Narutobeya happenings

[Yamanashi 3,904]

1 hour ago, Katooshu said:

I think it is Karino 

It almost has to be, but how did they get that mop into a mage?  I'd vote Toyō for Tokoyama of the Year.

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On 26/05/2024 at 15:05, Yamanashi said:

Natsu 2024 performances - With Nagoya rankings

A positive basho for Narutobeya: they were above 50% wins throughout the basho, and more good news than bad news.

By division -- shikona, incoming rank, Natsu result, estimated Nagoya rank, comment (* = career high)

Makuuchi

Oshoma, M14W, 10-5, M9E*.   A tremendous start in Makuuchi; Fighting Spirit Prize

Juryo

Oshoumi, J13e, 5-10, Ms3W.  He looked dinged up; still fighting at the end; back to Makushita.

Makushita

Oshoryu, Ms39e, 2-3-2, Ms54W.  Injured on day 7.

Hoshuozan, Ms52w, 3-4, Sd2E .  Lost by mawashi techniques last three matches.

Oyamada, Ms59e, 6-1, Ms28W*. Amazing everyone; this basho’s highlight – komatasukui on day 9.

Sandanme

Murayama, Sd2w, 3-4, Sd18E.  Aaand back down again.

Kanazawa, Sd7w, 4-3, Ms57E*.  KK in 9 of 12 career basho.

Marusho, Sd15w, 4-3, Sd2W. Bouncing back up (on way back to Makushita?)

Kawamura, Sd35e, 6-1, Ms51E*. First time to Makushita for the 22-year-old.

Mukaida, Sd50e, 4-3, Sd33W.  A mirror image of his March 2022 tourney.

Oshozan, Sd84w, 5-2, Sd48W*.  Should be a career high for the longest-serving Naruto rikishi.

Jonidan

Honma, Jd15e, 4-3, Sd85E.  Third re-promotion to Sandanme.

Yamane, Jd26e, 3-4, Jd52E.

Jonokuchi

Mishima, Jk3e, 5-2, Jd50E.  First basho back after 4 tournaments out injured.

Karino, Jk13w, 5-2, Jd60E*.  His first real basho after 5 kyujo at start of his career.

 

Next basho: 1 Makuuchi, 0 Juryo, 5 Makushita, 6 Sandanme, 3 Jonidan, 0 Jonokuchi.

 

 

 

 

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On Instagram:

Before Nagoya, a trip to Imizu, Toyama Prefecture for sightseeing and training with the Aishin Silver Metal Co. corporate sumo team (I think!).

https://www.instagram.com/p/C8vYyrySv6k/?hl=en

 

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Nagoya 2024 performances - With estimated Aki rankings

Feast and famine for Narutobeya.  While spending most of the basho at >50% W/L record, they closed out poorly at 49%.

By division -- Shikona, incoming rank, Nagoya result, estimated Aki rank, comment (* = career high)

Makuuchi

Oshoma, M9E, 7-8, M9.   7-5 after 12 days, then blew a sure win against Hokutofuji, lost by leg trip to Tobizaru, and got turned around by Ichiyamamoto.   Very disappointing; hope his finger heals.

Makushita

Oshoumi, Ms3W, 5-2, J14.  Ended with two wins against Juryo opponents, lost only to 7-0 Daiseizan and 6-1 Kiryuko.  Let’s hope he sticks in Juryo.

Oyamada, Ms28W, 1-6, Ms53. Hits The Wall hard and bounces.

Kawamura, Ms51E, 1-6, Sd25.  Welcome to Makushita!  You are now leaving Makushita!  Time to regroup.

Oshoryu, Ms54W, 0-0-7, Sd34.  Kyujo.

Kanazawa, Ms57E, 4-3, Ms48*.  Lost last two bouts;  KK in 10 of 13 career basho.

Sandanme

Hoshuozan, Sd2E, 4-3, Ms51.  Back to lower Makushita.

Marusho, Sd2w, 4-3, Ms53. Also back to Makushita.

Murayama, Sd18E, 2-5, Sd44.  Will have to turn it around to make his third try at Makushita.

Mukaida, Sd33W, 3-4, Sd45.  Has been in Sandanme for 26 consecutive tournaments.

