Hinomaru Sumo English Sub & Dub

About Hinomaru Sumo

Hinomaru Sumo (火ノ丸相撲) arrives as an action anime by GONZO (2018), and the premise is easy to summarize. What the story covers: It is a divine ritual, a martial art, a combat sport—it's sumo!! A "small" new pupil, Ushio Hinomaru, appears before the weak little sumo club of Oodachi High School!

Along the way, the words "big" and "heavy" are the rules to this sport, which does not fit this newbie any inch, but this guy goes and does what...!? Ushio and the small sumo club climbs its way to the top! The goal is Hinoshita Kaisan (A title for the highest rank in professional sumo, equivalent of Yokozuna)!

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Atsushi Abe as Ushio Hinomaru and Kentarou Kumagai as Yuuma Gojou. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 24 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with GONZO, which means the visual identity of Hinomaru Sumo follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.2/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Voice casting, including Atsushi Abe as Ushio Hinomaru, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2018, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.