Takakeisho is Minatogawa-oyakata now

[Asashosakari 19,943]

https://www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/news/202504240001565.html

Ex-Takakeisho appeared at a - this time live - event hosted by Toyonoshima again today, and confirmed that his danpatsu-shiki will take place on Saturday, October 4th. Tickets on sale from May 11th, shonichi of Natsu basho.

[Akinomaki 41,182]

Today he was at the talk event in the sumo museum - Takakeisho is following the path of his former shisho after intai: down from 170 to 130 now, slimming down from basho to basho

oo o o o o

he's also more and more looking like Taka

oooo

[MrGrumpyGills 143]

That has to be one of the most impressive transformations I've ever seen, he looks so young now too and quite handsome. Almost didn't recognize him.

[hakutorizakura 673]

Wow he actually has a jawline! 

[rokudenashi 336]

Looks like he's had that facial hair removal surgery you see advertised on every subway train in the cities, either that or a very sharp razor blade

[Oortael 154]

And now his arms fit his body type. 
Could probably put his hands in his pockets, tho I wouldnt bet on it just yet.

[Jakusotsu 6,188]

Now we know what Enho could look like if he was eating his share.

[Koorifuu 1,079]

[dingo 1,388]

Wow, if I didn't know I would actually hardly recognise him. Very impressive transformation, I suppose it's quite fitting for his character. He made ozeki and almost yokozuna by sheer willpower. No wonder he can slim down with great results if he focuses his willpower on that goal now. 

[I am the Yokozuna 204]

A normal, healthy, 28 year old Japanese man. Could/should be a poster boy for various PR activities of the JSA in the coming years. 

By the way is Ozempic sold in Japan? 

[dingo 1,388]

33 minutes ago, I am the Yokozuna said:

By the way is Ozempic sold in Japan? 

Quick Google says it is, although not officially approved for weight loss but still used for that purpose as well. With that in mind perhaps the weight loss is a bit less impressive... 

[I am the Yokozuna 204]

My point is that if it is legal, the JSA should distribute it to all rikishis that retire out of consideration for their healthcare. Saw pictures of Goeido and Hakuho recently - frankly they had not shed much weight and it is not OK long term if they stay like that. 

[Akinomaki 41,182]

Yesterday vs. the intai press conference

o o

vs. last Kyushu

o

[dingo 1,388]

Out of reactions, but thank you for the amazing contrast! 

[Akinomaki 41,182]

People just can't get enough of him - yesterday Minatogawa was again at the talk event
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He is regular at NHK Sunday Sports now - in the past Oguruma and Tamanoi did that

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[Morning 90]

I can't get over how cute and young he looks now.

[Ryoshishokunin 330]

His intai-zumo will be interesting to see.  

[Yamanashi 3,988]

7 hours ago, Morning said:

I can't get over how cute and young he looks now.

He's 28, after all, and he actually smiles now.

[Akinomaki 41,182]

Minatogawa everywhere

After yesterday on Abema

o o o o o

Minatogawa is on the NHK broadcast today

Edited May 23 by Akinomaki

[Akinomaki 41,182]

And now we'll get Takakeisho at the press club, replacing Miyagino/Hakuho, just the right man to meet the press https://www.sankei.com/article/20250616-4C22NOPHUBLXVMH4ULQDQF73ZQ/

Edited June 16 by Akinomaki