[Honey's Crush Wednesday] 5 Shinya Ozeki Highlights from Hinomaru Zumou

Hyakkoi! (With a Side of Rice)

Introduction

  • Episodes: 24
  • Genre: Shounen, Sports
  • Airing Date: October 2018 - March 2019
  • Studio: Gonzo


Hinomaru Zumou Preview (No Spoilers)

Ushio Hinomaru truly loves sumo wrestling. So much so that Ushio’s going to a high school specializing in sumo. However, the school’s sumo clubroom is in shambles, run by delinquent students, and the sumo club has by 1 member, Shinya. Using his skills, Ushio accepts this school and issues a challenge to the main leader of the delinquents. He beats the leader and then with Shinya, the two try to attract new members to help them not only change the school's sumo wrestling club, but to aim for the high school championships and beyond. Shiya and Ushio are going to do their best to leave their names on the world of sumo wrestling. Here they go!

Shinya Ozeki Highlights (Spoilers Beyond This Point)

1. A Good Leader

Something one does not see right out of the gate, is how much of a good leader Shinya is. Yes, he did trip up by letting the delinquents take over where the sumo club used to practice, but he is excellent as a leader for Ushio. While Ushio means well, he charges into things head-first meaning that Shinya is there to guide him as well as raise introspective points that spur Ushio on to make smart decisions.

2. You Kinda Want to Hit Him and Hug Him at the Same Time

Shinya is adorable for all the right reasons. He does his best, he is dedicated to sumo wrestling, and he wants to give it his all. He’s also annoying because he let the delinquents take over as well as he lets others push him around a bit sometimes. He still has his passions though, which makes Shinya a very hot and cold member.

3. Passionate & Loyal

Shinya, after losing the gym, continued to train as well as push himself outside. He inspires Ushio and before he knows it, Shinya is leading the whole team as their leader. His devotion to sumo wrestling as well as his allies, not only inspires those around him, it also helps him to keep on keeping on even in the face of adversity.

4. Not Your Typical Captain

When looking at captains from other sports anime, they often scream, yell, and bark orders without abandon. However, Shinya is the opposite. He's cool, calm, and collected. He is apprehensive when the occasion calls for it, as well as he makes it easy for the viewer to follow what he is thinking and his line of consciousness no matter where he is in the scene. He still does his captain duties and is analytical when need be. All in all, we would want to be on a team where he is the leader.

5. He’s Refined

This writer will fight the next point till the day they die: Toukai (Tokai) cuisine is some of the best in Japan. When the group travels to Nagoya for training, Shinya doesn't care about history, he wants Tokai cuisine, and for good reason! Miso Katsu (done correctly) will take your palate to a new dimension. Some of the most unique and delicious food is born from the Toukai and Osaka regions in Japan, so when he hits the ground running for the local cuisine, Shinya shows us just how refined he is.


Final Thoughts

Hinomaru Zumou is really giving us all it's got this season. Nothing is boring and to be honest, we really look forward to each episode as it's proving itself to be as enjoyable as ALL OUT!. With a dynamic cast of characters and enough variety in the story to keep things moving along, it's clear that Hinomaru Zumou is set to be a fan favorite, at least for those of us who enjoy sports anime. This time we focused on the captain of the team, but what are your thoughts? Are you team Shinya or team someone else? Be sure to let us know down below. Till next time!

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Author: Nagareboshi

American by birth; international by choice. I am trying to bring attention to one of my favorite causes; me. I translate by day and write by night. Aspiring polyglot. My dream would be to be the personal translator for Amuro Namie. Other than that, my hobbies include languages, weightlifting, sleeping, karaoke, GOOD coffee and music. When I’m not doing any of the above, I am most likely laughing hysterically at Willam Belli videos or EV farming. I ain’t gunna Rupologize for it neither. Waifu are Shirai Kuroko & Euaerin.

