Another packed week for TJPW and plenty to break down. This episode, Andy reviews Uta Takami’s homecoming show and the unique first part of the TJPW Organizing Festival before looking ahead to what’s coming next with a full preview of Step Forward ’25. We’ll also check in on TJPW’s growing global footprint as Yuka Sakazaki and Maki Itoh make waves in the U.S., Miyu Yamashita heads to Europe, Yuki Kamifuku turns up in OZ Academy, and Arisu Endo steps into DDT. Plus: upcoming match announcements for OchaPro, the Bangkok show, and early buzz surrounding TJPW ’26.   TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Start (01:15) Intro (05:18) Match Announcements for OchaPro, Bangkok and TJPW ‘26 (21:25) Uta Takami’s Homecoming Show (40:23) TJPW Organizing Festival Review (55:55) Step Forward ‘25 Preview (58:09) Yuka Sakazaki’s and Maki Itoh’s Latest America Matches (1:03:47) Yamashita in Europe, Kamiyu in OZ Academy, Arisu in DDT   Follow the Pod - @tokyojoshipod on X, Instagram, TikTok Email the Pod - tokyojoshipod@gmail.com Stream TJPW - Wrestle Universe     The Tokyo Joshi Pod is a fan podcast and is in no way affiliated with TJPW, CyberFight, or its talents. All views and opinions expressed are solely those of the host and do not reflect the official positions of TJPW, CyberFight, or any wrestlers.

Another eventful week for TJPW, and we’ve got plenty to cover. This episode, Andy breaks down Inspiration, including Yuu’s big return to TJPW, and recaps the LOVE & PEACE show from Malaysia. We’ll also look ahead to Uta Takami’s upcoming homecoming event, preview the TJPW Organizing Festival, and talk about Yuka Sakazaki’s long-awaited return. Plus: two TJPW wrestlers just became the new IWA Japan SETUP World Tag Team Champions and we’ll cap things off with a birthday shoutout for Suzume!   TIMESTAMPS:   (00:00) Start (01:15) Intro (03:30) Yuka Sakazaki Returning, Next PoP Championship Match & Happy Birthday Suzume! (13:04) LOVE & PEACE Malaysia Show (17:22) Inspiration Review & Yuu’s Return to TJPW (34:51) Uta Takami’s Homecoming Show Preview (37:31) TJPW Organizing Festival Preview (42:04) Maki Itoh Wrestling in the US & New IWA Japan SETUP World Tag Champs   Follow the Pod - @tokyojoshipod on X, Instagram, TikTok Email the Pod - tokyojoshipod@gmail.com Stream TJPW - Wrestle Universe     The Tokyo Joshi Pod is a fan podcast and is in no way affiliated with TJPW, CyberFight, or its talents. All views and opinions expressed are solely those of the host and do not reflect the official positions of TJPW, CyberFight, or any wrestlers.

Whether you’re brand new to Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling or just want a refresher, this special bonus episode kicks off a multi-part Beginner’s Guide series! In this edition, Andy walks through the current TJPW roster - who they are, what they’re known for, their in-ring styles, their signature moves, and why each of them brings something unique to the TJPW ring. From the pillars who shaped the promotion to the Up Up Girls and the next generation rising through the ranks, this episode gives newcomers a quick, fun, and easy way to get to know the personalities behind TJPW.   TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Start (00:22) Intro (01:49) Initial Things to Know (04:18) PILLARS & LEGACY GROUP (04:40) Miyu Yamashita (05:57) Shoko Nakajima (06:58) Rika Tatsumi (08:21) Hyper Misao (09:40) Mizuki (11:02) Yuki Kamifuku (12:05) Yuka Sakazaki (12:41) THE UP UP GIRLS GROUP (13:18) Miu Watanabe (14:39) Raku (16:32) Shino Suzuki (17:17) Uta Takami (18:10) WORKHORSES GROUP (18:30) Yuki Aino (19:32) Suzume (20:20) Arisu Endo (21:09) Yuki Arai (22:04) THE LOVEABLES GROUP (22:25) Pom Harajuku (23:33) Mahiro Kiryu (24:41) Wakana Uehara (25:58) Himawari (26:50) Mifu Ashida (27:39) Kaya Toribami (28:08) Moka Miyamoto (29:05) NEXT GEN GROUP (29:23) Toga (30:04) Haru Kazashiro (30:37) Chika Nanase (31:09) Kira Summer (31:51) Ren Konatsu (32:26) PERSONNEL GROUP (32:39) Tetsuya Koda (GM) (32:52) Rise Shirai (Ring Announcer) (33:05) Daisuke Kiso (Referee) (33:24) Fumirin (Referee) (33:50) Mr. Haku (English Commentary)     Follow the Pod - @tokyojoshipod on X, Instagram, TikTok Email the Pod - tokyojoshipod@gmail.com Stream TJPW - Wrestle Universe     The Tokyo Joshi Pod is a fan podcast and is in no way affiliated with TJPW, CyberFight, or its talents. All views and opinions expressed are solely those of the host and do not reflect the official positions of TJPW, CyberFight, or any wrestlers.

