GRAND SUMO Highlights: 2020 Aki Basho
GRAND SUMO Highlights is a documentary series presented by NHK WORLD-JAPAN that provides English-language coverage of professional sumo tournaments held in Japan. The first season focuses on the tournament held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, which took place from 13 September to 27 September. As a sports-focused program, the series serves to bring the excitement of the sport to a global audience by offering daily
Season 1 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series is a documentary program focused on the sport of professional sumo.
- NHK WORLD-JAPAN produces the content specifically for an international audience.
- The program provides English-language play-by-play commentary and background information.
- The content centers on the Grand Sumo Tournaments held within Japan.
Season overview
GRAND SUMO Highlights is a documentary series presented by NHK WORLD-JAPAN that provides English-language coverage of professional sumo tournaments held in Japan. The first season focuses on the tournament held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, which took place from 13 September to 27 September. As a sports-focused program, the series serves to bring the excitement of the sport to a global audience by offering daily highlights of the matches. Each episode features play-by-play commentary and background information intended to enhance the viewer's understanding of the dynamic sport. By documenting the progression of the tournament, the series captures the competitive nature of the matches occurring within the arena. The production is designed to function as a comprehensive resource for international fans, ensuring that the nuances of the tournament are accessible through detailed analysis and consistent reporting throughout the duration of the event. Through this format, the series maintains a focus on the athletic performance of the participants while providing the necessary context for those following the tournament from abroad.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Day 1
Sep 13, 2020 · 27 min
The first day of the 2020 Aki Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 13 September – 27 September.
Day 2
Sep 14, 2020 · 27 min
Day 2 of the 2020 Aki Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 13 September – 27 September.
Day 3
Sep 15, 2020 · 27 min
Day 3 of the 2020 Aki Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 13 September – 27 September.
Day 4
Sep 16, 2020 · 27 min
Day 4 of the 2020 Aki Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, between 13 September – 27 September.
Day 5
Sep 17, 2020 · 27 min
Day 5 of the 2020 Aki Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 13 September – 27 September.
Day 6
Sep 18, 2020 · 27 min
Day 6 of the 2020 Aki Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 13 September – 27 September.
Day 7
Sep 19, 2020 · 27 min
Day 7 of the 2020 Aki Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 13 September – 27 September.
Day 8
Sep 20, 2020 · 27 min
Day 8 of the 2020 Aki Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 13 September – 27 September.
Day 9
Sep 21, 2020 · 27 min
Day 9 of the 2020 Aki Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 13 September – 27 September.
Day 10
Sep 22, 2020 · 27 min
Day 10 of the 2020 Aki Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 13 September – 27 September.
Day 11
Sep 23, 2020 · 27 min
Day 11 of the 2020 Aki Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 13 September – 27 September.
Day 12
Sep 24, 2020 · 27 min
Day 12 of the 2020 Aki Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 13 September – 27 September.
Day 13
Sep 25, 2020 · 27 min
Day 13 of the 2020 Aki Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 13 September – 27 September.
Day 14
Sep 26, 2020 · 27 min
Day 14 of the 2020 Aki Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 13 September – 27 September.
Day 15
Sep 27, 2020 · 27 min
The final day of the 2020 Aki Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 13 September – 27 September.