Grand Sumo

Grand Sumo Grand Sumo brings immersive sumo action to your phone with official tournament photo galleries, free daily bout videos, Torikumi streams, and Gohiiki push notifications.

Grand Sumo

Grand Sumo brings you closer to the world of sumo with an immersive, fan-friendly experience. Explore the photo gallery to browse images from official tournaments, and keep up with the sumo calendar using free daily bout videos—from Honbasho action to the announcement of the next Banzuke.

Highlights

• Unlimited Access to Torikumi & Special Featured Videos

  Watch all Makuuchi, Juryo, and the last 5 Makushita Torikumi videos (about 600 per basho). There’s no browsing limit, and updates are available in near real time. You can also explore historical Makuuchi Torikumi going back to the May 2010 Honbasho.

• Gohiiki for Torikumi Results

  Use the Gohiiki feature to register your favorite Rikishi and receive their Torikumi results via push notifications. A widget is also included so you can quickly check today’s Torikumi for the Rikishi you selected. The free version supports one registered Rikishi, while upgrading to Tanimachi (paid membership) lets you register up to 100 Rikishi.

• Kanto-Seishin Rikishi Voting

  Normally, voting for Kanto-Seishin Rikishi is limited to people attending Honbasho. As a Tanimachi, you can vote for your favorite Rikishi from anywhere, helping your choice make an impact in the selection process.



• Ad-Free Viewing

  Become a Tanimachi to enjoy an experience without ads. Advertisements that usually appear during Torikumi viewing and in sections such as Banduke-hyo, Torikumi-hyo, Hoshitori-hyo, and the Photo Gallery are removed—so you can watch without interruptions.

Key Features

• Browse Torikumi and special featured videos without limits.
• Watch all Makuuchi and Juryo Torikumi videos (including the last 5 Makushita), about 600 per basho, in near real time—plus historical Makuuchi Torikumi dating back to the May 2010 Honbasho.
• Special videos are no longer capped: the usual once-a-day limit between basho periods (such as content related to someone’s Hatsudohyo and famous Torikumi) has been lifted.
• Use Gohiiki to check Torikumi results.
• Register your Gohiiki Rikishi and receive Torikumi results through push notifications.
• Registration limits by membership
  • Free version: register up to one Rikishi (and you can also register up to ten heya and Rikishi places of origin).
  • Tanimachi: register up to 20 Rikishi.
• Vote for Kanto-Seishin Rikishi from anywhere.
• Remove ads: ads in Torikumi movies and related sections (including Banduke-hyo, Torikumi-hyo, Hoshitori-hyo, and Photo Gallery) are hidden for Tanimachi members.
• Ad-free benefits are available only to Tanimachi.

FAQs

• How many Torikumi videos can I watch?

  You can watch all Makuuchi and Juryo Torikumi videos (including the last 5 Makushita), totaling about 600 videos per basho.

• Can I get notifications for my favorite Rikishi’s Torikumi results?

  Yes. With Gohiiki, you can register your favorite Rikishi and receive push notifications when Torikumi results are available.

  



• How many Rikishi can I register with the free version?

  The free version supports registration for one Rikishi only. With Tanimachi, you can register up to 100 Rikishi.

• Can I vote for Kanto-Seishin Rikishi if I’m not attending Honbasho?

  Yes. With Tanimachi, you can vote from anywhere—you’re not limited to attendees.

• How do I remove ads?

  Switch to Tanimachi. Ads normally shown in areas like Torikumi movies, Banduke-hyo, Torikumi-hyo, Hoshitori-hyo, and the Photo Gallery will be hidden.

Conclusion

With the Grand Sumo app, you can enjoy the excitement of official sumo tournaments right from your device. The newly released Photo Gallery lets you browse captivating tournament and JUNGYO photos. And if you become a Tanimachi, you unlock even more: unlimited Torikumi videos in near real time, access to historic Makuuchi bouts, and special featured videos whenever you want. Track your favorite Rikishi’s results with push notifications, check today’s Torikumi easily with the widget, and download now to level up your sumo-watching experience.