Zentoryu 154 Posted July 12, 2009 Disclaimer: I translate this information from the Nikkan Sports Webpage. It should not be considered official. Nikkan is known to make mistakes in their kensho counts from time to time, but they usually get around to correcting them. Also, Nikkan only posts the top 10 everyday, so I have no idea how many kensho someone not on that list has. After Day 1... Rikishi # Yen Hakuho 31 1,705,000 Asashoryu 11 605,000 Harumafuji 10 550,000 Kotomitsuki 9 495,000 Takamisakari 6 330,000 Goeido 4 220,000 Kotooshu 3 165,000 Tokitenku 3 165,000 Homasho 3 165,000 Chiyotaikai 2 110,000 Kokkai 2 110,000 Hakuho was the big winner on opening day as his victory over Kotoshogiku netted him 31 kensho envelopes. Asashoryu followed with 11 and Harumafuji with 10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted July 13, 2009 After Day 2... Rikishi # Yen Hakuho 41 2,255,000 Asashoryu 20 1,100,000 Kotomitsuki 15 825,000 Harumafuji 11 605,000 Kotooshu 7 385,000 Baruto 6 330,000 Takamisakari 6 330,000 Kaio 5 275,000 Goeido 4 220,000 Kisenosato 3 165,000 Tokitenku 3 165,000 Homasho 3 165,000 Hakuho slapped down Goeido to add ten kensho to his total. Asashoryu picked up nine via tsuridashi against Aran. Kotomitsuki grabbed 6 against Kyokutenho and Kaio five against Kotoshogiku. Baruto picked up at least five (possibly six) kensho after forcing out Takamisakari. Kotooshu threw down Tochiozan for 4, while Kisenosato pushed out Chiyotaikai for three. Lastly, Harumafuji only took home a single envelope from a yorikiri victory over Iwakiyama. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted July 14, 2009 After Day 3... Rikishi # Yen Hakuho 54 2,970,000 Asashoryu 27 1,485,000 Kotomitsuki 19 1,045,000 Harumafuji 11 605,000 Kotooshu 9 495,000 Kaio 8 440,000 Baruto 6 330,000 Miyabiyama 6 330,000 Takamisakari 6 330,000 Kisenosato 5 275,000 Kotoshogiku 5 275,000 Hakuho threw down Aran to collect 13 more envelopes. Fellow Yokozuna Asashoryu picked up 7 from a yorikiri victory over Goeido. Harumafuji's road to possible Yokozuna promotion hit a pot hole by the name of Kotoshogiku, who defeated the Ozeki by yorikiri and earned himself 5 kensho in the process. Miyabiyama picked up his first 6 kensho of the basho, defeating Robocop. Kotomitsuki grabbed 4 envelopes, Kaio 3 and Kotooshu and Kisenosato 2 each. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shibata-gumi 1 Posted July 15, 2009 Robocop? am I missing something here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manekineko 200 Posted July 15, 2009 Robocop? am I missing something here? Takamisakari's nickname, due to his strangely stiff movements. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shibata-gumi 1 Posted July 15, 2009 is that this board's nickname for him or the Japanese fans nickname for him...honestly I never associatied him with Robocop... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manekineko 200 Posted July 15, 2009 is that this board's nickname for him or the Japanese fans nickname for him...honestly I never associatied him with Robocop... I can't really remember, but I think the Japanese media started that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sashohitowa 6 Posted July 15, 2009 (edited) is that this board's nickname for him or the Japanese fans nickname for him...honestly I never associatied him with Robocop... I can't really remember, but I think the Japanese media started that... I've heard been called like that on Eurosport. So either it's a media invention, or Sumoforum is quite influentual... P.S: Or both.. Edited July 15, 2009 by Sashohitowa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raishu 193 Posted July 15, 2009 is that this board's nickname for him or the Japanese fans nickname for him...honestly I never associatied him with Robocop... IIRC, Akebono was the creator of Sakari's nickname and after some time the media and the fans used to call him Robocop as well. Must have been in one of many Takamisakari related articles I've read... but I can't tell you exactly where I got it from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted July 15, 2009 After Day 4... Rikishi # Yen Hakuho 61 3,355,000 Asashoryu 37 2,035,000 Kotomitsuki 26 1,430,000 Harumafuji 14 770,000 Kotooshu 12 660,000 Kisenosato 10 550,000 Kaio 8 440,000 Chiyotaikai 8 440,000 