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Kimura Shonosuke (born 1959)

The 38th Kimura Shonosuke (38代 木村 庄之助) (born September 22, 1959) is a Japanese professional sumo referee from Izumo, Shimane. He was recruited in April 1975, debuting in the May 1975 tournament and he belongs to Takadagawa stable. He reached the Makuuchi rank in September 2005 and the sanyaku rank in May 2013. He was promoted to the position of deputy chief gyoji (Shikimori Inosuke) in January 2019 and to chief gyoji (Kimura Shonosuke) in January 2024.

## **Career**

* May 1975 - Had his ring debut under Takadagawa stable
* July 1975 - Promoted to Jonokuchi-kaku gyoji and took on the name Kimura Hideki (木村 秀樹)
* November 1975 - Changed the writing of his shikona first name to 英樹
* January 1977 - Promoted to Jonidan-kaku gyoji
* November 1978 - Promoted to Sandanme-kaku gyoji
* January 1984 - Promoted to Makushita-kaku gyoji
* November 1991 - Changed his ringname to Kimura Waichiro (木村 和一郎)
* January 1992 - Promoted to Juryo-kaku gyoji
* September 2005 - Promoted to Makuuchi-kaku gyoji
* January 2012 - Took on the name Shikimoru Kandayu (式守 勘太夫)
* May 2013 - Promoted to Sanyaku-kaku gyoji
* January 2019 - Promoted to Fuku-tate gyoji and took on the name Shikimori Inosuke (式守 伊之助)
* January 2024 - Promoted to Tate-gyoji and took on the name Kimura Shonosuke (木村 庄之助)

## **Shikona History**

Kimura Hideki (木村 秀樹) → Kimura Hideki (木村 英樹) → Kimura Waichiro (木村 和一郎) → 11th Shikimori Kandayu (11代 式守 勘太夫) → 41st Shikimori Inosuke (41代 式守 伊之助) → 38th Kimura Shonosuke (38代 木村 庄之助)

## **Gallery**

Inosuke performs the dohyo consecration ceremonyInosuke acts as gyoji for Terunofuji's dohyo-iri (c. 2021)Inosuke performs the kaobure-gonjo (c. 2023)Shonosuke acts as gyoji for Terunofuji's dohyo-iri (c. 2024)
## **Sources**

* 38th Kimura Shonosuke Japanese Wikipedia Article
* JSA Kimura Shonosuke Personal Page
Maedaiko Ichiro

Maedaiko Ichiro - 前台興 一郎 (born August 13, 1973) is a former Taiwanese professional sumo wrestler from Taipei County. He made his debut in May 1988 and last wrestled for Takadagawa stable. His highest rank was sandanme 16 and he retired in September 1995.

## **Early Life**

Xu Hao Lun was born in Taipei County (now known as New Taipei City), Taiwan, on August 13th, 1973. He joined Takadagawa stable, which already had Taiwanese sumo wrestler Eigayama, in May 1988 alongside fellow Taiwanese Tominohana at the age of 14.

## **Career**

He initially wrestled under the shikona "Taiko" (台興) before changing it to "Maedaiko" (前台興), however other sources such as English magazine *Sumo World* lists his shikona as "Maetaiko". He struggled at first and could not break through the jonidan wall, until May 1991. He only lasted in sandanme for one tournament before falling back down to jonidan.

In November 1991, he won all seven matches and was placed in a playoff match against Kotoishii. He defeated Kotoishii by yorikiri (force out) and claimed the jonidan yusho. This made him the first Taiwanese sumo wrestler to win a lower division championship. As a result he was promoted to sandanme for the following tournament. In May 1994, he reached a career-high sandanme 16.

## **Retirement from Sumo**

In January 1995, he pulled out of the tournament on the second day and continued to sit out of the following four tournaments. As a result he fell back down to jonokuchi and his retirement was announced after the September 1995 tournament.

After retirement he returned back to Taiwan and continued to participate in sumo events with his former Taiwanese stablemates (his stable once had up to nine Taiwanese sumo wrestlers).

## **Fighting Style**

Maedaiko is a yotsu-sumo wrestler who prefers grappling to pushing and thrusting techniques. He won over half his of his bouts with a straightforward yorikiri, or force out.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 135-139-34/273 (45 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 45-61-6/105 (16 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 79-68-21/147 (24 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 11-10-7/21 (4 basho)

### **Championships**

* 1 **Jonidan** Championship (November 1991)

### **Achievements**

* **1st** Taiwanese sumo wrestler to win lower division championship

## **Shikona History**

* Taiko (1988.05 - 1988.05)
* Maedaiko Ichiro (1988.07 - 1995.09)

## **Gallery**

Maedaiko is interviewed after winning the jonidan yusho (c. 1993)Maedaiko with his stablemaster, the former Maenoyama

## **Sources**

* Maedaiko Ichiro Rikishi Information
* TVBS Article on Taiwanese Sumo Wrestlers
Kimura Hideaki

Kimura Hideaki - 木村 秀朗 (born October 14, 1985) is a Japanese professional sumo referee from Taka, Hyogo. He was recruited in October 2003 and debuted in the November 2003 tournament and he belongs to Tokiwayama stable. He reached the Makushita rank in January 2011.

## **Career**

* November 2003 - Had his ring debut under Kasugano stable
* January 2004 - Promoted to Jonokuchi-kaku gyoji and took on the name Kimura Hideaki (木村 秀朗)
* November 2004 - Transferred to Chiganoura stable due to a branch-out
* January 2007 - Promoted to Jonidan-kaku gyoji
* January 2008 - Promoted to Sandanme-kaku gyoji
* January 2011 - Promoted to Makushita-kaku gyoji
Kimura Tamajiro (born 1960)

The 6th Kimura Tamajiro - 6代 木村 玉治郎 (born December 27th, 1960) is a retired Japanese professional sumo referee from Fukushima, Fukushima. He was recruited in February 1976, debuting in the March 1976 tournament and he belonged to Tatsunami stable. He reached the Makuuchi rank in March 2006 and the sanyaku rank in January 2014. He retired after the September 2023 tournament.

