This might sound a bit strange, but I’d like to recommend an anime that might bring you a little closer to NJPW. I just finished watching Hajime no Ippo, an anime about a young boxer (I won’t spoil anything beyond that). Apparently, Hajime no Ippo was one of the reasons Kenny Omega started learning Japanese. Kenny and Takeshita even wore gear inspired by the anime’s main characters in one of their matches.
I’m recommending the anime because it gave me a much deeper understanding of how Japanese culture approaches sports — especially combat sports and strong style. On top of that, it’s really entertaining and even educational in some ways — for example, the Korakuen Hall plays a significant role in the story.
I hope this isn’t too off-topic, but personally, this anime really helped me understand the mindset behind Japanese fighting spirit — maybe it’ll do the same for you.
by YakuzaAHD