Jakusotsu 5,813 Posted March 9, 2018 ...and once again, the selection of the official calendar pic (Kakuryu dohyo-iri) turns out to be quite prophetic. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,809 Posted March 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Jakusotsu said: ...and once again, the selection of the official calendar pic (Kakuryu dohyo-iri) turns out to be quite prophetic. Which will obviously be broken by the next Basho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atenzan 1,074 Posted March 9, 2018 42 minutes ago, rhyen said: Which will obviously be broken by the next Basho. What will be broken? Kakuryuu's legs? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,546 Posted March 9, 2018 It seems Nakagawa-beya's Kasugaryu will perform the yumitori-shiki this basho, taking over from Satonofuji. Kasugaryu has twirled the bow at jungyo events before but this will be his honbasho debut. At the age of 33 years and 9 months, Kasugaryu will be the the third-oldest rikishi to become yumitori-shiki performer in the modern era. Satonofuji was the oldest, beginning his reign at 35 years and 8 months. 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakura 1,472 Posted March 9, 2018 49 minutes ago, Yubinhaad said: It seems Nakagawa-beya's Kasugaryu will perform the yumitori-shiki this basho, taking over from Satonofuji. Kasugaryu has twirled the bow at jungyo events before but this will be his honbasho debut. At the age of 33 years and 9 months, Kasugaryu will be the the third-oldest rikishi to become yumitori-shiki performer in the modern era. Satonofuji was the oldest, beginning his reign at 35 years and 8 months. I thought they had to be in a Yokozuna's stable. Or does he count for Kakuryu because he is in the same ichimon and Izutsu-beya is small. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RabidJohn 1,663 Posted March 9, 2018 I thought we had a clairvoyant poster when I saw the 'SPOILERS' thread up two days before the basho begins... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 18,786 Posted March 9, 2018 3 hours ago, Yubinhaad said: It seems Nakagawa-beya's Kasugaryu will perform the yumitori-shiki this basho, taking over from Satonofuji. Kasugaryu has twirled the bow at jungyo events before but this will be his honbasho debut. I guess that still doesn't resolve the issue of whether Nakagawa-beya is part of Isegahama-ichimon or Tokitsukaze-ichimon... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highway 46 Posted March 9, 2018 This is nuts - two yokozuna out at the start again? It seems like it's been forever and a day since all the yokozuna began and finished a basho. For a couple of years now it seems there is some kind of injury curse affecting the yokozuna rank. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 18,786 Posted March 9, 2018 55 minutes ago, Highway said: This is nuts - two yokozuna out at the start again? It seems like it's been forever and a day since all the yokozuna began and finished a basho. For a couple of years now it seems there is some kind of injury curse affecting the yokozuna rank. The curse is called "old age". There really isn't anything more to it. 3 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philioyamfugi 378 Posted March 9, 2018 (edited) Looks like NHK world is going to broadcast the last part of the first day live with English commentary... Nice move !! Let's go !! Edited March 9, 2018 by Philioyamfugi 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashigara 2 Posted March 9, 2018 Anticipation of what is to come is the best thing about sport. Time for someone to stake a claim as the next Yokozuna. I'm expecting a great Basho - bring it on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haruibono 11 Posted March 10, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, Philioyamfugi said: Looks like NHK world is going to broadcast the last part of the first day live with English commentary... Nice move !! Let's go !! Don't they always? I subscribe to NHK World here in NZ and sumo is always bilingual. Sorry apologies, I realise now you mean on their website, not the satellite broadcast. Edited March 10, 2018 by Haruibono Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arn 24 Posted March 10, 2018 On 2018-03-09 at 15:45, Yubinhaad said: It seems Nakagawa-beya's Kasugaryu will perform the yumitori-shiki this basho, taking over from Satonofuji. Kasugaryu has twirled the bow at jungyo events before but this will be his honbasho debut. Is there any specific reason for this change, because Satonofuji is not retiring? Or is it normal to change the twirler now and then? Satanofuji had that function for quite a while, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gurowake 3,915 Posted March 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Arn said: Is there any specific reason for this change, because Satonofuji is not retiring? Or is it normal to change the twirler now and then? Satanofuji had that function for quite a while, right? I believe because there is no longer a Yokozuna in his heya. Of course, there isn't one in Kasugaryu's stable either, but I think given the lack of rikishi in Izutsu-beya (Kakuryu), they went for someone in his ichimon. But then there's still a Yokozuna is Satonofuji's ichimon (Hakuho). So, shrug. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yorikiried by fate 1,989 Posted March 10, 2018 Colin Powell is needed at the home front. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valdenor 3 Posted March 11, 2018 (edited) Sad for the loss of Enho in his first day in Juryo. I hope that it does not disturb his sumo for the following days. The adversary was heavier than him and Enho had a hard time in his attempts to surround him. The final attempt to win was cool yet. Edited March 11, 2018 by Valdenor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valdenor 3 Posted March 11, 2018 Ishiura worked the Kotoyuki's bulk against Kotoyuki. However, I wonder what Ishiura exactly attempted to make in the tachiai. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valdenor 3 Posted March 11, 2018 Abi beggan in agressive style! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valdenor 3 Posted March 11, 2018 Tochinoshin was very well. Representing the style that gave him the anterior basho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,776 Posted March 11, 2018 I don't remember a day with that early finish without any sudden kyujo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,694 Posted March 11, 2018 And down go the two Ozeki on Day 1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taikoubana 143 Posted March 11, 2018 If day 1 is any indicator, we'll be having another Kakuryu vs. Tochinoshin basho. But day 1 is almost never any indicator. So I'm interested who we'll actually be seeing in the yusho race by day 8. (Maybe Ichinojo vs. Tochinoshin this time?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sutārokku 24 Posted March 11, 2018 Kakuryu’s right hand grip looked really strong and pain-free today. Chiyotairyu never knew what hit him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,694 Posted March 11, 2018 Anyone know why Mainoumi was absent from his traditional Day 1 mukojomen commentary duties? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benihana 1,901 Posted March 11, 2018 Did i hear John announce the Tochinoshin-Kakuryu era? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