## **Career**

* March 1976 - Had his ring debut under Tatsunami stable
* May 1976 - Promoted to Jonokuchi-kaku gyoji and took on the name Kimura Masanosuke (木村 雅之助)
* November 1977 - Promoted to Jonidan-kaku gyoji
* January 1981 - Promoted to Sandanme-kaku gyoji
* January 1985 - Promoted to Makushita-kaku gyoji
* January 1993 - Promoted to Juryo-kaku gyoji
* January 2003 - Took on the name Kimura Tamajiro (木村 玉治郎)
* March 2006 - Promoted to Makuuchi-kaku gyoji
* January 2014 - Promoted to Sanyaku-kaku gyoji
* September 2023 - Suddenly announced his retirement after this tournament

## **Shikona History**

Kimura Masanosuke (木村 雅之助) → 6th Kimura Tamajiro (6代 木村 玉治郎)

## **Gallery**

Kimura Masanosuke while a Juryo-kaku gyojiTamajiro performs the kaobure-gonjo (c. 2018)
## **Sources**

* 6th Kimura Tamajiro Japanese Wikipedia Article
Katsunoura Stable (Edo period)

Katsunoura stable (勝ノ浦部屋, Katsunoura-beya) was a stable of sumo wrestlers which was established in the Edo period and was shut down in December 1926 with all personnel transferring to Tokitsukaze stable.

## **History**

The stable was established sometime during the late 18th century. The stable was home to ozeki Arimayama who was an ozeki during the 1820s. In May 1916, maegashira Takinooto took over the stable, however, it closed down in December 1926 with all personell transferring to Tokitsukaze stable.

## **Owners**

* 1916-1926: 7th Katsunoura (former maegashira Takinooto)
* 1898-1916: 6th Katsunoura (former juryo Mifunegata)
* 1874-1888: 5th Katsunoura (former maegashira Katsunoura)
* 1865-1868: 4th Katsunoura (former makushita Takaneyama)
* 1846-1864: 3rd Katsunoura (former juryo Iwagane)
* 1813-1832: 2nd Katsunoura (former ozeki Kimenzan)
* 1773-1794: 1st Katsunoura (former juryo Wadatsukai)

## **Notable Former Wrestlers**

* Arimayama (former ozeki)
* Ozora (former maegashira)
Hayashiryu Ryu

Hayashiryu Ryu - 林龍 琉 (born July 4, 2006) is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Okaya, Nagano. He made his debut in March 2022 and currently wrestles for Nishonoseki stable. His highest rank as of 2023 is sandanme 80.

## **Early Life**

Ryu Hayashi was born on July 4, 2006, in Okaya, Nagano, to a Japanese father and a Filipino mother. He and his twin brother, Rei, began sumo wrestling during their time in elementary school and attended the same sumo dojo as ozeki Mitakeumi. He later attended Kiso Choritsu Fukushima Junior High School where he was a member of the sumo club and was active in national competitions. After graduating junior high school, he and his brother joined Nishonoseki stable.

## **Career**

He made his professional debut in March 2022 and was given the shikona "Hayashiryu" (林龍). He got off to a solid start, finishing with winning records in his first three tournaments and was promoted to sandanme in November 2022. However, he finished with a poor 2-5 record in this tournament and was demoted back down to jonidan for the following January 2023 tournament.

## **Fighting Style**

Hayashiryu is an oshi-sumo wrestler who prefers pushing and thrusting techniques to fighting on the mawashi. His most common kimarite used is a straightforward oshidashi, or push out.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 34-36/70 (10 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 3-11/14 (2 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 27-22/49 (7 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 4-3/7 (1 basho)

## **Gallery**

Hayashiryu gets recruited into Nishonoseki stable (c. 2022)Hayashiryu gets measured upon joining sumo (c. 2022)Hayashiryu during his time in Maezumo (c. 2022)Hayashiryu prepares for his upcoming match (c. 2022)Hayashiryu defeats Michihaya (c. 2022)Hayashiryu defeats Raikisho (c. 2022)

## **Sources**

* Hayashiryu Ryu Rikishi Information
* Shimin Shimbun Article on Hayashiryu
Hanaryu Shingo

Hanaryu Shingo - 花龍 真吾 (born October 28, 1956) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Itsuwa, Kumamoto. He made his debut in May 1974 and wrestled for Hanaregoma stable. He reached the juryo division in January 1984. His highest rank was juryo 12 and he retired in May 1986.

## **Early Life**

While participating at a sumo tournament during a festival, Shuji met a student who belonged to the sumo club at Nihon Univ. Sakuragaoka High School. The student recommended Shuji to join professional sumo, and in addition, Shuji's father was also a big sumo fan, so he decided to enter professional sumo. He joined Hanakago stable and made his debut in May 1974 under the shikona "Shushi" (周詞).

## **Career**

He won the jonokuchi yusho in his first professional tournament. He was promoted to sandanme in November 1975 and makushita in July 1977. He was promoted to juryo in January 1984, however, in his juryo debut, he fractured his right ankle during a match against Chikubayama on the 4th day and subsequently withdrew from the tournament. As a result, he was demoted back down to makushita. He changed his shikona to "Hanaryu" (花龍) in May 1984 and won the makushita yusho in the following July tournament which resulted in a direct promotion back to juryo. However, in his return, he could only manage a 3-12 record and was demoted back to makushita. He announced his retirement after the May 1986 tournament.

## **Fighting Style**

Hanaryu was a yotsu-sumo wrestler who prefers grappling to pushing and thrusting techniques. His favored techniques were hidari-yotsu (right hand outside, left hand inside) position when gripping his opponent's mawashi (belt), yori (forcing), and nage (throws).