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Hyakkoi! (With a Side of Rice)

Introduction

  • Episodes: 24
  • Genre: Shounen, Sports
  • Airing Date: October 2018 - March 2019
  • Studio: Gonzo


Hinomaru Zumou Preview (No Spoilers)

Ushio Hinomaru truly loves sumo wrestling. So much so that Ushio’s going to a high school specializing in sumo. However, the school’s sumo clubroom is in shambles, run by delinquent students, and the sumo club has by 1 member, Shinya. Using his skills, Ushio accepts this school and issues a challenge to the main leader of the delinquents. He beats the leader and then with Shinya, the two try to attract new members to help them not only change the school's sumo wrestling club, but to aim for the high school championships and beyond. Shiya and Ushio are going to do their best to leave their names on the world of sumo wrestling. Here they go!

Shinya Ozeki Highlights (Spoilers Beyond This Point)

1. A Good Leader

Something one does not see right out of the gate, is how much of a good leader Shinya is. Yes, he did trip up by letting the delinquents take over where the sumo club used to practice, but he is excellent as a leader for Ushio. While Ushio means well, he charges into things head-first meaning that Shinya is there to guide him as well as raise introspective points that spur Ushio on to make smart decisions.

2. You Kinda Want to Hit Him and Hug Him at the Same Time

Shinya is adorable for all the right reasons. He does his best, he is dedicated to sumo wrestling, and he wants to give it his all. He’s also annoying because he let the delinquents take over as well as he lets others push him around a bit sometimes. He still has his passions though, which makes Shinya a very hot and cold member.

3. Passionate & Loyal

Shinya, after losing the gym, continued to train as well as push himself outside. He inspires Ushio and before he knows it, Shinya is leading the whole team as their leader. His devotion to sumo wrestling as well as his allies, not only inspires those around him, it also helps him to keep on keeping on even in the face of adversity.

4. Not Your Typical Captain

When looking at captains from other sports anime, they often scream, yell, and bark orders without abandon. However, Shinya is the opposite. He's cool, calm, and collected. He is apprehensive when the occasion calls for it, as well as he makes it easy for the viewer to follow what he is thinking and his line of consciousness no matter where he is in the scene. He still does his captain duties and is analytical when need be. All in all, we would want to be on a team where he is the leader.

5. He’s Refined

This writer will fight the next point till the day they die: Toukai (Tokai) cuisine is some of the best in Japan. When the group travels to Nagoya for training, Shinya doesn't care about history, he wants Tokai cuisine, and for good reason! Miso Katsu (done correctly) will take your palate to a new dimension. Some of the most unique and delicious food is born from the Toukai and Osaka regions in Japan, so when he hits the ground running for the local cuisine, Shinya shows us just how refined he is.


Final Thoughts

Hinomaru Zumou is really giving us all it's got this season. Nothing is boring and to be honest, we really look forward to each episode as it's proving itself to be as enjoyable as ALL OUT!. With a dynamic cast of characters and enough variety in the story to keep things moving along, it's clear that Hinomaru Zumou is set to be a fan favorite, at least for those of us who enjoy sports anime. This time we focused on the captain of the team, but what are your thoughts? Are you team Shinya or team someone else? Be sure to let us know down below. Till next time!

Hinomaru-ZumouSumo-300x450 [Honey's Crush Wednesday] 5 Shinya Ozeki Highlights from Hinomaru Zumou

Editor/Translator

Author: Nagareboshi

American by birth; international by choice. I am trying to bring attention to one of my favorite causes; me. I translate by day and write by night. Aspiring polyglot. My dream would be to be the personal translator for Amuro Namie. Other than that, my hobbies include languages, weightlifting, sleeping, karaoke, GOOD coffee and music. When I’m not doing any of the above, I am most likely laughing hysterically at Willam Belli videos or EV farming. I ain’t gunna Rupologize for it neither. Waifu are Shirai Kuroko & Euaerin.

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