FINISHED
NAKED WOLVES
52 Episodes
5 min each
SPRING 2009
Synopsis
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.
Action
Comedy
Sports
Format
Unknown
Episodes
52
Per Episode
5 min
Source
Unknown
Episodes
52 / 52 Episodes
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Episode 1
New Year's Tournament
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...
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Episode 2
L.A. Tournament
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...
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Episode 3
Montreal Tournament
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!
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Episode 4
New York Tournament
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...
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Episode 5
Cleveland Tournament
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!
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Episode 6
D.C. Tournament
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.
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Episode 7
Mexico Tournament
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?
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Episode 8
Cuba Tournament
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...
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Episode 9
Jamaica Tournament
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?
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Episode 10
Rio de Janeiro Tournament
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?
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Episode 11
Amazon Tournament
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?
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Episode 12
Columbia Tournament
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.
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Episode 13
Argentina Tournament
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?
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Episode 14
Caribbean Sea Tournament
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?!
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Episode 15
Atlantic Ocean Tournament
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?
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Episode 16
Pamplona Tournament
Arriving finally in Europe, Arashi is transfixed by all the beautiful women. Catching one, on the other hand, proves to be quite a challenge...
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Episode 17
Barcelona Tournament
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.
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Episode 18
Paris Tournament
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.
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Episode 19
Paris Collection Tournament
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.
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Episode 20
Bourgogne Tournament
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!
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Episode 21
London Tournament
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...
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Episode 22
Scotland Tournament
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?
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Episode 23
Stuttgart Tournament
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?
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Episode 24
Hesse Tournament
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?
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Episode 25
Alps Tournament
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...
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Episode 26
Switzerland Tournament
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.
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Episode 27
Love Tournament
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?
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Episode 28
Champion's Tournament - Preliminaries
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.
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Episode 29
Champion's Tournament - Finals
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?
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Episode 30
Champion's Tournament - Conclusion
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!
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Episode 31
Austria Tournament
Arashi is invited to a feast at the Austrian court in honor of his victory at the Champion`s Tournament, and he runs into the world`s greatest composer, Mozun. The ever polite Arashi is asked to help teach Mozun some manners, but ends up becoming the inspiration for his latest symphony instead.
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Episode 32
Sweden Tournament
Arashi is going for a walk in Sweden when suddenly a nearby house explodes! Sir Nobelson, a scientist inventor, has finally completed his greatest invention, dynamite, to help his friend finish building a tunnel. But there are people who would use such power for evil in this world...
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Episode 33
Finland Tournament
Arashi is in Finland on Christmas Eve, when he happens upon Santa`s workshop! Arashi is eager to help deliver presents but Santa seems somewhat different than how he had imagined him to be...
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Episode 34
Russia Tournament
Arashi goes for a swim in a heated pool to warm up from the cold of the Moscow`s winter, when he encounters a group of synchronized swimmers. The leader of the group, Elschenko, tries to recruit Arashi into the group, but he thinks the sport is too feminine. Arashi soon learns that displays of grace require incredible strength out of sight.
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Episode 35
Romania Tournament
Arashi is lost in a dark forest somewhere in Romania, when he comes across a kind young woman who offers to let him rest in her house. It seems that she`s just happy to finally have a visitor she can talk to... Or rather, suck from?
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Episode 36
Greece Tournament
Arashi pays a visit to the Parthenon and stumbles upon a meeting of the gods. Sent as a representative of humanity to Hades, Arashi must convince Hadus, the lord of the underworld, that humanity is worth saving. This might be one bout Arashi can`t win through force...
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Episode 37
Turkey Tournament
Arashi ventures into Istanbul, where he heads to a local sauna for a bath. But he runs into the divine oily god of Turkish Sumo, Ozman. Which Sumo with rein supreme?! Watch out, Arashi... He`s a slippery one!
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Episode 38
Egypt Tournament
Arashi is wandering in the desert, desperately searching for some water, when he comes across some giant pyramids being built. He helps with the construction in exchange for some water, and meets King Phara-oh. But when Cleonpatran shows up, Phara-oh runs off for some reason...