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 265-229-26/493 (73 basho)
* **Juryo:** 5-15-10/19 (2 basho)
* **Makushita:** 174-154-15/328 (49 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 49-34-1/83 (12 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 31-25/56 (8 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 6-1/7 (1 basho)

### **Championships**

* 1 **Makushita** Championship (July 1984)
* 1 **Jonokuchi** Championship (July 1974)

## **Shikona History**

* Shushi (1974.05 - 1978.05)
* Amazuryu Shingo (1978.07 - 1979.09)
* Shushi (1979.11 - 1982.03)
* Hanaryu (1982.05 - 1982.11)
* Shushi Shingo (1983.01 - 1984.03)
* Hanaryu Shingo (1984.05 - 1986.01)
* Shushi (1986.03 - 1986.05)

## **Gallery**

Hanaryu loses to future sekiwake Terao (c. 1984)
## **Sources**

* Hanaryu Shingo Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Hanaryu Shingo Rikishi Information
Kitadaichi Yutaka

Kitadaichi Yutaka - 北大地 豊 (born July 8, 1998) is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Yubari, Hokkaido. He made his debut in March 2014 and currently wrestles for Tatsunami stable. His highest rank as of 2023 is makushita 3.

## **Early Life**

Daichi Sasaki was born on July 8, 1998, in Yubari, Hokkaido. He was a member of a local sumo club in Yubari and was recruited into Tatsunami stable after junior high school.

## **Career**

Sasaki made his professional debut in March 2014 and was given the shikona "Kitadaichi" (北大地). He had a very gradual rise through the lower divisions, reaching sandanme in March 2016 and makushita in January 2020. In September 2023, he finished with a strong 6-1 record at the rank of makushita 17, and was placed in a seven man playoff for the makushita yusho. Kitadaichi was able to defeat Asahakuryu in the first round, but lost to the eventual yusho winner Hitoshi in the second round. Nevertheless, he was promoted to the rank of makushita 3 for the following November 2023 tournament.

## **Fighting Style**

Kitadaichi is an oshi-sumo wrestler who prefers pushing and thrusting techniques to fighting on the mawashi. His most common kimarite used is a straightforward oshidashi, or push out. He also regularly won with throwing techniques such as shitatenage (underarm throw), uwatenage (overarm throw), and sukuinage (beltless arm throw).

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 210-188/398 (58 basho)
* **Makushita:** 210-188/398 (58 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 70-70/140 (20 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 54-44/98 (14 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 4-3/7 (1 basho)

## **Gallery**

Kitadaichi gets recruited into Tatsunami stable (c. 2014)Kitadaichi battles Tomokaze (c. 2022)Kitadaichi prepares for his upcoming match (c. 2022)Kitadaichi pushes out and defeats Kototebakari (c. 2023)Kitadaichi loses the Makushita Yusho playoff match (c. 2023)
## **Sources**

* Kitadaichi Yutaka Rikishi Information
* Yubari City Tweet on KItadaichi Joining Sumo
Kimura Akijiro

Kimura Akijiro - 木村 秋治郎 (born July 5, 1970) is a Japanese professional sumo referee from Kakogawa, Hyogo. He was recruited in December 1986, debuting in the January 1987 tournament and he belongs to Kasugano stable. He reached the Makuuchi rank in July 2013.

## **Career**

* January 1987 - Had his ring debut under Mihogaseki stable
* March 1987 - Promoted to Jonokuchi-kaku gyoji and took on the name Kimura Chiaki (木村 鎮秋)
* January 1988 - Promoted to Jonidan-kaku gyoji
* January 1990 - Promoted to Sandanme-kaku gyoji
* January 1993 - Changed his ringname to Kimura Akijiro (木村 秋治郎)
* January 1994 - Promoted to Makushita-kaku gyoji
* September 2005 - Promoted to Juryo-kaku gyoji
* July 2013 - Promoted to Makuuchi-kaku gyoji
* November 2013 - Transferred to Kasugano stable due to the closure of Mihogaseki stable

## **Shikona History**

Kimura Chiaki (木村 鎮秋) → Kimura Akijiro (木村 秋治郎)

## **Sources**

* Kimura Akijiro Japanese Wikipedia Article
* JSA Kimura Akijiro Personal Page
Kimura Kozaburo

Kimura Kozaburo - 木村 幸三郎 (born May 8, 1983) is a Japanese professional sumo referee from Chino, Nagano. He was recruited in October 2001 and debuted in the November 2001 tournament and he belongs to Hakkaku stable. He reached the Juryo rank in January 2023.

## **Career**

* November 2001 - Had his ring debut under Nakamura stable
* January 2002 - Promoted to Jonokuchi-kaku gyoji and took on the name Kimura Ryosuke (木村 亮輔)
* January 2004 - Promoted to Jonidan-kaku gyoji
* January 2007 - Promoted to Sandanme-kaku gyoji
* January 2011 - Promoted to Makushita-kaku gyoji
* January 2013 - Transferred to Hakkaku stable due to the closure of Nakamura stable
* January 2023 - Promoted to Juryo-kaku gyoji and changed his ringname to Kimura Kozaburo (木村 幸三郎)

## **Shikona History**

Kimura Ryosuke (木村 亮輔) → Kimura Kozaburo (木村 幸三郎)

## **Sources**

* Kimura Ryosuke Japanese Wikipedia Article
* JSA Kimura Kozaburo Personal Page
Kimura Kintaro

Kimura Kintaro - 木村 錦太郎 (born February 28, 1998) is a Japanese professional sumo referee from Omitama, Ibaraki. He was recruited in April 2013 and debuted in the May 2013 tournament and he belongs to Nishikido stable.

## **Career**

* May 2013 - Had his ring debut under Nishikido stable
* July 2013 - Promoted to Jonokuchi-kaku gyoji and took on the name Kimura Kazuma (木村 錦太郎)
* January 2015 - Promoted to Jonidan-kaku gyoji
* January 2019 - Promoted to Sandanme-kaku gyoji
* January 2021 - Promoted to Makushita-kaku gyoji
List of Yokozuna

This is a list of all sumo wrestlers who have reached the sport's highest rank of yokozuna. It was not recorded on the banzuke until 1890 and was not officially recognised as sumo's highest rank until 1909. Until then, yokozuna was merely a licence given to certain ozeki to perform the dohyo-iri ceremony. It was not always the strongest ozeki but those with the most influential patrons who were chosen.

The first list of yokozuna (with 17 names in total) was compiled by the 12th yokozuna Jinmaku Kyugoro in 1900 but was not regarded as official until 1926 when it was published by the newly formed Japan Sumo Association and updated to 31 names. Since that time, 42 more yokozuna have been promoted. The Sumo Association have overseen all promotions since Chiyonoyama's in 1951. Two consecutive tournament championships or an "equivalent performance" at ozeki level are the minimum requirement for promotion to yokozuna in modern sumo.

