A few questions to you guys about Yokozuna

[Eikokurai]

19 minutes ago, rhyen said:

https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/大相撲ごっつぁんバトル/id1204109283?l=en&mt=8

finishing in January/February. You can try to play the original web/Hinata version in Japan only that has all the Yokozuna & Raiden.

It’s not available on China’s App Store. Typical. Nothing good ever is.

[Churaumi]

13 hours ago, Eikokurai said:

It’s not available on China’s App Store. Typical. Nothing good ever is.

It’s not available in the US either, at least without some trickery I’m not motivated enough to do.

[Akinomaki]

11 minutes ago, Churaumi said:

It’s not available in the US either, at least without some trickery I’m not motivated enough to do.

For Android devices, no trickery is needed. I download the apk file of an app the Play store refuses to show, and install it with an APK manager https://www.google.com/search?q=大相撲ごっつぁんバトル+apk+download

Today I installed AR Hakkeyoi this way - bad circle recognition and always the same bout played: expectations not fulfilled.

Edited December 4, 2018 by Akinomaki

[Churaumi]

 I’m part of the Apple crowd, sadly.

[rhyen]

14 hours ago, Churaumi said:

 I’m part of the Apple crowd, sadly.

All you need is an Japan ITunes account and a ¥10,000 gift card. 

[ALAKTORN]

Wait, Harumafuji didn’t make 10 yūshō? Damn…

On 03/12/2018 at 19:05, Bugman said:

1.  Do you feel a basho needs a Yokozuna participating in it, for it to feel 'complete'?

2.  Do you think a rikishi should become a Yokozuna based on performance against peers, or based on how good Yokozuna's of the past were?  (or mixture of)

3.  Is it currently too hard or to easy to become a Yokozuna in your opinion?

4.  In many cultures, (including Japan as far as i'm aware), trying your best to the bitter end in a sport is the admirable thing to do, (think crossing a finishing line 10 hours after the last guy went home, cos you sprained your ankle), so why do Yokozuna's leave a tournament half-way so often, when it goes badly for them?

5.  If you were charged with naming a new rank above Yokozuna, what would you call it?

Thanks :)

1. Yes. I cheer for the yokozuna most of the time because I like seeing the strong live up to their name and perform as such.
2. It’s much less of a headache to go with the former. The field is usually strong enough that no horrible yokozuna is ever produced with current standards (YD + Y), save injuries.
3. It’s become easier than it’s been in like 10 years, probably. With Asashōryū’s expulsion and Hakuhō’s decline. Still, I think Kisenosato was deserved and he just got unlucky with injuries, so as said previously no horrible yokozuna has been produced so even if it’s easier than it’s been for the past 10 years, it’s not like anyone can make it.
4. I disagree with that notion, it’s stupid not admirable to me. If you’re injured you need to rest. As to the question it’s been answered by others.
5. Dai-yokozuna is similar to what in chess are called “super GMs”, it’s not a real title above GMs (Grandmasters) but it’s something people call the very top players, like the top 20 in the world. I don’t know enough Japanese to make up any sumō rank myself.

[Jabbamaru]

On 03/12/2018 at 16:05, Bugman said:

1.  Do you feel a basho needs a Yokozuna participating in it, for it to feel 'complete'?

2.  Do you think a rikishi should become a Yokozuna based on performance against peers, or based on how good Yokozuna's of the past were?  (or mixture of)

3.  Is it currently too hard or to easy to become a Yokozuna in your opinion?

4.  In many cultures, (including Japan as far as i'm aware), trying your best to the bitter end in a sport is the admirable thing to do, (think crossing a finishing line 10 hours after the last guy went home, cos you sprained your ankle), so why do Yokozuna's leave a tournament half-way so often, when it goes badly for them?

5.  If you were charged with naming a new rank above Yokozuna, what would you call it?

Thanks :)

Yes. No dohyo iri no fun.

Peers. thats why Raiden never got the rope; MF* was peerles.

Its tough enought.

Because they dont want to make fools of themselves and kyokai dosent like kinboshis...

Aerozuna