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    Abarenbou Rikishi!! Matsutarou

    Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro!! / 暴れん坊力士！！松太郎 / Roughneck Sumo Wrestler!! Matsutarou
    Abarenbou Rikishi!! Matsutarou
    Genres: Combat Sports, Seinen, Sports
    Themes: Combat Sports
    Demographics: Seinen
    Studios: Toei Animation
    Rating: 6.07 / 10
    Rank: #9771
    Popularity: #6907
    Users Listed: 10,179
    Users Scored: 4,533
    NSFW: No
    Last Updated: 12/01/2021
    Aired: April 6, 2014 – September 28, 2014 (Spring)
    Type: tv
    Source: manga
    Age Rating: PG 13
    Episodes: 23

    Synopsis:

    The series centers on Matsutarou Sakaguchi, an exceptionally strong individual who finds his life defined by the ancient sport of sumo wrestling. Sakaguchi possesses immense physical power, yet avoids conventional aspirations and disciplined training often associated with aspiring athletes. His inherent strength is tempered by a relaxed demeanor, which presents both challenges and opportunities as he navigates the rigorous world of professional sumo. The narrative explores themes of self-discovery within tradition, highlighting how personal identity can emerge alongside physical prowess. Set against the backdrop of Japan's sumo culture, the anime portrays a character grappling with his potential while redefining success on his own terms, offering a thoughtful portrayal of ambition and contentment.

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    Episodes:

    • Episode 1: Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro
    • Episode 2: Goodbye, Middle School
    • Episode 3: Matsutaro Struggles
    • Episode 4: My Throbbing Heart
    • Episode 5: Falling, Frustration, and Recovery
    • ... and 18 more episodes

    Characters:

    • Minami, Reiko (Main) - Voice Actors: Mizutani, Yuuko
    • Sakaguchi, Matsutarou (Main) - Voice Actors: Matsudaira, Ken
    • Ei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Saitou, Kimiko
    • Inokawa-zeki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Inada, Tetsu
    • Kiku (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mima, Rieko
    • Nishio (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shimada, Bin
    • Raijin (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Aomori, Shin
    • Shachou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Satou, Masaharu
    • Shimada (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Futamata, Issei
    • Takeshi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Morishita, Yukiko
    • Tanaka, Shin (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shioya, Kouzou
    • Tsuruko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chiba, Chiemi
    • Umeo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chiba, Chiemi
    • Yuri (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shimoji, Shino

    Staff:

    • Bogdan, Gyarmath (Producer)
    • Mizutani, Kei (Producer)
    • Kaizawa, Yukio (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Kadota, Hidehiko (Episode Director)
    • Nakanishi, Nobuaki (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Chiba, Tetsuya (Original Creator)
    • Chiba, Takayuki (Key Animation)
    • Fujita, Kentarou (Key Animation)
    • Fujiwara, Mikio (Key Animation)
    • Fukuhara, Keiji (Key Animation)
    • Hakamada, Yuuji (Key Animation)
    • Hattori, Ichirou (Key Animation)
    • Hiratsuka, Tomoya (Key Animation, Animation Director)
    • Inoue, Chizuru (2nd Key Animation)
    • Kamogawa, Takahiro (Key Animation)
    • Kamura, Hiroyuki (Key Animation)
    • Kanetaka, Rika (Key Animation)
    • Katsumata, Aiko (Background Art)
    • Kawasaki, Rena (Key Animation)
    • Kohioki, Tomoko (Color Design)
    • Matsuzaka, Sadatoshi (Key Animation)
    • Matsuzaki, Yoshikatsu (Key Animation, Animation Director)
    • Nakanishi, Kazuya (Key Animation)
    • Ninomiya, Nanako (Key Animation)
    • Saiki, Yasuhiro (Key Animation)
    • Sakurai, Michiyo (Key Animation)
    • Sasakado, Nobuyoshi (Key Animation)
    • Satou, Gen (Animation Director, Key Animation)
    • Satou, Tomoko (Key Animation)
    • Shibuya, Kazuhiko (Key Animation)
    • Shindou, Mitsuo (Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
    • Soga, Atsushi (Animation Director, Key Animation)
    • Sugiura, Shouichirou (Art Director, Background Art)
    • Tachiguchi, Noritaka (Key Animation)
    • Tanabe, Takaaki (2nd Key Animation)
    • Tanaka, Shiho (Key Animation)
    • Tanaka, Yoshihiro (2nd Key Animation, Key Animation)
    • Tezuka, Emi (Key Animation)
    • Tokiwa, Shouji (Background Art)
    • Wanibuchi, Kazuhiko (Key Animation, Animation Director)
    • Washio, Kentarou (Sound Effects)
    • Yagi, Motoki (Key Animation)
    • Yamaguchi, Daigorou (Background Art)
    • Yamamoto, Etsuko (2nd Key Animation)
    • Yoneda, Hiroshi (Key Animation)

    Reviews:

    • User CBMiura (Score: 4/10):
      Abarenbou Rikishi!! Matsutarou brings a stubborn high schooler that really have personality issues but it's super strong. The anime it's enjoyable but in a strange way. You root against Matsutarou, he's so easy to hate. I found it an issue for an anime even thought it's probably the goal here. The anime doesn't have a linear story, if you like a timeline that makes sense, you won't find it here. The animation it's pretty bad, it's a 2014 anime that looks like a 80's anime. It's enjoyable but it's bad, I woudn't recommend it for anyone looking for a good anime to watch.

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