Doitsuyama 1,056 Posted September 12, 2004 (edited) The last few basho saw quite some promoishing new entrants to Ozumo. They were so many that at times even a 5-2 in Jonokuchi could be a good result depending on the opponents. I looked a bit into the results of the last year and came up with the following interesting (to me, at least) 29 lower division rikishi who entered Ozumo not too long ago. Most notably is the unusually high amount of college rikishi entering in Jonokuchi over the last few basho. I listed the opponents who won against the featured rikishi next to the basho score. Ms19e Masatsukasa Aomori Irumagawa 07.06.1984 182 117,9 200307 Sd61w -*O-*--O-O-O--O 5-2 Asasegawa, Tetsuhikari 200309 Sd35e -O-O-O-*-**-O-- 4-3 Shodai, Yakigaya, Tetsuhikari 200311 Sd22e ---*-*O--OO--O- 4-2 Shikinoumi, Wakakasuga 200401 Sd8e O-O-*--O-OO---* 5-2 Hoshikaze, Hananosato 200403 Ms45w *--OO--OO--OO-- 6-1 Tokinoboru 200405 Ms19e -O*--**--*-O--O 3-4 Furuichi, Hochiyama, Nakano, Kitataiki 200407 Ms25e -*-O-O-O-O*-*-- 4-3 Fujinokaze, Masutsuyoshi, Kaonishiki His rank already is very high for his age; only few younger rikishi are ranked higher (Hagiwara 1986, Hakuho, Kakuryu 1985; Ama and Kotoshogiku are the only in 1984 higer than him, but older). Some Nagoya bouts of him are on my Nagoya movie page. Ms44w Tokusegawa Mongolia Kiriyama 06.08.1983 188 105 200309 Jk38e O-O--*O-O--O-O- 6-1 Fujimoto 200311 Jd68w O-*--O-O-OO-O-- 6-1 Chiyonishiki 200401 Sd96w -OO--O-O-*-O-O- 6-1 Amanoumi 200403 Sd36w O-*--OO--OO-O-- 6-1 Miyamoto 200405 Ms51w -**--OO--*-O*-- 3-4 Shotenyu, Hoshikaze, Kakuo, Mokonami 200407 Sd5w -OO-O-*-O--*O-- 5-2 Daishochi, Tamamitsukuni The tall and light Mongolian isn't that young anymore, same birth year as a heap of higher ranked talents (Kotooshu, Toyonoshima, Wakakirin, Tamaasuka, Chiyohakuho, Ryuo, Kirinowaka, Hananosato, Hakuba, Daiyuchi and Nakanokuni). Still, his career is much shorter than of those in the above list, and he may have the potential to overtake several of them. Sd2w Shibuya Tokyo Tamanoi 19.04.1987 181 173,5 200305 Jk13e -OO-O--*O-*--O- 5-2 Kagaya, Kagemaru 200307 Jd78w -O*-O--O-OO---* 5-2 Morishita, Hokkairyu 200309 Jd34e O-O-*-O--*-*O-- 4-3 Nagai, Orora, Maenoshima 200311 Jd12w *--*-OO--*O-O-- 4-3 Kirinishiki, Takanoya, Kiyoseryu 200401 Sd92e O-O-O-O--O-*--* 5-2 Amanoumi, Yukitsukasa 200403 Sd58e -*O-O-O--O*---O 5-2 Shinzan, Amanoumi 200405 Sd28w O-O-*-O--O*--*- 4-3 Koshinoryu, Wakasuruga, Kakureizan 200407 Sd13e O--*-O-**--O-O- 4-3 Tamao, Hokutoarashi, Surugatsukasa Highest ranked rikishi with birth year 1987, next are Korean Sd59w Kinryuzan, Takanohana-beya Shirozuka at Sd97e and Sasaki at Sd99e, all three older though. The highest ranked rikishi younger than Shibuya is Jd8e Shirakawa from July 1987. There even is only one rikishi higher ranked than Shibuya born in 1986, and this one of course is in high Juryo. Shibuya won't get there in the nine months he is younger, but still a top future prospect. He already has filled out a lot for his age at 173.5 kg. Sd6e Onishi Oita Oguruma 19.03.1982 176 126 200403 Jk27w -O-OO--OO--OO-- 7-0 200405 Jd23e O--O-O-*O-O-O-- 6-1 Asahimaru 200407 Sd60w O--O-O-*-O-O-O- 6-1 Tamaryoma The smallish 22 years old Nittaidai university entrant got a good start losing only two bouts and quickly approaches Makushita now. Sd10e Fujimoto Fukuoka Onomatsu 09.06.1986 179 111,5 200309 Jk36w O-O--OO--O-OO-- 7-0 