Now that Ushio is sober, and actively making large-scale works using paint and boxing gloves, Noriko has begun flourishing in her own career, documenting their life in illustrations for a graphic novel that exposes their intimate secrets.

WSJ: Filmmaker Generation Is Ready To Arrive

Here's how it works: a user's gear (helmet, shoes and gloves) is outfitted with sets of motion and pressure detecting sensors that track information based on its wearer's motions.

ENGADGET: Verizon's Connected Athlete adds sensors / data to your gear, tracks habits and more (hands-on)