RabidJohn 2,071 Posted July 14 1 minute ago, Akinomaki said: Not interrupt, delay - like the last Shonosuke had to wait an extra year or so till he got promoted I honestly thought that was just a hangover from the "We don't need no Shonosuke" decade, which I really don't understand. Again, maybe it's just the way my western mind works, but I'd love to see gyoji ranked on performance rather than seniority. I would like to see leapfrogging and backsliding in the promotion queue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tochinofuji 405 Posted July 14 18 minutes ago, RabidJohn said: It won't, but will it? Do we western fans attach a stigma to sashi-chigae that no longer exists? I mean, I know the tate-gyoji's wazashi signifies his readiness to commit seppuku if he gets it wrong, but they don't, do they? I've no idea when the last one did that, if they ever did. The Kyokai always reject the ritual letter of resignation, too. Maybe I've missed something, but the only thing that seems to interrupt the strict order of seniority gyoji promotions is off-dohyo wrongdoings or leaving in a somewhat premature huff. They leave the promotion queue, but I don't recall one being sent backwards in the queue. Just for the sake of detail, the blade is a tanto, not a wakizashi. Not that it changes anything and certainly no offence intended, but as Japanese swords are another one of my passions I had one of those moments of being concerned I had entirely misunderstood a gyoji's outfit and so was sidetracked looking into it! 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reonito 1,783 Posted July 14 5 hours ago, Tochinofuji said: Just for the sake of detail, the blade is a tanto, not a wakizashi. Not that it changes anything and certainly no offence intended, but as Japanese swords are another one of my passions I had one of those moments of being concerned I had entirely misunderstood a gyoji's outfit and so was sidetracked looking into it! Since I bothered to look it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oskanohana 361 Posted July 14 23 hours ago, Bunbukuchagama said: "I woke up and felt like henka today". Abi on day 2: "I woke up and felt like walking aimlessly forward and rolling over". That was mukiryoku sumo at its finest. And by mukiryoku, I actually mean the forbidden "Y" word. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leoben 174 Posted July 14 Check twitter around 11:00 am > The first thing I see is Wakamotoharu being interviewed > OK, someone gave up another kinboshi 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,880 Posted July 14 2 hours ago, Oskanohana said: Abi on day 2: "I woke up and felt like walking aimlessly forward and rolling over". That was mukiryoku sumo at its finest. And by mukiryoku, I actually mean the forbidden "Y" word. Abi is damaged goods this basho. Still recovering from elbow surgery. Wouldn't expect much from him this basho other than lots of henka attempts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 20,252 Posted July 15 Insane footwork by Hatsuyama to recover his position multiple times against Shimanoumi yesterday (although it was partly on him that he needed to in the first place): 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reonito 1,783 Posted July 15 4 minutes ago, Asashosakari said: Insane footwork by Hatsuyama to recover his position multiple times against Shimanoumi yesterday (although it was partly on him that he needed to in the first place): Shimanoumi really thought this was an opportunity to pick up one of the 6 wins he needs to stay in juryo, so he actually tried. (Given recent decisions and whom we've talking about, I guess 5 could do it) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I am the Yokozuna 222 Posted July 15 Wow a great defensive work and escape on the tawara Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 1,195 Posted July 15 I'm wondering where are all those now who were claiming not so long ago that Kirishima "is finished" that "he is not Sanyaku material" and so on..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,880 Posted July 15 Aonishiki continues to impress. Fastest ever to a Kinboshi, according to the NHK broadcast. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussReimroc 30 Posted July 15 7 minutes ago, Kaninoyama said: Aonishiki continues to impress. Fastest ever to a Kinboshi, according to the NHK broadcast. I was theorizing with someone if this would be the case while watching live. If I have my facts straight, he's achieved a kinboshi in 11 basho, beating the previous record jointly held by Tomokaze and Konishiki (14 basho) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 6,394 Posted July 15 All because he was denied promotion to Komusubi... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 976 Posted July 15 26 minutes ago, Jakusotsu said: All because he was denied promotion to Komusubi... It's a conspiracy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kishinoyama 625 Posted July 15 42 minutes ago, Jakusotsu said: All because he was denied promotion to Komusubi... That worked out quite well for him didn’t it! Extra ¥ every tournament as long as he is a sekitori. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RabidJohn 2,071 Posted July 15 Just now, Kishinoyama said: That worked out quite well for him didn’t it! Extra ¥ every tournament as long as he is a sekitori. It could well be his last opportunity, because the kid looks too good to be spending much time outside sanyaku. And if he keeps doing it like that, I'm probably going to end up liking his submarine style. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morning 99 Posted July 15 Hakuho also had only one Gold Star. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jyuunomori 238 Posted July 15 (edited) Aonishiki is not good, he is great. Not only in technique, but in mind and strength too. It would be a heck of a thing for him to be promoted to Sekiwake (if stars align) this basho and begin an Ozeki run...in this Makuuchi which is more competetive than it has been in ages. There are so many fresh Rikishi who are good. Some of them in a cusp of greatness: Onokatsu, Hakuoho, Takerufuji (who I still believe to be the greatest prospect for newest Ozeki run) have all ingredients to be great. Hell, even Kinbozan has the grit to bloom to be a strong Sekiwake regular who may just go into a run. There are the already tested strong veterans: Kirishima (who is on an Ozeki run), Takayasu, Tamawashi. Wildcards who can just win and stop your run by doing something crazy like: Ura, Asakoryu and Tobizaru . The newest rising wonder in: Kusano. The current Ozeki and of course the reigning Yokozunae. It just ain't easy to go on an Ozeki run now. It is way harder than it was a year ago. Edited July 15 by Jyuunomori 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 6,394 Posted July 15 13 minutes ago, Jyuunomori said: There are so many fresh Rikishi who are good. Some of them in a cusp of greatness: Onokatsu, Hakuoho, Takerufuji (who I still believe to be the greatest prospect for newest Ozeki run) have all ingredients to be great. Right now Takerufuji looks more like turning into another Endo, I'm afraid. I only doubt he will last that long. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 1,195 Posted July 15 3 minutes ago, Jakusotsu said: Right now Takerufuji looks more like turning into another Endo, I'm afraid. I only doubt he will last that long. Aaaaah those (fragile) ankles ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RabidJohn 2,071 Posted July 15 1 hour ago, Jakusotsu said: Right now Takerufuji looks more like turning into another Endo, I'm afraid. I only doubt he will last that long. Not that bad, surely. I mean, I'm not deluded enough to think he'll ever make ozeki, but he does have a makunouchi yusho and that puts him a few steps above Endo. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leoben 174 Posted July 15 (edited) 17 hours ago, Leoben said: Check twitter around 11:00 am > The first thing I see is W̶a̶k̶a̶m̶o̶t̶o̶h̶a̶r̶u̶Aonishiki being interviewed > OK, someone gave up another kinboshi It happened again! (Full credit to Aonishiki, he looks special) Edited July 15 by Leoben Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fashiritētā 213 Posted July 15 Aonishki displaying his grappling skills, kept Hoshoryu so close he couldn’t generate anything, let alone a throw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsubame 378 Posted July 15 Abi henka'ed his way out of my heart. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oskanohana 361 Posted July 15 13 hours ago, Asashosakari said: Insane footwork by Hatsuyama to recover his position multiple times against Shimanoumi yesterday (although it was partly on him that he needed to in the first place) I saw Shimanoumi not managing to win despite multiple chances to do so. Maybe I'm just a pessimist. I was about to call it quits for him, but today he showed he can hang out for another basho...and maybe 20 more...Mercy. 9 hours ago, Athenayama said: I'm wondering where are all those now who were claiming not so long ago that Kirishima "is finished" that "he is not Sanyaku material" and so on..... I've said it before and I'l keep saying it. There are no mongolians who made it to ozeki that didn't make it further to yokozuna. There have been 6 already. Ama did it when you'd get laughed at if you thought he would win a single yusho. Kakuryu did it. Hoshoryu did it (and at times like today or yesterday one wonders how). Kirishima is wily enough and if he's recovered from his unexplicable lack of staying power, who's there to deny him? Onosato is one. From the rest....Aonishiki maybe? Not enough. Kiribayama next yokozuna. Book it. 6 hours ago, Jakusotsu said: Right now Takerufuji looks more like turning into another Endo, I'm afraid. I only doubt he will last that long. Takerufuji thought that the best way to send a monkey flying was grabbing stubbornly his mawashi. And from the outside. Genius plan. 1 hour ago, Tsubame said: Abi henka'ed his way out of my heart. You should try some introspection and think how did he, of all people, get there in the first place. What was that quote? On 13/07/2025 at 22:52, Bunbukuchagama said: "I woke up and felt like henka today". Sounds about right. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
