Kintamayama 38,759 Posted October 14, 2012 (edited) Starting sometime next year, 35 year old Sandanme Satonofuji from Isegahama beya will take over the yumitorishiki duties. He has been practicing and will debut his art on the 26th in Hiroshima at the Aki Jungyo. Historically, the rikishi who does it belongs to the Yokozuna's stable but till now it was Shouhou from Kasugayama beya because Hakuhou's Miyagino didn't produce one. With the new Yokozuna, someone from his own Isegahama beya has been picked. "I'm ready.Being able to wear an oicho (topknot) is a good feeling. I'd like to show the fans good form!!" he said. "This is great news!!" said Harumafuji. Edited October 14, 2012 by Kintamayama 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 32,183 Posted October 14, 2012 Tsukebito of Harumafuji - will there be a reduction of tsukebito duties ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yorikiried by fate 1,730 Posted October 14, 2012 I like the current guy very much. Maybe he will be compensated by reaching sekitori ranks late in his career as he will be listed at a new career high in upmost Makushita for Kyushu. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 32,183 Posted October 28, 2012 Starting sometime next year, 35 year old Sandanme Satonofuji from Isegahama beya will take over the yumitorishiki duties. Debut on the 27th in Hiroshima at the Aki Jungyo. At one time he moved the wrong foot: "I was nervous, 90 points." 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benevolance 2,183 Posted October 29, 2012 So does this mean that Shouhou doesn't get to do the bow dance anymore? Or will they alternate performing the closing duties? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 38,759 Posted December 23, 2012 (edited) Satonofuji will start his yumitorishiki duties in Hatsu, it has been officially proclaimed today. OTOH, Shohou will do it in Osaka. From now on "they will discuss it and decide between themselves", says the cryptic article. "I did it during the jungyo, so there should be no problem," said the new guy. Edited December 23, 2012 by Kintamayama 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 38,759 Posted January 13, 2013 (edited) Forgot about his having his first official twirling today.. "I'm glad I got all the moves right.. I was so nervous my throat went dry. It was easier doing my bout.." he said. The fans were enthusiastically supporting him. "Every time I twirled the bow the crowd went 'waaah' and that made me feel good.." he summed. Satonofuji; Edited January 13, 2013 by Kintamayama 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benevolance 2,183 Posted January 14, 2013 I thought he did a great job. A lot more vigor than Shouhou. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kuroyama 715 Posted January 15, 2013 Smooth, energetic performance, and none of the fumbling with the bow that often comes across as inelegant. It was a pleasure to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yorikiried by fate 1,730 Posted January 17, 2013 Watched him for the first time today. Very strong, very pleasant. An excellent choice and a nice contrast to Shoho (who I still like a lot). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aderechelsea 107 Posted January 27, 2013 a bit on the "fast and furious" side of things. i rarely watch the yumitorishiki but i have to admit that i prefer his more energetic style than Shoho's and Oga's (those two i can recall from memory). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fukurou 534 Posted January 27, 2013 Since we have a topic on the subject... Not relevant right now, since we have 2 yumitorikishi (as we have 2 yokozuna), but what happens when there's only 1 yumitorikishi, and he's not taking part in the basho? Does one of his predecessors do it, or do they have a back-up in training? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 4,538 Posted March 24, 2013 Haven't seen it mentioned anywhere: Does anyone know why Shoho did the bow-twirling again this basho? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 38,759 Posted March 24, 2013 Haven't seen it mentioned anywhere: Does anyone know why Shoho did the bow-twirling again this basho? As I wrote a few post above, they will alternate "at their own discretion".. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark.Buckton 68 Posted March 24, 2013 mentioned on TV in Japan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 4,538 Posted March 24, 2013 As I wrote a few post above, they will alternate "at their own discretion"..Thanks. I knew I was missing something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 10,219 Posted March 24, 2013 (edited) My "something cool I learned this basho". For the other five basho of the year, the yumitori-shiki performer wears a kesho-mawashi with the crest of the Nihon Sumo Kyokai on it. For the Haru basho alone he wears a kesho-mawashi paid for by the Tozai-kai, the exclusive sumo supporters group seen sitting close to the dohyo wearing brown jackets. In the picture you can see the kanji for Tozai-kai (東西会) on the kesho-mawashi. Edited April 3, 2013 by Yubinhaad 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orion 431 Posted March 25, 2013 Tozaikai kesho-mawashi? That's something I didn't know! (Hugging...) Orion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark.Buckton 68 Posted March 27, 2013 Tozaikai kesho-mawashi? That's something I didn't know! (Hugging...) Orion IIRC, this is mentioned on the Japanese language broadcast in Osaka during the basho D. Have heard it a few times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
