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Oct 5, 2018 6:22 AM
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Hmm, a show about sumo wrestling. Well, I think this was interesting considering the concepts and we meeet Hinomaru right off the bat.

It's more of an episode that gave me the impression of the feel of the show so far.

There's also some amount of emotions from this episode too. However, Hinomaru is the one that stands up against bullies so he isn't going to let others make fun of his friend. What a badass guy. The actual sumo wrestling part was also pretty intense imo.
Oct 5, 2018 8:53 AM
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Its just the first episode and i'm already hyped!!! This is gonna be good!!!
Oct 5, 2018 9:02 AM
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It was so hype when Ushio blasted this thug away, FUCK YES!

Nice start and it looks like they will also introduce girls into the main cast.
Oct 5, 2018 9:36 AM
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Its pretty interesting. Got me hyped up for the next episode! :0
Oct 5, 2018 10:05 AM
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Gonna put this into the ''gonna be hype'' list of 2018 alongside Megalo Box and MHA.
Oct 5, 2018 10:17 AM
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As a massive of the manga series i whole heartly loved this episode it was amazing imo
Oct 5, 2018 10:35 AM
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LOVED this first episode.

I'm not a fan of sports anime, but when it's badass/manly then count me in !

Sports anime needs to be more like this (and like Hajime no Ippo ) instead of dumb shit like Haikyuu
Oct 5, 2018 11:01 AM
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I had been waiting for this for so long even since it got announced, a sumo anime, of a shounen jump manga nonetheless. I really like the OP song, definitely brings hype to the series.
Oct 5, 2018 11:08 AM
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*Listen to ending embarassing singing moment* I gotta watch next eps
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Oct 5, 2018 11:12 AM

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I don't think I've ever seen an anime about Sumo wrestling, so this one had me interested since I first heard about it. I really liked this first episode. There was a lot of hype, and I look forward to seeing Hinomaru continue being a badass.
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Oct 5, 2018 11:32 AM

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Definitely going to watch the series I have started to watch this with the impression that it's going to be just about sumo after seeing it with the shonen element I'm hooked
Oct 5, 2018 11:40 AM

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First episode was kinda generic tbh
Oct 5, 2018 2:51 PM

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Yes baby, this is my shit.

The first episode got me already hooked, Hinomaru is truly a badass and hard working guy. Exactly the kind of MC I like. Love also the akward moments, like in the train where Hinomaru was without his pants xD

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Oct 5, 2018 2:57 PM

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LOVED this first episode.

I'm not a fan of sports anime, but when it's badass/manly then count me in !

Sports anime needs to be more like this (and like Hajime no Ippo ) instead of dumb shit like Haikyuu


How is Haikyuu bad exactly?

Oct 5, 2018 3:29 PM

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This anime is finally here.I start reading the manga a year ago and i love it...
Really good first adapted episode and i just can't wait for all these awesome spirit fights to come.
Oct 5, 2018 3:57 PM

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Kinda reminds me of Shigeno Goro and how he choose a normal highschool over the powerhouse baseball school, Kaido

Anyways superb first episode, wow this has been a great Friday! Juliet was great, JoJo was JoJo, Index is back! and this turned out to be another great adaptation. I read the first 30ish chapters and liked it so this'll be great!
Oct 5, 2018 4:02 PM

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Fantastic start, loved the first episode.

Had all the energy and hype I want, let's get this show on the road.

The way Hinomaru threw Yuma out in a single thrust was so freaking epic, I was cheering. XD

Expected good things since this was a WSJ series, it didn't disappoint. Looking forward to more. XD
Oct 5, 2018 5:46 PM
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DoctorWasabi said:
LOVED this first episode.

I'm not a fan of sports anime, but when it's badass/manly then count me in !

Sports anime needs to be more like this (and like Hajime no Ippo ) instead of dumb shit like Haikyuu
i loved this too, like you said it looks manly and all but to say haikyuu is dumb is not really true. i guess it's your opinion but that what basicly sports anime is, and haikyuu kinda got it spot on
Oct 5, 2018 5:58 PM

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Wow. The MC's a major badass.

Never seen a sumo anime before. Pretty cool. Gotta appreciate this entertainment medium for having stories about anything and everything.
Oct 5, 2018 7:41 PM

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I got Grappler Baki vibes from seeing this. Really good start so far. MC's awesome.
Oct 5, 2018 7:58 PM

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Interesting and it looks like its one of those inspiring shonen sports anime.

Cant wait for the next.
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Oct 5, 2018 9:28 PM

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Damn this kicked ass. Sumo's never been something I could get into, but some shounen flair makes anything look awesome.
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Oct 5, 2018 9:45 PM

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I'm always down for a good shounen sports anime, and one about sumo wrestling is definitely pretty intriguing
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Oct 5, 2018 10:25 PM

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while it has the typical “shonen mc is overpowered and then will lose some as he faces stronger opposition” first impression, im liking this
Ozeki had a good impression on me too as the sidekick. he could be my favorite, hopefully they dont go too overboard with him and make me change my tune
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Oct 6, 2018 12:06 AM

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One of the series I was really looking forward to seeing animated. They changed it a bit to visiting schools instead of it being his first day, but it doesn't really matter that much. Actually strengthens the idea behind it a bit that he'll get to the top regardless of which school he's at.

