Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro!!
The story follows Matsutaro Sakaguchi, a giant roughneck man with strength far beyond ordinary people. He never uttered words like "work hard," "strive," and "dream" like the typical shonen manga protagonist.
Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro
One night he and fellow laborer Nishio go on a joy ride in a truck; but ends up crashing into a bath house.
Goodbye, Middle School
After his arrest and expulsion from school, Matsu's homeroom teacher takes him to town for job-hunting interviews.
Matsutaro Struggles
Matsu rushes to the public arena where the sumo troupe is entertaining the crowd, barges onto the ring, and challenges Iwanokuni to a fight. Headmasters of sumo stables take notice of Matsu's strength.
My Throbbing Heart
Matsu goes to Tokyo with the sumo-stable located near Reiko-sensei's home, because he wants to visit Reiko-san.
Falling, Frustration, and Recovery
So Matsutaro got scouted and reluctantly decided to do sumo in Tokyo. But he never wanted to do sumo in the first place, so his motivation-level is zero.
Tanaka's Total Transformation
Matsutaro had decided to become a sumo wrestler to impress Reiko, the lady of his dreams. But he's still not all that enthused about the whole idea.
Wrestling Debut
Matsutaro hasn't let up with his rowdy ways. His debut wrestling match is coming up, and yet, he snores loudly while he waits in the preparation room.
A Self-indulgent Home Party
Matsutaro is officially a sumo wrestler, having made his aggressive debut. But his rowdiness hasn't subsided, not one bit.
How Wrestlers Relax
The professional wrestlers of the Raijin stable are racking up their wins, and so is Matsutaro for that matter.
Tanaka's First Victory
Matsutaro has been on a winning streak, but Tanaka on the other hand hasn't had a single win.
Okogane
Inokawa, the only one wrestler who is stronger than Matsutaro at the Raijin stable.
The Cat-obsessed Wrestler
Matsutaro's winning streak continues, in spite of his usual reluctance.
The Season's End
It's been two weeks since Matsutaro's debut bout, and the day has finally arrived: the final day of the season.
Championship Parade
Matsutaro won the Makushita championship, but he's bummed that he doesn't get to be in a championship parade.
Homecoming
Matsutaro hasn't been home since he joined the world of sumo. He decides to go back to his province on occasion of having won the Makushita-level championship.
Sumo Train
Sumo wresters working hard throughout the season look forward to touring the country.
Osaka Rampage
The Raijin stable is on tour in Osaka. They don't stay in a hotel but in a temple. Not to mention temples have cemeteries.
Tanaka's Chanko Training
Tanaka just can't get strong. If he continues this way, he'd have to retire early, he won't make a living with sumo.
Wedding Rampage
Sponsors are the financial backbone of sumo stables. Raijin stable's sponsor is the chairman of the board and administrator of a huge hospital, Ueda-sensei.
Matsutaro Confesses
The wrestlers of Raijin stable are training hard for the upcoming season, with the exception of Matsutaro, of course.
The Big Heartbreak
Having been dumped by Reiko, Matsutaro spends his days sobbing away under the covers.
Matsutaro: A Man of Common Sense?
At first glance it seems Matsutaro had come to his senses after getting berated by Tanaka.
Battle Against the Eternal Rival
It's the final day of the sumo season. Matsutaro and Kondo are both undefeated.