All Rise & Book Stores & Malaysia, oh my! This week, Andy recaps All Rise ’25, a huge show with four successful title defenses and a new Princess of Princess challenger. We’ll also revisit the wonderfully chaotic Picture Book Reading Pro Wrestling event at the Book House Café, take a look at how TJPW fared in the PWI Women’s 250, and preview the upcoming Malaysia and Inspiration shows - including the long-awaited return of Yuu! Plus, Maki Itoh is back wrestling in the U.S., so get your pizza cutters ready.     TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Start (01:15) Intro (03:31) News & Announcements (07:26) TJPW’s Representation on the PWI Women’s 250 (18:24) Picture Book Reading Pro Wrestling (21:19) All Rise ‘25 Review (46:00) Malaysia Show Preview (48:56) Inspiration #10 Preview & Yuu’s Return to TJPW (51:57) Maki Itoh Wrestling in the US & Other Graduates   Follow the Pod - @tokyojoshipod on X, Instagram, TikTok Email the Pod - tokyojoshipod@gmail.com Stream TJPW - Wrestle Universe     The Tokyo Joshi Pod is a fan podcast and is in no way affiliated with TJPW, CyberFight, or its talents. All views and opinions expressed are solely those of the host and do not reflect the official positions of TJPW, CyberFight, or any wrestlers.

A packed week in TJPW! Andy reviews Autumn Victory in Shinjuku, then looks ahead to a big weekend with previews for both All Rise ’25 and Picture Book Reading Pro Wrestling. Plus: Maki Itoh is back in the ring with a very full November ahead, Mizuki stopped by ChocoPro for a fun matchup, and we’ve got updates on the upcoming OchaPro show. We’ll also cover the latest media appearances and press conference notes leading into All Rise.     TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Start (01:15) Intro (02:54) News & Media Appearances (13:48) TJPW Autumn Victory in Shinjuku, Vol. 2 Review (31:56) Picture Book Reading Pro Wrestling Preview (34:17) All Rise ’25 Preview & Press Conference (1:02:29) Graduate Corner: Maki Itoh Wrestling Again, Sakazaki, Yuu, Mirai & More (1:07:12) Mizuki in ChocoPro   Follow the Pod - @tokyojoshipod on X, Instagram, TikTok Email the Pod - tokyojoshipod@gmail.com Stream TJPW - Wrestle Universe     The Tokyo Joshi Pod is a fan podcast and is in no way affiliated with TJPW, CyberFight, or its talents. All views and opinions expressed are solely those of the host and do not reflect the official positions of TJPW, CyberFight, or any wrestlers.

Happy Halloween! On this episode, Andy recaps Autumn Victory in Ryogoku where the Next Gen Tournament winner is crowned. Then we look ahead to Autumn Victory in Shinjuku with a full preview of the matches on deck. Plus major news from the past week: the full card for All Rise ‘25 is set, the Max Heart Tournament is officially returning, and…is TJPW headed back to America? And finally, we’ll check in on Shoko Nakajima’s excursion to CMLL and how the Big Kaiju is adapting to Mexico.     TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Start (01:15) Intro (02:51) News: All Rise Full Card, Max Heart Tournament Announced, America Return? (17:22) TJPW Autumn Victory in Ryogoku Review (36:27) TJPW Autumn Victory in Shinjuku Preview (41:40) Graduate & Excursion Check In (44:12) Shoko Nakajima in CMLL   Follow the Pod - @tokyojoshipod on X, Instagram, TikTok Email the Pod - tokyojoshipod@gmail.com Stream TJPW - Wrestle Universe     The Tokyo Joshi Pod is a fan podcast and is in no way affiliated with TJPW, CyberFight, or its talents. All views and opinions expressed are solely those of the host and do not reflect the official positions of TJPW, CyberFight, or any wrestlers.

