Sixty Minute Draw

Puro articles with passion

About 60MD

Our focus

We publish articles on all aspects of storytelling and character in Japanese professional wrestling. From All Japan to Zero One, our writers give you their favourite stories, matches, characters and analysis in long-form articles, explainers and digests. We help you find your way into promotions, storylines and characters with show previews, match recommendations, and promotion and wrestler profiles.

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We want to highlight the amazing character work and storytelling that goes into professional wrestling and provide space for fans to share their experiences and interpretations. We welcome new writers so, if that could be you, please check out our submission guidelines and get in touch with our friendly editors.

Latest

2024 Retrospectives

  • The kids are alright (and the old guys too): what LIMIT BREAK taught me about wrestling in 2024.

    The kids are alright (and the old guys too): what LIMIT BREAK taught me about wrestling in 2024.

    I can’t tell you that LIMIT BREAK was the best wrestling to happen in 2024 (it might be, I just can’t exactly remember what I’m comparing it to) but I can tell you that it meant something to me.

  • Becoming: Yuma Anzai & the Triple Crown

    Becoming: Yuma Anzai & the Triple Crown

    Everyone’s path to greatness – and what it means to be great – is different, and it is rarely straightforward. What comes easily to some might be a game of trial and error to others, and the Fates can be cruel to those who attempt to reach above their station.  But it often, if not…

  • A Sunday in Korakuen Hall

    A Sunday in Korakuen Hall

    Jessica gives an insight into one of her favourite matches of the year – one that connects All Japan’s past and present, and brings lots of joy.

In depth: articles, character insight, storylines.

Zines

One Minute in Korakuen: The Final Act of Peach Youth

Get to know: introductions, previews, explainers.