Takabisha while Takabisha's drop measures at an angle of 121°. This Guinness World Record is the fourteenth set by Fuji-Q Highland. Takabisha On 11 May 2011, Fuji-Q Highland announced to the world that they would be opening "Takabisha" – the world's steepest roller coaster. Testing for the ride began around the 8 June 2011 with media and special invited guests being able to ride "Takabisha" one month later. The ride officially opened to the public on 16 July 2011. "Takabisha" is a custom Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter roller coaster. The ride begins with a sudden drop into pitch black darkness before entering a
Kingda Ka tracks) to load simultaneously. When the signal to launch is given, the train rolls back slightly to engage the catch car, and the brakes on the launch track begin to retract. As the brake fins are retracting, a voice recording announces, "Arms down, head back, hold on!" Approximately five seconds later, the launch occurs. Kingda Ka's horn previously sounded before each launch, but it was silenced due to noise complaints from nearby residents; the horn now sounds only when Kingda Ka first launches after being idle for some time. When the train is in position, the hydraulic launch mechanism accelerates