GRAND SUMO Highlights: 2021 Aki Basho
Season 7 of GRAND SUMO Highlights documents the professional sumo tournament held at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. The event took place from 12 September through 26 September. As part of the ongoing documentary series presented by NHK WORLD-JAPAN, this season provides viewers with daily highlights of the matches. The program is designed to offer international audiences access to the sport through English-language c
Season 7 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 series is produced by NHK WORLD-JAPAN to cater to a global audience interested in the sport.
- Each season focuses on capturing daily match highlights, play-by-play commentary, and essential background information.
- The program serves as a recurring record of the sport, documenting the athletic events held at the Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Season overview
Season 7 of GRAND SUMO Highlights documents the professional sumo tournament held at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. The event took place from 12 September through 26 September. As part of the ongoing documentary series presented by NHK WORLD-JAPAN, this season provides viewers with daily highlights of the matches. The program is designed to offer international audiences access to the sport through English-language coverage. Each broadcast features play-by-play commentary and background information intended to enhance the viewer experience of the dynamic martial arts competition. The series continues its established format of capturing the best moments from the tournament, focusing on the athletic performances occurring within the ring. By providing these daily summaries, the production serves as a dedicated resource for global fans seeking to follow the progression of the Grand Sumo tournament held in Japan. The season maintains the documentary style of previous installments, emphasizing both the technical aspects of the sport and the excitement of the competition as it unfolds over the two-week period in September.
Episode Guide
Season 7 Progress Shield
Day 1
Sep 12, 2021 · 27 min
The first day of the 2021 Aki Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 12 September – 26 September.
Day 2
Sep 13, 2021 · 27 min
Day 2 of the 2021 Aki Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 12 September – 26 September.
Day 3
Sep 14, 2021 · 27 min
Day 3 of the 2021 Aki Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 12 September – 26 September.
Day 4
Sep 15, 2021 · 27 min
Day 4 of the 2021 Aki Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 12 September – 26 September.
Day 5
Sep 16, 2021 · 27 min
Day 5 of the 2021 Aki Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 12 September – 26 September.
Day 6
Sep 17, 2021 · 27 min
Day 6 of the 2021 Aki Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 12 September – 26 September.
Day 7
Sep 18, 2021 · 27 min
Day 7 of the 2021 Aki Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 12 September – 26 September.
Day 8
Sep 19, 2021 · 27 min
Day 8 of the 2021 Aki Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 12 September – 26 September.
Day 9
Sep 20, 2021 · 27 min
Day 9 of the 2021 Aki Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 12 September – 26 September.
Day 10
Sep 21, 2021 · 27 min
Day 10 of the 2021 Aki Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 12 September – 26 September.
Day 11
Sep 22, 2021 · 27 min
Day 11 of the 2021 Aki Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 12 September – 26 September.
Day 12
Sep 23, 2021 · 27 min
Day 12 of the 2021 Aki Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 12 September – 26 September.
Day 13
Sep 24, 2021 · 27 min
Day 13 of the 2021 Aki Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 12 September – 26 September.
Day 14
Sep 25, 2021 · 27 min
Day 14 of the 2021 Aki Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 12 September – 26 September.
Day 15
Sep 26, 2021 · 27 min
The final day of the 2021 Aki Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 12 September – 26 September.