Next April a television anime of the picture book Dosukoi Sushi-Zumo by Masako An is going to debut on TVK and other channels. The starting sequence of the anime is being telecast by the YouTube channel of the franchise.
The satire follows different sushi courses as they enter the sumo wrestling ring.
The cast consist of the following:
- Miyuki Ōshima (Morisanchū comedy trio) as Ocha Kaisetsusha (Tea Commentator)
- Kenjiro Tsuda as Nasubi Oyakata (Eggplant Stable Master)
- Kento Hama as Takenoko Oyakata (Bamboo Shoot Stable Master)
- Chiharu Sawashiro as Gari Yobidashi (Marinated Ginger Announcer)
- Kenta Sasa as Wasabi Gyōji (Wasabi Referee)
The anime is being directed at Shirogumi Inc by Yūta Sukegawa. The starting theme song called Sushi Sushi Show! is being presented by Dosukoi Kids with Keropons also the concluding theme song called Dosu Dosu Dosukoi! is being presented by Keropons.
In 2018 the original picture book was issued by Kodansha.