Oshozan, Sd48W, 4-3, Sd33*.  Second career high for the veteran.

Honma, Sd85E, 1-6, Jd25.  Ouch!  Won his last match.

Jonidan

Mishima, Jd50E, 6-1, Sd84.  Lost only to Seihakuho.

Yamane, Jd52E, 5-2, Jd13.  Has alternated 5-2 and 3-4 since returning from 6 basho off the banzuke.

Karino, Jd60E, 5-2, Jd18*.  His second 5-2.

 

Next basho: 1 Makuuchi, 1 Juryo, 4 Makushita, 6 Sandanme, 3 Jonidan, 0 Jonokuchi.

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Senshuraku party picture on X (Twitter):

https://x.com/narutobeya/status/1817727492062666805

 

[More pictures and speechifying on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9_msGTv6S6/?hl=en&img_index=1 ]

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Nagoya 2024 performances - With actual Aki rankings

Feast and famine for Narutobeya.  While spending most of the basho at >50% W/L record, they closed out poorly at 49%.

By division -- Shikona, incoming rank, Nagoya result, Aki rank, comment (* = career high)

Makuuchi

Oshoma, M9E, 7-8, M9W.   7-5 after 12 days, then blew a sure win against Hokutofuji, lost by leg trip to Tobizaru, and got turned around by Ichiyamamoto.   Very disappointing; hope his finger heals.

Makushita

Oshoumi, Ms3W, 5-2, J14W.  Ended with two wins against Juryo opponents, lost only to 7-0 Daiseizan and 6-1 Kiryuko.  Let’s hope he sticks in Juryo.

Oyamada, Ms28W, 1-6, Sd1E. Hits The Wall hard and bounces.

Kawamura, Ms51E, 1-6, Sd21W.  Welcome to Makushita!  You are now leaving Makushita!  Time to regroup.

Oshoryu, Ms54W, 0-0-7, Sd34W.  Kyujo.

Kanazawa, Ms57E, 4-3, Ms46E*.  Lost last two bouts;  KK in 10 of 13 career basho.

Sandanme

Hoshuzan, Sd2E, 4-3, Ms53W.  Back to lower Makushita.

Marusho, Sd2w, 4-3, Ms54E. Also back to Makushita.

Murayama, Sd18E, 2-5, Sd44E.  Will have to turn it around to make his third try at Makushita.

Mukaida, Sd33W, 3-4, Sd50E.  Has been in Sandanme for 26 consecutive tournaments.

Oshozan, Sd48W, 4-3, Sd32E*.  Second career high for the veteran.

Honma, Sd85E, 1-6, Jd26W.  Ouch!  Won his last match.

Jonidan

Mishima, Jd50E, 6-1, Sd74W.  Lost only to Seihakuho.

Yamane, Jd52E, 5-2, Jd9W.  Has alternated 5-2 and 3-4 since returning from 6 basho off the banzuke.

Karino, Jd60E, 5-2, Jd17W*.  His second 5-2.

 

Next basho: 1 Makuuchi, 1 Juryo, 3 Makushita, 7 Sandanme, 3 Jonidan, 0 Jonokuchi.

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Aki 2024 performances - With expected Kyushu rankings

9/15 KK’s: Oshoma, Kanazawa, Oshozan, Oshoryu, Murayama, Mukaida, Mishima, Karino, Honma.

By division -- Shikona, incoming rank, Aki result, expected Kyushu rank, comment (* = career high)

Makuuchi

Oshoma, M9W, 10-5, M4.   More hatakikomi’s, but he looked in control, except when blown over by fast pushers.  With great success comes great responsibility; he’ll be getting some of the top-class opponents next basho.

Juryo

Oshoumi, J14W, 6-9, Ms1.  He may stick in Juryo with banzuke luck.

Makushita

Kanazawa, Ms46E, 4-3, Ms37*.  Now KK in 11 of 14 career basho.

Hoshuzan, Ms53W, 1-6, Sd23.  A total disaster; manhandled.

Marusho, Ms54E, 3-4, Sd2. Makushita isn’t big enough, so back to Sandanme he goes.

Sandanme

Oyamada, Sd1E, 3-4, Sd15. Continued troubles.  It looks like he had another awesome technique, but isamiashi means his opponent stepped out first while hauling him out.

