Retirements after Aki 2024

[Akinomaki 40,703]

Kimura Shonosuke of course, and "strongest ever" wakaimonogashira Hananokuni turns 65 on Oct. 15th and retires after this basho - after about 30 years as urakata. No plans for the future "I want to earn enough to go to the sento (public bath)" - when he's not at the basho he relaxes there after a 2h walk. On day 6 he had his last appearance on NHK as 2nd low div. commentator.

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his one kinboshi win, against Hokutoumi Aki 1989

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 his other famous bout is that at the 1000th win of Chiyonofuji

[Akinomaki 40,703]

Koshinoryu, chanko-cho of Fujishima-beya, had the last bout of his 30 year career today - finishing with a win after a 0-6 start this basho. He retires and will return to Sakai, naturally to go into the restaurant business. He wants to introduce new recruits from his home prefecture to the heya - with him gone, only one rikishi remains from Fukui-pref. https://www.chunichi.co.jp/article/961194

Edited September 21, 2024 by Akinomaki

[Akinomaki 40,703]

The 2 top retirements, Takakeisho topic/44123-takakeisho-intai/ and Shonosuke had the retirement press conference yesterday

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his most memorable bout: day 15 Nagoya 2021, Hakuho wins against ozeki Terunofuji (promoted after that) to get his last yusho with 15-0

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his nobori at the basho

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at work on day 12

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I guess there will be more from his career later

[Kaninoyama 1,815]

On 20/09/2024 at 15:49, Akinomaki said:

Kimura Shonosuke of course, and "strongest ever" wakaimonogashira Hananokuni turns 65 on Oct. 15th and retires after this basho - after about 30 years as urakata. No plans for the future "I want to earn enough to go to the sento (public bath)" - when he's not at the basho he relaxes there after a 2h walk. On day 6 he had his last appearance on NHK as 2nd low div. commentator.

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his one kinboshi win, against Hokutoumi Aki 1989

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 his other famous bout is that at the 1000th win of Chiyonofuji

Hananokuni looks so much like my father-in-law, right down to his crew cut, glasses, and limping walk, that my wife and I do a double take every time we see him and she calls home to confirm that he's there and not at the Kokugikan. 

Edited September 22, 2024 by Kaninoyama

[Naganoyama 5,945]

Have you checked his wardrobe for the blue overalls?

[ryafuji 815]

On 20/09/2024 at 02:49, Akinomaki said:

Kimura Shonosuke of course, and "strongest ever" wakaimonogashira Hananokuni turns 65 on Oct. 15th and retires after this basho - after about 30 years as urakata. No plans for the future "I want to earn enough to go to the sento (public bath)" - when he's not at the basho he relaxes there after a 2h walk. On day 6 he had his last appearance on NHK as 2nd low div. commentator.

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his one kinboshi win, against Hokutoumi Aki 1989

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 his other famous bout is that at the 1000th win of Chiyonofuji

I'd give a shout out to his 11-4 record in September 1988 which got him the Kantosho - that tournament was shown by Channel 4 in the UK and I remember he was 9-1 from M9 by Day 10 and they put him up against the ozeki for the last few days.

He was also fond of a henka - his kinboshi was achieved that way.

[Akinomaki 40,703]

Also in this category: Asahisho/Furiwake quits

22 minutes ago, Akinomaki said:

Another sign of the expected intai rush coming: Asahisho (Furiwake) has left the NSK as of today https://www.sumo.or.jp/IrohaKyokaiInformation/detail?id=664

[Gurowake 4,096]

30 minutes ago, Akinomaki said:

Also in this category: Asahisho/Furiwake quits 

"Quits"?  Not "had his loan called in"?

[Faustonowaka 130]

36 minutes ago, Akinomaki said:

Also in this category: Asahisho/Furiwake quits

Kiriyama? Furiwake is vacant since last april

[Sue 515]

43 minutes ago, Faustonowaka said:

Kiriyama? Furiwake is vacant since last april

No, he switched over last time, which was commented on as being an unusual move. There's a suggestion that both of those seats might be filled soon.

[Akinomaki 40,703]

Daiseiryu decided to quit - he spoke to reporters after the day 15 torikumi "I learned in the sumo world the importance of human connections"

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[Akinomaki 40,703]

15 hours ago, Sue said:

16 hours ago, Faustonowaka said:

Kiriyama? Furiwake is vacant since last april

No, he switched over last time, which was commented on as being an unusual move. There's a suggestion that both of those seats might be filled soon.

the relevant post

On 01/08/2024 at 16:34, Asashosakari said:

On 01/08/2024 at 08:54, Akinomaki said:

Asahisho switched from Kiriyama to Furiwake as of July 29th https://www.sumo.or.jp/IrohaKyokaiInformation/detail?id=657

Kiriyama for Terunofuji...? The retired owner of the kabu was affiliated to Isegahama-beya in his last few years. (And fought out of the previous Isegahama-beya, though I feel that's rather irrelevant now.)

In any case, it's an odd move to make unless further developments are imminent for the Kiriyama name, considering Furiwake has "ejection seat" written all over it with the way Myogiryu's career has been going lately...

[Akinomaki 40,703]

The final day for Shonosuke, his 65th birthday

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[Akinomaki 40,703]

Shonosuke retirement press conference

[dingo 1,281]

50 years is an incredibly long time to pursue the sumo lifestyle as a gyoji. I can't even begin to fathom how much sumo is part of his life and how much it means to him. Despite all the mishaps and errors, he's always seemed deeply dedicated. Thank you and I hope he can enjoy his well earned retirement. 

