Yubinhaad 7,547 Posted September 27, 2018 (edited) The Rijikai has decided on the latest round of promotions among the gyoji and tokoyama (none for the yobidashi this time around). Most notable is the promotion of Shikimori Kandayu to 41st Shikimori Inosuke, ending the short spell without a tate gyoji. All promotions take effect with the release of the 2019 Hatsu banzuke on December 25th - Merry Christmas to the following: Gyoji: Shikimori Kandayu (Takadagawa-beya) > to 41st Shikimori Inosuke Kimura Konosuke (Kokonoe) > to Sanyaku Shikimori Kiichiro (Oitekaze) > to Makuuchi Shikimori Shiho (Sadogatake) > to Makushita Kimura Kazuma (Minezaki) > to Makushita Kimura Kintaro (Nishikido) > to Sandanme Shikimori Seiichiro (Isegahama) > to Sandanme Kimura Sakuranosuke (Shikihide) > to Sandanme Shikimori Seisuke (Miyagino) > to Jonidan Shikimori Tatsunosuke (Takadagawa) > to Jonidan Shikimori Kainosuke (Isenoumi) > to Jonidan Tokoyama: Tokoyodo (Isegahama) - to Tokuto (special class) Tokotetsu (Takadagawa) - to Itto (1st class) Tokoshima (Nishonoseki) - to Itto Tokokatsu (Takanohana*) - to Itto Tokokei (Azumazeki) - to Santo (3rd class) Tokosen (Chiganoura) - to Santo Tokomitsu (Arashio) - to Yonto (4th class) Tokotakumi (Kasugano) - to Goto (5th class) ** Tokotama (Tamanoi) - to Goto * I assume Tokokatsu will transfer to Chiganoura if the whole Takanohana quitting thing runs its course, unless his services are needed elsewhere. ** Promoted from minarai, apprentice Edited September 27, 2018 by Yubinhaad 3 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 25,654 Posted September 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Yubinhaad said: Kimura Konosuke (Kokonoe) > to Sanyaku A small step towards Kimura Shounosuke. A giant step for man, kind. Get yer hands down, people!! 6 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 25,654 Posted September 27, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Yubinhaad said: Tokoyama: Tokotetsu (Takadagawa) - to Itto (1st class) Apropos tokoyama, the guy that does Ryuuden's hair at Takadagawa should maybe become a bus driver or something. Not a single one of Ryuuden's bouts ends, no matter how short, where his hair is not all over the place zanbara. It's probably this guy- either Ryuuden's hair is extra thin/slippery/oily, or bus. Edited September 27, 2018 by Kintamayama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Churaumi 160 Posted September 27, 2018 Maybe he’s a gifted tokoyama and Ryuuden’s hair is just that crazy. I guess, as long as his hair looks good until he gets both hands on the dohyo... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Senkoho 533 Posted September 27, 2018 58 minutes ago, Kintamayama said: Apropos tokoyama, the guy that does Ryuuden's hair at Takadagawa should maybe become a bus driver or something. Not a single one of Ryuuden's bouts ends, no matter how short, where his hair is not all over the place zanbara. It's probably this guy- either Ryuuden's hair is extra thin/slippery/oily, or bus. Remember Tochiazuma? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WAKATAKE 1,137 Posted September 27, 2018 (edited) Kimura Konosuke marching on! Edited September 27, 2018 by WAKATAKE 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kuroyama 660 Posted September 27, 2018 (edited) 10 hours ago, Yubinhaad said: Kimura Konosuke (Kokonoe) > to Sanyaku TE WO TSUITE!! Edited September 27, 2018 by Kuroyama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakura 408 Posted September 27, 2018 10 hours ago, Yubinhaad said: Shikimori Kandayu (Takadagawa-beya) > to 41st Shikimori Inosuke This doesn't fill me with confidence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kuroyama 660 Posted September 27, 2018 10 minutes ago, Sakura said: This doesn't fill me with confidence. He can't be any worse than the 40th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Churaumi 160 Posted September 28, 2018 16 hours ago, Kuroyama said: TE WO TSUITE!! I know you’re not actually him because he never only says it once. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kuroyama 660 Posted September 29, 2018 (edited) 15 hours ago, Churaumi said: I know you’re not actually him because he never only says it once. TE WO TSUITE!! TE WO TSUITE! Te wo tsuite. Te... wo... tsui... te... Edited September 29, 2018 by Kuroyama 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 20,855 Posted September 29, 2018 4 hours ago, Kuroyama said: TE WO TSUITE!! TE WO TSUITE! Te wo tsuite. It used to be the other way round 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 461 Posted September 29, 2018 I know there is/was a whole fan club inside and outside this forum eagerly anticipating Kimura Konosuke's promotion (even straight to Tate gyoji). While I'm not against his recent promotion, I am frankly a little surprised at the timing. In the most recent tournament (September), Konosuke was one of three Top Division judges to have his call reversed by the judges, which is usually a black mark on a gyoji's record. And, I don't know if anyone else noticed, but Konosuke was the only gyoji to wear the same kimono every day of the tournament. While there may be value in not appearing too extravagant, at least the other gyoji made an effort to wear different kimonos on different days. As a fan of sumo, I like to see variety in gyoji apparel. Just saying... