Akinomaki 40,666 Posted March 27, 2024 (edited) 17 retire. Kairyu (Dewanoumi), Yuki and Okinofuji (Hakkaku) will become sewanin, from Miyagino only Kurokage retires - and of course Hokuseiho. From also closing Michinoku after Yuki also Dainichido, Kirimaru and Chikureizan As mentioned from Kasugano Tochikamiyama - the alleged culprit not. From Isegahama Terutsuyoshi and bg Yoshinofuji Kototaiki and Kotokiho from Sadogatake Keitenkai (Onomatsu) Mogaminishiki (Kise) Sakura (Takadagawa) Akenonami (Tatsunami), banzuke-gai http://www.sanspo.com/article/20240327-WVQAQF6BG5P5BFRXFYVNBX7TWE/ Edited March 27, 2024 by Akinomaki 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 19,500 Posted March 27, 2024 (edited) List with vital data. Thread links with further info about the previously known retirements of (former) sekitori: Hokuseiho, Terutsuyoshi, Keitenkai Edited March 28, 2024 by Asashosakari 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,666 Posted March 27, 2024 (edited) Nikkan as usual with pics of all those retiring (plus a few from other papers) Hokuseiho o Terutsuyoshi o o Kurokage (right) o Tochikamiyama o Yoshinofuji o Dainichido o Chikureizan o Kirimaru o Yuuki o o vid Keitenkai o only the backside: Kototaiki o Kotokiho o Mogaminishiki o Sakura o Akenonami o Kairyu o Okinofuji o Edited March 27, 2024 by Akinomaki 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerboy1966 1,451 Posted March 27, 2024 So farewell then, Kairyu. In makushita for almost 15 years, and usually in the upper half. He had a yusho and a few near misses but just couldn't quite get that priceless promotion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,728 Posted March 27, 2024 Sakura retires after 21 years in ozumo, having begun his career with 15 consecutive make-koshi. He went on to reach a highest rank of Jonidan 5. He had a 10-0 record against Moriurara, who is now the last active rikishi from their debut class of May 2003. Lots of retired rikishi move into the food business in some way, but Sakura's nickname in the sumo world was 'Chanko Yokozuna' because of his skills in the Takadagawa kitchen. I'd be shocked if he doesn't end up running his own place eventually. Anyway, his danpatsu-shiki was held at the heya senshuraku party. Spoiler He received several floral gifts after his last bout. With his first and last oichomage. Stablemates make their cuts, Shonannoumi and I think the second is Kagayaki? Kimura Shonosuke in full dress was the gyoji. Takadagawa-oyakata (former Sekiwake Akinoshima) makes the tomebasami to end the ceremony. More flowers and a farewell speech from Sakura. No pictures from the actual haircutting part of Chikureisen's danpatsu-shiki, but here's what I found of the before and after. Spoiler Having his first and last oichomage completed. And the severed oicho. Otowayama-beya's Hagane was among the guests. Chikureisen after a proper cut and a new suit. He kept his nameplates (he started under his family name, Omura) as a souvenir. And a few shots from Yuki's danpatsu-shiki. Spoiler At the final Michinoku-beya senshuraku party, Yuki waits for the haircutting to begin. Heya yobidashi Shin holds the tray. Ozeki Kiribayama says farewell. And afterwards. Kirimaru's danpatsu-shiki is apparently scheduled for April 14th. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raishu 208 Posted March 27, 2024 19 hours ago, Akinomaki said: Kairyu (Dewanoumi), Yuki and Okinofuji (Hakkaku) will become sewanin. Finally, they hire again after more than nine years. Glad for the three guys who made it. I always expected long-serving veterans like Shoketsu, Musashiumi or Dairaido to patiently wait for a spot, but it looks like they were not considered (or simply want to perform as active rikishi). That will boost the number of sewanin up to 11 for a couple of months. Fukuryudake will turn 65 in May - which means we will settle at 10. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raishu 208 Posted March 27, 2024 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Yubinhaad said: ... and I think the second is Kagayaki? My guess is Ryuden, but I am not 100% sure myself. Edited March 27, 2024 by Raishu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakura 1,489 Posted March 27, 2024 19 hours ago, Akinomaki said: Sakura (Takadagawa) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,842 Posted March 28, 2024 I expect a lot more outgoing from Miyagino stable and Michinoku stable in the coming days? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 5,995 Posted March 28, 2024 8 hours ago, Raishu said: My guess is Ryuden, but I am not 100% sure myself. My guess is neither Kagayaki nor Ryuden (doesn't look like them at all), but I don't know the guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,798 Posted March 28, 2024 Thought we might see Endo on that list. Guess he'll give it a go in Juryo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naganoyama 5,942 Posted March 28, 2024 8 hours ago, Raishu said: My guess is Ryuden, but I am not 100% sure myself. I agree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiyotasuke 300 Posted March 29, 2024 Here is Kagayaki! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,666 Posted March 29, 2024 On 27/03/2024 at 03:29, Akinomaki said: Kairyu (Dewanoumi), Yuki and Okinofuji (Hakkaku) will become sewanin Okinofuji was interviewed by his local paper: he wants to contribute something to his hometown/island. "Not injury, my body didn't move properly anymore." He took an NSK examination and chose the path of sewanin. http://www.sanin-chuo.co.jp/articles/-/551392 - being from the heya of the rijicho likely helped to get the job 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naganoyama 5,942 Posted March 29, 2024 1 hour ago, Chiyotasuke said: Here is Kagayaki! ... wearing different clothes! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 5,995 Posted March 29, 2024 3 hours ago, Naganoyama said: ... wearing different clothes! Maybe he's Davy on the road? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,728 Posted April 4, 2024 I didn't spot it at the time but Takasago-beya announced on March 1st that itto-tokoyama Tokoyumi had retired after almost 47 years in the job. He still had over two years until mandatory retirement. Kise-beya posted a video of their senshuraku party, showing Mogaminishiki with his first-and-last oichomage (screenshot below). He has found a partner and will be getting married, the shisho announced in his speech. No footage of the danpatsu-shiki unfortunately. 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,666 Posted April 6, 2024 (edited) On 04/04/2024 at 23:05, Yubinhaad said: Kise-beya posted a video of their senshuraku party, showing Mogaminishiki with his first-and-last oichomage (screenshot below). He has found a partner and will be getting married, the shisho announced in his speech. No footage of the danpatsu-shiki unfortunately. They dedicated a whole video to the event - with interlude as above with optional additional English subtitle explanations - getting married on March 29th, he introduced his now wife at the party - off video. He'll continue to work for Kise-beya for another year - obviously as chanko-cho: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ll09K95svLU Edited April 6, 2024 by Akinomaki 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,728 Posted April 14, 2024 (edited) Kairyu's danpatsu-shiki took place a few days ago at Dewanoumi-beya. Spoiler With his last oichomage - he had experience of it before in six Juryo bouts. A commemorative picture with the heya and attendees. The previous Dewanoumi (former Sekiwake Washuyama) and former Juryo Dewahayate are there. A special guest was Aoiyama - he and Kairyu were stablemates in the old Tagonoura-beya, but when the shisho died the rikishi were divided between Dewanoumi and Kasugano. Aoiyama makes his cut. Kairyu served as tsukebito to Mitakeumi, who makes his cut. The shisho (former Maegashira Oginohana) makes the final cut. A new suit for the new sewanin - surely somebody could've helped with that tie! The severed oicho. It's been tidied up so probably he plans to keep it in a display case. And today Kirimaru's danpatsu-shiki took place at former Michinoku-beya, although like Chikureisen earlier I didn't find any shots of the actual hair cutting. Anyway, here's what did turn up. Spoiler Having his first and last oichomage prepared by a tokoyama, probably Tokodai. Posing for some commemorative shots in front of the heya. In the last one he is joined by Michinoku-oyakata (former Ozeki Kirishima) and some of the old boys. Directly behind Kirimaru is ex-Jumonji, in front of the pillar box maybe ex-Ryuho? The severed oicho being tidied up, again probably for display case. And afterwards, with Michinoku. A souvenir given to those attending, although I don't know what it is or if there's anything in it. Edited April 14, 2024 by Yubinhaad 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asapedroryu 235 Posted April 14, 2024 Did Aoiyama forget his kimono and had to sit outside for the photo? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,666 Posted April 30, 2024 Nikkan again posted pics, only those retired from the banzuke, so not the new sewanin - I only post the different ones Terutsuyoshi o Kurokage o ... Dainichido o Chikureizan o ... Kototaiki (left) o ... Mogaminishiki o Sakura o 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katooshu 3,265 Posted April 30, 2024 Ah yes, the type of photo everyone hopes to be remembered by Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 19,500 Posted April 30, 2024 36 minutes ago, Katooshu said: Ah yes, the type of photo everyone hopes to be remembered by "Watch the SHOCKING surveillance cam footage of Kototaiki's career being ENDED" 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,666 Posted June 23, 2024 (edited) Together with Terutsuyoshi retired (same official basho) and on the same day the danpatsushiki: Keitenkai had his today in a hotel on Tokyo, with about 120 cutters, the Saitama Sakae kohai ozeki Kotozakura and Takakeisho among them. http://www.sankei.com/article/20240623-KHTFKIOE2ZO2XNTZS63GHQJWGQ/ Final cut by Onomatsu oyakata He has started his 2nd career, working for a funeral service company in Tokyo. Edited June 23, 2024 by Akinomaki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
