Akebono Tarō

Born: 1969-05-08

Akebono Tarō (May 8, 1969 – April 10, 2024) was an American-born Japanese professional sumo wrestler and professional wrestler from Waimānalo, Hawaii. Joining sumo in Japan in 1988, he was trained by pioneering Hawaiian wrestler Takamiyama and rose swiftly up the rankings, reaching the top division in 1990. After two consecutive yusho or tournament championships in November 1992 and January 1993 he made history by becoming the first non-Japanese-born wrestler ever to reach yokozuna, the highest rank in sumo.


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as Tarô Akebono
Released: 2007-06-05

Danny Ocean's team of criminals are back and composing a plan more personal than ever. When...

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NJPW & AJPW 40th Anniversary: We Are Pro-Wrestling Love

as Akebono
Released: 2012-07-01

We Are Pro-Wrestling Love was a supercard produced by New Japan Pro Wrestling and All-Japan Pro...

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Ikkyu-san

as Big man
Released: 2012-06-30

The mischievous adventures of the historical Zen monk Ikkyu as a child.

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NJPW G1 Climax 23: Day 9 (Final)

as Akebono
Released: 2013-08-11

NJPW G1 Climax 23 - Night 9 (Final) took place at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan on August...

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NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 7

as Akebono
Released: 2013-01-04

Wrestle Kingdom 7 in Tokyo Dome was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced...

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NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV

as Akebono
Released: 2010-01-04

Wrestle Kingdom IV in Tokyo Dome was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced...

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Dragon Gate USA Freedom Fight 2010

as Akebono
Released: 2010-10-30

DGUSA presents Freedom Fight 2010 from Rahway, New Jersey.

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NJPW G1 Climax 17: Day 6 (Final)

as Akebono
Released: 2007-08-12

The sixth and final night of the tournament took place on August 12th, 2007 at Ryogoku Kokugikan...

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