[Asashosakari 19,590]

On 23/09/2024 at 08:34, Akinomaki said:

Daiseiryu decided to quit - he spoke to reporters after the day 15 torikumi "I learned in the sumo world the importance of human connections"

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Interesting that he hasn't got a dedicated retirement announcement by the Kyokai if it was known by senshuraku; normally any former sekitori will, even if they've been mired in the lower divisions for a long time.

[Koorifuu 1,016]

Papers not in yet, I wager.

[Yubinhaad 11,741]

As the thread is already up and running here are the danpatsu-shiki pictures I've found so far.

 

On 21/09/2024 at 20:43, Akinomaki said:

Koshinoryu, chanko-cho of Fujishima-beya, had the last bout of his 30 year career today - finishing with a win after a 0-6 start this basho. He retires and will return to Sakai, naturally to go into the restaurant business. He wants to introduce new recruits from his home prefecture to the heya - with him gone, only one rikishi remains from Fukui-pref.

First to the Fujishima-beya senshuraku party where Koshinoryu's danpatsu-shiki took place.

Spoiler

After his final bout on Day 14 he was greeted outside by Hanaregoma-beya's Kitanosho who, as Akinomaki hinted at, is now the only active rikishi from Fukui prefecture. They fought once in the 2023 Natsu basho, which was the first all-Fukui bout for 15 years.

Koshinoryu with an oichomage for the last time, with a supporter who also had a cut during the ceremony.

Bushozan makes his cut.

Fujishima-oyakata (former Ozeki Musoyama) makes the tomebasami in these rather low-quality shots.

After a proper haircut and a new suit.

Among the visitors for the celebrations was the oldest active rikishi, Shoketsu - he and Koshinoryu made their debut together in March 1995.

 

 

Also retiring is Aoi from Shikoroyama-beya, after a 16-year career.

Spoiler

Shikoroyama-beya often has former rikishi attending the senshuraku party, among them this time were Sotenryu and Teraoumi.

A solemn moment as Aoi waits for the danpatsu-shiki to begin.

Heyagashira Abi makes his cut.

Speeches from Shikoroyama-oyakata (former Komusubi Homasho) and Aoi himself, after a proper haircut and a new suit.

With Sotenryu again.

 

 

Hakkaku-beya's Hokutonami is another one to call it a day, after a 12-year career. The heya posted four pictures from his danpatsu-shiki.

Spoiler

Azumazeki-oyakata (former Komusubi Takamisakari) makes his cut.

Final cut by Hakkaku-oyakata (former Yokozuna Hokutoumi).

Speeches afterwards.

 

 

Finally to Kise-beya's senshuraku party where Daiseiryu's danpatsu-shiki took place. Presumably the heya will put a video on their YouTube channel at some point.

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Sengaku was on duty as guide but took a brief break from holding the tray to make his own cut.

Higonoryu.

Tsurubayashi.

Hidenoumi.

Ura.

Kinbozan.

Sendagawa-oyakata (former Maegashira Tokushoryu).

Final cut by Kise-oyakata (former Maegashira Higonoumi).

Afterwards with a supporter, pro-wrestler 'Dash' Chisako.

And with his older brother Sasayama, who retired in 2019.

 

Edited September 24, 2024 by Yubinhaad

[Asashosakari 19,590]

The full list of retirements (via Nikkan and others) comprises 11 names including the three high-profile sekitori retirements that were previously announced. Daiseiryu and Kotoyusho also retire having experienced sekitori status, if briefly.

Takakeisho (Tokiwayama) Thread
Myogiryu (Sakaigawa) Thread
Aoiyama (Kasugano) Thread
Kotoyusho (Sadogatake)
Aoi (Shikoroyama)
Daiseiryu (Kise)
Hokutoiwa (Hakkaku)
Koshinoryu (Fujishima)
Hokutonami (Hakkaku)
Satotanaka (Nishiiwa)
Michihaya (Onomatsu)

Kotoyusho will stay in the Kyokai as he has been appointed as wakaimonogashira.

Edited September 25, 2024 by Asashosakari

[Katooshu 3,313]

Shame Michihaya could never get healthy. He wasn't going to be a star, but 5 KK in the 6 basho he completed out of high school was a fairly good start, and it looked to me like he could eventually become one of those makushita level competitors who tests more promising upcomers. 

Edited September 25, 2024 by Katooshu

[Yamanashi 3,887]

Do I read the db correctly?  Daiseiryu and Jokoryu both joined Kisebeya in May 2011.

[Asojima 2,874]

They both started in Kitanoumi heya and then shifted to Kise. The date is correct.

 

Edited September 25, 2024 by Asojima

[Yamanashi 3,887]

1 minute ago, Asojima said:

Jokoryu started in Kitanoumi heya and then shifted to Kise.

Thanks for the correction (I've been fan-boying all day, so I'm out of reactions).  I should have known as much -- it just seemed so weird.

[Tigerboy1966 1,455]

On 21/09/2024 at 20:43, Akinomaki said:

Koshinoryu, chanko-cho of Fujishima-beya, had the last bout of his 30 year career today

101 basho in sandanme: only Gorikiyama had more...https://sumodb.sumogames.de/Query.aspx?show_form=0&group_by=rikishi&having=100&form1_sd=on

[Koorifuu 1,016]

I had a quiet hunch on Kotoyusho and on how the thumping he received at high makushita was probably the killing blow on his career since it became apparent he'd never get to juryo again.

Glad that he's got the wakaimonogashira role, though.

Edited September 25, 2024 by Koorifuu