The longest serving yokozuna ever was Hakuho, who was promoted in 2007 and retired in 2021.

The number of top division championships won by each yokozuna is also listed. Those listed for yokozuna active before the summer tournament of 1909 are historically conferred from the win/loss records of the time as no system of championships existed up to this time.
Konuma Katsuyuki

Konuma Katsuyuki - 小沼 克行 (born August 14, 1955) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Kasukabe, Saitama. He made his debut in July 1971 and wrestled for Kagamiyama stable. He reached the makuuchi division in March 1976. His highest rank was maegashira 9 and he retired in November 1978.

## **Career**

### **Early Career**

Prior to sumo, he practiced shot put and soccer. Konuma dropped out of Soka High School and joined Kagamiyama stable in July 1971 at the age of 15. He was promoted to sandanme in September 1972 and makushita in July 1973. In May 1975, he produced a 6-1 record at the rank of makushita 1 and was promoted to juryo in July 1975 at the young age of 19.

### **Juryo Career**

Konuma made his juryo debut alongside Adachi and they were the first sekitori from Kagamiyama stable. In January 1976, he won the juryo yusho with a strong 11-4 record and was promoted to makuuchi in the following March 1976 tournament.

### **Makuuchi Career**

He was a contemporary of Chiyonofuji, and the second man after him born in the Showa 30s (1955–1964) to reach the top division. Only 20 at the time of his makuuchi debut, he was talked of as a future yokozuna candidate and the "new Kitanoumi." Konuma produced a solid 9-6 record in his debut, however, in the following tournament Konuma broke his leg in a match against Aobajo and was forced to withdraw from the tournament which resulted in a fall back down to juryo.

### **Later Career**

After breaking his leg, Konuma continued to sit out for two consecutive tournament and was demoted down to makushita in November 1976. He managed to return to juryo in July 1977, but could only retain his elite sekitori status for five tournaments.

## **Retirement from Sumo**

He retired from active competition in November 1978 at the age of just 23, due partly to the effects of his injury but also to a breakdown in relations with his stablemaster Kagamiyama, former yokozuna Kashiwado. After leaving sumo he ran a restaurant in his hometown of Kasukabe. His relationship with Kagamiyama later improved enough for the latter to attend his wedding ceremony.

## **Fighting Style**

Konuma was a yotsu-sumo wrestler who prefers grappling to pushing and thrusting techniques. He favored a hidari-yotsu (right hand outside, left hand inside) position when gripping his opponent's mawashi (belt). His most common kimarite was yorikiri, or force out.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 195-151-36/344 (45 basho)
* **Makuuchi:** 10-9-11/18 (2 basho)
* **Juryo:** 67-64-4/130 (11 basho)
* **Makushita:** 74-59-7/133 (20 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 16-12/28 (4 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 23-5-14/28 (6 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 5-2/7 (1 basho)

### **Championships**

* 1 **Juryo** Championship (January 1976)

## **Gallery**

Konuma (right) after promotion to Juryo (c. 1975)Konuma (right) celebrates promotion to Juryo (c. 1975)Konuma poses with his kesho-mawashi (c. 1976)Konuma after retirement as a cook for his chanko restaurantKonuma's tegata
## **Sources**

* Konuma Katsuyuki Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Konuma Katsuyuki Rikishi Information
Katsuragawa Shichiro

Katsuragawa Shichiro - 桂川 質郎 (born March 29, 1907 - October 24, 2003) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Natori, Miyagi. He made his debut in October 1927 and wrestled for Isegahama stable. He reached the makuuchi division in May 1934. His highest rank was maegashira 1 and he retired in May 1942.

## **Career**

### **Early Career**

Shichiro Danzaki joined Isegahama stable and made his professional debut in October 1927. He initially wrestled under the shikona "Natorigawa" (名取川), which was derived from his hometown of Natori, before he was given the new shikona "Katsuragawa" (桂川) in March 1932. He was promoted to juryo in May 1932 but was demoted back down to makushita in January 1933. He went on to win the makushita yusho in this tournament and eventually reached the top division in May 1934.

### **Makuuchi Career**

Katsuragawa was ranked in the top division for a total of 15 tournaments, reaching as high as maegashira 1 in January 1937. He retired from sumo in May 1942 after producing a disastrous 0-15 record in the previous January 1942 tournament.

## **Retirement from Sumo**

After retiring, he remained in sumo as an elder of the Japan Sumo Association, working as a coach at Isegahama stable under the name Kitajin Oyakata. In 1944 he was drafted into the army and spent some time in Shanghai until the end of the Second World War. In March 1953 he obtained the Kise elder stock and later established the Kise stable in May 1958. He handed over his stable in May 1967 to his son-in-law Kiyonomori and subsequently left the sumo world.

### **Death**

He died on October 24, 2003, at the age of 96. He is speculated to be the oldest lived wrestler in makuuchi and the last survived wrestler to battle Futabayama.

## **Fighting Style**

Katsuragawa was a yotsu-sumo wrestler who prefers grappling to pushing and thrusting techniques. He favored a migi-yotsu (left hand outside, right hand inside) position when gripping his opponent's mawashi (belt). His most common kimarite were yoritaoshi (crush out) and yorikiri (force out).

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 111-141-11/251 (24 basho)
* **Makuuchi:** 73-111-9/183 (15 basho)
* **Juryo:** 29-28-2/57 (6 basho)
* **Makushita:** 9-2/11 (2 basho)

### **Championships**

* 1 **Makushita** Championship (January 1933)

## **Shikona History**

* Natorigawa (1927.10 - 1932.02)
* Katsuragawa Shichiro (1932.03 - 1942.05)

## **Sources**

* Katsuragawa Shichiro Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Katsuragawa Shichiro Rikishi Information
Kitafubuki Hiroshi

Kitafubuki Hiroshi - 北吹雪 弘士 (born October 28, 1963) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Asahikawa, Hokkaido. He made his debut in March 1979 and last wrestled for Tatsunami stable. He reached the juryo division in November 1987. His highest rank was juryo 9 and he retired in July 1991.

