Late last year, The Pokémon Company announced it would be collaborating with official sumo tournaments in Japan. It seems the partnership was a success as the two are once again joining forces for another round.
The January 2022 collaboration will take the form of Pokémon themed banners plus kimono for the Gyoji (referees). A particular emphasis is being put on Sinnoh Pokémon, too – fitting as the events will lead up to the launch of Legends: Arceus.
We also have a cute little video showing the sumo-inspired Pokémon Makuhita taking to the ring to face off against Snorlax.
The January Basho tournament will last from January 9th to January 23rd.
Written by Tom Brown
Whether it’s an exciting new entry in a series long established or a weird experiment meant only for the dedicated, Tom is eager to report on it. Rest assured, if Nintendo ever announces Elite Beat Agents 2, he’ll be there.
