7.032 minSeason 1 • Episode 8
LatestEnya's retirement ceremony is held. A new year and a new season begins; for his first match, Enno will go up against none other than Shizuuchi.
A tough, desperate kid becomes a sumo wrestler, captivating fans with his cocky attitude — and upsetting an industry steeped in tradition.
Acting
Wataru Ichinose's swagger is maddening and magnetic.
Practical Effects
Real sumo techniques, real heft—no CGI body doubles here.
Creator
Kan Eguchi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The series sparked real debate in Japan about sumo's hazing culture and the treatment of lower-ranked wrestlers.
The dohyō is treated as a character itself—notice how camera angles shrink or expand based on who's commanding the space.
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