Who will be the higher ranked Ukrainian for January 2026?

[Yarimotsu]

Seems like the perfect time to ask.

Edited November 24, 2024 by Yarimotsu

[Reonito]

They'll be ranked quite close to each other and should meet in January. It wouldn't surprise me if Aonishiki were ranked higher in March.

[just_some_guy]

Right now Aonishiki looks like he has a higher ceiling, but Shishi has been improving (contrary to what his last basho's performance might indicate) and has a size advantage. Tough call but I'll say Aonishiki.

[Kintamayama]

Aonishiki- Shishi is too soft. Aonishiki is quicker, faster, and quicker. And stronger.

[Wakawakawaka]

Having never seen Aonishiki compete, I will say with unwavering confidence that January 2026 he will be M9w. Shishi will be J2e.

[Fashiritētā]

Aionishiki seems to be the more aggressive of the 2

[Morty]

I guessed....

[Athenayama]

Shishi probably peaked (my humble opinion) in Kyushu 2024. Aonishiki has more "tools" I believe.

[Ack!]

Aonishiki, definitely

[Pitinosato]

why is this poll already closed ?

 

[Yarimotsu]

On 06/01/2025 at 02:39, Pitinosato said:

why is this poll already closed ?

 

It probably should've been open for another week. I didn't want anyone to have asymmetrical information. Very casual poll anyway, I was just curious - it's not one of Jejima's yearly ones.