Kawamura, Sd21W, 3-4, Sd36.

Oshozan, Sd32E, 4-3, Sd17*.  3^rd straight KK and 3^rd career high for the 51-basho veteran.  All 7 of his opponents had losing records, but hey! he was due.

Oshoryu, Sd34W, 5-2, Sd9.  As expected after kyujo (again), he rebounds nicely.

Murayama, Sd44E, 5-2, Sd16.  Back to his ranking in January.

Mukaida, Sd50E, 5-2, Sd22.  Extends his Sandanme streak to 27 consecutive tournaments.

Mishima, 74W, 5-2, Sd42.  Continuing his return from a 4-basho kyujo.

Jonidan

Yamane, Jd9W, 3-4, Jd35.  Continues his  “5-2, 3-4” streak.  One more 5-2 puts him in Sd.

Karino, Jd17W, 4-3, Sd88*.  3 straight KK’s.

Honma, Jd26W, 4-3, Jd6.  Turning it around.

 

Next basho: 1 Makuuchi, 0 Juryo, 2 Makushita, 10 Sandanme, 2 Jonidan, 0 Jonokuchi.

 

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After-party for Aki, with: Oyakata, heya managers Emoto Daigo (ex-Kotodaishin) and Okuyama Shota (ex-Kotofukujuno), Yobidashi Kenta, Gyoji (Shikimori) Koumei, Tokoyama Toko, Sekitori Oshoma and Oshoumi, and 13 other rikishi.

https://x.com/narutobeya/status/1837874953875870023

 

[Koorifuu 1,020]

Worth noting that Oshoryu's defeats were against Kiyonoumi and Ieshima. Not necessarily awestriking opposition, but 6 of his opponents ended up with a KK, which is a good sign in regards to his abilities overall.

[I am the Yokozuna 194]

Have they had new recruits recently? I cannot see any new names but it could be me.

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55 minutes ago, I am the Yokozuna said:

Have they had new recruits recently? I cannot see any new names but it could be me.

No; the last, I think, was Karino, who joined in 2023 and started back in Jonokuchi this May.

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Speculation, but I wouldn't be surprised if Anzaigate was affecting their recruitment pipelines.

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On 26/09/2024 at 05:54, Koorifuu said:

Speculation, but I wouldn't be surprised if Anzaigate was affecting their recruitment pipelines.

Yeah, it's "speculateable", but I dunno.  It could be as simple as that 15 is enough rikishi for a heya with just one coach (I have no idea how much coaching the managers do), and only good prospects would get added on.  But, as I said, that's also speculation.

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Aki 2024 performances - With confirmed Kyushu rankings

By division -- Shikona, incoming rank, Aki result, Kyushu rank (* = career high)

Makuuchi

Oshoma, M9W, 10-5, M4W*.  

Juryo

Oshoumi, J14W, 6-9, J14W.

Makushita

Kanazawa, Ms46E, 4-3, Ms36W*.  New shikona: Gyokuozan Yoshihito

Sandanme

Marusho, Ms54E, 3-4, Sd4W.

Oshoryu, Sd34W, 5-2, Sd11E.

Oyamada, Sd1E, 3-4, Sd13W.

Hoshuzan, Ms53W, 1-6, Sd16W.

Oshozan, Sd32E, 4-3, Sd18E*.

Murayama, Sd44E, 5-2, Sd19E.

Mukaida, Sd50E, 5-2, Sd22W.

Kawamura, Sd21W, 3-4, Sd35W.

Mishima, Sd74W, 5-2, Sd43E.

Karino, Jd17W, 4-3, Sd88E*.

Jonidan

Honma, Jd26W, 4-3, Jd6E.

Yamane, Jd9W, 3-4, Jd31W.

 

Kyushu basho: 1 Makuuchi, 1 Juryo, 1 Makushita, 10 Sandanme, 2 Jonidan, 0 Jonokuchi.

 

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Kyushu 2024 performances - Predicted Hatsu rankings

By division -- Shikona, incoming rank, Kyushu result, Hatsu rank (* = career high)

Makuuchi

Oshoma, M4W, 10-5, M10.  Looked a little overwhelmed.

