style :)
Oh, I also liked the drums in the background
Awesome! :)
3:25 it’s so funny to talk about do dodonpa and then see Icon crawl out of the station 😂
It makes Do-Dodonpa's launch look fake ha ha :)
COASTER BOT lol
Loving these videos
Thanks, it means a lot :)
COASTER BOT that’s ok
Beautiful Video ! ;)
Thank you! :)
I'd love to see more of these!!
Me too! :)
I love how you say “rowlah coastah” lol
Another great video by Harry
Thanks! :)
Nice man!
I'm planning to visit Fuji-Q Highland later around early August (August 2 to be precise). Let's hope Fuji-Q's constant long lines on its coasters and bad weather operations won't ruin my experience for this once in a lifetime park!
Anyways great video!
Altron Productions It's based on pure luck. I've been to Fuji q several times and only once I had a visit with relatively short lines. Later in the evening around 7 or so there were basically no one left. We could ride a coaster, exit it, and re-enter again only to wait for 3-5 minutes to ride it again right away. It was sick. And the strangest part is it was Saturday. That was an epic day.
But you absolutely have to stay away for this place on holidays. I had a misfortune of waiting more than 3 hours for eejanaika. I only did because I love this ride and wanted my friend to experience it. You can invest into fast passes but it's price usually gets doubled on holidays. And that's if you are fast enough to buy any before they run out of stock. I advise that you arrive at the park by 8-9 am. If you come around 12 or later your day may be ruined by 2-3 hour lines and in the end you won't manage to ride that much till the park closes. There's an app for Fuji-q ride lines similar to Disneyland one, pretty helpful. I used to peek into it from time to time to see how long the lines are and it rarely gets below one hour even on weekdays. Monday and Friday are also not very good days to visit since lots of Japanese take 3-day day offs adjacent to weekends, for example sat-sun-mon or fri-sat-sun.
You also absolutely must research the weather of the area park is located in for they day of your visit, because the slightest winds or a drop of rain and rides like Fujiyama will be closed. Or even worse, half of all rides can be closed.
Rides like attack on titan are scheduled and cost an extra, they also close early, so check the schedule if you plan to go.
If you end up with time to spare you can go for a walk to lakes near Fuji. For example Kawaguchiko lake is relatively close.
Haohmaru HL Thanks for the advice. But as I said, I’m visiting on August 2 which is a Thursday. August 2 is neither a public holiday or weekend. But do I still have to face Long lines on that day itself?
Absolutely buy the Zekkyo Priority Ticket which you can find on Fuji Q's website. August is summer vacation and all parks in Japan are at peak crowd levels, even on Thursdays. Combine that with Fuji Q's terrible operations and you'll be lucky to get on 2 rides all day. It's a bit expensive but absolutely worth it. I went on a quiet day in February without one and had to wait an hour and a half for each ride so I recommend the zekkyo ticket even for those visiting in the low season
Could I buy Priority Tickets from Convenience Stores around Tokyo like Family Mart, Lawsons? Cause I saw the Zekkyo Priority Tickets sold at Fuji-Q websites are for Japanese.
I saw from this site you can buy such tickets in these convenience stores: blog.gaijinpot.com/a-fastpass-to-enjoy-fuji-q-highland/
Otherwise, I have to take the earliest highway bus to Fuji-Q and reach just as the park opens so to get the tickets before its sold out.
I emailed the Fuji-Q park on this but so far, never gotten a response
The most intense coaster I have ever rode.
Various Katanas i thin eejanaika is more intense
I'll be going to Japan for the 3rd time this September. I am definitely gonna go on this!! So excited :)
Awesome to hear, I hope you have a great time :)
COASTER BOT Thank you so much! :D
I like the NEWER version with the loop!
Awesome!
What a great video it is!
Thanks! :)
YES YES YES we must have one of these in the UK
Where would have one and could afford it? Stupid height restrictions and lack of space mean that the 3 major parks couldn't have one
Dammit
I like your video’s they are amazing
Thank you! :)
Could you make a video in which you explain, how rmc (for example) has build Steel Vegeance
I'll note it down, thanks for the suggestion :)
Still one of the best roller coasters I've ever been on.
Awesome to hear! :)
Great video.
Thanks!
COASTER BOT you welcome :)
It also is the fastest looping coaster :)
just a lil tip
S&S actually use Airplane/Helicopter tires instead of standard polymer or steel rollercoaster wheels on the Thrust Air 2000 coasters. The reason for this is that during testing, because of how quickly the coaster accelerates with the compressed air launch it was causing steel wheels to warp and crack leading to unsafe conditions and unreliability. And was causing polymer wheels to melt or even explode from the sudden heat again being both dangerous and unreliabile. The rubber tires also have the side benefit of slightly reducing roughness.
It needs to come back!!!
Great vid I really liked the drum track too! I will now go research S&S coasters - I wonder why there aren't more?
I'm not entirely sure why there aren't more of these! Thanks though :)
COASTER BOT because of the reliability issue
I'm legitimately terrified of Do - Dodonpa.
I don't blame you!
Can you explain why there are tires placed around most of the track? Are most used as friction braking tires? This is what I assumed the tires on the large banked turn to be.
I'm honestly not too sure why they're there.
Hey harry, could you do new texas giant (since it’s the first rmc.)
I'll note it down, thanks for the suggestion :)
How often will you upload coaster bot rambles because I really enjoyed the first one.
We are aiming for every 2 weeks for now. You can find the podcast on RUclips, on the dedicated Coaster Bot Rambles channel, as well as on iTunes and all good podcast apps. Episode 2 will release on the 6th of July! :)
COASTER BOT ok thx
I would probably ride it! It looks fun!
