The Kyushu Banzuke was released. A few days ago, I posted this summary to give a bit more information about this all-important ranking sheet and explain what you see there. Here it is in Japanese, and English from the Sumo Association website.
Leonid’s banzuke prediction worked out pretty well. On my first glance, he got everything right down to Fujinokawa. Wow. I’d be doing burnouts if my banzuke looked like that. I’ll let him break it down in more detail.
Kusano has changed his shikona to Yoshinofuji (義ノ富士). Aonishiki is shin-Sekiwake. Oho returns to the rank. Takanosho returns to Komusubi. Former Ozeki Asanoyama has moved on up to Juryo 4, much closer to a return to the top division. Injured ENDO has fallen from the salaried ranks at Makushita 3 East. ENHO has climbed up to Makushita 17 West.
Oitekaze-beya’s Kaki has jumped up to Sandanme 31 East. Watch this 190cm youngster. He’s won the Jonokuchi and Jonidan titles. American Hikarumusashi, aka Musashigawa’s nephew Daniel, slipped to Sandanme 73 after a tough 2-5 result at Aki. We’ll pay close attention to maezumo as well this tournament as we might get the debut of Isegahama’s big prospect, Battsetseg Ochirsaihan.
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Yes, London was absolute fun, great atmosphere, lots of fan talk, low distance rikishi in their sunniest mood! The sumo displayed was kind of comfy and relaxed, but actually not predictable. They did well and it seemed that everybody in the hall was very pleased in the end.
Now I‘m really looking forward to fierce and serious fights in Fukuoka! I‘m eager to see how the #3 and #4 Juryo ranks will get at each other – and who of them will book a ticket to Makuuchi for next year. Asanoyama?
Endo is retired too. Sad..
I’ve heard the reports but I’m holding off until the Association posts it. He owns the Kitajin kabu but Tenkaiho has been leasing it. Tenkaiho’s retirement has been posted. I’m sure Endo’s retirement announcement will be coming soon. https://x.com/sumokyokai/status/1982648154182078510
Does the renaming of Kusano to Yoshinofuji indicate that Miyagino stable will now be permanently part of Isehagama? Or Isehagama is simply confiscating one of the prime assets of Miyagino?
I’m sure any hope of Miyagino wrestlers being a heya again died with Hakuho’s retirement. Ex-Isegahama has the kabu now, and for another 4 and a half years.