Baruto 6 330,000 Miyabiyama 6 330,000 Takamisakari 6 330,000 Bushuyama 6 330,000 For the first time this basho Asashoryu won more kensho than his fellow Yokozuna, picking up 10 after a win against Tochiozan. Hakuho grabbed 7 after throwing down Toyohibiki. Kotomitsuki is having a great start to his tournament, remaining zensho with an uwatenage victory over Aran that netted him another 7 envelopes. Harumafuji and Kotooshu earned three kensho each from wins over Kyokutenho and Iwakiyama respectively. Chiyotaikai returned to the lead group for the first time since opening day with his second win of the tournament, picking up 6 kensho for himself. Kisenosato took care of Goeido for 3 envelopes, while Bushuyama got his first win and first kensho of the basho, picking up 6 against the kensho machine known as Takamisakari. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted July 16, 2009 (edited) After Day 5... Rikishi # Yen Hakuho 74 4,070,000 Asashoryu 41 2,255,000 Kotomitsuki 30 1,650,000 Kotooshu 18 990,000 Harumafuji 14 770,000 Chiyotaikai 12 660,000 Kisenosato 12 660,000 Kotoshogiku 9 495,000 Kaio 8 440,000 Tamanoshima 7 385,000 The two Yokozuna continue along in cruise control, with Hakuho earning himself another 13 kensho and Asashoryu 4 from wins over Kyokutenho and Toyohibiki respectively. The Sadogatake Ozeki duo of Kotooshu and Kotomitsuki remained tied for the yusho lead with the two yokozuna. Osh took home 6 envelopes and Kotomitsuki 4 after wins over Goeido and Iwakiyama. Another Sadogatake rikishi, Kotoshogiku, also picked up 4 kensho after forcing out Kakuryu. Chiyotaikai earned 4 with a kotenage victory over Tochiozan. Kisenosato continues to do well in the early going, picking up a win over Kaio that added two more kensho. Lastly, Tamanoshima makes a rare appearance in the lead group after defeating Takamisakari and taking home probably 5 or 6 envelopes. Chiyotaikai earned 4 kensho Edited July 16, 2009 by Zentoryu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted July 17, 2009 After Day 6... Rikishi # Yen Hakuho 81 4,455,000 Asashoryu 54 2,970,000 Kotomitsuki 30 1,650,000 Kotooshu 22 1,210,000 Kisenosato 20 1,100,000 Harumafuji 18 990,000 Takamisakari 13 715,000 Chiyotaikai 12 660,000 Kaio 9 495,000 Kotoshogiku 9 495,000 Asashoryu picked up the most kensho today, taking home 13 after thrusting out Kotoshogiku. Kisenosato knocked off previously undefeated Kotomitsuki to improve to 5-1 and add 8 envelopes to his total. Hakuho grabbed 7 after slapping down winless Tochiozan. Takamisakari also collected 7 envelopes, defeating Toyonoshima for his first win since opening day. Kotooshu and Harumafuji picked up 4 kensho each from wins over Toyohibiki and Goeido respectively. Lastly, Kaio earned a single kensho by forcing out Aran. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted July 18, 2009 After Day 7... Rikishi # Yen Hakuho 106 5,830,000 Asashoryu 63 3,465,000 Kotomitsuki 45 2,475,000 Kotooshu 31 1,705,000 Kisenosato 20 1,100,000 Takamisakari 20 1,100,000 Harumafuji 18 990,000 Chiyotaikai 15 825,000 Kotoshogiku 15 825,000 Kaio 11 605,000 In terms of kensho, Hakuho was the big winner on Day 7, collecting 25 envelopes from the gyoji after a tsukiotoshi win over Kisenosato. Kotomitsuki was next with 15 from a win over Goeido, followed by Asashoryu and Kotooshu with 9 each from victories over Iwakiyama and Kyokutenho respectively. Robocop added 7 to his total, while Kotoshogiku picked up 6, Chiyotaikai 3 and Kaio 2. Lastly, if Nikkan is to be believed, Harumafuji didn't receive any kensho today despite a win over Kakuryu. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Washuyama 587 Posted July 18, 2009 Harumafuji didn't receive any kensho today despite a win over Kakuryu. noticed that after the bout and thought it was kind of strange. I guess the sponsors figured: Two losses? Who're you again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treblemaker 254 Posted July 18, 2009 Harumafuji didn't receive any kensho today despite a win over Kakuryu. noticed that after the bout and thought it was kind of strange. I guess the sponsors figured: Two losses? Who're you again? Strange to say, but ya know, I think there's a grain of truth to your statement. Kensho is, after all, advertising, and the more visible the rikishi, the more he will attract sponsors. That's the thinking in theory, anyway. The fact that no one sponsored a HF/Kak bout perhaps indirectly sends a message. In these days of tight money, anything is/is not possible regarding advertising dollars/yen. Except for Takamisakari (and of course the two Yoks), I suppose the companies are chosing their bouts carefully. The fact that HF's Yok run seems to be off the agenda might mean reduced kensho, but to have none, well, maybe it's a signal? Also, is it a coincidence that the two fighters were both Mongolian? (And for this basho, disappointing ones at that?) Just a thought... YMMV... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted July 19, 2009 After Day 8... Rikishi # Yen Hakuho 118 6,490,000 Asashoryu 63 3,465,000 Kotomitsuki 61 3,355,000 Kisenosato 48 2,640,000 Kotooshu 35 1,925,000 Takamisakari 26 1,430,000 Harumafuji 21 1,155,000 Kaio 17 935,000 Chiyotaikai 15 825,000 Kotoshogiku 15 825,000 Kisenosato knocked Yokozuna Asashoryu from the ranks of the unbeaten and picked up 28 kensho in the process, the second highest single day total of the basho so far. Kotomitsuki earned 16 after throwing down fellow Ozeki Chiyotaikai and Hakuho picked up 12 from a shitatenage win over Iwakiyama. Kaio collected 6 after forcing out Kyokutenho. Takamisakari also took home 6 from his third straight win. Kotooshu earned 4 and Harumafuji 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted July 19, 2009 (edited) The fact that HF's Yok run seems to be off the agenda might mean reduced kensho, but to have none, well, maybe it's a signal? Also, is it a coincidence that the two fighters were both Mongolian? (And for this basho, disappointing ones at that?)Just a thought... YMMV... FYI, AFAIK, almost all Kensho are bought and placed before the basho even starts. Sponsors buy kensho, pick which day they want their banners to parade around the dohyo (Day 6 or 7, or all 15 days), which specific bout on that day (last bout or next to last bout), or which specific rikishi (Takamisakari, Asashoryu or YMY). So the better question to ask would be why Harumafuji attracted so little sponsor attention heading into the tournament in spite of being on a Tsuna run. Edited July 19, 2009 by Zentoryu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted July 20, 2009 After Day 9... Rikishi # Yen Hakuho 138 7,590,000 Kotomitsuki 74 4,070,000 Asashoryu 63 3,465,000 Kisenosato 50 2,750,000 Kotooshu 39 2,145,000 Takamisakari 34 1,870,000 Chiyotaikai 25 1,375,000 Harumafuji 21 1,155,000 Kaio 17 935,000 Kotoshogiku 15 825,000 Hakuho continues to roll along, notching victory number 9 against zero defeats after forcing out Kakuryu. The Yokozuna collected another 20 kensho from the win. Kotomitsuki had the second highest total of the day with 13 after taking care of Harumafuji, effectively ending the latter's Yokozuna promotion hopes, if they weren't gone already. Chiyotaikai surprised Yokozuna Asashoryu to earn the 10 kensho placed on that bout. Takamisakari picked up 8 envelopes, Kotooshu 4 and Kisenosato 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted July 21, 2009 After Day 10... Rikishi # Yen Hakuho 149 8,195,000 Kotomitsuki 78 4,290,000 Asashoryu 77 4,235,000 Kisenosato 50 2,750,000 Kotooshu 46 2,530,000 Takamisakari 34 1,870,000 Chiyotaikai 25 1,375,000 Harumafuji 23 1,265,000 Kotoshogiku 18 990,000 Kaio 17 935,000 Asashoryu may have fallen behind in the Yusho race, but he was the big winner in terms of kensho on Day 10. The Yokozuna took home 14 after an okuritaosho win over Kakuryu. Hakuho collected 11 from a win over Chiyotaikai to remain zensho and tied with Kotooshu for the Yusho lead. Osh himself was given 7 kensho by the gyoji after he forced out Kisenosato. Kotomitsuki remained one win behind in the Yusho race with a win over Baruto, adding 4 more kensho to his total in the process. Lastly, Kotoshogiku picked up 3 envelopes and Harumafuji 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted July 22, 2009 (edited) After Day 11... Rikishi # Yen Hakuho 149 8,195,000 Kotomitsuki 102 5,610,000 Asashoryu 77 4,235,000 Kisenosato 50 2,750,000 Kotooshu 46 2,530,000 Takamisakari 34 1,870,000 Harumafuji 29 1,595,000 Chiyotaikai 29 1,595,000 Kotoshogiku 27 1,485,000 Kaio 26 1,430,000 Kotomitsuki stunned Hakuho to knock the Yokozuna from the ranks of the unbeaten and collect the 24 