Powder keg uses an S&S compressed air launch also tho?
Indeed it does :)
Air Powered Coaster 1 is a really good value!
Any chance we'll get a What is: Superman: TR at SFNE?
I'll note that down, thanks for the suggestion :)
COASTER BOT As you do every video I ask ;)
I'd like to see the launches of S&S combined with Intamin, Gerstlauer or RMC
That would be pretty cool! :)
Maybe Kärnan with a vertical launch :D
Or Mack. They’re lacking in launches right now
Thrust air wooden coaster
Do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-dodonpa
AaronCoaster 0-110 in 0.0001 seconds
G-force over 9000!!
saberline152 Do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-dodonpa 1 looks too intense for me.
I'm starting a new youtube channel about Roller Coasters! Is there anyone who would like to give me some tips and tricks? What kind of content would Y'all want to see?
Amusement Park Guide comparisons!
Europe needs one of those :)
Definitely
Dodonpa is also a popular music genre in 90s. The music when you are boarding the train is pretty badass. Do-don-PA. Do-do-don-PA!
The lunch is pretty cool, it's so fast that the brain zones out for a second during it, failing to process the information of what's going on. It's like a space warp. But the rest of the ride kinda falls flat honestly. Especially not a fan of the loop, it's kinda slow and boring. Also somewhat bumpy and rough when you exit the loop. But that start is something!
What are those small wheel-like things along the track?
wheels weirdly enough! :)
Is the drum tune in the background the tune in the queue?
Can you make "What is/How works Test Track?''?
I'll note it down, thanks for the suggestion :)
Can you please do a What is: Fenix - Toverland?
I'll note that down, thanks for the suggestion :)
Can you do Eejanaika and Takabisha: Explained?
I'll consider doing Eejanaika in the future but we've done what is takabisha already which can be found here: ruclips.net/video/KntKDPsHz_c/видео.html
Where do you get your video footage from? Just curios
Links to the footage can be found in the description below.
You should do a video about the spiral lift flying coasters such as Inertia Airplane Car in North Korea.
Those things are terrible roller coasters ha ha! I doubt I'll make a video about them anytime soon :)
Cool, can u do what is giga coaster (please I’m begging u)
I'll note that down, thanks for the suggestion :)
There are still several others. Ie powder keg, and a few others at other Japanese parks
That's very true, but not many overall :)
I went to Japan and wanted to ride this. I got there on the 3rd of November A MONTH AFTER IT CLOSED GAHHH
That's extremely unfortunate :(
Can you make a What is: Icon - Blackpool Pleasure Beach?
I do hope to in the future :)
COASTER BOT thanks!
If i were to ever be scared of a rollercoaster, it would be this. the acceleration seems like it hurts.
How come it looses it's speed so quickly? I mean it goes over 100mph and goes quite slow through the loop
Correct me if im wrong but I do believe there are some trims on the first turn. Also, the extreme height of the loop would kill some of the rides speed
The entire ride does seem to be trimmed by tyres that sit in the centre of the track.
This might be one of the few coasters that actually scares me a bit.
I would totally ride this!!!
Same!
Hey Harry could you do a What is Wickerman
I do hope to at some point! :)
COASTER BOT K thanks
How do you not stare longingly at Eejanaika. I need another X2 that I don't have to go to California to ride.
I feel your pain, I'd love to ride this type of 4d coaster but there's not one in Europe sadly.
If S&S revived their Thrust Air model, where would you like to see one?
I'm not sure honestly. What do you think?
Can you do a video on stand up coasters and mention going upside down like a safety video if you need a Example: apocalypse six flags( btw i watched ur videos they day before and i got on every ride but the apocalypse cuz i was standing and it went upside down
I'll note that down, thanks for the suggestion :)
I'd like to see the revival of Hypersonic XLC with a loop after the launch!
That would be cool!
@@coasterbot It'd be named "Loopersonic XLLC (Xtreme Launch Looping Coaster)"!
Now I MUST pay 900 dollars to go to Japan just to ride this
And now I am broke
I wish I could do that also!
Worth every penny l love that ride
You didn't mention the unique wheels!
Very true, i apologise!
Can you do "what is saw-the ride" or "what is thorpe park"
I hope to do both eventually :)
The wording was funky so i just wanted to clarify that this is no longer the fastest roller coaster in the world. That record now goes to Formula rossa in Ferrari world in Saudi Arabia
The wording wasn't that weird was it? I'm pretty sure it was simple to gauge this ride is no longer the world's fastest.
mr Potter how was walibi world and when will the video be up, greetings Gandalf
It was great! I'm not sure about when the video will go up yet, since my visit I haven't even had the chance to edit any videos together. So you'll still be waiting another 3/4 weeks I'm afraid.
Cool, glad you enjoyed it! I like how they let you guys do all that exclusive VIP stuff. That's fine, no rush! Thanks mate. Next stop, Efteling I hope ;)
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Kumbak explained!
4:20 nice
have you ridden this?
Unfortunately not!
I’d be willing to ride this
Me too!
I don't mean to be rude but what part of The UK do you hail from?
The West Midlands :)
@@coasterbot What town. And how are old are you.
Almost went on this .
Almost? That's a shame
Two words: Bucket List
Chi-town raised me crazy so I live by two words f**k you pay me
Definitely!
I think this will be among the many rides and parks that you, Logan, Jeff, Chad, and Taylor will go to next. In other words, an Asian trip is definitely in your future.
I need to get to American first though!
That works too. Than I can meet you through Logan and Jeff.