Huge show this week! Andy reviews Additional Attack ’25 and Mahiro Kiryu’s homecoming in Gunma, full of heartfelt moments and full-on chaos. Then we look ahead to Autumn Victory in Ryogoku, taking a closer look at the card and the stories taking shape. Plus: news from around TJPW, a graduate check-in with some notable excursions abroad, a birthday celebration for Yuki Aino, and yes… we need to talk about the Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship being defended in a game mahjong.   TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Start (01:15) Intro (02:22) Show Announcements & News (09:13) Happy Birthday Yuki Aino! (12:37) Additional Attack ’25 Review (48:05) Mahiro Kiryu Homecoming Review (1:04:25) Mahiro Plays Mahjong for the DDT Ironman Title (1:05:51) TJPW Autumn Victory in Ryogoku Preview (1:08:33) A Busy Week for Graduates (1:12:56) Excursions for Kaya Toribami, Rika Tatsumi, Himawari & Shoko Nakajima   Follow the Pod - @tokyojoshipod on X, Instagram, TikTok Email the Pod - tokyojoshipod@gmail.com Stream TJPW - Wrestle Universe     The Tokyo Joshi Pod is a fan podcast and is in no way affiliated with TJPW, CyberFight, or its talents. All views and opinions expressed are solely those of the host and do not reflect the official positions of TJPW, CyberFight, or any wrestlers.

It’s Friday, you know what that means! This week, Andy reviews Autumn Victory in Shinjuku, Vol. 1 - a show packed with preview bouts, Next Gen Tournament clashes, and more Ironman Heavymetalweight shenanigans. Then it’s time to look ahead: Additional Attack ’25 is finally here and we’ll preview the full card, Mahiro Kiryu’s big homecoming, and the newly announced title challengers shaking up the fall season. Plus, a few TJPW names are taking their talents overseas and we’ll wish a very happy birthday to Miu Watanabe!   TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Start (01:15) Intro (02:35) Show Announcements & News (09:58) TJPW Autumn Victory in Shinjuku, Vol. 1 Review (21:07) Latest on the DDT Ironman Heavymetalweight Title (34:55) Additional Attack ’25 Preview (51:57) Mahiro Kiryu Homecoming Preview (57:02) Graduates & Excursions Corner   Follow the Pod - @tokyojoshipod on X, Instagram, TikTok Email the Pod - tokyojoshipod@gmail.com Stream TJPW - Wrestle Universe     The Tokyo Joshi Pod is a fan podcast and is in no way affiliated with TJPW, CyberFight, or its talents. All views and opinions expressed are solely those of the host and do not reflect the official positions of TJPW, CyberFight, or any wrestlers.

New week, new episode! This week, Andy recaps the first results of the Next Gen Tournament ’25, breaks down what those early matches mean for the future of the bracket, and reviews the rest of TJPW Autumn Victory in Shinagawa. Of course, no week in TJPW is complete without some chaos: the DDT Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship found itself tangled up in another round of tomfoolery. We’ll also preview Autumn Victory in Shinjuku Vol. 1, check in on Yuka Sakazaki’s having another match in ROH, and cover an MLW Featherweight title defense.   TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Start (01:15) Intro (02:30) Upcoming Show Announcements (06:38) TJPW Autumn Victory in Shinagawa Review (09:57) First Next Gen Tournament Results (16:56) DDT Ironman Heavymetalweight Title Shenanigans (29:26) TJPW Autumn Victory in Shinjuku, Vol. 1 Preview (34:41) Yuka Sakazaki ROH Match (37:09) MLW Featherweight Title Defense   Follow the Pod - @tokyojoshipod on X, Instagram, TikTok Email the Pod - tokyojoshipod@gmail.com Stream TJPW - Wrestle Universe   The Tokyo Joshi Pod is a fan podcast and is in no way affiliated with TJPW, CyberFight, or its talents. All views and opinions expressed are solely those of the host and do not reflect the official positions of TJPW, CyberFight, or any wrestlers.

