SPRING SUMO SNEAK PREVIEW - LEGITIMATE CONTENDERS!

[@sumoprimetime7506]

Hello and welcome to another edition of SUMO PRIME TIME. Thank you so much for tuning in. The wait is finally over as the March Grand Sumo Tournament kicks off this Sunday in Osaka. The competition is often referred to as “the stormy spring tournament” due to its historical tendency to feature numerous twists and turns, often resulting in unexpected upsets. In this episode, we introduce three wrestlers: Wakamotoharu, Asanoyama, and Onosato, who are focused on causing huge upsets and share their motivations for the upcoming meet. Buckle up, everyone, here comes the “stormy” spring meet!

[@MrFishy0_0]

Onosato has a bright-eyed intelligence to him when he talks. I think it's odds on that with his physical attributes being ideal also he will go far if he remains healthy and uninjured. Between him and Atamifuji the sport looks exciting for years to come! Thanks Hiro.

[@chonqmonk]

I totally agree, but don't forget Hakuoho!

[@marthab4172]

Onosato has great sumo power, I think he'll do good this tournament!

[@kochiyama]

Big O is gonna wear a rope some day, mark my words.

[@sargentscythe]

And Takerufuji!

[@roastyt0asty504]

I really enjoyed his interview here too, can't wait to see him in this tournament

[@vanessadodge9105]

Congrats on making it to more than 50k subscribers! Looking forward to the basho! Go Atamifuji and Tobizaru!

I look forward to seeing you on Sunday. Finally is March 10th.

[@Voztec]

Excelent report Hiro, Im waiting sunday!

[@jamiepuente481]

He bow to Terunofuji was the most respectful of all the victims of the Yokozuna.

[@brianselkowitz1429]

Excited for the March tournament, do you have any updates on Hakuoho?

[@mivanovic]

I look forward to this amazing showcase of talent and speed. I genuinely wish all the participants the best of luck, and may the most deserving Sumotori emerge victorious 💪🍀⛩🏆

[@madsismad9113]

none of the japanese wrestlers have what it takes to win, i blame the culture their stable masters grew up in on their failures

[@marthab4172]

Japanese are winning sometimes, the competition is very strong. It will happen soon for Japanese will get the Cup !

[@danleighton]

Hiro, I just love the content you are doing. Please keep it up. I love all the guys saying Sumo Prime Time! And I love how you are playful. This makes for enjoyable engaging viewing. Please keep it going!

[@mxes5938]

I believe in WMH!!

[@chonqmonk]

I already liked him a lot, but even more after this interview; what a cool guy!!

[@PSdDeane]

Didn't realize that he was so cute.

[@SaeSae-z4y]

can't wait for Kotonowaka

[@markspence1494]

朝乃山さん。外国人ファンより。あなたと他の力士の相撲は、ただ単に楽しませるだけではありません。皆さんのパワーとスキルには驚かされます。相撲は世界中でユニークです。この場所でのあなたとあなたの仲間の力士の幸運を祈ります。

[@nikkobarato9180]

There's something about Wakamotoharu that I've always liked. Im still gonna root for my usual favorites during the upcoming tournament but im also gonna pay attention to WMH. I hope he makes it to ozeki eventually

[@marthab4172]

Yes I hope he does, he's an excellent rikishi! 😊😊

[@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer]

I have no doubt that he will make it to Ozeki.

[@Molders32]

Asanoyama is going to have a hugely tough first week at M1w, likely facing all four ozeki and the yokozuna straight off the bat. His best chance might be against Takakeisho on day 1 who could well be ring-rusty and down on power for his oshi-sumo attack. It's 6-5 lifetime between these guys and we know that if Takakeisho doesn't win his matches quick then he likely doesn't win at all.

[@vi_vms5505]

They put so many efforts in the preparations for each tournament that all of them deserve the best.Thank you for everything you post on this channel.And also support to the Miyaginos.

[@robinmorrison1183]

Wakamotoharu looks like he's put more weight on 👍. I'll be watching him this basho because he has the ability to go to the top, maybe even before Kirishima or Hoshoryu. Consistency needed

[@moujej]

Asanoyama 🙌

[@kafuukafuu2281]

and my boy AtamiFuji is going in clutch in Huge second place for the third time LMAO

[@RainniteGaming]

I’m torn on who to root for. The new young gun getting a early first turny win. New ozeki winning his first turny or the yoko getting his tenth. What ever happens, it’s going to be a fun turny

[@chonqmonk]

*Root for Tamawashi & Hokutofuji!!!*

[@smitywerbenmanjensen5265]

FREE HAKUHO

[@staricee8700]

Roga is a good new contender too, interview him and his practice too he Russian

[@HouseTV-m6j]

Like him. But lack mentally toughness to compete at top level. Hope he can stay in top rank after march .. 🙏

[@Tradewindsvintagehi]

I love sumo, and I love Sump Prime Time. But when you ignore important news, like Hokuseiho’s scandal and resulting forced retirement, i feel like you’re doing us fans a disservice. Please, Hiro, give us fans ALL the news.