200311 Jd28w -OO--O-*-**-O-- 4-3 Isoazuma, Takaryu, Arajin 200401 Jd6w O-O-O-*-*-O---* 4-3 Amanoumi, Kyokushozan, Asasegawa 200403 Sd88w O-O--*-O-*O---O 5-2 Yanagihara, Izumikuni 200405 Sd56e -*O-O--*-OO--O- 5-2 Umebayashi, Ako 200407 Sd23w *--*-OO--*O-O-- 4-3 Hoshizakura, Sadanoshima, Toho Still very young at 18 (highest ranked rikishi from 1986 behind you-know-who), no make-koshi and he'll be in Makushita with another kachi-koshi in Aki. Sd29e Sokokurai China Arashio 09.01.1984 185 99,7 200311 Jk36w O-O--OO-O-O-O-- 7-0 200401 Jd25w -#------------- 0-1 200403 Jd96e O-O--OO--OO-O-- 7-0 Keno 200405 Sd87e O-O--O-O-*-*-O- 5-2 Bungonishiki, Danyu 200407 Sd54w O-*-O-*--OO-O-- 5-2 Kaishin, Seiryu A young very light Chinese showing few difficulties so far to adapt to the Sandanme level. I think he will need to bulk up a lot to be a Makushita contender. Sd30e Kurazono Kagoshima Mihogaseki 07.06.1981 181 116 200403 Jk29w -O-O*-O--OO-O-- 6-1 Onishi 200405 Jd55e -O-*O--O-OO---O 6-1 Mizuno 200407 Sd88w -OO-O-O-*-O-O-- 6-1 Chiyonohana This Nichidai university entrant had only one loss in each basho. Already 23 years old, he will have to continue with that to show real promise. Sd46e Maenoyu Mongolia Takadagawa 28.04.1984 185 158 200403 Jk27e -*O--O*--OO---O 5-2 Onishi, Mizuno 200405 Jd81e O--OO--OO--O*-- 6-1 Dewaotori 200407 Jd7w O--O-O-O-O-O*-- 6-1 Chiyonohana Maenoyu is very powerful built, especially for a Mongolian. After a 5-2 in Jonokuchi he missed out on a 7-0 in Jonidan only in the last bout, two times. Given his build and age of 20 years I expect him to be a Sekitori sooner than later. Sd51e Mizuno Gifu Kise 22.11.1985 178 144 200403 Jk28e O--*-OO-O-O-O-- 6-1 Kurazono 200405 Jd54w O--O-*O-O--*O-- 5-2 Tetsuhibiki, Fujita 200407 Jd13w -O*--O-OO--O-O- 6-1 Kakushoma Already has beaten several strong opponents (Maenoyu, Kurazono) and is still 18 years old. Very young and with good weight, he should be in high Makushita in one year or two. Then we'll see if he can elevate to another level. Sd51w Kazafuzan KazakhstanNishikido 06.04.1984 182 132,5 200401 Jk33w O-O--*O--O-OO-- 6-1 Keno 200403 Jd60w -*-OO-O--O-OO-- 6-1 Minemura 200405 Sd92e O--O-*-O-OO--O- 6-1 Isoazuma 200407 Sd34e *-*-O--O-**---O 3-4 Kyokuhikari, Wakachikuba, Wakakasuga, Hotaka 20 years old, first professional Sumotori from Kazakhstan. Three 6-1 followed by a make-koshi in higer Sandanme. Sd59e Dewaotori Osaka Dewanoumi 22.11.1985 184 158 200405 Jk14e -OO-O--OO-O-O-- 7-0 200407 Jd21e *-O--OO--OO--O- 6-1 Hoshiazuma This one is a huge prospect. High school champion and only 18 years old. Already pretty weighty with 158 kilo. His 7-0 Jonokuchi yusho must have been one of the best quality Jonokuchi yusho ever if not the best, better than Onishi's yusho one basho earlier against Maenoyu. This basho Jonokuchi was stacked with high level university entrants like never before. He had to beat Isobe, Nakaita and Kimurayama among them, after that his high school rival Maenoyu, and still beat Asahisakari in a Jonokuchi 7-0 playoff. I see just now that I never made a video of that playoff. Well, I made it now (as a special edition with complete pre-bout ritual) and you can find it in the usual place. I'd say it was an excellent bout for Jonokuchi. Surprise loss to Hoshiazuma last basho ruined chances for another yusho Hoshiazuma is no prospect really, despite also beating Tamawashi from this list. Sd60e Hamaeiko Tokyo