The new adaptation of the manga has been done really well - hinomaru is very likable, show seems to have some genuine heart. isn't nearly as grating to watch as rowdy sumo wrestler matsutaro. now, if crunchyroll would pick up ah! harimanada you'd have all your sumo anime covered. but, so far, hinomaru is already the best sumo anime i've ever seen - this anime makes a beautiful connection with it's viewers.Before commenting just give it a try you will definitely like it.This anime keeps you hooked till the end .I don't think it will get a second season but let us not give up thehope.