05-31-2023, 10:57 PM
Seen. The finale was a painful cliffhanger. It’s the rematch of the main protag against his biggest rival. Both characters are troubled, haunted by the sins of their dysfunctional mothers so much that their angst is sympathetic. The season finale ends right as their match begins. All I can say is that there better be a gawddammed season 2.
Despite to sucker punch finale, I’m still impressed by what this show achieves. It captures modern Japan with rich complex characters and engaging story arcs. But most of all it reveals the glory and budo of sumo. The rituals, while not always explained, are elegant and beautiful and so very martial. Loved that. The retirement ritual of cutting the topknot had me in tears - such a powerful moment.
I stand behind my D00M rec with the spoiler caveat that it ends on a dangling note.
Despite to sucker punch finale, I’m still impressed by what this show achieves. It captures modern Japan with rich complex characters and engaging story arcs. But most of all it reveals the glory and budo of sumo. The rituals, while not always explained, are elegant and beautiful and so very martial. Loved that. The retirement ritual of cutting the topknot had me in tears - such a powerful moment.
I stand behind my D00M rec with the spoiler caveat that it ends on a dangling note.
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