Zentoryu Posted July 10, 2005 Posted July 10, 2005 After Day 1... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 20 1,100,000 Tochiazuma 11 605,000 Roho 10 550,000 Takekaze 7 385,000 Katayama 4 220,000 Kaio 3 165,000 Chiyotaikai 2 110,000 Kotooshu 2 110,000 Wakanosato 2 110,000 Asasekiryu 1 55,000 Tokitenku 1 55,000 Kisenosato 1 55,000 The Yokozuna netted 20 kensho in his opening match with Miyabiyama, so he's off and running this basho. Tochiazuma followed, narrowly escaping with a win against Kakizoe to capture the 11 kensho placed on their bout. Roho upended Ozeki-candidate Kotomitsuki, earning himself 10 kensho and a position in the top five. Rounding out the top five were Takekaze and Katayama. Takekaze won the bundle of kensho that usually gets placed on any bout involving Takamisakari, while Katayama picked up 4 in his win over Tamakasuga. The other two Ozeki saw surprisingly few kensho by comparison, with Kaio picking up only three and Chiyotaikai only two.
Zentoryu Posted July 11, 2005 Author Posted July 11, 2005 (edited) After Day 2... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 27 1,485,000 Tochiazuma 18 990,000 Roho 10 550,000 Takekaze 7 385,000 Takamisakari 7 385,000 Chiyotaikai 6 330,000 Kotomitsuki 5 275,000 Futeno 4 220,000 Katayama 4 220,000 Kaio 3 165,000 Asashoryu's win over Roho earned him a surprisingly low number of 7 kensho (low for Asashoryu that is :-D ) Both Tochiazuma and Takamisakari matched the Yokozuna kensho-for-kensho in their respective wins. Futeno makes a rare appearance in the top ten courtesy of a win over Ozeki Kaio. The four kensho he won in that bout equals the number he won all of last basho. Edited July 11, 2005 by Zentoryu
Zentoryu Posted July 12, 2005 Author Posted July 12, 2005 After Day 3... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 36 1,980,000 Tochiazuma 26 1,430,000 Takamisakari 15 825,000 Kotomitsuki 11 605,000 Roho 10 550,000 Takekaze 7 385,000 Chiyotaikai 6 330,000 Kaio 6 330,000 Katayama 5 275,000 Futeno 4 220,000 The Yokozuna added 9 more to his total, but Tochiazuma and Takamisakari are staying close with 8 each. Kotomitsuki is having a profitable basho so far as he picked up 6 more kensho to boost his total to 11 from just 2 wins. Being the hometown favorite and an Ozeki candidate appears to be drawing him a lot of sponser attention.
Zentoryu Posted July 13, 2005 Author Posted July 13, 2005 After Day 4... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 44 2,420,000 Tochiazuma 26 1,430,000 Takamisakari 15 825,000 Kotooshu 12 660,000 Kotomitsuki 11 605,000 Roho 10 550,000 Kaio 9 495,000 Jumonji 7 385,000 Takekaze 7 385,000 Chiyotakai 6 330,000 Hakuho 6 330,000 After having dropped out of the top ten on day 2, Kotooshu dumped Ozeki Tochiazuma, earning himself a bundle of kensho and shooting him all the way up into the top five. Jumonji and Hakuho make their first appearances in the top group this basho, with Jumonji getting there courtesy of a win over kensho magnet Takamisakari. While Asashoryu's numbers are down compared to day 4 of last basho (53-44), the total for all rikishi in the top ten is only down by one (154-153). So it seems that, overall there hasn't been a noticeable drop off like we usually see when they leave Tokyo, at least so far as the top ten is concerned. Of course its still early.
Zentoryu Posted July 14, 2005 Author Posted July 14, 2005 After Day 5... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 54 2,970,000 Tochiazuma 26 1,430,000 Takamisakari 22 1,210,000 Roho 13 715,000 Kaio 12 660,000 Kotooshu 12 660,000 Kotomitsuki 11 605,000 Hakuho 9 495,000 Kyokushuzan 7 385,000 Futeno 7 385,000 Jumonji 7 385,000 Takekaze 7 385,000 Business as usual for the Yokozuna on day 5, disposing of Dejima and adding 8 more kensho to his total. Kyokushuzan surprised Ozeki Tochiazuma to move into the top ten, while Futeno did the same to struggling Ozeki Chiyotaikai. Takamisakari won his third bout and is averaging about 7 kensho per win.
Zentoryu Posted July 15, 2005 Author Posted July 15, 2005 After Day 6... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 62 3,410,000 Tochiazuma 33 1,815,000 Takamisakari 28 1,540,000 Kotomitsuki 17 935,000 Kotooshu 17 935,000 Roho 13 715,000 Kaio 12 660,000 Hakuho 10 550,000 Chiyotaikai 7 385,000 Kyokushuzan 7 385,000 Futeno 7 385,000 Jumonji 7 385,000 Takekaze 7 385,000 Takamisakari seems to have found his groove again and is reaping the monetary benefits, adding another 6 kensho to his total on day 6. Tochiazuma broke out of a two day slump to pick up the 7 envelopes placed on his bout with Futeno, while Kotooshu surprised Kaio and boosted his total by 5.
Zentoryu Posted July 16, 2005 Author Posted July 16, 2005 After Day 7... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 74 4,070,000 Tochiazuma 41 2,255,000 Takamisakari 34 1,870,000 Kotomitsuki 24 1,320,000 Kotooshu 18 990,000 Kaio 15 825,000 Roho 13 715,000 Hakuho 12 660,000 Futeno 9 495,000 Dejima 8 440,000 Asashoryu had his highest haul since day 1, winning the 12 envelopes placed on his bout with Tosanoumi. He should see even more kensho banners for his nakabi bout. Kotomitsuki defeated Chiyotaikai, adding 7 kensho to his total, while Tochiazuma and Takamisakari picked up 8 and 6 respectively. Dejima makes his first appearance in the top 10 this basho after a win over Kotonowaka.
_the_mind_ Posted July 16, 2005 Posted July 16, 2005 (edited) im curious, why would a match against Tosanoumi produce more Kensho then any others Asa has had thus far? what makes some days be much higher then others? obviously important matches between higher ranked would, but Tosanoumi vs Asa isnt really more unsure then Asa Vs Futeno or Roho Edited July 16, 2005 by _the_mind_
Zentoryu Posted July 16, 2005 Author Posted July 16, 2005 im curious, why would a match against Tosanoumi produce more Kensho then any others Asa has had thus far?what makes some days be much higher then others? obviously important matches between higher ranked would, but Tosanoumi vs Asa isnt really more unsure then Asa Vs Futeno or Roho <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Actually, Asa had 20 kensho on day 1, eight more than he won against Tosanoumi. But to answer your question; it's the weekend. Matches that take place on the weekend always draw more kensho due to the fact that a larger crowd is expected in the arena. As I said above, Asa's bout on day 8 (the middle Sunday) is probably going to draw around 20 kensho or so regardless of who his opponent is.
_the_mind_ Posted July 16, 2005 Posted July 16, 2005 interesting, so is the amount determined directly from the attendence? like i mean does a percentage of the ticket sales go for it? im just curious why they would offer more on days when the attendence is higher. more of what the corilation is.
Zentoryu Posted July 16, 2005 Author Posted July 16, 2005 interesting, so is the amount determined directly from the attendence? like i mean does a percentage of the ticket sales go for it? im just curious why they would offer more on days when the attendence is higher. more of what the corilation is. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well its the sponsers who pay to have their kensho banners marched around the dohyo as a form of advertisement for their company. So from the point of view of a sponser, they know that during the weekend their banners will be seen by a larger audience, so they buy more kensho for those weekend bouts.
Zentoryu Posted July 17, 2005 Author Posted July 17, 2005 (edited) After Day 8... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 74 4,070,000 Kotooshu 43 2,365,000 Tochiazuma 41 2,255,000 Takamisakari 34 1,870,000 Kotomitsuki 24 1,320,000 Kaio 18 990,000 Roho 18 990,000 Futeno 15 825,000 Hakuho 12 660,000 Miyabiyama 12 660,000 There were some surprising losses on Nakabi, having a dramatic effect on the standings. No less than 25 kensho banners paraded around the dohyo for the match between Kotooshu and Asashoryu, but it was Osh pulling off the upset win over the Yokozuna to grab the big stack of envelopes. The surprise win moved the Komusubi from 6th place all the way up to 2nd. Roho yorikiried Ozeki Chiyotakai to add 5 kensho to his total, while Futeno surprised Sekiwake Hakuho to collect the 6 envelopes placed on their bout. Futeno has now almost doubled the amount of kensho he had won in his previous two basho combined. Completing the day of surprises, Miyabiyama upset Ozeki Tochiazuma and moved into a tie with Hakuho for the final spot in the top 10. If Tochiazuma and Chiyotaikai drop out, as is being predicted, we could see a big change in the standings during the second week. Edited July 17, 2005 by Zentoryu
Zentoryu Posted July 18, 2005 Author Posted July 18, 2005 After Day 9... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 90 4,950,000 Tochiazuma 49 2,695,000 Kotooshu 44 2,420,000 Takamisakari 41 2,255,000 Futeno 26 1,430,000 Kotomitsuki 24 1,320,000 Kaio 18 990,000 Roho 18 990,000 Hakuho 12 660,000 Miyabiyama 12 660,000 Asashoryu got back on track on the 9th day with 16 kensho won in the important bout with Wakanosato (who is somewhat surprisingly not in the top ten himself). The apparently injured Tochiazuma showed up today and managed to pull off a win against Dejima. He moved back into second place with the 8 kensho taken from this bout. Takamisakari is having a good basho and it is reflected in his kensho totals as he earned 7 more today, moving his total to 41. Futeno continues his surprising basho with a win over Kotomitsuki that added 11 more envelopes to his total and moved him into the top 5.
Gacktoh Posted July 19, 2005 Posted July 19, 2005 Hi! It hsa been 60.000 Yen/banner since 1991 Natsu Basho. Why do you calculate 55.000 Yen/banner ? Just I've wondered.
Asashosakari Posted July 19, 2005 Posted July 19, 2005 Hi! It hsa been 60.000 Yen/banner since 1991 Natsu Basho. Why do you calculate 55.000 Yen/banner ? Just I've wondered. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The Kyokai takes out 5.000 yen per kensho to cover their "administrative costs", so the rikishi doesn't get those.
Zentoryu Posted July 19, 2005 Author Posted July 19, 2005 After Day 10... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 99 5,445,000 Tochiazuma 57 3,135,000 Takamisakari 48 2,640,000 Kotooshu 45 2,475,000 Futeno 31 1,705,000 Kotomitsuki 24 1,320,000 Kaio 18 990,000 Roho 18 990,000 Hakuho 12 660,000 Miyabiyama 12 660,000 Wakanosato 12 660,000 Takamisakari won the 7 envelopes placed on his bout with Toyozakura, moving him past Kotooshu and into third place overall. Osh, inspite of winning pretty consistently, has not been drawing as many kensho for his matches as last basho. The majority have come from his wins over Kaio, Tochiazuma and Asashoryu. It seems Futeno is becoming pretty popular with the sponsers, perhaps because of his blog's popularity with fans, as he took home another 5 kensho in his day 10 win over Dejima. That's a pretty good total for a match not involving a Sanyaku or an otherwise very popular rikishi like Takamisakari. Wakanosato upended Kaio, allowing him to latch on to the tail end of the top ten.
Zentoryu Posted July 20, 2005 Author Posted July 20, 2005 (edited) After Day 11... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 99 5,445,000 Tochiazuma 69 3,795,000 Kotooshu 48 2,640,000 Takamisakari 48 2,640,000 Futeno 31 1,705,000 Kotomitsuki 24 1,320,000 Kaio 23 1,265,000 Kokkai 21 1,155,000 Roho 18 990,000 Wakanosato 15 825,000 Kokkai pulled off a surprising upset of Yokozuna Asashoryu in a very close decision that could have just as easily gone Asa's way. Kokkai jumps into the top ten for the first time this tournament courtesy of this win. Tochiazuma continues to win while on one leg, dumping Kotomitsuki and picking up the 12 kensho envelopes placed on their bout. Edited July 20, 2005 by Zentoryu
sumofan Posted July 20, 2005 Posted July 20, 2005 After Day 11... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 99 5,445,000 Takamisakari 69 3,795,000 Kotooshu 48 2,640,000 Takamisakari 48 2,640,000 Futeno 31 1,705,000 Kotomitsuki 24 1,320,000 Kaio 23 1,265,000 Kokkai 21 1,155,000 Roho 18 990,000 Wakanosato 15 825,000 Kokkai pulled off a surprising upset of Yokozuna Asashoryu in a very close decision that could have just as easily gone Asa's way. Kokkai jumps into the top ten for the first time this tournament courtesy of this win. Tochiazuma continues to win while on one leg, dumping Kotomitsuki and picking up the 12 kensho envelopes placed on their bout. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> so you mean that Takamisakari has a total of 117 kensho (Bleh!) :-;
Zentoryu Posted July 20, 2005 Author Posted July 20, 2005 so you mean that Takamisakari has a total of 117 kensho (Bleh!) :-; <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (Shaking head...) Thanks for pointing out the error. I've fixed it now.
_the_mind_ Posted July 21, 2005 Posted July 21, 2005 i wonder how many people on the kensho list have already (through day 11) made a career high for their personal collection, seems like it might be several.
Guest Laqa Posted July 21, 2005 Posted July 21, 2005 Kokkai pulled off a surprising upset of Yokozuna Asashoryu in a very close decision that could have just as easily gone Asa's way I was thinking so far, that sumo has its certain rules. Win is a win, what does it mean it could go other way? (You are going off-topic...) P.S.: and this is post #1 (In a state of confusion...)
Doitsuyama Posted July 21, 2005 Posted July 21, 2005 Kokkai pulled off a surprising upset of Yokozuna Asashoryu in a very close decision that could have just as easily gone Asa's way I was thinking so far, that sumo has its certain rules. Win is a win, what does it mean it could go other way? (You are going off-topic...) P.S.: and this is post #1 (In a state of confusion...) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This means that another set of gyoji and shinpan could easily have come to another decision. Or the shinpan doesn't have a mono-ii at all (which often happens even with clearly wrong decisions), which would have meant a win for Asashoryu.
Guest Laqa Posted July 21, 2005 Posted July 21, 2005 Kokkai pulled off a surprising upset of Yokozuna Asashoryu in a very close decision that could have just as easily gone Asa's way I was thinking so far, that sumo has its certain rules. Win is a win, what does it mean it could go other way? (You are going off-topic...) P.S.: and this is post #1 (In a state of confusion...) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This means that another set of gyoji and shinpan could easily have come to another decision. Or the shinpan doesn't have a mono-ii at all (which often happens even with clearly wrong decisions), which would have meant a win for Asashoryu. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sorry, but kokkai won it in fact, and won it by gyoji decision, so i dont find the comment, that decision could be another, is correct. If decision would be another, it would be just wrong Sorry again (Nodding yes...)
Doitsuyama Posted July 21, 2005 Posted July 21, 2005 Sorry, but kokkai won it in fact, and won it by gyoji decision, so i dont find the comment, that decision could be another, is correct.If decision would be another, it would be just wrong Sorry again (You are going off-topic...) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sorry, but you are quite wrong. The gyoji decision was for Asashoryu.
Guest Laqa Posted July 21, 2005 Posted July 21, 2005 Sorry, but kokkai won it in fact, and won it by gyoji decision, so i dont find the comment, that decision could be another, is correct.If decision would be another, it would be just wrong Sorry again
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