Mihogaseki 07.05.1985 174 98,5 200311 Jk35w -O*--OO--O-OO-- 6-1 Sokokurai 200401 Jd60w -O-**-O-O--O-O- 5-2 Asamiyoshi, Aratenyu 200403 Jd18w O-*--*-O-O*-O-- 4-3 Takinooto, Kiyoseryu, Yamakoshi 200405 Sd100e -O-OO--OO--*--O 6-1 Bungonishiki 200407 Sd39w O--*-*-O-**---O 3-4 Taika, Tamanotaka, Miyamaru, Yutakaumi Young guy with better than average progress. Make-koshi in first basho at higher Sandanme. Sd84w Shiraishi Kumamoto Mihogaseki 16.07.1981 173 120 200405 Jk9w -O*-O-O--OO-*-- 5-2 Kanda, Kimurayama 200407 Jd92e O--O-OO-O-O-O-- 7-0 Another 23 years old college entrant, from Nichidai university. Tough schedule in his first two basho with six bouts against fellow university entrants, winning them 5-1. Another loss to Kanda who also is featured in this list. Jonidan was stacked with those college prospects so the yusho last basho is really meaningful. Sd87e Tamawashi Mongolia Kataonami 16.11.1984 187 136 200403 Jk28w *-*-O-O--O-O--* 4-3 Mizuno, Shima, Kainohama 200405 Jd105e O--OO-O--O-*O-- 6-1 Maenoyu 200407 Jd25w O--O-*-O-*-O--O 5-2 Hoshiazuma, Taiheizan Young Mongolian had a hard time in his Jonokuchi basho. 5-2 in Jonidan last basho wasn't that strong too. First lower Sandanme basho must be 5-2 at least to show further promise. Sd88e Kanda Gunma Miyagino 02.02.1986 173 191 200401 Jk32w -*-O*--O-OO--O- 5-2 Keno, Okanohana 200403 Jd89w --------------- 0-0 200405 Jk6w -OO--*O-O-O-O-- 6-1 Kimurayama 200407 Jd55w O--*O-O-O--OO-- 6-1 Tokachiumi 18-years old guy with career record of 17-4 just belongs in this list. Super-heavy with 191 kg, especially considering his age. Will be interesting to follow. Sd93e Kimurayama Wakayama Kasugano 13.07.1981 180 146 200405 Jk12e -O-O-OO-O-*-O-- 6-1 Dewaotori 200407 Jd62e -O-O-OO--O-O*-- 6-1 Shiraishi 23-years old Toyodai university entrant with two very strong basho until now. He still has to find a barrier, and lower Sandanme probably isn't it. Jd4w Kainohama Brazil Tomozuna 17.06.1986 184 140 200403 Jk30w O--O-O-*O-*---O 5-2 Onishi, Mizuno 200405 Jd86e -O-OO--O*-O---* 5-2 Maenoyu, Wakatenyu 200407 Jd41e -O-OO-*--*-O--O 5-2 Kiozan, Dainin Young Brazilian with solid progress in his first few basho. Losses to Onishi, Mizuno and Maenoyu are nothing to be ashamed of. Jd15e Satoyama Kagoshima Mihogaseki 31.05.1981 176 113 200405 Jk10w -----O-O-O-O-O- 5-0 200407 Jd92w -OO--OO-*-O-O-- 6-1 Yamamoto The next 23-years old Nichidai university entrant. Only one career loss, but still in Jonidan because starting some days late in his Jonokuchi basho. Jd17e Isobe Shizuoka Irumagawa 21.12.1981 176 122 200405 Jk15w O-*-O-O--*-O--O 5-2 Dewaotori, Shiraishi 200407 Jd94w O--*O-O-O-O--O- 6-1 Shiraishi Toyodai university entrant. Lost only to Dewaotori and Shiraishi so far, but also won only against one other university entrant, so schedule was a bit soft. Jd22w Kosei China Azumazeki 18.09.1985 192,5 134 200401 Jk36e O--O-O-OO--O*-- 6-1 Keno 200403 Jd63e O-*-*-O-*--O-O- 4-3 Kirizakura, Jiguruma, Minemura 200405 Jd41w -*-*-*-#------- 0-4 Arashitenyu, Dewanonada, Minozakura 200407 Jd102e -O-O-O*-O-O--O- 6-1 Satoyama Still 18 years-old Chinese. Apparently injured two basho ago. 6-1 in last basho's Jonidan is a good feat. Jd27e Nakaita Ishikawa Magaki 18.12.1981 167 92 200405 Jk23w O--O-O-O*-O-O-- 6-1 Dewaotori 200407 Jd69e -O-O-*-O-O-O*-- 5-2 Yuzawa, Uchigoshiki Probably also from college, as he is 22 years old. I don't know which one though. Very light with only 92 kg. Jd30e Baruto Estonia Mihogaseki 05.11.1984 197 141 200407 Jk40e -OO--O-OO--OO-- 7-0 Ok, forum knows already about him. Next European prospect (west from Ural) after Takanoyama and Kotooshu. Only 19 years old. Jd33w Yamamoto Yamaguchi Shikoroyama 16.04.1981 185 121 200405 Jk13e O--*-O*-O--O-*- 4-3 Kimurayama, Isobe, Satoyama 200407 Jd114e -O-O-O-OO-*--O- 6-1 Shiraishi The next 23-years old Nichidai university entrant. 