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Newly released: Nihon Sumo Kyokai Official Smartphone App “Grand Sumo” English version
In addition to profiles and records of the Makuuchi rikishi, see videos of their Torikumi, all free of charge
Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Nihon Sumo Kyokai (henceforth referred to as “Nihon Sumo Kyokai,” of Sumida Ward, Tokyo, chairman: Toshimitsu Kitanoumi) in a business collaboration with Dwango Co., Ltd. (main office: Chuo Ward, Tokyo, President : Takashi Araki), has today released an English language version of the Nihon Sumo Kyokai Official SmartPhone App “Grand Sumo” for Android™ and iOS operating systems. Just as in the original Japanese version, the English version of the service allows users to check the details of the profiles and records of Makuuchi rikishi, and view all of their Torikumi videos. It allows you to receive the results of your favorite rikishis’ Torikumi via push notifications, vote for the Juryo and Makuuchi rikishi that showed the greatest effort, or in the period between Honbasho events only, watch featured videos of the matches of past Yokozunas.
All Makuuchi Torikumi videos available
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During the Honbasho period, videos of the Makuuchi Torikomi will be made available daily through the app. Free trial members may view one video per day reviewing the Torikumi of the day, and check the winner and other details. Torikumi videos are available for as far back as May, 2010, so you can watch Torikumi you may have missed, as well as popular past bouts, anytime on your SmartPhone. Tanimachi (premier) Members (paid option) have unlimited access to Torikumi videos as far back as May, 2010. |
▲Learn of the wins and losses of your registered “Gohiiki rikishi”.
Push notifications let you know the results of your favorite rikishi’s Torikumi
Plus, as a Tanimachi (premier) Members (paid option), you may register up to 20 rikishis, as well as 10 Sumo Heyas or hometowns to support. Receive even faster access to the Hoshitori of your rikishis of interest.
Even in English, you can cast your vote for the “Kanto Seishin Rikishi”.
As a Tanimachi (premier) Member (paid option), you can vote for the “Kanto Seishin Rikishi” even if you can’t visit the Honbasho hall.
Highlight features to enjoy the Grand Sump App between Honbashos
App images
 ▲Easy-to-view Banzuke with portraits |
 ▲Torikumi announcement designed after an electric sign |
 ▲Rare movies of first entries |
Release details
Supported OS: Android4.0 or higher, iOS7.0 or higher
Service start date: January 9th, 2015
Price: free of charge
With Tanimachi (premier) Member system (paid option)
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.dwango.sumo&hl=en
App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/en/app/id775745258
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*iPhone、iTunes and App Storeare trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries.
*Listed contents are current as of the date of release. Contents may be subject to change without warning.
Service details
| Title | Nihon Sumo Kyokai Official Smartphone App “Grand Sumo” English version | |
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| Category | Sports | |
| Service start date | January 9th, 2015 | |
| Compatible models | Smartphone (iOS,Android) | |
| Introduction | [QR code] |
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| [URL] | https://sumo.dwango.jp/en/ | |
| Price | free of charge With Tanimachi (premier) Member system (paid option) |
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| Offered By | DWANGO Co., Ltd | |
| Copyright | ©Nihon Sumo Kyokai /©DWANGO Co., Ltd | |