Hinomaru Sumo
On Tokyo MX
A shounen sports anime about an underdog sumo club driven by determination and camaraderie, balancing physical competition with genuine warmth between teammates.
A “small” new student, Ushio Hinomaru, appears before the weak little sumo club of Oodachi High School! 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.
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Questions people ask
Does Hinomaru Sumo leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of series.
Is Hinomaru Sumo sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.
Is Hinomaru Sumo easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is Hinomaru Sumo scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is Hinomaru Sumo violent? Not especially. Less violent than 59% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
Like Hinomaru Sumo
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Hinomaru Sumo
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Hinomaru Sumo, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Hinomaru Sumo, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Hinomaru Sumo, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