24 eps seems pretty short for where it looks like it'll adapt up to though.
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Oct 6, 2018 1:52 AM

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I don't think I've ever seen an anime about Sumo wrestling, so this one had me interested since I first heard about it. I really liked this first episode. There was a lot of hype, and I look forward to seeing Hinomaru continue being a badass.


There was Matsutarou from few years back.
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Oct 6, 2018 4:00 AM

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Of course, the first episode was simply overwhelmed by shounen's cliché, but its surprisingly easy to watch. At least MC and fights are shown quite cool and dynamic to make it interesting.

Oct 6, 2018 5:49 AM

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As someone who watches sumo on a regular basis, there is a bit of misinformation being used in the series, kinda irks me honestly
Oct 6, 2018 6:04 AM

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I almost skipped this one at first because Gonzo was doing it and their track record as of late has been..... not great to be kind. And I'm sorry I almost did, I really enjoyed this.
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Oct 6, 2018 7:28 AM

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While the ep was good I feel like the art is really lacking compared to the manga.


It just lacks the intensity.

Tho the bit just before Hinomaru headbutts Yuuma was really nice.

Let's hope it gets better as the anime goes on.

Oct 6, 2018 8:22 AM

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Awesome start! Felt very much shounen, lol.
I'm glad this is 2-cour so let's see how this goes.
Oct 6, 2018 9:35 AM

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that was fucking hype
Oct 6, 2018 10:06 AM
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I heard from manga readers that this series is pretty awesome and even though I didn't love the first episode, I still enjoyed it a lot

I felt this same way about Haikyuu in the beginning as well so I'm looking forward to being hyped further on as well as learning more about this sport since I know next to nothing about Sumo lol

The MC however was fucking great though, guy kinda reminds me of Soma which I love....Good start
Oct 6, 2018 2:43 PM

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This was one of the best first episodes i have ever watched!
Can't wait until next week!
This is the best of the season so far!
1 ep 10/10!
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Oct 6, 2018 4:30 PM
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The emotional feeling, joke and the fight are all perfect. But suddenly I hear weird voice in the EST,not gonna complain about it hahaha
Oct 6, 2018 4:39 PM

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Hype for next episode, pretty damn good!
Oct 6, 2018 4:47 PM

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This was surprisingly easy to sit through. I dare say I actually enjoyed this.
Oct 6, 2018 7:40 PM
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I heard from manga readers that this series is pretty awesome and even though I didn't love the first episode, I still enjoyed it a lot

I felt this same way about Haikyuu in the beginning as well so I'm looking forward to being hyped further on as well as learning more about this sport since I know next to nothing about Sumo lol

The MC however was fucking great though, guy kinda reminds me of Soma which I love....Good start


MC is great fun to follow, his nick-name is well earned. He's not edgy but fucking intense in a fun sorta way.
Oct 6, 2018 7:46 PM

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I love it! Nice first impression of the main character and great demostration of power using Sumo.
Oct 6, 2018 8:32 PM
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While the ep was good I feel like the art is really lacking compared to the manga.


It just lacks the intensity.

Tho the bit just before Hinomaru headbutts Yuuma was really nice.

Let's hope it gets better as the anime goes on.


I've been reading the manga and loving it. I was scared about the animation and my fears have been confirmed. Like you said, they can't capture the intensity. Production I.G. should have taken this one, or some other better studio. The fights to come are going to be intense and I doubt the studio will be able to keep up with how hype the manga's work is.
Oct 6, 2018 9:39 PM

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DoctorWasabi said:
LOVED this first episode.

I'm not a fan of sports anime, but when it's badass/manly then count me in !

Sports anime needs to be more like this (and like Hajime no Ippo ) instead of dumb shit like Haikyuu


How is Haikyuu bad exactly?


Because it's not... manly?... I don't know. I don't quite get what he said either.
Oct 6, 2018 9:44 PM

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From the beginning, I liked the MC a lot. Although that was sure an odd first impression he made in the train station xD

I enjoyed this episode. And the way Ushio just destroyed that guy felt so satisfying.

I also expect great things from Ozeki as well. He has potential and passion so I can't wait to see him shine at the sport he loves.

If I'm honest, this anime looks interesting and since it's my first Sumo-related show, I hope it can impress me.
Oct 7, 2018 1:06 AM

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That was entertaining and good first episode. Already likeable characters too. If this anime makes sumo interesting, I'm looking forward for more.



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Oct 7, 2018 3:45 AM

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OKAY! Now we're talkin'!
A Sumo show!
ED was great!
5/5.
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Oct 7, 2018 6:50 AM

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I'm not impressed yet. Hope it'll live up to the hype later on.
Oct 7, 2018 8:19 AM

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Had plan to read the manga just on the fact i've never seen any anime about sumo wrestling

i think it was good solid start Oni seems to be on another level of intense he feels like he should be in another Era
Oct 7, 2018 10:18 PM

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This episode put me to tears with its beauty. This is the kind of shounen I've been waiting for.
Oct 8, 2018 1:05 PM

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Dope first ep. No nonsense shounen leads never fail to be entertaining. I wonder what the story is behind his mom.
Oct 9, 2018 9:14 AM
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tbh didn't live up to my expectation. Couldn't capture the intensity of the manga...
Oct 9, 2018 9:46 AM

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He is very thick 8/8
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