WAKATAKE 2,671 Posted May 18, 2023 5 hours ago, Kintamayama said: Tate-gyoji Shikimori I no see ke had his 10th sashichigai today since ascending the throne in 2019. Then, as per the usual routine, offered his resignation, which was, per the usual routine, not accepted. Well now we know he is above cat level since he’s now on his 11th life 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,495 Posted May 18, 2023 13 hours ago, Jakusotsu said: Can anyone enlighten me why abema transcribes Kotoshoho as "KOTOSYOHO"? I really hate those transcribes. Can' t everyone write shikonae like the Kyokai does? Annoying. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gospodin 219 Posted May 18, 2023 [initially posted in the wrong thread] Methinks..Tamawashi is finally nearing his sunset, a great career, particularly for an oshi wrestler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bettega 431 Posted May 18, 2023 I'm enjoying this basho waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better than the last ones Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,817 Posted May 19, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, bettega said: I'm enjoying this basho waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better than the last ones We've got Yokozunas. We've got Ozekis. We've got Asanoyamas. Well, one of each. How much better can it get? Edited May 19, 2023 by Kaninoyama 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yarimotsu 588 Posted May 19, 2023 7 hours ago, Octofuji said: Takarafuji's sumo has been mystifying so far. Three dominant wins including Hokuseiho and two abject losses. Severely lacking on power but in my (biased) opinion probably the best non-yotsu technique in the salaried ranks (realising I don't really have good descriptors for his technique - I think he's at his best before anything locks up into belt-on-belt sumo, in the "let's hold hands" and "haha can't grab me, let me push with my head and shoulders" stages). He looks scared to take any weight from his opponent, hopping backwards against heavy but well-balanced opponents. Saw a great opportunity to teach a young Mongolian that he has much to learn about establishing a grip and balance in the ring. Saw someone around the size he is still comfortable tackling in Takanosho. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yangnomazuma 79 Posted May 19, 2023 On 17/05/2023 at 15:39, Benihana said: Hokuseiho will be an amazing Yokozuna. How he's casually standing there, calmly weathering out all attacks. Imagine the boy finally figure out, how to go beast mode. I remember another tall rikishi who we all said would be amazing when he got some experience and a bit more seasoning. We'll be seeing his top-knot chopped in the coming months. Hokuseiho has a fine career ahead of him, but he's going to have to learn some aggression and improve. He's still very young though, so I've still got hopes for him. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,846 Posted May 19, 2023 7 hours ago, Octofuji said: Takarafuji's sumo has been mystifying so far. Three dominant wins including Hokuseiho and two abject losses. Long covid. He has been affected more than Mitakeumi. Prior to 2020, he used to have long bouts. Post infection, everything is settled within 30 seconds. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,846 Posted May 19, 2023 3 hours ago, Gospodin said: [initially posted in the wrong thread] Methinks..Tamawashi is finally nearing his sunset, a great career, particularly for an oshi wrestler. Nope, oshi wrestler trough form honbasho for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,846 Posted May 19, 2023 No day 7 torikumi for Makuuchi, are the shimpan’s working overtime to accommodate Tochinoshin’s retirement? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WAKATAKE 2,671 Posted May 19, 2023 40 minutes ago, rhyen said: No day 7 torikumi for Makuuchi, are the shimpan’s working overtime to accommodate Tochinoshin’s retirement? Your questions is answered Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,495 Posted May 19, 2023 Hidenoumi hobbling off the dohyo after his win over Daiamami. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,495 Posted May 19, 2023 Very quietly, almost secretly, Tamashouhou is emerging. He got his KK last basho while nursing an injury, 12 years in sumo slaving in makushita for 8 of them. With Tamawashi obviously injured and maybe closer to retirement, he looks like he will be leading the 3 rikishi heya for years to come, although he is already 30 years old. Anyhow, he's been doing great sumo. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,846 Posted May 19, 2023 16 minutes ago, Kintamayama said: Hidenoumi hobbling off the dohyo after his win over Daiamami. And then made to wait to hand over the chikara Mizu. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,846 Posted May 19, 2023 Akua doing tryouts for pro wrestling on the dohyo? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 6,045 Posted May 19, 2023 35 minutes ago, rhyen said: Akua doing tryouts for pro wrestling on the dohyo? Pardon me for reading "trouts". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 6,045 Posted May 19, 2023 22 hours ago, rokudenashi said: Midorifuji, after starting Haru with 10 straight wins, has now lost 10 straight And now another 10 wins coming? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,846 Posted May 19, 2023 Maximum chaos thanks to Abi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rokudenashi 324 Posted May 19, 2023 Varying levels of competition notwithstanding, Asanoyama is currently 52-5 since returning from suspension. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Koorifuu 1,019 Posted May 19, 2023 8 hours ago, rhyen said: Long covid. He has been affected more than Mitakeumi. Prior to 2020, he used to have long bouts. Post infection, everything is settled within 30 seconds. Yet he's bested by Asanowaka in that category. From looking like makuuchi was a matter of time, to sandanme-bound. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junsan 196 Posted May 19, 2023 4 hours ago, rhyen said: Akua doing tryouts for pro wrestling on the dohyo? He's quite the character that Akuaman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingo 1,293 Posted May 19, 2023 Seems like Shodai has taken over Kaisei's mantle -- today it was definitely Shodai A on the dohyo. Unfortunately on the rest of the days this basho it's been mostly Shodai B. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octofuji 368 Posted May 19, 2023 10 hours ago, Yarimotsu said: I think he's at his best before anything locks up into belt-on-belt sumo, in the "let's hold hands" and "haha can't grab me, let me push with my head and shoulders" stages) Yeah I'm an admirer of his ottsuke too. I remember a couple of years ago him outfoxing Hakuho who just couldn't get the grip he wanted. Hakuho had to resort to a kotenage in the end. Not surprised to see him lose to Onosho today but still hoping for a mild (as always) kachikoshi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octofuji 368 Posted May 19, 2023 5 hours ago, Kintamayama said: Very quietly, almost secretly, Tamashouhou is emerging. He got his KK last basho while nursing an injury, 12 years in sumo slaving in makushita for 8 of them. With Tamawashi obviously injured and maybe closer to retirement, he looks like he will be leading the 3 rikishi heya for years to come, although he is already 30 years old. Anyhow, he's been doing great sumo. He was holding his leg again after Day 1 bit thankfully looks like he's shaken it off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yamanashi 3,903 Posted May 19, 2023 8 hours ago, rhyen said: Akua doing tryouts for pro wrestling on the dohyo? Man, that roundhouse slap started somewhere in Asakusa. Problem is, he telegraphed it so much that Oshoma had the "vertical slap" ready when he lurched off-balance. Is this the coming of the new Akua, "Salty Slapperson"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