## **Career**

Ito joined Tatsunami stable and made his debut in March 1979. He changed his shikona to "Kitafubuki" (北吹雪) in March 1982. After eight years in the lower divisions, he was promoted to juryo in November 1987. In his first tournament, he finished with a 6-9 record. He followed with a 5-10 record in Janaury 1988 and was demoted back down to makushita. He was ranked in juryo for a total of two tournaments, with his highest rank being juryo 9. He remained in the lower divisions for three years before announcing his retirement after the July 1991 tournament.

## **Fighting Style**

Kitafubuki was a yotsu-sumo wrestler who prefers grappling to pushing and thrusting techniques. He won most of his bouts with a straightforward yorikiri, or force out.

## **Record**

### **Divison Results**

* **Total:** 268-239-28/507 (75 basho)
* **Juryo:** 11-19/30 (2 basho)
* **Makushita:** 135-132-7/267 (39 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 72-56-12/128 (20 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 46-29-9/75 (12 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 4-3/7 (1 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Ito (1979.03 - 1982.01)
* Kitafubuki Hiroshi (1982.03 - 1991.07)

## **Sources**

* Kitafubuki Hiroshi Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Kitafubuki Hiroshi Rikishi Information
Iozan Moriemon

Iozan Moriemon - 猪王山 森右エ門 (born 1815 - April 25, 1872) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Monou District, Miyagi. He made his debut in November 1839 and wrestled for Isenoumi stable. He reached the makuuchi division in March 1846. His highest rank was ozeki and he retired in February 1860.

## **Career**

Born in Monou District, Miyagi, Katsujiro Kato joined Isenoumi stable and made his professional debut in November 1839. He initially wrestled under the shikona "Dategaseki Moriemon" (達ヶ関 森右エ門) and reached makuuchi in March 1846. He was given the shikona "Iozan Moriemon" (猪王山 森右エ門) in November 1846. Iozan was promoted to komusubi in November 1850 and sekiwake in November 1852. After seven straight tournaments as sekiwake, Iozan was promoted to ozeki in November 1856, but could only maintain his ozeki rank for four tournaments. He retired on February 1860.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 117-51-49-22draws-11holds-3no results/204 (28 basho)
* **Makuuchi:** 111-48-49-21draws-11holds-3no results/194 (27 basho)
* **Juryo:** 6-3-1draw/10 (1 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Dategaseki Moriemon (1845.11 - 1846.03)
* Iozan Moriemon (1846.11 - 1860.02)

## **Gallery**

19th century woodblock print of ozeki Iozan Moriemon
Kotonishiki Noboru

Kotonishiki Noboru - 琴錦 登 (born March 7, 1922 - July 14, 1974) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Kanonji, Kagawa. He made his debut in January 1938 and last wrestled for Nishonoseki stable. He reached the makuuchi division in November 1944 and has one special prize as well as seven kinboshi. His highest rank was komusubi and he retired in January 1938.

## **Career**

### **Early Career**

Fujimura joined Nishonoseki stable and made his professional debut in January 1938. He was given the shikona "Kotonishiki" (琴錦) which is derived from the Kotohiki Hachiman Shrine in his hometown of Kanonji, Kagawa. He won the jonidan yusho with a perfect 8-0 record in May 1939 and was promoted to sandanme for the following January 1940 tournament. He was promoted to makushita in May 1941 and juryo in May 1943. After three tournaments in juryo, Kotonishiki was promoted to makuuchi for the November 1944 tournament.

### **Makuuchi Career**

Kotonishiki was ranked in the top division for 31 consecutive tournaments. His highest rank was komusubi which he achieved three times. He also won seven kinboshi, defeating the likes of Chiyonoyama, Azumafuji, Terukuni, and Haguroyama. In January 1949, Kotonishiki finished with a strong 10-3 record and was runner-up to yokozuna Azumafuji's 10-2-1draw record. In September 1953, Kotonishiki finished with a 10-5 record and also defeated a yokozuna to earn the Fighting Spirit prize. Towards his later career, Kotonishiki suffered from various injuries and retired from sumo in May 1955.

## **Retirement from Sumo**

After retiring from sumo, Kotonishiki remained in the Japan Sumo Association and established Sadogatake stable. He produced many sekitori, including Yokozuna Kotozakura and sekiwake Hasegawa. He died on July 14, 1974, just 10 days after Kotozakura's retirement. After his death, Kotozakura took over Sadogatake stable.

## **Fighting Style**

Kotonishiki was a yotsu-sumo wrestler who preferred grappling to pushing and thrusting techniques. He favored a migi-yotsu (left hand outside, right hand inside) position when gripping his opponent's mawashi (belt). His most common kimarite was yorikiri, or force out.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 258-256-23/512 (45 basho)
* **Makuuchi:** 188-215-23/401 (31 basho)
* **Juryo:** 25-15/40 (3 basho)
* **Makushita:** 19-13/32 (4 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 14-10/24 (3 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 8-0/8 (1 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 4-3/7 (1 basho)

### **Achievements**

* **Sansho:** Fighting Spirit Prize (1)
* **Kinboshi:** 7: (3) Chiyonoyama, (2) Azumafuji, (1) Terukuni, (1) Haguroyama

## **Sources**

* Kotonishiki Noboru Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Kotonishiki Noboru Rikishi Information
Kotoo Shuton

Kotoo Shuton - 琴王 世東 (born December 27, 1974) is a former Chinese professional sumo wrestler from Shandong. He made his debut in May 1992 and wrestled for Sadogatake stable. His highest rank was sandanme 9 and he retired in July 1993.

## **Career**

Shidong Wang of Shandong, China, joined Sadogatake stable in May 1992 at the age of 17. He was given the shikona "Kotoo" (琴王). In his first tournament, he was in contention for the jonokuchi yusho, however, he lost his last match to finish with a 6-1 record. Nonetheless, he continued to impress and after two more tournaments, he was promoted to the sandanme division in January 1993. He produced his first and only losing record in this tournament and was demoted back to jonidan. In his return to jonidan, Kotoo won all seven matches and a playoff to claim the jonidan yusho. This made him the first Chinese wrestler to win a lower division championship. He was then promoted to sandanme where he posted one more winning record and was promoted to career-high rank of sandanme 9 in July 1993. However, he sat out of this tournament and his retirement was announced after the July 1993 tournament.