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Episode 39
Kenya Tournament
Arashi marvels at the natural beauty of the savanna, that is, until a lion almost eats him! Saved by the head of the local village, Elmoran, Arashi helps hunt Big Daddy, a giant lion that`s been attacking people.
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Episode 40
South Africa Tournament
Arashi comes upon a diamond mine and gets caught up in an attack by a group of armed smugglers. What`s worth more: A 32 carat diamond or a human life?
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Episode 41
Abu Dhabi Tournament
Arashi sees a young boy being bullied on the street and saves him. The boy is so impressed that he asks Arashi if he can be his disciple! But the boy`s father turns out to be Badri, the world`s greatest oil baron.
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Episode 42
India Tournament
Arashi is in India, and of course the first thing on his plate is curry. But into the same restaurant walks Shaiva, a dancing star with an incredible appetite. Arashi meets up with Shaiva again near the Ganges River, but an encounter with a cobra puts him and Shaiva is a tight spot! Can Arashi learn that sometimes you have to destroy yourself to overcome your own limits?
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Episode 43
Thailand Tournament
Arashi arrives in Thailand, and gets picked up by a tour guide in a Tuk-Tuk taxi. After seeing a giant Buddha and riding an elephant, he`s taken to see some Thai boxing. Inspired, Arashi challenges the King of the Super Heavyweights, Pappon!
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Episode 44
Mongolia Tournament
Arashi finds himself in Mongolia, a rival country in the sport of sumo wrestling, but something seems amiss in the village. It seems a single man has been going around challenging all the villages to a sumo bout with the entire village on the line! Arashi heads out to stop this person, and to learn from a powerful foe.
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Episode 45
Korea Tournament
Arashi is in Korea, which means Korean food! While chowing down the local cuisine, he overhears a tearful scene between two lovers, split apart by circumstance.
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Episode 46
China Tournament
Arashi is in China, and is mistaken for Zhuge Liang by Liu Long and his followers Fei Chang and Yu Guan. Arashi volunteers to go to ask Qiān Sun to form an alliance with Liu Long in order to defeat the evil Chancellor Cao Cāng Cāng. Can Arashi help unite the country?
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Episode 47
Macao Tournament
Arashi is drawn to the glittering lights of Macao`s casinos, and runs into an old friend, Badri! The two of them get on a huge winning streak, and attract the attention of the owner of the casino, the genius gambler Hoho, who invites Arashi for a personal duel...
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Episode 48
Australia Tournament
Arashi is in Australia after Hoho mentions he heard one of the 48 secret techniques is there. Not having any other clues, Arashi stumbles upon a kangaroo ranch, where he gets to fight an opponent far stronger than any human...
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Episode 49
Hawaii Tournament
Arashi is chilling out in Hawaii, when he sees a local surfer popular with all the girls. Arashi dismisses him as a flirt picking up girls and calls surfing silly, and Duke challenges him to show his skills on the surfboard.
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Episode 50
Tokyo Tournament
Arashi returns to Tokyo, summoned there for a rematch with his childhood friend, Tetsunishiki by his sumo boss, Coach. But when he arrives, he realizes that he has only learned 47 of the 48 secret techniques! To obtain the final piece, Arashi must defeat a legendary Yokozuna in Sumo history... Coach himself.
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Episode 51
Final Tournament - Part 1
The final tournament is here, and Arashi is making good use of all the techniques he`s learned from his travels, racking up an unbeaten record. His friend and rival also cannot be touched, but even outside of the ring he acts cold to his old friend. Arashi is worried that Te-chan has become a whole different person in the year he`s been away...
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Episode 52
Final Tournament - Part 2
Arashi vs. Tetsunishiki. Two old friends battle for the championship, to prove themselves as the strongest sumo wrestler in the world. Arashi is up against his toughest opponent, but will Tetsunishiki`s body hold up long enough to claim victory?
Characters
Voice Actors
Kazuya Nakai (japanese)
Russ Nicholls
Main
Staff
Fuminori Ishizuka
Director
Tomohiro Hosokawa
Character Design
Fuminori Ishizuka
Script
Tomohiro Hosokawa
Storyboard
Kate Arrow
Flash Animation
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Information
Aired
Apr 05, 2009
to Mar 27, 2010
Season
SPRING 2009
Source
Unknown
Format
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