Asameshimae 220 Posted March 16, 2013 (edited) Sumo today (16th) Takamisakari is the guest commentator. Despite his popularity with fans he is known as a bit of a wallflower and somewhat unapproachable. So I was surprised how interesting and involved his commentary about his and others' sumo is. I hope he will do more commentary in future tournaments, not just his first post-active basho. Edited March 16, 2013 by Asanomeshi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sekihiryu 51 Posted March 16, 2013 Yep an interesting choice, I tried listening to the English for a bit, but it was Ken Swenson who is extraordinarily boring, how does he keep getting on the English commentary team with his lifeless droning? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asameshimae 220 Posted March 16, 2013 Yeah, I was about to switch over too, as in my opinion the English commentary is better - more willing to conjecture and admit how things really are - but I found Takami immediately interesting and stayed tuned in the whole time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orion 431 Posted March 16, 2013 Sumo today (16th) Takamisakari is the guest commentator. Despite his popularity with fans he is known as a bit of a wallflower and somewhat unapproachable. So I was surprised how interesting and involved his commentary about his and others' sumo is. I hope he will do more commentary in future tournaments, not just his first post-active basho. I too was impressed -- though Mainoumi sitting on the right (of the TV picture) played a very important part in supporting the new oyakata and when asked, saying his own piece. He's a real pro and a very nice guy; he may well have helped ex-Takamisakari to get a regular slot. We'll see. Orion 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sekihiryu 51 Posted March 16, 2013 Mainoumi is the man, I'd like him to get the main announcer's gig - he's more than competent. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pandaazuma 1,310 Posted March 16, 2013 Takamisakari was a real surprise...he had some very interesting and eloquent insights into how rikishi feel about the various things they go through. Hope he is asked to go on again...pretty likely, I reckon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
specialweek 2 136 Posted March 17, 2013 Mainoumi is the man, I'd like him to get the main announcer's gig - he's more than competent. Mainoumi is a freelance sports announcer so fulltime NHK announcers will always act as the anchor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
