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I don't know, in Ameruca it's $4.99 a month....I think that's a great deal considering how much were they trying to charge online to watch the streM? Like fifty bucks a basho???? I'm contemplating getting it because if u shut it off every other month and use it just for basho it's $30a year...that's a steal IMO

A second adaptation of classic sumo manga Notari Matsutaro will debut as an anime in the Spring...for those intrested in things like this http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2014/02/24-1/spring-anime-to-adapt-classic-sumo-manga

Then here is my question Asashosakari, I am by far NO sumo expert (just a huge fan), how would you divide generation or "classes" in sumo? Do u divide them by age (which it seems you are) or by the time they debut. Becuase than would you say a guy like Daido (born in 1982) who started his pro career in 2005 be ranked in a group with Tamaasuka (born 1983, pro debut 1998), Hochiyama (born 1982, debut 2000) and Kitataiki (born in 1982, debut in 1998)? Or be in a group of guys who debuted around the same time he did regardless of age (like Goeido, Tochiozan, Gagamaru, Toyohibiki and Okinoumi all who debuted in 2005)? Im just curious as to how that would work out.

Goeido and Myogiryu were actually high school classmates... True but Myogiryu didnt start his pro career till like four years later...I still consider him a generation below Goeido (thats four years less abuse on the body)

ah man I miss having the NHK english commentary...always so informative. I also was never impressed by Kisenosato or Goeido, and have to agree with how BOTH Murray and John focused on the negatives of both rikishi (inconsistancy, lack of mental strength under pressure etc etc). TBH I have kinda passed over them and am now focusing on the "next gen" of Japanese rikishi inclduign Myogiryu and Chiyotairyu.

lol my thoughts exactly to the russian comment lol

I have tro agree ESPECIALLY Japanese who are known for good health andlongevity. MY grandmother is nearly Ninety and she's built like a brick house..she STILL scares me (and im nearly 30) lol!

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