Juryo

Oshoumi, J14W, 10-3-2, J8*.  Came back for day 14-15; won on Senshuraku while taped all over.

Makushita

Gyokuozan, Ms36W, 5-2, Ms22*.  Continues to rise; now approaching the Ms joi.

Sandanme

Marusho, Sd4W, 3-4, Sd18.

Oshoryu, Sd11E, 5-2, Ms50.  Still returning from injury.

Oyamada, Sd13W, 5-2, Ms49.  Coming back from his first bad patch.

Hoshuzan, Sd16W, 5-2, Ms54.  Turned it around this basho

Oshozan, Sd18E, 1-6, Sd53.  Cinderfella loses his slipper.  Would have been epic if he had made Makushita.

Murayama, Sd19E, 4-3, Sd7.  Near his career high (Sd2)

Mukaida, Sd22W, 3-4, Sd40.

Kawamura, Sd35W, 3-4, Sd51.

Mishima, Sd43E, 5-2, Sd18.

Karino, Sd88E, 6-1, Sd30*.  20-8 and 4 KK after his kyujo in Maezumo.

Jonidan

Honma, Jd6E, 1-3-3, Jd46.  Injured, obviously.

Yamane, Jd31W, 5-2, Sd86*.  After an 8 basho kyujo streak, he's come back to make Sandanme for the first time.

 

Hatsu basho: 1 Makuuchi, 1 Juryo, 4 Makushita, 8 Sandanme, 1 Jonidan, 0 Jonokuchi.

[Katooshu 3,335]

Kanazawa's performance in makushita has been a pleasant surprise, and that's now 6 straight KK. He looks more fired up and confident in his matches than last year.

Edited November 26, 2024 by Katooshu

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1 hour ago, Katooshu said:

Kanazawa's performance in makushita has been a pleasant surprise, and that's now 6 straight KK. He looks more fired up and confident in his matches than last year.

I haven't seen too many of his bouts recently, but I checked out day 13: his opponent tried a HNH, no problem, he turned, chased and shoved the guy out.  He looks fast for a big guy, too.

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Kyushu 2024 performances - Hatsu rankings

By division -- Shikona, incoming rank, Kyushu result, Hatsu rank (* = career high)

Makuuchi

Oshoma, M4W, 4-11, M9W.  Looked a little overwhelmed.

Juryo

Oshoumi, J14W, 10-3-2, J9W*.  Came back for day 14-15; won on Senshuraku while taped all over.

Makushita

Gyokuozan, Ms36W, 5-2, Ms20W*.  Continues to rise; now approaching the Ms joi.

Oshoryu, Sd11E, 5-2, Ms48E.  Still returning from injury.

Oyamada, Sd13W, 5-2, Ms50W.  Coming back from his first bad patch.

Hoshuzan, Sd16W, 5-2, Ms52W.  Turned it around this basho.

Sandanme

Murayama, Sd19E, 4-3, Sd9E.  Near his career high (Sd2)

Marusho, Sd4W, 3-4, Sd15E.

Mishima, Sd43E, 5-2, Sd16W.

Karino, Sd88E, 6-1, Sd30E*.  20-8 and 4 KK after his kyujo in Maezumo.

Mukaida, Sd22W, 3-4, Sd41W.

Kawamura, Sd35W, 3-4, Sd52E.

Oshozan, Sd18E, 1-6, Sd54W.  Cinderfella loses his slipper.  Would have been epic if he had made Makushita.

Jonidan

Yamane, Jd31W, 5-2, Sd86*Jd6W.  After an 8 basho kyujo streak, he's come back to make Sandanme for the first time. [No promotion because they cut off the end of Sandanme].

Honma, Jd6E, 1-3-3, Jd57E.  Injured, obviously.

Hatsu basho: 1 Makuuchi, 1 Juryo, 4 Makushita, 7 Sandanme, 2 Jonidan, 0 Jonokuchi.

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Hatsu 2025 performances – Predicted Haru rankings

By division -- Shikona, incoming rank, Hatsu result, Predicted Haru rank (* = career high)

Makuuchi

Oshoma, M9W, 8-7, M8.  Looks like he’s at his equilibrium rank.