4-3 Jonokuchi debut doesn't look good, but losses so far only against fellow college entrants. Jd40e Saito Tochigi Onomatsu 14.08.1981 183 153 200405 Jk21w O--O-*-OO-*---# 4-3 Nakaita, Shiraishi 200407 Jd122e -O-O-OO--O-O*-- 6-1 Baruto The next one from college, Sendai university. Close to Jonidan yusho playoff last basho, but losing to Baruto. Jd54w Ogurayama Oita Musashigawa 15.05.1984 175 102 200405 Jk23e *-O-O--*-OO--O- 5-2 Nakaita, Saito 200407 Jd104w O--*-O-*-OO-O-- 5-2 Komanosho, Wakarikido Also listed as college entrant, from Daitobunkadai university. At 20 years a lot younger than the rest though. Jd62e Nakamuragawa Mie Irumagawa 04.08.1988 172 120 200405 Jk32e O--O*--O-OO-*-- 5-2 Asahisakari, Nakaita 200407 Jd112e -*O--O-OO--O-*- 5-2 Nakanose, Kosei The only dragon in this list, just had his 16th birthday. Not the highest ranked dragon (this is Kagamio at Jd56e), but 10-4 in first two basho is good, considering the opponents. Jd78w Takaazuma Brazil Tamanoi 17.07.1981 179 150 200407 Jk38w O-*-O-O--OO-O-- 6-1 Baruto The next Brazilian shin-deshi, but a lot older at 23 years already. Lost only to Baruto. Jd79e Sugita Shizuoka Kitanoumi 24.11.1981 168 105 200407 Jk39e *--O-O-O-OO-O-- 6-1 Takaazuma Perhapse a college entrant, as he is 22 already, but I don't know. Lost only to Takaazuma. Jd95w Asahisakari Tokushima Dewanoumi 15.07.1981 188 125 200405 Jk29w O-O-O-O-O-O-O-- 7-0 Dewaotori 200407 Jd25e --------------- 0-0 Lost playoff to Dewaotori and missed last basho injured. Asahidai university entrant is already 23 years old. Sadly absent in Aki as well. Edited September 13, 2004 by Doitsuyama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 14,343 Posted September 12, 2004 Wow, impressive summary! (Being unsure...) That post might come in really handy in a few basho when we have a chance to take another look at this bunch and compare their progress... Most notably is the unusually high amount of college rikishi entering in Jonokuchi over the last few basho. What I find equally astounding is the high number of high school age shin-deshi lately...it really seems to become another popular career path (in addition to debuting at age 15/16 or post-college) to finish high school first and then go into sumo around age 18/19. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kashunowaka 139 Posted September 13, 2004 Let me just chime in with the accolades while I remember it. (Christmas time...) This will be a post to revel in in the future. (Sign of approval) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Senpai 0 Posted September 16, 2004 One member of this list Baruto is allready taking a step for his second yusho in a row - hopefully! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oshirokita 67 Posted September 17, 2004 Wow, great post Doitsuyama! It is often hard to find info on the up-and-coming rikishi and your summary is marvelous. Thanks a million! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
