The show explores the gritty underbelly of Japan's professional sumo wrestling tradition, following a juvenile delinquent who becomes a sumo apprentice.
“This is the story of the sumo ring,” the streamer adds, “where some may find sanctuary with a history of more than 1,500 years in Japan’s traditional culture and as a religious ceremony.”
The series is written by Tomoki Kanazawa and directed by Kan Eguchi . The show’s large ensemble cast includes Wataru Ichinose, Shota Sometani, Shioli Kutsuna, Tomorowo Taguchi and Kitarou Katsuya, among others. Netflix is rolling out a sizable slate of Japan originals in 2023 as it seeks to grow subscribers in what’s still the world’s third-largest economy. Regional consultancy Media Partners Asia estimated that Netflix had about 7.2 million subscribers in Japan at the end of the first quarter of 2023, which is about 15 percent of the country’s premium subscription video market.The Makanai: Cooking in the Maiko House , which quickly became the most-watched Japanese show ever on Netflix.
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