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In Tokyo, one individual boasts a bigger Twitter following than even the best Japanese climbers. Boruneesan climbs V8. Boruneesan is an 'influencer'. Boruneesan is a rectangle with arms, legs, a made-up face and green hair. Boruneesan is a climbing wall that climbs climbing walls.

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Yeah, but what's she done on Grit?

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My Japanese is a bit rusty but does her sign read 'you're being taken for fools'?

In reply to Lankyman:

It says 'Boruneesan'.

In reply to UKC Articles: At first glance I thought Yuji Hirayama had a pointy hat on .  Big arms though

Good fun

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How does she see what she’s doing?

100 climbing wall in Tokyo - I know it’s a huge city but still, that’s insane! No wonder the Japanese are so good at climbing indoors and out.

In reply to Misha:

She has a circular veil-like cut-out below the hair (you can only just make it out). They moves she does are pretty impressive considering!

When I was in Tokyo for the Games, I had 7 climbing gyms within walking distance. Couldn't visit them of course, but it was quite a realisation!

In reply to Natalie Berry - UKC:

Reckon she could give the Wide Boyz (in fancy dress) a good run for their money on Master’s Edge! 

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I'm getting Squidgame vibes