Takakeisho is Minatogawa-oyakata now

[Asashosakari]

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]

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]

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]

Wow he actually has a jawline! 

[rokudenashi]

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]

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]

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

[Koorifuu]

[dingo]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Yesterday vs. the intai press conference

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vs. last Kyushu

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[dingo]

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

[Akinomaki]

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]

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

[Ryoshishokunin]

His intai-zumo will be interesting to see.  

[Yamanashi]

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]

Minatogawa everywhere

After yesterday on Abema

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Minatogawa is on the NHK broadcast today

Edited May 23 by Akinomaki

[Akinomaki]

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

[Akinomaki]

A collaboration of Takakeisho with the Gelato Pique brand has items on sale at the danpatsushiki - and only there o

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the man at the basho

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On 17/01/2024 at 23:16, Akinomaki said:

On 27/12/2023 at 12:11, Akinomaki said:

From Mash holdings - doing wellness design - with their Gelato Pique fashion brand mascot bear

On 27/12/2023 at 12:11, Akinomaki said:

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Each day Takakeisho was shown in detail with this new kesho mawashi, but it wasn't a bear of luck

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So we know which kesho mawashi he'll wear for his last dohyo-iri - likely with his son in a pair kesho mawashi

Edited September 19 by Akinomaki

[Akinomaki]

Final basho commentator appearance with mage today for Minatogawa, on Abema - yesterday he was on NHK, with already mage-less Aoiyama on the mukoshomen commentator seat

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o o o o

- during the basho he is each week on NHK Sunday Sports as well - but not on senshuraku

Edited September 28 by Akinomaki

[Akinomaki]

289 were on the list for the cutting at Takakeisho's danpatsu-shiki today, original shisho Takanohana not among them. Re-elected Tokyo governor Koike, ex-YDC hinkaku man composer Tokura, same entry Onosho, Daieisho and Kotozakura from same Saitama Sakae high, the 2 yokozuna among the cutters

The paper still report him to have lost only 40kg, down from 170 to 130kg, but that was in May. Today he lost several 100g more in one snip by Tokiwayama-oyakata

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Koike

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Tokura

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Onosho

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now he really looks good, too good to be true

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Saitama Sakae head coach Yamada 

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Edited October 5 by Akinomaki

[Kintamayama]

Ex-Takakeisho (Minatogawa Oyakata (29) said goodbye to his mage today. The "Takakeishou Retirement Minatogawa Name-Taking Grand Sumo Tournament" was held at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. Following the Juryo bouts, a hair-cutting ceremony was held in the afternoon, with approximately 300 people, including composer Tokura Shunichi, a member of the Yokozuna Deliberation Committee, and Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko, cutting his hair. Watched by a sold-out crowd, with tickets sold out in advance, more than 11 years after his dohyo debut, Minatogawa said goodbye to his topknot with a set of scissors from his master, Tokiwayama (former komusubi Takamisugi). His Oyakata from his debut, former Yokozuna  Takanohana Oyakata, was not in attendance.  Minatogawa Oyakata never shed a tear throughout the ceremony. His new hairstyle features a bold shaved side, with the barber describing it as a "two-block, side-parted" style. Tokiwayama Oyakata, who came to watch the styling, repeatedly exclaimed, "It looks good," while his good friend and senior at Saitama Sakae High School, Maegashira Daieishou, called it "cool." Everyone praised the new hairstyle. When asked how he felt during the ceremony,  Minatogawa expressed his gratitude, saying, "I felt truly happy. It's been a year since I retired, and everyone created a hanamichi for me to walk down for the last time. Thanks to everyone who came, it was a wonderful ceremony."

He said he felt "refreshed" now that he no longer had his mage, comparing the fact that his hair had actually been shortened to his current mental state. "I was proud of my mage, and it was a symbol of being a rikishi. In my mind, I had it sorted out, but now that I look like this, I feel like 'it's completely over,'" he said, his calm tone revealing a hint of sadness. He had had his head shaved since he started sumo at the age of nine, and it had been about 20 years since he last had a real haircut. Finally, with his new hairstyle, he stepped onto the dohyo again, to thunderous applause. "I want to learn from both the younger rikishi and my seniors and do my best," he said, vowing to work hard as the youngest Oyakata in his 20s.

Pictures in the above post by Akinomaki

Edited October 4 by Kintamayama

[Akinomaki]

One loses the mage, Mita had his mage debut today at the dohyo-iri of the intai-zumo:

among the mass of videos already from the @sumochannel000 youtube.com/@sumochannel000/search?query="貴景勝断髪式"

- even with quotes, YT can't get it right: at the end of the list other older videos, the playlist will appear later 

One Futagoyama fan channel has videos as well youtube.com/@ラグ相撲/search?query=貴景勝断髪式

- recent on the channel: the last look at Mita's hair before the first mage 

(2 YT links are the limit for one post)