Konishiki

We follow the epic lives of sumo legends who made it from humble beginnings in Hawaii, to becoming the first foreigners to rise to the highest ranks in sumo. Starting with Takamiyama who paved the path for Konishiki, Akebono, and Musashimaru who soon followed and ignited sumo fandom around the world. As diplomats for the sport and Japanese culture, these 600 pound outsiders share their hero’s journey from a small Hawaiian village, to having God-like adulation from fans across the world.

違法なストリート・レースの最中に衝突事故を起こして逮捕されたショーンは、少年院行きを免れるために軍人の父を頼って日本へ。言葉や文化の違いに戸惑いを感じながら高校生活を始めた彼は、留学生のトウィンキーに誘われ、ドリフト・レースが行われる深夜の立体パーキングに赴く。