kensho placed on the bout by the sponsors. Mickey also pulled himself into a three-way tie for the Yusho lead after Osh fell to a hatakikomi from Chiyotaikai. Chiyo's win netted him 4 kensho. Kaio picked up 9 after sending Asashoryu scurrying out of the ring with a kotenage. Kotoshogiku also grabbed 9 from a win over Kisenosato and Harumafuji picked up 6 against Baruto. Edited July 22, 2009 by Zentoryu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted July 23, 2009 After Day 12... Rikishi # Yen Hakuho 161 8,855,000 12 Kotomitsuki 102 5,610,000 - Asashoryu 96 5,280,000 19 Kotooshu 50 2,750,000 4 Kisenosato 50 2,750,000 - Takamisakari 39 2,145,000 5 Harumafuji 36 1,980,000 7 Kotoshogiku 31 1,705,000 4 Chiyotaikai 29 1,595,000 - Kaio 26 1,430,000 - Hakuho survived a scare from Kaio, staying tied for the Yusho lead and collecting 12 kensho for himself. Asashoryu knocked Kotomitsuki out of a share of the lead via Yorikiri, picking up 19 envelopes in the process. Harumafuji picked up 7 against Chiyotaikai and Takamisakari 5 from a slap down victory over Takekaze. The Sadogatake duo of Kotooshu and Kotoshogiku collected 4 kensho each from wins over Miyabiyama and Iwakiyama respectively, with Osh's win keeping him tied with Hakuho for the overall lead in the Yusho race. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted July 24, 2009 (edited) After Day 13... Rikishi # Yen Hakuho 189 10,395,000 Asashoryu 108 5,940,000 Kotomitsuki 102 5,610,000 Kisenosato 53 2,915,000 Kotooshu 50 2,750,000 Takamisakari 39 2,145,000 Harumafuji 36 1,980,000 Kotoshogiku 35 1,925,000 Chiyotaikai 34 1,870,000 Kaio 30 1,650,000 Hakuho took a step closer to the Yusho by defeating Day 12 co-leader Kotooshu in direct competition. The bout saw some 28 kensho banners parade around the dohyo, with the money filled envelopes being handed to the Yokozuna afterward. Asashoryu pulled off the rare yaguranage kimarite against Harumafuji, improving to 10-3 and collecting another 12 kensho for himself. Chiyotaikai pushed out Goeido for 5 envelopes. Kotoshogiku and Kaio took home 4 envelopes apiece after wins over Kyokutenho and Iwakiyama respectively. Lastly, Kisenosato defeated fellow Sekiwake Kakuryu to secure his KK and add 3 more kensho to his total. Edited July 24, 2009 by Zentoryu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sasanishiki 57 Posted July 24, 2009 Just a musing that came to mind while I read the latest kensho totals and the fact that Asa won spectacularly...I wonder if it would make sumo more exciting if there was a small pool of kensho given out for the quality of sumo performed? A company, or even several, could pool together kensho for the most entertaining/spectacular bout of the day in makuuchi and could appoint a panel of their representatives or sports writers or whoever to make the presentation after the day's bouts on TV or in the shitakubeya. It could be akin to player of the day (or similar) and reflect the fact that entertaining matches are good for sumo in that it attracts audience and TV followers. just a thought, and it could be something that rikishi aspire to (like beating Takamisakari) because there is a pay day at the end of it. I guess technically it could also go to a losing rikishi if they had done something spectacular like a throw that did not quite come off, or a throw executed as they stepped out (I'm thinking a ucchari executed where the rikishi has actually already just been pushed out). Just an early morning musing but I'd be interested in others' thoughts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gusoyama 53 Posted July 24, 2009 i like the idea, but I'm not sure about the execution. It seems to me that some sort of rut would become evident, with whoever the leader is winning every day just for tradition's sake or somewhat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Washuyama 587 Posted July 24, 2009 (edited) Seems like it would lead to choreographed bouts. Plus, I could see it leading to injury. But maybe if they added it to the exhibition/jungyo tournaments, that maybe fun. Those already have (it seems) more tsuridashis than the actual bashos. I like the one I saw in Kintamaya's video from the Isreal visit where Kotomitsuki did a KAKEZORI I believe. Edited July 24, 2009 by Washuyama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
