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S1 E18 Tanaka's Chanko Training

Anime

PG-13

23m

Jan 1, 2014

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.

Season 1, 23 Episodes

season 1 (23 episodes)

Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro!! - Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro

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.

Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro!! - Goodbye, Middle School

Goodbye, Middle School,

After his arrest and expulsion from school, Matsu's homeroom teacher takes him to town for job-hunting interviews.

Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro!! - Matsutaro Struggles

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.

Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro!! - My Throbbing Heart

My Throbbing Heart,

Matsu goes to Tokyo with the sumo-stable located near Reiko-sensei's home, because he wants to visit Reiko-san.

Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro!! - Falling, Frustration, and Recovery

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.

Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro!! - Tanaka's Total Transformation

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.

Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro!! - Wrestling Debut

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.

Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro!! - A Self-indulgent Home Party

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.

Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro!! - How Wrestlers Relax

How Wrestlers Relax,

The professional wrestlers of the Raijin stable are racking up their wins, and so is Matsutaro for that matter.

Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro!! - Tanaka's First Victory

Tanaka's First Victory,

Matsutaro has been on a winning streak, but Tanaka on the other hand hasn't had a single win.

Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro!! - Okogane

Inokawa, the only one wrestler who is stronger than Matsutaro at the Raijin stable.

Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro!! - The Cat-obsessed Wrestler

The Cat-obsessed Wrestler,

Matsutaro's winning streak continues, in spite of his usual reluctance.

Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro!! - The Season's End

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.

Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro!! - Championship Parade

Championship Parade,

Matsutaro won the Makushita championship, but he's bummed that he doesn't get to be in a championship parade.

Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro!! - 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.

Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro!! - Sumo Train

Sumo wresters working hard throughout the season look forward to touring the country.

Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro!! - 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.

Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro!! - Tanaka's Chanko Training

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.

Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro!! - Wedding Rampage

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.

Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro!! - Matsutaro Confesses

Matsutaro Confesses,

The wrestlers of Raijin stable are training hard for the upcoming season, with the exception of Matsutaro, of course.

Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro!! - The Big Heartbreak

The Big Heartbreak,

Having been dumped by Reiko, Matsutaro spends his days sobbing away under the covers.

Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro!! - Matsutaro: A Man of Common Sense?

Matsutaro: A Man of Common Sense?,

At first glance it seems Matsutaro had come to his senses after getting berated by Tanaka.

Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro!! - Battle Against the Eternal Rival

Battle Against the Eternal Rival,

It's the final day of the sumo season. Matsutaro and Kondo are both undefeated.

Details

Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro!!

Anime

PG-13

1 Season

22m

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.

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