## **Fighting Style**

Kotoo was proficient in both yotsu-sumo (grappling) and oshi-sumo (pushing and thrusting) techniques. His most common techniques were yorikiri (force-out), hatakikomi (slap-down), hikiotoshi (pull-down), oshidashi (push-out), and uwatenage (overarm throw).

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 31-11-7/42 (8 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 7-7-7/14 (3 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 18-3/21 (3 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 6-1/7 (1 basho)

### **Championships**

* 1 **Jonidan** Championship (March 1993)

### **Achievements**

* **1st** Chinese to win a lower division championship

## **Gallery**

Kotoo (second from right) wins the jonidan yusho (c. 1993)
Kawachiyama Kazuo

Kawachiyama Kazuo - 河内山 一夫 (born August 3, 1936 - August 19, 1975) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Sakai, Osaka. He made his debut in May 1954 and last wrestled for Tatsunami stable. He reached the juryo division in July 1963. His highest rank was juryo 7 and he retired in July 1965.

## **Early Life**

Kazuo Ueta was born the fourth son of a butcher and he helped out with the family business for about a year after graduating junior high school. He later joined Tatsunami stable and made his professional debut in May 1954.

## **Career**

Initially wrestling under the shikona "Nishinokawa" (西ノ川), he was promoted to sandanme in May 1955 and makushita in September 1957. In July 1962 he changed his shikona to "Kawachiyama" (河内山) and was promoted to juryo a year later in July 1963. Kawachiyama was ranked in juryo for a total of eleven tournaments, reaching as high as juryo 7 in November 1963.

He injured his right knee in March 1965 and had to withdraw from the tournament. He subsequently demoted back down to makushita and he announced his retirement in July 1965. He died in August 1975 at the young age of 39.

## **Fighting Style**

Kawachiyama was a yotsu-sumo wrestler who prefers grappling to pushing and thrusting techniques. He favored a hidari-yotsu (right hand outside, left hand inside) position when gripping his opponent's mawashi (belt). His most common kimarite was yorikiri, or force out.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 267-266-7/532 (61 basho)
* **Juryo:** 72-91-2/162 (11 basho)
* **Makushita:** 141-130-5/271 (37 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 39-33/72 (9 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 9-7/16 (2 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 5-3/8 (1 basho)
* **Shinjo:** 1-2/3 (1 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Nishinokawa (1954.05 - 1961.01)
* Ueta Kazuo (1961.03 - 1962.05)
* Kawachiyama Kazuo (1962.07 - 1965.07)

## **Sources**

* Kawachiyama Kazuo Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Kawachiyama Kazuo Rikishi Information
Kinki University

Kindai University (近畿大学, *Kinki daigaku*) is a private non-sectarian and coeducational university based in Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan. The university dates its foundation to the establishment of Osaka Technical College (大阪専門学校, *Ōsaka semmon gakkō*) in 1925. Kindai University started in 1949 when the founder college merged with Osaka Science and Engineering University (大阪理工科大学, *Ōsaka rikōka daigaku*), established in 1943.

The University has a strong sumo program and has produced several top division wrestlers, including yokozuna Asahifuji and ozeki's Asashio and Asanoyama. A list of all wrestlers who were members of Kinki University's sumo club is provided below. As of 2023, 30 members of Kinki University's sumo club have turned professional with 15 reaching the elite sekitori ranks.

## **List**

* Names in **bold** indicate a still active wrestler.
* Green row indicates wrestler reached the elite sekitori ranks.
Kijuin Akihiro

Kijuin Akihiro - 禧集院 昭広 (born September 25, 1985) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Hioki, Kagoshima. He made his debut in January 2008 and wrestled for Kise stable. His highest rank was makushita 2 and he retired in January 2021.

## **Early Life**

Yamashita was born in Hioki, Kagoshima, and began sumo wrestling at the age of 5. He attended Kagoshima Commercial High School and was a member of the school's sumo club. After a strong high school career, he enrolled at Nihon University's prestigious sumo club where he was teammates with the future Akiseyama. He initially aspired to become a teacher, however, after losing to the future Homarefuji at the National Student Sumo Championship, he decided to become a professional sumo wrestler. After graduating college, he joined Kise stable due to its connection with Nihon University.

## **Career**

He made his professional debut in January 2008 alongside Homarefuji, Keitenkai, and college teammate Akiseyama. In July 2008, he won his first six matches, but missed out on the jonidan yusho after losing to Homarefuji in his final match. In the following September 2008 tournament, Yamashita won all seven matches and defeated stablemate Kamei to claim the sandanme yusho. He was promoted to makushita for the following November 2008 tournament. He was given the shikona "Kisenoyama" (禧勢ノ山) in November 2012.

He was promoted to a career-best makushita 2 in September 2015. In this tournament, he faced off against juryo-ranked Kyokutaisei and Shotenro, however, he lost both matches and finished with a 3-4 record, thus missing out on a promotion to juryo. In March 2018, he was given the shikona "Kiseoka" (禧勢岳), however, he was given the new shikona "Kijuin" (禧集院) shortly after in May 2019. He retired from sumo in January 2021.

## **Fighting Style**

Kijuin was an oshi-sumo wrestler who prefers pushing and thrusting techniques to fighting on the mawashi. His most common kimarite used was a straightforward oshidashi, or push out.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 273-259-1/530 (77 basho)
* **Makushita:** 168-203-1/369 (53 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 89-51/140 (20 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 11-3/14 (2 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 5-2/7 (1 basho)

### **Championships**

* 1 **Sandanme** Championship (September 2008)

## **Shikona History**

* Yamashita Hiroshi (2008.01 - 2012.09)
* Kisenoyama Hiroshi (2012.11 - 2018.01)
* Kiseoka Hiroshi (2018.03 - 2019.03)
* Kijuin Akihiro (2019.05 - 2021.05)

## **Gallery**

Kijuin during his time in Maezumo (c. 2008)Kijuin defeats Kizenryu to win the Sandanme Yusho (c. 2008)Kijuin prepares for his upcoming match (c. 2009)
## **Sources**

* Kijuin Akihiro Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Kijuin Akihiro Rikishi Information
Kiyononada Fumiyuki

Kiyononada Fumiyuki - 清乃洋 文幸 (born July 24, 1964) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Hachinohe, Aomori. He made his debut in March 1980 and wrestled for Isegahama stable. He reached the juryo division in March 1988. His highest rank was juryo 13 and he retired in November 1988.

