ryafuji 807 Posted January 22, 2017 2 hours ago, RabidJohn said: I don't know if I'm right, but I always think of the technique prize as being the most prestigeous You are right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungSumo 93 Posted January 22, 2017 16 minutes ago, Jyuunomori said: I do wonder: Will Kisenosato and his stablemaster change his Shikona if he gets the nod? I'd prefer not, but who knows? After 15 years? Not likely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwale 419 Posted January 22, 2017 Really pleased for Kisenosato. We can reasonably expect an uptick in sumo's popularity in Japan now. I think even his detractors would have to concede that he is and has consistently been a cut above the other ozeki during his tenure. Special prizes rained onto the appropriate rikishi, and a good job of it considering the amazing performances we saw this basho. 2017 is going to be crazy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryafuji 807 Posted January 22, 2017 7 minutes ago, YoungSumo said: After 15 years? Not likely. I agree it's very unlikely. Maybe a slight chance he may want to honour his late shisho and become Takanosato II (but that's pure speculation of course). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JariM 29 Posted January 22, 2017 Found this from yt. Thanks to the uploader if they read this. 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry 67 Posted January 22, 2017 A good number of cries of "Yokozuna!" before the parade too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RabidJohn 1,665 Posted January 22, 2017 Yeah, I noticed that too. The reaction in the Kokugikan when the YDC was mentioned in Kise's yusho interview was also noticeable. Public opinion counts, and what they want is a Japanese yokozuna. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 18,786 Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) 4 hours ago, ryafuji said: I agree it's very unlikely. Maybe a slight chance he may want to honour his late shisho and become Takanosato II (but that's pure speculation of course). Just read something earlier today that "kise" was based on part of Takanosato's acceptance phrase for his own yokozuna promotion, so one could argue Kisenosato's been honouring him all along. Edited January 22, 2017 by Asashosakari 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dapeng 232 Posted January 22, 2017 18 hours ago, Fukurou said: Hokutoumi (61st Yokozuna) was promoted after 12-3Y, 13-2J. Also notable, Takanosato (59th Yokozuna) had a run of 12-3J and 13-2J but didn't get promoted until he achieved 14-1Y in the next basho (the 3 basho after that was 15-0Y, 13-2J, 13-2Y) Futagahiro (60th Yokozuna) was promoted after 12-3J, 14-1D. No yusho at all. This was in 1986. Onokuni (62nd Yokozuna) went 15-0Y and 12-3J, but didn't get promoted until he followed that up with 13-2J. As I said earlier, it's unlike that Kise would lose to Hakuho on day 15. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benihana 1,901 Posted January 22, 2017 Nice video. At first he didn't know what to do, until Takayasu startet waving and then his smile. So sweet :) And since when do they drive Audi? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dapeng 232 Posted January 22, 2017 Congratulations to you yokozuna Kisenosato ! After living in Hakuho's shadow for so many years you finally came out into sunshine. Next basho will be tough and from now on many rikishi will try to beat you for golden stars. Hope you will not let your fans down! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingo 1,160 Posted January 22, 2017 26 minutes ago, Benihana said: Nice video. At first he didn't know what to do, until Takayasu startet waving and then his smile. So sweet :) And since when do they drive Audi? It's been an Audi for a while, though it also sticks out for me that it's not a Japanese car anymore. Then again I guess it's probably some kind of a sponsorship deal. And well done to Kisenosato! It's also the first time in his career that he's able to get 14 wins and he got the best reward possible for this achievement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highway 46 Posted January 22, 2017 delighted for Kisenosato. Fully deserved after all this time. Hakuho's tournament, including this match, was a weird one though. He never looked weak, he always looked in control, most of these 4 losses were some weird self-defeating momentary slip ups. Not too sure what's up, I guess sometimes that's just the way the ball bounces. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryafuji 807 Posted January 22, 2017 Kisenosato is being promoted to yokozuna after 73 tournaments in makuuchi, the slowest ever. But he is not quite the record holder for most tournaments at ozeki before promotion: Kotozakura and Musashimaru both took one tournament longer, at 32. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakura 1,472 Posted January 22, 2017 8 hours ago, Dwale said: Happy birthday. Thanks. And to add something to the conversation. I'm sad to Kotoshogiku demoted, but I really enjoyed the rare kimarite in the top two divisions. It was a really different experience watching this basho to the others. It had a much different feel to it. I seemed to get the impression of more excitement (not just because of Kise, but also I think people caught a glimpse of whom the top rikishi of the near future might actually be). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,803 Posted January 22, 2017 5 minutes ago, ryafuji said: Kisenosato is being promoted to yokozuna after 73 tournaments in makuuchi, the slowest ever. But he is not quite the record holder for most tournaments at ozeki before promotion: Kotozakura and Musashimaru both took one tournament longer, at 32. There also was something in the news about being the slowest from dohyo debut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bettega 427 Posted January 22, 2017 Oh, to hell with my grumpiness. Let the man be the next Yokozuna :D Which Yokozuna you think will retire in the next few basho? Ama seems the less fit. Or maybe, just maybe, a surprise Intai from Hak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryafuji 807 Posted January 22, 2017 52 minutes ago, Akinomaki said: There also was something in the news about being the slowest from dohyo debut. That's not right, that record is still held by Mienoumi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakura 1,472 Posted January 22, 2017 There are a lot of trophies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dapeng 232 Posted January 23, 2017 1 hour ago, bettega said: Oh, to hell with my grumpiness. Let the man be the next Yokozuna :D Which Yokozuna you think will retire in the next few basho? Ama seems the less fit. Or maybe, just maybe, a surprise Intai from Hak. By day 7 of March basho we'll know. Anyway, it's difficult for four yokozuna to coexist. Haru and Kaku will not last long ... Hakuho is one year's older than Kise? They are as healthy as each other and will continue for a few more years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MumboJumbo 34 Posted January 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Sakura said: There are a lot of trophies. I think I spotted the magic hamburger (or something like that). It was blue or purple. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Irakusamaru 77 Posted January 23, 2017 9 minutes ago, MumboJumbo said: I think I spotted the magic hamburger (or something like that). It was blue or purple. Its a giant macaron - you occasionally see it on the live broadcast, if they aren't pressed for time. This one was pink, but it was gold last time (I think). I like to think Hakuho has an understairs cupboard stuffed with them from all his yushos. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MumboJumbo 34 Posted January 23, 2017 7 minutes ago, Irakusamaru said: Its a giant macaron I remember seeing some post on the forum about it not long ago. It looked kind of purple-y to me, but I'm kind of colorblind. I don't even know what one would do with it besides jamming it in some closet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kuroyama 715 Posted January 23, 2017 37 minutes ago, MumboJumbo said: I don't even know what one would do with it besides jamming it in some closet. You could use them to furnish a really funky rec room, for instance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rzombie1988 157 Posted January 23, 2017 1 hour ago, MumboJumbo said: I remember seeing some post on the forum about it not long ago. It looked kind of purple-y to me, but I'm kind of colorblind. I don't even know what one would do with it besides jamming it in some closet. You're telling me you are going to win a bunch of cool trophies that very few people have won and you aren't going to put it on display in a trophy case? Now Hakuho, I can understand, since his trophies probably require a few rooms. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
