Sumo Content
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Want to keep up with the sumo scene but have no idea where to go ?
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Where to watch Sumo?
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The Sumo Community
Here is a list of sumo content creators I follow. I try to list why I think each one is really good at. They have all been a huge help in my sumo journey. If you want to learn more about this sport, make sure to keep up with sumo content creators because there is a lot to learn.
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| CHRIS SUMO |
The best on ground news coverage from Japan. Not only is this almost the only place to keep up with sumo news regularly, but also to learn about sumo. Chris makes videos explaining certain aspect of the sport (such as names and kimarites) and also things related to sumo (such as the sumo story telling). If you join the patreon, you will get some really special footage that is almost extremely impossible to find anywhere else (like the Okinoumi retirement). On top of that, he is very responsive on Patreon and can send personal messages from the subscribers to the wrestlers. Chris also has been trying to help retired sumo wrestlers adjusting to life after sumo. If you can only follow one content creator for sumo, Chris would be the best thing to keep you tethered to the sumo scene in Japan. | News |
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| GRAND SUMO BREAKDOWN |
If not for the synergy between the hosts, the fun games they play and the analysis - then for the comedy. 2 of the hosts practice sumo so they have knowledge of the technicalities of the sport. A great source to easy yourself into sumo or get some nice reviews and analysis from different perespectives - or just some really good laughs | Reviews |
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| SUMO SPIFFY'S BAR & GRILL |
If you are into analysis, stats, numbers or would like to go down the rabbit hole of why the banzuke commitee did what they did, Sumospiffy is your guy. Here you would find some of the most in-depth analysis of a rikishi's basho. His banzuke predictions are very informative and detailed. I also enjoy the sumo tier lists he makes. If I'm not mistaken, he has a background in martial arts so he does have a good idea what he's talking about. | Deep dive analysis |
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| SUMOSTEW (Ter) |
Sumostew is the best introductory YT channel anyone getting into sumo can follow. As a matter of fact, anyone who likes sumo should just watch her videos. Her videos are simply mesmerizing - a work of art. The production, her soft but engaging voice, the progression of the information, even her jokes are spot on. Sumostew looks beyond the basics or obvious. For example, instead of explaining what the ozeki rank and its challenges, she makes a video called |
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| THE DOHYO |
Mr J Wags does very light sumo videos that are fun and easy to watch and always makes you hope the video was a little bit longer. He excels at analyzing the rules of sumo and rikishi progress. His segments of his episodes are creative and very entertaining. Great bite-size sumo content. He also has a patreon if you wish to support him. | Analysis |
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| SUMO PRIME TIME |
Japan Sumo Associations's (Kyōkai) official YT channel. Its good but can be a lot better. Nowadays it mainly focuses on basho recaps, promotions and retirements. The older videos were more educational showing how the Banzuke is written or how hairdressers work. Some of those videos are amazing because the basically have back stage access. However, with that kind of access to rikishis, stables and sumo figures, you would think they would put out more unique and impactful content | Content involving stable or rikish access |
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| BASHO SIMPLIFIED |
A relatively new sumo podcast which excels in doing deep dives. These deep dives cover a rikishi's career, ranks or jobs in the sumo world. Their pace is a bit slow but once you get used to it, its hard to let go. I listen to their episodes over and over again because its entertaining and a few hours long which makes the replayability high 😃. They also have a discord server which is really friendly and engaging. | Deep dives |
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| KINBOSHI SUMO |
Fun reviews of bashos. They tend to dive a bit into health related & medical issues surrounding sumo. | Reviews |
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| LET'S LEARN SUMO |
Sumo with an australian accent. Fun bite-size episodes | Short Explantions |
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| NEW TO SUMO PODCAST |
As the name suggests, its a new channel. Episodes are not too long and not too short. Fun to listen to. | Basho Reviews | |
OTHER NOTABLE CHANNELS WHICH I DO NOT FOLLOW |
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| SUMO JASON |
Jaon Sumo is one of the oldest sumo content creators there is. He used to stream the basho by filming his TV using his phone. I watched a couple of them and they were very friendly. Unfortunately when NHK stuck all sumo content from YT Jason was hugely affected. His channel now is 684 videos strong growing. | ||
STABLE CHANNELS |
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| ISEGEHAMA BEYA |
Stable of Terunofuji, Midorifuji, Hakuoho, Takerufji, Enho and more | ||
| KISE BEYA |
Stable of Ura, Kinbozan, Ura, Churanoumi, Ura, Hidenoumi and last but not least, URA | ||
| TATSUNAMI BEYA |
Stable of Hoshoryu | ||
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