## **Career**

Sakamoto was recommended to enter into professional sumo by an acquaintance who was a member of the Japan Self-Defense Forces. He joined Isegahama stable and made his professional debut in March 1980. He initially wrestled under his surname before switching to "Kiyononada" (清乃洋) in July 1980. He was promoted to sandanme in March 1982 and makushita in March 1984. In July 1986, he was in the run for the makushita yusho, but lost his final match against future sekiwake Tochinowaka to finish with a 6-1 record. In Janaury 1988, while at his highest rank at the time of Makushita 6, he finished with a solid 6-1 record and was promoted to juryo in the following March 1988 tournament.

In his juryo debut, Kiyononada finished with a 6-9 record and was demoted back down to makushita. This proved to be his only tournament as a sekitori and he announced his retirement after the November 1988 tournament at the young age of 24.

## **Fighting Style**

Kiyononada was a yotsu-sumo wrestler who prefers grappling to pushing and thrusting techniques. He favored a hidari-yotsu (right hand outside, left hand inside) position when gripping his opponent's mawashi (belt). His most common kimarite was yorikiri, or force out.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 190-175-7/365 (53 basho)
* **Juryo:** 6-9/15 (1 basho)
* **Makushita:** 75-86-7/161 (24 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 67-45/112 (16 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 38-32/70 (10 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 4-3/7 (1 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Sakamoto Fumiyuki (1980.03 - 1980.05)
* Kiyononada Fumiyuki (1980.07 - 1988.11)

## **Gallery**

Kiyononada in maezumo (c. 1980)Kiyononada loses to future sekiwake Tochinowaka (c. 1986)
## **Sources**

* Kiyononada Fumiyuki Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Kiyononada Fumiyuki Rikishi Information
Komanosato Hideo

Komanosato Hideo - 駒ノ里 秀雄 (born October 1, 1909 - March 16, 1971) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Setagaya, Tokyo. He made his debut in January 1927 and wrestled for Yamawake stable. He reached the makuuchi division in May 1933. His highest rank was maegashira 2 and he retired in May 1942.

## **Career**

### **Early Career**

Kondo joined Yamawake stable and made his professional debut in January 1927. Wrestling under the shikona "Komanosato" (駒ノ里), he reached juryo in May 1932. After three tournaments in juryo, he was promoted to makuuchi in May 1933.

### **Makuuchi Career**

He finished with a 2-9 record in his makuuchi debut and was demoted back down to juryo. He returned to makuuchi in May 1934 after winning the juryo yusho. He reached a career-best maegashira 2 rank in May 1936 and even defeated ozeki Shimizugawa, however, he withdrew from the tournament on 6th day to a right knee sprain. Komanosato is most known for being Futabayama's last opponent in his 69 consecutive win streak. He retired from sumo in May 1942.

## **Retirement from Sumo**

After retiring, he remained in sumo as an elder of the Japan Sumo Association, working as a coach at Yamawake stable under the name Hidenoyama Oyakata. He inherited Yamawake stable in November 1944, however, the stable closed down in 1949 and he transferred to Dewanoumi stable where he worked as a coach.

### **Death**

He died on March 16, 1971, at the age of 61 due to a cerebral hemorrhage.

## **Fighting Style**

Komanosato was a yotsu-sumo wrestler who prefers grappling to pushing and thrusting techniques. He favored a hidari-yotsu (right hand outside, left hand inside) position when gripping his opponent's mawashi (belt). His most common kimarite was yorikiri, or force out.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 122-138-18/256 (23 basho)
* **Makuuchi:** 74-103-12/174 (15 basho)
* **Juryo:** 48-35-6/82 (7 basho)

### **Championships**

* 1 **Juryo** Championship (January 1934)

## **Sources**

* Komanosato Hideo Japanese Wikipedia Article
* Komanosato Hideo Rikishi Information
Kimura Ryunosuke

Kimura Ryunosuke - 木村 龍之助 (born March 3, 2003) is a Japanese professional sumo referee from Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi. He was recruited in April 2018 and debuted in the May 2018 tournament and he belongs to Kokonoe stable.

## **Career**

* May 2018 - Had his ring debut under Kokonoe stable
* July 2018 - Promoted to Jonokuchi-kaku gyoji and took on the name Kimura Ryunosuke (木村 龍之助)
* January 2021 - Promoted to Jonidan-kaku gyoji
Masao (yobidashi)

Masao - 正男 (born December 6, 1974) is a Japanese professional sumo usher from Yokohama, Kanagawa. He was recruited in June 1993 and debuted in the July 1993 tournament and he belongs to Nishiiwa stable. He reached the Juryo rank in January 2009.

## **Career**

* July 1993 - Had his ring debut under Hanakago stable
* July 1994 - Promoted to Jonokuchi yobidashi
* January 1995 - Promoted to Jonidan yobidashi
* January 1996 - Promoted to Sandanme yobidashi
* September 2002 - Promoted to Makushita yobidashi
* January 2009 - Promoted to Juryo yobidashi
* July 2012 - Transferred to Minezaki stable due to the closure of Hanakago stable
* May 2021 - Transferred to Nishiiwa stable due to the closure of Minezaki stable

## **Sources**

* Masao (yobidashi) Japanese Wikipedia Article
* JSA Masao Personal Page
Man'in Onrei

Man'in Onrei (満員御礼) means full house. Banners are unfurled from the ceiling when this is achieved during honbasho. However, it is not necessary to be at 100% capacity to unfurl the banner. Typically when seats are over 80% filled the banner is unfurled, however they have been unfurled with numbers as low as 75% and not unfurled with numbers as high as 95%. When it is completely full it is called fudadome (札止め).