Juryo

Oshoumi, J9W, 9-6, J7*.  Solid performance.

Makushita

Gyokuozan, Ms20W, 2-5, Ms37.  Hit the wall.

Oshoryu, Ms48E, 5-2, Ms31.  Still returning from injury.

Oyamada, Ms50W, 5-2, Ms32.  Moving forward again.

Hoshuzan, Ms52W, 3-4, Sd3.  Back over the line.

Sandanme

Murayama, Sd9E, 3-4, Sd21.

Marusho, Sd15E, 3-4, Sd32.

Mishima, Sd16W, 5-2, Ms53.

Karino, Sd30E, 3-2-2, Sd45.  The Wall hits, but he bounced.

Mukaida, Sd41W, 4-3, Sd27.

Kawamura, Sd52E, 5-2, Sd23.

Oshozan, Sd54W, 3-4, Sd68.

Jonidan

Yamane, Jd6W, 4-3, Sd78*.  After an 8 basho kyujo streak, he's come back to make Sandanme for the first time.

Honma, Jd57E, 4-3, Jd30. 

Predicted Haru basho: 1 Makuuchi, 1 Juryo, 4 Makushita, 8 Sandanme, 1 Jonidan.

[Koorifuu 1,020]

1 hour ago, Yamanashi said:

Makuuchi

Oshoma, M9W, 8-7, M8.  Looks like he’s at his equilibrium rank.

M9 is the new J4.

[Katooshu 3,335]

Oyamada sure is fun to watch, he might be my favourite from the heya

Edited January 27 by Katooshu

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3 hours ago, Katooshu said:

Oyamada sure is fun to watch, he might be my favourite from the heya

I really like him, too.  Skinny but strong, and really fast.  I saw his hikkake against ex-M16 Nionoumi on day 13 -- no muss, no fuss.  On day 9, he tried three different approaches against Ienoshima before getting him with a nice katasukashi.  The only thing he's vulnerable to is a straight-ahead blowout oshitaoshi.

Edited January 27 by Yamanashi

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Hatsu 2025 performances – Haru rankings

By division -- Shikona, incoming rank, Kyushu result, Haru rank (* = career high)

Makuuchi

Oshoma, M9W, 8-7, M8W.  Looks like he’s at his equilibrium rank.

Juryo

Oshoumi, J9W, 9-6, J4W*.  Solid performance, banzuke luck.

Makushita

Gyokuozan, Ms20W, 2-5, Ms34W.  Hit the wall.

Oshoryu, Ms48E, 5-2, Ms28E.  Still returning from injury.

Oyamada, Ms50W, 5-2, Ms30E.  Probably gets Ms30W Enho on day 1.

Hoshuzan, Ms52W, 3-4, Ms59W.  Near the bottom of Makushita now.

Sandanme

Murayama, Sd9E, 3-4, Sd19E.

Marusho, Sd15E, 3-4, Sd35E.

Mishima, Sd16W, 5-2, Ms53E. First time back to Makushita since 2022.

Karino, Sd30E, 3-2-2, Sd45W.  The Wall hits, but he bounced.

Mukaida, Sd41W, 4-3, Sd24W.

Kawamura, Sd52E, 5-2, Sd21E.  He probably gets Sd21W Asanoyama on day 1.

Oshozan, Sd54W, 3-4, Sd67E.

Jonidan

Yamane, Jd6W, 4-3, Sd66W*.  After an 8 basho kyujo streak, he makes Sandanme at last.

Honma, Jd57E, 4-3, Intai. 

Haru basho: 1 Makuuchi, 1 Juryo, 5 Makushita, 7 Sandanme. No rikishi in Jd or Jk!

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On February 19, Oyakata Naruto received a Braun coffeemaker for his 42nd birthday.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DGQTZsqvt7s/?hl=en&img_index=3

 

[Akinomaki 40,814]

13-15 Naruto-beya members experienced o-shakyo (sutra copying) to train concentration of mind and soul on the 25th at the Nara Yakushi-ji yakushiji.or.jp/en/oshakyo/. They visit the temple each year since 2019, when the temple head became acquainted with Naruto.

13 rikishi, I guess - first time for Karino

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15 in all https://www.nara-np.co.jp/news/20250227213850.html

last year

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