[@marthab4172]

Haha. Yah right. Not this channel.. 😮

[@joannaedwards6325]

See Chris Sumo for gossip/news

[@staricee8700]

Onosato is a clear Yokozuna contender with his body and sumo, needs some proper guidance and he'll be there in no time

[@AnacreonSchoolbagsJr]

I'm rooting for Asanoyama in the Haru basho. If he wins a title this year it will be a fine resolution to his redemption arc after suspension.

[@marthab4172]

Thank you Hiro ! Nice to see and hear some of our favorite rikishis! Looking forward to the tournament this Sunday day one on NHK world Japan! And Sumo Prime Time!😊😊

[@phillipspf42]

Loving the edits here, awesome content!

[@SM-gv9nf]

Ive enjoyed combat sports but rarely admired the athletes and their ego's. Rikishi are worth cheering for and admiring. Sumo is the yokozuna of combat sports ❤☝️

[@ladygardener_3171]

Thank you Sumo Prime Time, three of my Favorites‼️Prayers for NO Injuries‼️

[@hyperhawk27]

Can’t wait to see Asanoyama this tournament

[@wellsengrey4768]

Onosato could be the future Yokozuna in a few years. He was already this impressive in his first 1st division tournament, and he still has much room to improve.

[@princesspenn7983]

Ganbare Miyagino Oyakata

[@refactorear]

Miyagino heya is closing down, this March is their last tournament and it was all his inexperience 😞

[@PigeonPlucker]

Is there any reason Onosato doesn't have a top knot?

[@AFurreh]

You'll see this from young guys who have meteoric rises in to Makuuchi (like Hakuoho) where when they start professional sumo they have short hair and it hasn't had time to grow out long enough for a topknot to be possible yet. In a few tournaments you'll see him sporting it.

[@LauraJdogmom]

@@AFurreh The first topknot is such a big occasion, even though it's usually small. Hakuoho will be sporting his first topknot for this basho. It will be months before he'll have an oichomage, though.

[@jk-er2zt]

lol asanoyama voice

[@DozoSumo]

Gonna be an epic Basho!! We have our picks in!

[@MalinSumoFox]

Thanks Hiro Refreshing video as always. Keep up your style. Tomorrow it start , finaly 🎉🎉🎉Haru basho .

[@Dosunceste]

No interview to Takerufuji? He is a very exciting makuuchi debutant. As promising as Onosato and Hakuoho.

[@SnappySnapfire]

Thanks for sharing I wish I could go watch this live in Japan. glad I can see it here on Sumo Prime time. ^_^

[@TheZiggyman01]

I think kotonowaka can rack up the wins but maybe not the championship unless terunofuji is out of the tournament - only then I find that it gets more exciting. I'm on the bench with Kirishima

[@PhillipCalvin627]

He seemed pretty awed by the Yokozuna in January. Hopefully he can shake that and he'll be a serious threat to Terunofuji's push for 10.

[@TheZiggyman01]

Ozeki looks very hard to get through. Terunofuji was like a bullet train that stopped briefly at ozeki station and went on to yokozuna.

[@PhillipCalvin627]

@@TheZiggyman01 Teru is special though. When Terunofuji came back from injury, I think he was just on another level from the other rikishi. He knew how to impose his brand of Sumo with the limitations of his body and really utilize his size and strength. Sometimes I don't really like it, like clamping down on the elbows and using his height to control his opponent or simply carrying them out of the ring when they give him trouble... But it works. 😂 Ozeki wasn't enough for Teru in this era when he returned. Mentally I think he was already beyond that, he knew what he wanted and I think he really believed he could obtain it. Asanoyama for instance shows a lot of signs that he can get back to Ozeki, but there are questions if he can go further still assuming he makes it back to Ozeki. I think a lot of it is in his head. Maybe the whole ordeal had an effect of his belief or his will power. Terunofuji already had the mindset of a wrestler who destined for Yokozuna and imposingly Hakuho was the only one in his way as was demonstrated with his last 15-0. Probably the most brutal passing of the torch I've seen. I guess what I'm trying to say is Yokozuna is more than just a title, it's like they've ascended in a way above other rikishi in their mindset and their Sumo and Terunofuji had it. Other Ozeki might never get it... Like Takakeisho. He's been at the cusp for a long time now but that light switch never flipped over and now the limitations of him body have caught up with him and I'm not sure he is able to overcome them. Ultimately I think Kotonowaka has the ability to become that guy but he just isn't there yet. Kirishima might be pretty close as well, but neither of them have that it factor that Terunofuji has or Hakuho had. At least not yet. Sorry for rambling. 😂

