Grand Sumo Legends

Kitanoumi became the youngest ever yokozuna in 1974 and went on to dominate the ring for a decade. We revisit his career through NHK archive footage and newly recorded interviews.

Bulgarian-born Kotooshu was the first European to become an Ozeki. He even beat two powerful Yokozuna to win a tournament in 2008. We dive into his career through archival footage and interviews.

A 45-win streak and 32 career championship titles. Yokozuna Taiho dominated the ring in the 1960s and early '70s. In rare archival video, we revisit the life of this "Yokozuna of Yokozuna."