Two of his matches are among the top ten most highest rated TV programs in Japanese history. His 60-minute draw with NWA World Heavyweight Champion Lou Thesz on October 6, 1957 drew an 87 rating. His 60-minute 2 out of 3 falls match draw with the Destroyer (
Dick Beyer) on May 24, 1963 drew a 67 rating, but a larger TV audience (the largest in Japanese history), because more people had TV sets by then.