Naganoyama 5,889 Posted July 12, 2017 I like the Homasho-like bow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katooshu 3,201 Posted July 12, 2017 'fast dash....like a rocket' That's how his shisho described him, and I'd say it's pretty fitting. His matches are usually good fun... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dada78641 884 Posted July 12, 2017 He's getting better... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_golem 213 Posted July 13, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, dada78641 said: He's getting better... Hate to say this, but looks waaaay more comfortable on the dohyo than a certain recent, a lot more hyped-up ex-sumotori from North America... Edited July 13, 2017 by d_golem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philioyamfugi 378 Posted July 14, 2017 (edited) Edited July 14, 2017 by Philioyamfugi 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orandashoho 720 Posted July 14, 2017 I just love the way Wakaichiro moves. Its fluidity is the opposite of stiff, awkward and ungainly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philioyamfugi 378 Posted July 14, 2017 (edited) A little wild today, but whats not to like. I wish there was a way to send this boy a side of beef or some spending money ? Edited July 14, 2017 by Philioyamfugi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaminariyuki 499 Posted July 14, 2017 Texas? Is he the highest ranked American in sumo currently? I'll have to go to a search for him, as I don't even know what division he's wrestling in. Thnaks for the post! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benihana 1,921 Posted July 14, 2017 16 minutes ago, Thundersnow said: Texas? Is he the highest ranked American in sumo currently? I'll have to go to a search for him, as I don't even know what division he's wrestling in. Thnaks for the post! http://sumodb.sumogames.de/Rikishi.aspx?r=12359 https://tachiai.org/2016/11/20/ichiro-young-wakaichiro/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bumpkin 438 Posted July 14, 2017 21 minutes ago, Thundersnow said: Texas? Is he the highest ranked American in sumo currently? I'll have to go to a search for him, as I don't even know what division he's wrestling in. Thnaks for the post! There is currently only one American in ozumo. Sd21w Musashikuni. He is the nephew of his and Wakaichiro's shisho Musashigawa Oyakata (former Yokozuna Musashimaru). He gets absolutely no publicity on this forum. I still root for him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaminariyuki 499 Posted July 14, 2017 7 minutes ago, Benihana said: http://sumodb.sumogames.de/Rikishi.aspx?r=12359 https://tachiai.org/2016/11/20/ichiro-young-wakaichiro/ Thanks, I'd not yet seen the German sumodb site. Very nice work, there. And, I think I'll add the Young Ichiro to the rikishi that I'm following. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 19,193 Posted July 14, 2017 46 minutes ago, Bumpkin said: There is currently only one American in ozumo. Sd21w Musashikuni. You're not counting Wakaichiro? Or Fujinohana? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bumpkin 438 Posted July 14, 2017 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Asashosakari said: You're not counting Wakaichiro? Or Fujinohana? Does the NSK count them as Americans? I have been on the forum for 3 years and this is the first time I have heard of Fujinohana. Edited July 14, 2017 by Bumpkin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 19,193 Posted July 14, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bumpkin said: Does the NSK count them as Americans? I have been on the forum for 3 years and this is the first time I have heard of Fujinohana. Does it matter what the Kyokai thinks? I'd have thought them being American by citizenship would be sufficient for American fans to have a rooting interest in them, if that's what they're interested in. Edited July 14, 2017 by Asashosakari 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bumpkin 438 Posted July 14, 2017 19 minutes ago, Asashosakari said: Does it matter what the Kyokai thinks? I'd have thought them being American by citizenship would be sufficient for American fans to have a rooting interest in them, if that's what they're interested in. I do root for Wakaichiro. I also root for Musashikuni. Other than them, are there any other American, dual American or part American rikishi in Ozumo? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gurowake 4,034 Posted July 14, 2017 I absolutely do not root for people solely for the reason that they share a citizenship with me. Or were born on the same continent. I only "root" for people I predict will do well, and only in the sense that I'm disappointed when they don't. But I'm not exactly normal. Fujinohana I had never heard of, or at least don't recall hearing of, before this thread. He might have had people interested in him when he first entered, but he's done nothing of interest, being a mid-Sd rikishi at 30 years old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
808morgan 809 Posted July 18, 2017 (edited) On 7/12/2017 at 17:09, d_golem said: Hate to say this, but looks waaaay more comfortable on the dohyo than a certain recent, a lot more hyped-up ex-sumotori from North America... Yeah he was frozen and didn't flow well. I met the Canadian one time, he was nice but was already thinking of alternatives so maybe he wasn't in it. This guy is moving, which is good, just needs to find the right ones. Edited July 18, 2017 by 808morgan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michishige 66 Posted July 18, 2017 I don't remember from reading information about him, but does Wakaichiro have a background in football? His movements remind me of an offensive lineman, from what I remember of the drills back in the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michishige 66 Posted July 18, 2017 (edited) On 7/14/2017 at 17:58, Bumpkin said: I do root for Wakaichiro. I also root for Musashikuni. Other than them, are there any other American, dual American or part American rikishi in Ozumo? I recall that name Musashikuni. Wasn't he the one that knocked out another wrestler at the tachi-ai a few months back? I recall that video made the rounds in the news. Edit: Yes, that was him. Here's the news article: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/3019757/watch-the-shocking-moment-tomisakae-ryutaro-is-knocked-out-after-musashikuni-mamu-smashes-him-in-face-during-their-sumo-wrestling-contest/ Edited July 18, 2017 by Michishige Additional Information added Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philioyamfugi 378 Posted July 21, 2017 Last match for our boy at 3-3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orandashoho 720 Posted July 21, 2017 Thanks for posting! His hair looks really wild now that it is growing out, still looks like quite a tokoyama challenge. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
