Umigame 82 Posted May 9, 2010 (edited) This popularity ranking was published in the Asahi Shinbun newspaper yesterday: 1st Takamiyama (2284 votes) 2nd Kotooshu (1246) 3rd Baruto (1231) 4th Konishiki (1172) 5th Musashimaru (1145) 6th Hakuho (1032) 7th Harumafuji (389) 8th Asashoryu (353) 9th Akebono (329) 10th Kyokushuzan (201) Interesting to see how strongly Takamiyama appeals to the Japanese public. And Asashoryu's lack of popularity is not surprising, but interesting to see it put into numbers: he was chosen by less than 1 out of 10. (survey methodology: The survey participants answered an online questionnaire at the website of Asahi Shinbun's free "Aspara Club" service. A total of 4,043 people responded. From a list of 29 rikishi, they were asked to choose up to 3.) Edited May 9, 2010 by Umigame Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asa_love 0 Posted May 9, 2010 am surprised that kyokushuzan made it to top 10 though!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nukri-nohana 17 Posted May 9, 2010 This popularity ranking was published in the Asahi Shinbun newspaper yesterday:1st Takamiyama (2284 votes) 2nd Kotooshu (1246) 3rd Baruto (1231) 4th Konishiki (1172) 5th Musashimaru (1145) 6th Hakuho (1032) 7th Harumafuji (389) 8th Asashoryu (353) 9th Akebono (329) 10th Kyokushuzan (201) Interesting to see how strongly Takamiyama appeals to the Japanese public. And Asashoryu's lack of popularity is not surprising, but interesting to see it put into numbers: he was chosen by less than 1 out of 10. (survey methodology: The survey participants answered an online questionnaire at the website of Asahi Shinbun's free "Aspara Club" service. A total of 4,043 people responded. From a list of 29 rikishi, they were asked to choose up to 3.) Hi Can you tell me Georgian's positions? thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilovesumo 12 Posted May 9, 2010 Osh at No. 2? Wow.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Umigame 82 Posted May 9, 2010 HiCan you tell me Georgian's positions? thanks Yes, actually the next 5 rikishi are listed in a caption, and they include both Kokkai and Tochinoshin. Number of votes were not mentioned though. 11th Kyokutenho 12th Hakuba 13th Kokkai 14th Asasekiryu 15th Tochinoshin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimyouzan 2 Posted May 10, 2010 I'm surprised Kotooshu is so high up. I don't think of him as a particularly nice guy. Maybe the female population bumped his score up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raishu 170 Posted May 10, 2010 I'm surprised Kotooshu is so high up. I don't think of him as a particularly nice guy. Maybe the female population bumped his score up? Maybe his appearance in TV commercials is another reason why he ended up in second place? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asa_love 0 Posted May 10, 2010 I wonder who was ranked 29. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Umigame 82 Posted May 11, 2010 FYI the article was published on the web over here: Asahi Ranking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites