Three names spring to mind: both yokozuna, obviously, and former ozeki Kotoshogiku, now 36, who has stayed in makuuchi after his demotion.īoth yokozuna have stayed in makuuchi right from their first appearance (May 2004 for Hakuho, November 2016), whereas Kotoshogiku made one last stint in juryo before establishing himself in makuuchi on the long run (first appearance in January 2005, continuously in makuuchi since May of the same year). Who has the longest uninterrupted makuuchi appearance from today?įirst of all, let’s spoil things a bit, as the podium can already be determined. Who made the oldest makuuchi appearance?Ģ. Let’s divide this topic into two questions:ġ. If it’s not too hard remembering when our youngsters made their makuuchi debuts (guessing the correct year, at least), who, exactly, constitutes the “old guard”? Thirteen’s day musubi no ichiban, which saw Hakuho facing Asanoyama, could have been subtitled as: “Who is going to take the lead of this basho? Young talent Asanoyama, or old guard leader, dai yokozuna Hakuho?” However, some recurring themes went on appearing among them, the continuous rise – and, on several occasions, disappointment brought by the new generation of rikishi. It certainly has been a pretty unusual basho, with no spectators admitted. I don't have much confidence that he can turn his records around unless he finds some new technique that can deal with his size but apparent lack of force compared to his old styles.So, the 2020 Haru basho went through all coronavirus fears, and, fortunately, could go all the way and without incident. But he just doesn't seem to have the same amount of power as he had just 4 years ago. I would hate to see him retire as I mentioned he is one of my favorites, and watching him try to climb back up to Ozeki after a demotion is what got me into regularly watching tournaments. He seems like he gets bullied around the ring by smaller men and can't assert his mass or physical power anymore. But watching his matches back to back, especially when all his wins this past tournament are all by forearm at the tachiai followed by slap down- it seems that his physical strength is no longer what is giving him wins. I have noticed this technique specifically has just about disappeared from his tactics and I figured that over years of using it opponents have simply learned to not let him get that belt grip. But this past tournament he seemed to struggle to do that with even 245lb 5'7" Terutsuyoshi.
And my favorite common move of his was a double outside grip to lift the opponent up and walk them outside the ring. Tochinoshin previously held that coveted Ozeki rank and at the time seemed like an absolute powerhouse of a grappler. The Pride of Yokozuna: Hakuho's Lone BattleĪ Normal Life: Chronicle of a Sumo WrestlerĪ video by youtuber Chris Sumo today pointed out a problem with one of my favorite wrestlers. This changes on senshuraku (day 15), where things typically start earlier to make sure there's time for the award ceremony. Juryo dohyo-iri is just after 2pm with the action starting sometime after that, and makuuchi dohyo-iri is at 3:30pm, with the bouts starting at 4pm usually. The Basho schedule typically runs from 9am to 6pm (Japan time). Miselet : All divisions, Abema coverage (Japanese commentary). Leo Dickinson : Lower divisions, self-commentary for top division, Abema coverage. MbovoSumo : Makuuchi division, NHK coverage (English commentary). Karla Sumoist : All divisions, Abema coverage (Japanese commentary). Ways to Watch : NHK Official ways to watch.Do not act in bad faith.Ĥ) Flooding content will not be tolerated Avoid excessive self-promotion or personally monetized links.Ħ) Fan art, memorabilia pictures/photos, or random rikishi pictures/photos are not allowed between the announcement of the banzuke and one week after the conclusion of the basho. Censor your titles and use the spoiler tag liberally.Ģ) Be Civil and Respectful.
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