GRAND SUMO Highlights: 2020 Kyushu Basho
The second season of GRAND SUMO Highlights documents the professional sumo tournament held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. The event took place from 8 November to 22 November. While the tournament was originally planned to be hosted at the Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Kyushu, the Sumo Association opted to relocate the competition to Tokyo as a direct response to the coronavirus pandemic. As part of the ongoing series
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- GRAND SUMO Highlights is a documentary series that provides English-language coverage of professional sumo tournaments in Japan.
- The program is produced by NHK WORLD-JAPAN to serve an international audience interested in the sport.
- Each episode features daily highlights of tournament matches accompanied by play-by-play commentary.
- The series incorporates background information to assist viewers in understanding the context and rules of the sumo matches.
Season overview
The second season of GRAND SUMO Highlights documents the professional sumo tournament held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. The event took place from 8 November to 22 November. While the tournament was originally planned to be hosted at the Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Kyushu, the Sumo Association opted to relocate the competition to Tokyo as a direct response to the coronavirus pandemic. As part of the ongoing series produced by NHK WORLD-JAPAN, this season provides viewers with daily highlights of the matches, incorporating play-by-play commentary and supplementary background information regarding the sport. The program serves as a dedicated resource for international audiences, offering English-language coverage of the Grand Sumo Tournaments occurring within Japan. By focusing on the daily progression of the tournament, the season captures the dynamic nature of the sport and the competitive environment of the professional sumo circuit during a period of logistical adjustment necessitated by global health concerns. The footage and analysis provided aim to enhance the viewer's understanding of the matches held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, maintaining the series' commitment to delivering accessible sports content to a global fan base.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Day 1
Nov 8, 2020 · 27 min
The first day of the 2020 Kyushu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 8 November – 22 November.
Day 2
Nov 9, 2020 · 27 min
Day 2 of the 2020 Kyushu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 8 November – 22 November.
Day 3
Nov 10, 2020 · 27 min
Day 3 of the 2020 Kyushu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 8 November – 22 November.
Day 4
Nov 11, 2020 · 27 min
Day 4 of the 2020 Kyushu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 8 November – 22 November.
Day 5
Nov 12, 2020 · 27 min
Day 5 of the 2020 Kyushu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 8 November – 22 November.
Day 6
Nov 13, 2020 · 27 min
Day 6 of the 2020 Kyushu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 8 November – 22 November.
Day 7
Nov 14, 2020 · 27 min
Day 7 of the 2020 Kyushu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 8 November – 22 November.
Day 8
Nov 15, 2020 · 27 min
Day 8 of the 2020 Kyushu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 8 November – 22 November.
Day 9
Nov 16, 2020 · 27 min
Day 9 of the 2020 Kyushu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 8 November – 22 November.
Day 10
Nov 17, 2020 · 27 min
Day 10 of the 2020 Kyushu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 8 November – 22 November.
Day 11
Nov 18, 2020 · 27 min
Day 11 of the 2020 Kyushu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 8 November – 22 November.
Day 12
Nov 19, 2020 · 27 min
Day 12 of the 2020 Kyushu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 8 November – 22 November.
Day 13
Nov 20, 2020 · 27 min
Day 13 of the 2020 Kyushu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 8 November – 22 November.
Day 14
Nov 21, 2020 · 27 min
Day 14 of the 2020 Kyushu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 8 November – 22 November.
Day 15
Nov 22, 2020 · 27 min
The final day of the 2020 Kyushu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 8 November – 22 November.