【ABEMA】 SKE48’s Sato Kaho and Ito Miki will be sneaking into a sumo stable for the first time on “Osumousan TV,” a special program broadcast on ABEMA ahead of the September Grand Sumo Tournament! A word about the traditional system: “It’s the same as the selection system.”
ABEMA Press release: August 29, 2025 To Members of the Press SKE48’s Sato Kaho and Ito Miki will be sneaking into a sumo stable for the first time on “Osumousan TV,” a special program on “ABEMA” ahead of the September Grand Sumo Tournament! A word on the traditional system: “It’s the same as the selection process.” “Osumousan TV,” where novice idols experience the charm of sumo, is now streaming on the official “ABEMA Sports” YouTube channel.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/64643/1841/64643-1841-793a30263142732b1f4914bfdd5d691b-1920×1080.jpg ABEMA, the new television of the future, has released special content, “Osumousan TV,” on the official “ABEMA Sports” YouTube channel in preparation for the free live broadcast of the September Grand Sumo Tournament, which will be held from Sunday, September 14, 2025. “Osumousan TV” is a new introductory variety show in which idols who know almost nothing about sumo visit sumo stables and experience the charm of the wrestlers and the stables through tours and experiences. Even beginners can become familiar with the world of sumo through the intensity of the training hall and conversations that ask simple questions. The memorable first episode kicked off with a refreshing opening by fav me’s Komari Nakamoto, who said she’d only ever seen him on the news. In the following video, SKE48’s Kaho Sato and Miki Ito visited the Nakamura stable’s Nagoya lodgings, where excitement was building just before the Nagoya tournament. During his opening remarks, Sato said, “It’s been four years since both the East and West Yokozuna have been gathered together,” to which Ito responded in surprise, “Kaho, don’t you know a lot about this?” The two immediately visited Nakamura stable, where they were greeted by sandanme sumo wrestler A-Ryu. When asked about practice hours, she replied, “Before the tournament, we start at 8 a.m.” To which Ito asked, “What is bashomai?” When A-Ryu explained that it was “the period before the main tournament,” she understood better, realizing, “It’s what we call the rehearsal period.” Furthermore, Sato described the scent lingering in the training room as “like baby powder,” while Aryu described it as “the smell of hair oil.” The two seemed fascinated by the sweet scent used to set Japanese hairstyles. Ito, who watched the two-hour training session, commented, “The impact sound when they collided was amazing to hear live,” and “I was moved.” He was impressed by the wrestlers’ efforts and power. During the tour, Ozeki Tomokazeso, currently ranked second in the West Juryo division (as of the July 2025 tournament), commented that “it’s the same as the selection process,” comparing sumo’s traditional system to the idol system, further deepening the two men’s understanding. In the second half of the program, Komari Nakamoto takes on the challenge of “Komarin’s Quiz Mo!”. This veteran sumo reporter with 15 years of experience asks questions like, “Why do sumo wrestlers fight naked?” While learning about history and culture, Nakamoto also gives some unusual answers, making this a fun segment for anyone interested in learning more about sumo. ■ABEMA “Ossumousan TV” Overview
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https://youtu.be/JK1ehmjH_pw Cast Kaho Sato (SKE48), Miki Ito (SKE48) Komari Nakamoto (fav me） ■ “ABEMA Sumo 2025 September Place” Broadcast Overview Period: September 14th (Sunday) to September 28th (Sunday), 2025 URL: https://abema.tv/video/title/394-70 *During the Hatsu Basho, virtual commentary by Hanada Toragami will only be available on Saturdays and Sundays. *Please note that broadcast schedules, content, and broadcast format are subject to change without notice. *When using images, please credit [(C) AbemaTV, Inc.]. ■About “ABEMA” “ABEMA” is a video streaming service that aims to innovate television and is being developed as “the new television of the future.” No registration is required, and approximately 25 channels across a wide variety of genres, including a 24-hour news channel, original dramas, romance shows, anime, and sports, are broadcast 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In addition, we boast the largest number of original episodes of any domestic video service in Japan (※), and offer a wide selection of content, including notable new movies, popular domestic and
international dramas, and trending anime, as well as a variety of music and live stage performances online. You can enjoy content anytime, whether on TV or on demand, and you can watch programs that fit your lifestyle, regardless of location, on your smartphone, PC, tablet, or TV device. In addition, by subscribing to “ABEMA Premium” for a monthly fee of 1,080 yen (tax included), you can watch exclusive content and enjoy exclusive features such as catch-up playback and download functionality. Additionally, with “ABEMA Premium with Ads” for a monthly fee of 580 yen (tax included), you can watch “ABEMA Premium” exclusive content with ads. *As of October 2024, according to our own research