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Aa Harimanada (Japan)

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
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1994
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✪ Reviewed on April 29, 2025
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A surprisingly deep sumo sim from Game Arts featuring real wrestlers and authentic techniques. A genuine Japanese curio worth trying just for the change of scenery.

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Category
Fighting 1 player 7+
Description
Sumo wrestlers clash in the dohyo in this Game Arts Japanese wrestling simulation for Mega Drive. Published by Game Arts, released in Japan in February 1994. Sumo simulation with authentic techniques and weight categories, real wrestlers and tournament rank progression.

Aa Harimanada review

3/5
Art direction
"Polished"
3/5
Music
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾1 MB 📅25/02/1994
Published by Sega

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Is Aa Harimanada still worth playing in 2026?

Aa Harimanada is a sumo simulation by Game Arts, adapted from the manga, in which you face rikishi in the dohyo by mastering pushes, holds and off-balancing. The system, subtler than it looks, demands timing and reading of the opponent, and the manga-derived presentation brings real identity. The stiffness of some animations and the language barrier limit access. Kept exclusive to Japan, it will interest fans of atypical combat sports and sumo curiosities.

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