A new episode of the  Tokyo Joshi Pod is here! On today’s show, Andy delivers a full preview of the Next Gen Tournament ’25, complete with a bracket breakdown, bold predictions, and a closer look at the rising stars set to compete. We’ll also say goodbye to one of TJPW’s most beloved cats, Haruna Neko, whose graduation show was every bit as silly, fun, and bittersweet as you’d expect. Plus: all the news coming out of the Additional Attack ‘25 press conference, and a check-in with TJPW graduates making waves outside the company.   TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Start (01:15) Intro (02:33) News and Show Announcements, Additional Attack ’25 Card & Press Conference (17:22) Haruna Neko Graduation Show (35:32) TJPW Autumn Victory in Shinagawa Preview (38:51) Next Gen Tournament ’25 Preview (49:53) Graduate Corner   Follow the Pod - @tokyojoshipod on X, Instagram, TikTok Email the Pod - tokyojoshipod@gmail.com Stream TJPW - Wrestle Universe   The Tokyo Joshi Pod is a fan podcast and is in no way affiliated with TJPW, CyberFight, or its talents. All views and opinions expressed are solely those of the host and do not reflect the official positions of TJPW, CyberFight, or any wrestlers.

The Tokyo Joshi Pod is back! On this episode, Andy reviews Wrestle Princess VI - a night so chaotic that not only did FOUR new champions get crowned, but even a pillow had its moment with the gold. We’ll also dive into the wave of news and announcements last week: from brand-new trainees entering the dojo to the Next Gen Tournament ‘25, plus the exciting return to Sumo Hall. We’ll also preview Haruna Neko’s upcoming graduation show and react to a shocking announcement from a former TJPW graduate.   TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Start (01:15) Intro (02:19) News and Show Announcements, New Trainees, Next Gen Tournament (09:22) Happy Birthday Rika Tatsumi! (10:53) Wrestle Princess VI Review (40:27) TJPW Autumn Victory in Shinkiba Preview (43:31) Yuka Sakazaki ROH Match (45:08) Checking in on Mina Shirakawa and Mirai   Follow the Pod - @tokyojoshipod on X, Instagram, TikTok Email the Pod - tokyojoshipod@gmail.com Stream TJPW - Wrestle Universe     The Tokyo Joshi Pod is a fan podcast and is in no way affiliated with TJPW, CyberFight, or its talents. All views and opinions expressed are solely those of the host and do not reflect the official positions of TJPW, CyberFight, or any wrestlers.

The Tokyo Joshi Pod is here! On this debut episode, Andy dives into the world of TJPW: previewing Wrestle Princess VI (with not one, not two, but FOUR huge title matches), discussing Arisu Endo’s Homecoming show (which featured plenty of shenanigans), catching up on the latest news, and spotlighting graduates making noise outside of TJPW - including a standout MLW Featherweight title match!     TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Start (01:15) Intro (04:25) News & Show Announcements (10:49) Arisu Endo Homecoming Show Review (23:55) Wrestle Princess VI Preview (37:54) Checking in on Yuka Sakazaki, Maki Itoh, Sayuri Namba (40:48) MLW Featherweight Title Match     Follow the Pod - @tokyojoshipod on X, Instagram, TikTok Email the Pod - tokyojoshipod@gmail.com Stream TJPW - Wrestle Universe     The Tokyo Joshi Pod is a fan podcast and is in no way affiliated with TJPW, CyberFight, or its talents. All views and opinions expressed are solely those of the host and do not reflect the official positions of TJPW, CyberFight, or any wrestlers.

The Tokyo Joshi Pod is your weekly stop for all things Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling! Each week, Andy breaks down the latest from TJPW — from hard-hitting matches and detailed show reviews to company news, fun moments, and even Raku’s train of the day. A podcast for big children everywhere!