## **Overview**

After the juryo division and the dohyo-iri, the banners are unfurled from the ceiling thanking the audience for a soul-out house. The banners are presented to the east side, west side, back side and front side. During the first Kokugikan (built in 1909), when the Shinto-style roof was not suspended. It was held on four pillars, and when they thanked the audience for a full-house, they would display the banners on each four pillars. After the creation of the Kuramae Kokugikan, the four pillars were abolished and the current system was established.

## **Records**

The continuous record of man'in onrei was 666 days, lasting from the 11th day of the November, 1989 tournament till the 2nd day of the May, 1997 tournament. The Public Relations Department of the Japan Sumo Association explained that there is no clear standard for the man'in onrei, but they generally unfurl the banners when the number of visitors reaches 90% or more of that capacity.

In addition, when the numbers of visitors was strict, they wouldn't thank the audience even if they exceeded 90%. However in recent years (2003-2014), sumo hasn't been as popular due to the fact of one sole yokozuna and the scandals. On day 7 in the September, 2011 tournament, they still unfurled the banners even though the audience was at 75%.
Kenho Mitsuo

Kenho Mitsuo - 謙豊 三男 (born February 10, 1989) is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Osaki, Miyagi. He made his debut in May 2011 and currently wrestles for Tokitsukaze Stable. His highest rank as of 2023 is makushita 59.

## **Early Life**

Goto was born on February 10, 1989, in Osaki, Miyagi. He attended Tokyo University of Agriculture where he was a member of the school's sumo club. After graduating, he joined Tokitsukaze stable as it is affiliated with his university.

## **Career**

He made his professional debut in May 2011 and was given the shikona "Kenho" (謙豊). He had a consistent start, posting three consecutive winning records and was promoted to sandanme by January 2012. In his sandanme debut, Kenho finished with a perfect 7-0 record, but missed out on the yusho after losing to Kotokawazu in the playoff. Nevertheless, he was promoted directly to makushita for the following March 2012 tournament. Kenho had reached makushita for less than a year since his debut, however, he finished with a poor 1-6 record and was demoted back down to sandanme. This proved to be his only tournament in makushita.

From 2010-2014, Kenho mainly wrestled in the sandanme division. After that, he bounced back and forth between sandanme and jonidan for the following three years. He missed three consecutive tournaments in 2017 due to a serious injury and this resulted in him falling back down to maezumo (pre-sumo). He returned to sumo in March 2018 and has since spent the majority of his later career in the second lowest jonidan division.

## **Personal Life**

* Peaking at 250 kg (550 Ib), Kenho is the fifth heaviest sumo wrestler of all time as of 2023.

## **Fighting Style**

Kenho is proficient in both yotsu-sumo (grappling) and oshi-sumo (pushing and thrusting) techniques. His favored grip on his opponent's mawashi is migi-yotsu, a left hand outside, right hand inside position. His most often used winning kimarite is oshidashi (push out), followed by yorikiri (force out) and kimedashi (arm barring force out).

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 218-206-87/417 (75 basho)
* **Makushita:** 1-6/7 (1 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 61-69-17/129 (21 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 135-117-63/246 (45 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 21-14-7/35 (6 basho)

## **Gallery**

Kenho gets measured upon joining sumo (c. 2011)Kenho battles his opponent in Maezumo (c. 2011)Kenho is known for his gargantuan size (c. 2018)Kenho prepares for his upcoming match (c. 2018)Kenho defeats Kotomanabe (c. 2018)Kenho launches at the much smaller Byakuen (c. 2022)
Hiroshi (yobidashi)

Hiroshi - 広 (born October 13, 1996) is a Japanese professional sumo usher from Mihara, Hiroshima. He was recruited in August 2015 and debuted in the September 2015 tournament and he belongs to Tokiwayama stable. He reached the Sandanme rank in January 2024.

## **Career**

* September 2015 - Had his debut under Chiganoura stable as a Jonokuchi yobidashi
* January 2022 - Promoted to Jonidan yobidashi
* January 2024 - Promoted to Sandanme yobidashi
Komakiryu Kosei

Komakiryu Kosei - 駒木龍 康生 (born May 11, 1985) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Komaki, Aichi. He made his debut in March 2008 and last wrestled for Kise stable. His highest rank was makushita 33 and he retired in July 2020.

## **Early Life**

Yasumasa Inoue was born on May 11, 1985, in Komaki, Aichi. After graduating from Aichikogyodaigakumeiden High School, he enrolled at Toyo University where he was a member of the school's sumo club. After graduating, he opted to go professional and joined Kise stable.

## **Career**

He made his professional debut in March 2008 and initially wrestled under his surname Inoue. He was promoted to sandanme in November 2008 and makushita in September 2009. In May 2010, he transferred to Kitanoumi stable due to his stable's closure, however, his old stable was reestablished April 2012 and re-transferred back to Kise stable as a result. He reached a career-best makushita 33 in March 2013, but could only manage a 3-4 record. In the following May 2013 tournament, he was given the shikona "Komakiryu" (駒木龍). He spent the majority of his career wrestling in the sandanme division with multiple stints in makushita. In May 2019, Komakiryu faced off against former ozeki and future yokozuna Terunofuji where he lost by yorikiri, or force out. He retired from sumo in July 2020 after twelve years in the sport.

## **Fighting Style**

Komakiryu was a yotsu-sumo wrestler who prefers grappling to pushing and thrusting techniques. He won majority of his bouts with a straightforward yorikiri, or force out.

## **Record**

### **Division Results**

* **Total:** 256-242-6/496 (73 basho)
* **Makushita:** 83-116-4/198 (29 basho)
* **Sandanme:** 156-122-2/277 (40 basho)
* **Jonidan:** 11-3/14 (2 basho)
* **Jonokuchi:** 6-1/7 (1 basho)

## **Shikona History**

* Inoue Yasumasa (2008.03 - 2013.03)
* Komakiryu Kosei (2013.05 - 2020.07)

## **Gallery**

Komakiryu prepares for his upcoming match (c. 2008)Komakiryu returns to his hometown (c. 2018)Komakiryu battles future Yokozuna Terunofuji (c. 2019)