NAKED WOLVES
TV short · Spring 2009 · 52 episodes · 5 min · Finished
In the Flash-animated television comedy series, a sumo wrestler named Mikoshiarashi travels around the world to train to become the Yokozuna, the Grand Sumo Champion. He meets colorful characters along the way as he is determined to meet his goals.
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1Sep 28, 2009 · 5 min
Mikoshiarashi and Tetsunoshiki were mawashi wearing middle schoolers who would practice sumo every day by the river on their way home. Scouted by a sumo master, both of them trained hard every day. Finally, during the final match of the New Year's Grand Sumo Tournament, Mikoshiarashi must fight his friend Tetsunoshiki for the title, but is completely defeated. Disappointed but not discouraged, Mikoshiarashi consults his Sumo Boss for advice...
25 min
In search of the 48 secret techniques, Mikoshiarashi travels to L.A. where his attire gets him in trouble immediately. Thankfully, he is saved by the master of distortion rock, Breaky, who might have a thing or two to teach the young sumo wrestler...
35 min
Hitchhiking up north in Canada, Arashi-kun passes out in a sudden blizzard, but is saved by the girlfriend of Canadian Ice Hockey Star Justin. Justin is none too pleased about his girl taking in another man, and challenges Mikoshiarashi to a one-on-one hockey showdown!
45 min
Tricked by a taxi cab driver, Arashi-kun is in dire need of money, stranded in the middle of New York City. With no where else to turn, he enters a funky dance contest, only to find that the local dance legend, Bootsy, may hold the secret to one of the 48 techniques...
55 min
Arashi is scouted by the manager for the New York Nyankees for his amazing arm, and the home run king of the Cleveland Iideyansu, Rodry, is seriously mad at having his spotlight taken away. This grudge can only be settled in one way: Baseball!
65 min
While visiting the White House, Arashi is mistakenly arrested for being the ringleader of a terrorist organization. But thanks to his keen eye, he helps Edgar, the nation's top FBI watchdog, apprehend the real mastermind.
75 min
After being introduced to the wonders of tequila at a Mexican bar, Arashi is taken in by a mysterious masked wrestler who recruits Arashi as his new partner. Could this be the birth of the ultimate Lucha tag-team?
85 min
Still feeling quite happy after his Mexican wrestling adventure, Arashi talks back to a Cuban military patrol and is thrown into jail along with other political prisoners. Never giving up hope, they wait for the day their hero, Guevaran, will lead an attack to rescue them...
95 min
Impressed by the sites and tastes of the island, Arashi is faced with a choice between two restaurants. But it seems the entire country is on the verge of a civil war between two political parties. Could the music of the master rastafarian, Bob, calm the masses?
105 min
It's the day before a dance carnival in Rio, and one team's main dancer has gone missing! Can Arashi learn the secret behind the samba in only 1 night of practice? Can he get over the embarrassment of wearing such gaudy outfits? Can a sumo wrestler shake his hips like that in the first place?
115 min
Hearing news of a mysterious hermit that lives deep in the Amazon Jungle, Arashi goes to see him in search of another one of the 48 techniques. But will he become one with nature, or just fish food?
125 min
In a rush to get to the airport, Arashi gets on the wrong bus. When that bus breaks down near a coffee plantation, Arashi heads to a famous local coffee shop.
135 min
Arashi is looking forward to getting on board a cruise ship, but all the tickets are sold out. With no where else to turn, he offers to help out a young man who says he knows the captain of the ship, but... can a sumo wrestler dance the tango?
145 min
Enjoying his Atlantic cruise, Arashi hears rumors of a vicious pirate named Hawk who has been attacking ships. There's no way he'd actually attack this ship though... right?!
155 min
Having successfully beaten off the pirates, Arashi is back on his way to Europe. But Captain Hawk wants revenge! Arashi and the rest of the ship is saved at the last moment by a gallant explorer... Maybe he can teach Arashi a thing or two?
165 min
Arriving finally in Europe, Arashi is transfixed by all the beautiful women. Catching one, on the other hand, proves to be quite a challenge...
175 min
Back in Japan, Arashi's rival Tetsunishiki is racking up wins in the sumo world. A mysterious architect helps Arashi regain his motivation to keep going on his quest to become the greatest sumo wrestler in the world.
185 min
Arashi becomes quick pals with Emperor Napoleonne, and offers to help him invade Italy by crossing the Alps. Thanks to their indomitable spirit, they overcome the shear ludicrousness of the concept and somehow emerge victorious.
195 min
Arashi confronts a man secretly taking pictures of him around Paris, and it turns out he's a budding photographer who's just really shy. Arashi offers to be his practice subject, and gets scouted to be the next top model.
205 min
Arashi sits down for a nice full course French meal, but seems to not understand how to properly savor the experience. At a local winery, he learns the secret to using all 5 of his sense... Not just for enjoying food and wine, but for sumo wrestling as well!
215 min
After running into a funny, boy-like character in a London pub, Arashi is taken to "pure heart land," an island where kids never grow up. But just as he arrives, the evil Captain Hoo-kun appears...
225 min
Outside a stately mansion, Arashi is caught up in a murder investigation. Can the ultimate detective, Holmeslock, solve the crime and prove Arashi's innocence?
235 min
Entering Germany for the first time, Arashi feels like having a beer, but gets in a car accident while trying to save a puppy. Arashi is fine, but the car is another story... Can the genius car engineer Merben analyze the secret behind what makes Arashi's body so strong?
245 min
In search of a local map, Arashi encounters a strange fellow who throws him into the world of a fairy tale! Can Arashi live happily ever after?
255 min
Arashi meets up with a small girl and helps her carry some heavy bags back to her cabin in the Alps. Inside the cabin, however, is a familiar face...
265 min
Arashi's in Switzerland, the land of banks, but plum out of cash. Heading to a bank to withdraw some money, Arashi is caught up in an attempted robbery, and meets Meister, a master Swiss watchmaker. Meister helps Arashi with a complete tune-up: Of both his watch, and his body.
275 min
Arashi arrives in Italy, and tries to find his childhood friend Hikaru-chan, who he heard was in the country. Arashi makes a scene and spots Hikaru-chan in the crowd, but she runs away, leading him to the Colosseum. What could Hikaru-chan be trying to tell Arashi?
285 min
Arashi enters a tournament taking place in the Colosseum to determine the greatest warrior in all of Europe. With over 100 fierce warriors vying for the title, an incredible free for-all begins to pick the 8 finalists.
295 min
Arashi has gotten past the tournament preliminaries, and the 8 finalists pair off in the quarter-finals. Nachopulco, Gugliel, and Arashi up against Porunga, Gargon, and Usshishi! Who will make it to the semi-finals?
305 min
Mikoshiarashi vs. Porunga, Gugliel vs. Julius! It's the semi-finals and final match-up in the Champion's Tournament, and only the warrior who can master not only his own power, but that of the heavens itself may prevail. Fight on, Naked Wolves!