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakura 408 Posted September 30, 2018 As far as the timing goes, the Kyokai website had Konosuke listed as top Makuuchi-level gyoji. So when the new tate-gyoji was promoted that opened up a slot at Sanyaku? Of course, I'm assuming that they limit those positions. If not, I assume he had met the threshold for promotion and the overturned call wasn't enough to stop that. I'm just speculating, of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 461 Posted September 30, 2018 6 hours ago, Sakura said: As far as the timing goes, the Kyokai website had Konosuke listed as top Makuuchi-level gyoji. So when the new tate-gyoji was promoted that opened up a slot at Sanyaku? Of course, I'm assuming that they limit those positions. If not, I assume he had met the threshold for promotion and the overturned call wasn't enough to stop that. I'm just speculating, of course. Of course, you make an excellent point. The Kyokai was simply taking care of business, filling at least one vacancy at the top of the gyoji ladder, and then moving others up accordingly. Long overdue, as we all know. I wasn't suggesting that Konosuke's promotion should have been put on hold. Rather, simply pointing out that the promotion announcement came on the heels of a somewhat non-stellar performance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 25,654 Posted October 1, 2018 On 29/09/2018 at 23:24, Amamaniac said: I know there is/was a whole fan club inside and outside this forum eagerly anticipating Kimura Konosuke's promotion (even straight to Tate gyoji). As head of the said fan club, all I can say is at least he's THERE, errors notwithstanding. He doesn't look bewildered most of the time like some of the guys ranked above him. He bends down to see what's going on. He has authority. Oh, and the part regarding his not changing his kimono is totally irrelevant. It's his trademark color and I'll have you know he has quite a few sets. And a laundry nearby. It's not the Milano Fashion Week. This is serious business here. I just hope I live to see him as Shounosuke. 2 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yamanashi 413 Posted October 1, 2018 3 hours ago, Kintamayama said: I just hope I live to see him as Shounosuke. After you've checked off "make it to the Holy Land", I guess the rest of the bucket list can get sorta strange. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 25,654 Posted October 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Yamanashi said: After you've checked off "make it to the Holy Land", I guess the rest of the bucket list can get sorta strange. I made it to the Holy Land 64 years ago-I don't have 64 more.. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kuroyama 660 Posted October 1, 2018 (edited) 14 hours ago, Kintamayama said: As head of the said fan club, all I can say is at least he's THERE, errors notwithstanding. He doesn't look bewildered most of the time like some of the guys ranked above him. He bends down to see what's going on. He has authority. Oh, and the part regarding his not changing his kimono is totally irrelevant. It's his trademark color and I'll have you know he has quite a few sets. And a laundry nearby. It's not the Milano Fashion Week. This is serious business here. I just hope I live to see him as Shounosuke. What was the deal with the gyoji wearing the kimono with script letter Ds all over it? I assumed it was a donor's trademark or something, but I couldn't track it down. Edited October 1, 2018 by Kuroyama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 25,654 Posted October 2, 2018 8 hours ago, Kuroyama said: What was the deal with the gyoji wearing the kimono with script letter Ds all over it? I assumed it was a donor's trademark or something, but I couldn't track it down. Dichne. In my honor. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 7,547 Posted October 2, 2018 18 hours ago, Kuroyama said: What was the deal with the gyoji wearing the kimono with script letter Ds all over it? I assumed it was a donor's trademark or something, but I couldn't track it down. That one belongs to Kimura Motoki, but I'm also baffled by what it means. 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 20,855 Posted February 11 (edited) Inosuke had the party to celebrate his promotion today in a hotel in Tokyo - Oguruma-oyakata, Takayasu, Takakeisho, Tamawashi - esp. Nishonoseki-ichimon people among the about 450 guests. talk show with Demon: "Next let's meet for taking on the Shonosuke name." o o o Edited February 11 by Akinomaki 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
