Sengaku from Kise beya has retired. It's a doubly sad situation: - he made his debut in January 2010 and his career-best was makushita 13, so he was a decent 'veteran' rikishi - his retirement is 'almost' a confirmation that he was the attacker during the last Kise violence scandal (money theft) Ehh

My partner made a very thoughtful b'day present for me this year - he ordered a January 2026 banzuke from Tatsunami beya. I'm honoured to have my first paper-banzuke ever with Hosh as East Yokuzuna. The thought that this banzuke has been folded by one of the Tatsunami rikishi makes me happy too ;)

Takakeisho is now master of Minatogawa beya

A question for guys watching sumo on Abema -> during January basho Abema replaced recordings of Mr. Domo quizzes (Ichiro Sasaki from Nikkan Sports, pic. 1) with a static image, pic 2? I wonder, was he ill perhaps or went on vacation? Hope we'll be back on March basho with that 'domo' greetings.

Aonishiki invited Wakamotoharu for a ride, I didn't expect that!

Up he goes!

What the hell is this? Protein canned food?

Pinku, again!

He did it again! Aonishiki Hatsu basho Yusho!!! 🇺🇦

Aonishiki beats Hoshoryu Hoshoryu beats Onosato Onosato beats Aonishiki. That's the rule ♻️

Fair enough!

I am a selfish bastard. I thought if Aonishiki lost to Koto, we’d get an Atamifuji–Aonishiki rematch => more sumo, more excitement!!

My love is endless. While the world is getting shitter and shitter every day, Ura keeps me smiling in these troubled times. Magic ✨

Come on, Oshoumi, you got this!

An upset of the day - salty Onokatsu behavior. He really threw Tobizaru down the dohyo like an old rag. Not elegant at all, unnecessary and a dangerous decision from Onokatsu. Tobizaru's meaningful glance says it all.

Hold me closer, tiny daaanceer 💖

Well, that was quick. We'll have to wait till tomorrow for the final honbasho winner.

Wow, Hosh, what a powerful throw!

There's going to be a ball at Futagoyama beya -> Nobehara Makushita Yusho! I feel Enho's pain and disappointment, he was so close to returning to sekitori status. I only hope he won't be discouraged/weary enough to leave ozumo yet. Also, Nobehara's New Year resolution was to be stronger mentally ✅

Holy crap, poor Hosh! His matchup with Aonishiki is awful (0-5 now). Aonishiki yusho is getting closer!

Today's highlight fight in Makunouchi. Shishi, ganbaru! You too, Kiri!

Today (day 13) in Makushita division - there'll be 🔥

Oh Hoshoryu :( Get rest, man, heal that knee.

Aonishiki second consecutive yusho? Probably! I wouldn't mind that ;)

Koto, don't let Abi win, please!

What a bizarre "last minute" mono-ii. Good that Hiradoumi got that money back!

Oho vs Shishi, meeting in a bout for the first time!

URA NO KACHI!!! 2-10!

Makuuchi Leaderboard Day 11

Onosato in sync today, finally! Although I wish Kirishima to win today and probably yusho even

I'll love you with 1-14 MK record, don't worry

Ichiyamamoto today: youtu.be/dLfyZE77Tq4?...

Nikkan Sports in today's article praises Shishi's fast track to KK this basho. They wrote about some other interesting facts about his Okami (he's so lucky to have her help!) and that his closest family still resides in Ukraine (Zaporizhzhia Oblast, I guess). Also, the potatoes ❤️‍🔥

Was Onosato shouting at the end of the rematch bout? He looked like he was in pain (could be mixed physical and mental pain though)

Holy crap, Shishi. That thrust could have inflicted a cascades of concussion down there (Fujinokawa->Hiradoumi->1-3 other people around)

Oshoma, you... go home, Oshoma.

Day 9 summary

What is going on, Onosato? I'm confused and worried

The plan was good, Ura, not bad.

Tamawashi subarashi!

Emperor and the rest, please, stay home and watch sumo on Abema next time. You missed such a gem today.

Hakunofuji, what a win. Or I should say it otherwise - Onosato, what a loss. I wonder what happened there, was Onosato kyuji enough to be defeated so quickly? That was too easy!

Exciting two bouts for the end of the day 7 for Hoshoryu and Hakunofuji. Hakunofuji probably won the first one, IMO. Shimpan however, called for torinaoshi and Hosh clearly won that one 💪 In the first bout Hosh has landed on his forehead, what gave him tough AF look before the rematch

URA SHONICHI!!!11

Ex-Endo provides commentary today on Abema. He's looking genki! And the suit suits him quite well :)

Still waiting for Ura's shonichi... He's fighting very well, though. The matchups are just quite challenging (and/or the shimpans decisions)

You can expect 'something completely different' when Yamato is set to fight. Here's a snipped of his bout with Tochiseiryu on day 5. Tochiseiryu, I respect your patience.

Come on, Oho! I wish him to be a third member in the club 'young and crazy talented' guys right beside Aonishiki and Yoshinofuji.

Yoshinofuji, you may not have a valid passport, but to get two kinboshi in a row, that's something impressive ;)

Anyway, great to see ex-Takarafuji in a new role ;)