I don't know...it's purely a TV production (that masquerades as an athletic competition) and it costs a lot of money to produce. I suppose there will be enthusiasts who will have impromptu competitions (like the one Nagano-san sponsors at the Maguro Festival in Kagoshima...he'll keep doing that forever I bet) but the great big 2nd and 3rd stage sets are something only TBS and Monster9 could afford to build.

Char wants to meet you too! We would totally love to have you here for a visit. ^_^