Sumo Wrestlers Tamawashi and Tamashoho Step into Voice Acting Career with 'Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia'
Mongolia's sumo stars Tamawashi (real name Ichinnorov) and Tamashoho are stepping into the anime world. The duo will appear as voice actors for the first time in the new anime project “Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia”. According to Anime Corner, this casting is a surprising meeting point for both sumo and anime fans.
Tamawashi is an experienced wrestler competing in Makuuchi, Japan's top sumo league. Having risen to high ranks like komusubi and sekiwake in his career, the athlete was known for his strength in the ring. On the other hand, Tamashoho is a younger name; he drew attention by advancing to the juryo division in 2023. Since both athletes are Mongolian-born, they naturally fit the Mongolia-themed story of “Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia”.
Although not many details about the project have been shared yet, it is known that “Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia” tells a fantastical story set in a magical Mongolia. The anime is introduced as an original production that blends traditional Mongolian culture with magic. Which characters Tamawashi and Tamashoho will bring to life has not been announced yet, but it is expected that the duo will reflect their own cultural heritage in their voice acting. Meanwhile, sumo wrestlers have been seen in anime projects before; for example, in the past, sumo wrestlers were given small roles in works like “Kin'iro Mosaic”. However, this will be the first professional voice acting experience for both Tamawashi and Tamashoho.
This casting can be seen as part of the anime industry's tendency to open doors to talents from different fields. The meeting of a traditional sport like sumo with popular culture holds great meaning, especially for Mongolian viewers. The release date and streaming platform of “Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia” have not been announced yet. However, fans are already eagerly awaiting the energy this unusual cast will bring to the project. We will share more information as it becomes available.