[@TheZiggyman01]

it's ok, no need to be sorry about it. I think if you can make it to sekiwake or better still ozeki while you're still very young then they're on the right track but with age comes experience so it's a balance with support from the right stable master. So far we've got some very interesting wrestlers in ozeki. Lets see how it goes in this tournament. 👍

[@psy4durezo]

Thanks for the video as usual 👍

[@SirFranticLight]

Thank you for the translation! Malesnit able to not only watch the sport, but also understand it and its history :)

[@Alkonost7-ld3kl]

Great to see Wakamotoharu, Onosato and Asanoyama. Two of them are experienced veterans with their eyes on the top ranks. Onosato is already up in the Makuuchi which is amazing! I hope they all have successful and safe bashos. Thanks so much for these videos - they really help the English-speaking fans!💖💪🙏

[@poperussian]

Thank you for the content, Mr Morita. Sumo is a noble sport and you do a great job of bringing us that side of the sport. Unfortunately it has an ugly side. An ugly side of being managed by hypocritical and cowardly bureaucrats that care more about their high school style cliques than the sport, it seems.

[@droopiy]

Ничего хуже, чем возможное закрытие школы Миягино и отставки Хакухо для депопуляризации сумо за пределами Японии сделать, пожалуй невозможно.

[@janellek21]

I'll pick Kotoshoho as a dark horse. He seems to have hit his stride, and he's unlikely to face any rikishi higher than upper maegashira no matter how well he does.

[@masonsudderth]

Sumo. Prime. Time! Thanks for the video Hiro! Great as always. Excited for the Sunday tournament!

[@staricee8700]

Post everyday like this, with some inside news during the tournaments and BTS and sneak peaks but lil longer videos it's good to see what is not usually shown

[@BB72]

Wakamotoharu, Wakatakakage, and Kotonowaka are tops.

[@jimmy8mbb]

please help to clarify why the "centre - ring" it must be so high that dangerous to thr wrestlers.

[@markdrouin8094]

Sumo prime time is great to watch always well edited informative and up beat.

[@vitoron6055]

I can't wait for your coverage of the upcoming tournament!

[@brendavelasco2870]

Onosato is such a cool guy. I wish him lots of success ❤

[@SM-gv9nf]

The wait is over is a very accurate statement 😅 Lets go! Primetime ☝️

[@DrNaz]

Hironoumi next yokozuna !!!!

[@zaxbitterzen2178]

Wakamotoharu is a beast

[@freifechterbasel6115]

I can't wait for the tournament! 🥰

[@omfgacceptmyname]

i dont see how onosato could fail

[@jamesgrant9858]

Sanitized Sumo .

[@joebobst8423]

asanoyama numba 1

[@gabrielcordeiro3209]

#FreeMiyagino

[@Abelreyes-si2kr]

How can someone watch in the US?

[@joannaedwards6325]

Sumo Jason Don Don Natto sumo NHK WORLD TV only during bashos

[@Abelreyes-si2kr]

Thank you, I will check it out.

[@HouseTV-m6j]

Unfortunately NHK is not always same day. Esp on Japanese weekends. Just careful when you search not to get spoiler alerts from the Japanese streams thumbnail.

[@Abelreyes-si2kr]

I used to be stationed in Japan in the Navy. I got hooked on Sumo and I could just turn the TV on and watch but I'm here back in the US with no way to watch.

[@JugglerOfWords]

very excited for the upcoming basho, am also looking forward to seeing Takerufuji in the top division....

[@JB-uw8ir]

my two favorites in one video (onosato and asanoyama). thank you so much hiro this video was incredible 😭❤

[@chinchenhanchi]

Are you going to livestream this upcoming tournament? thank you for your content :)

[@Miguel-zz4wp]

Hope a nice basho and 0 serious injuries

[@hugotabellion9759]

50 k+ sub HIRO !

[@hvalour1]

Id love to see wakamotoharu take the cup!

[@iwonamolodynska4050]

❤

[@SerhioB]

Thanks

[@factspoken9062]

practicing to wearing tie with suit

[@burtreynolds7746]

Excellent video!

[@Misterfox444]

Sumo Prime Time!!

[@lizjohnson2377]

Thx😊

[@mrskizzot]

Happy 50k !

[@fareschaaya3742]

[@xxxqwertxxx]

Thanks Hiro!

[@D0NKY]

"Legitimate Contenders" 😆

[@wrisky]

We need English language LIVE broadcasts ... NHK are you listening ?

[@joannaedwards6325]

They do broadcast same day HIGHLIGHTS during bashos. Not live but all bouts.

[@HouseTV-m6j]

Unfortunately NHK is not always same day. Esp on Japanese weekends. Just careful when you search not to get spoiler alerts from the Japanese streams thumbnail.