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One of the all time greats has retired. The man. The myth. The legend. Shonanzakura (formerly Hattorizakura). He retires after six years, finishing with a 3-238 record. His streak of 104 consecutive losses will live forever. https://www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/news/202108250000576.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nikkansports_ogp
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Aug 25, 2021 22:46
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Aww, that's sad. Hope he's got something lined up.
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Aug 26, 2021 00:15
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Teddybear posted:One of the all time greats has retired. The man. The myth. The legend. Honestly super bummed to hear this, but I hope he is able to go on to live a nice life post sumo. But of course now I also need to update the sumo storylines again.
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Aug 26, 2021 00:35
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 dang, I really thought he might have had a chance at a win (just one) next basho, too...
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Aug 26, 2021 01:01
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i think if he held on his losing streak was getting so sad that he could be a counter culture icon of some sort. all the best to him.
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Aug 26, 2021 03:39
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Teddybear posted:One of the all time greats has retired. The man. The myth. The legend. Pour one out for a real one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CY0apLxFzMA
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Aug 26, 2021 04:57
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At 23, he’s still young enough to start a decent career or get an education if he wants. Hopefully his “fame” translates to some fan support and some post-sumo hookups to get him started in the real world.
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Aug 26, 2021 06:06
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I would personally send Shonanzakura 50 bucks right now if there were any way to do it. He deserves to be able to buy a round for some buddies.
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Aug 26, 2021 06:13
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Well poo poo... https://twitter.com/SumoFollower/status/1431526204616683523?s=20 Good news is, everyone should be well over two weeks past their 2nd shot.
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Aug 28, 2021 09:15
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Aug 28, 2021 19:50
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Aw man hope it doesn't get serious for him. Wishing him well for what it's worth.
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Aug 28, 2021 20:21
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Kenning posted:Oh no Obviously Shodai dosed him with the Rona on Day 1 of combo practice then disappeared with an "injury" while Ichinojo was there for all four days. The master technician strikes again! More good news through! https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/08/d12eb96b4062-sumo-mongolian-ichinojo-tests-positive-for-covid-19.html quote:The wrestlers who took part in the joint training sessions will be tested again, according to the JSA's director of communications, sumo elder Shibatayama.
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Aug 28, 2021 20:32
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I hope he's okay. I wish they were thinking more of 'hey Ichinojo, don't loving worry about September' instead of trying to assure everyone he'll be back and put pressure towards doing it.
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Aug 28, 2021 21:13
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Actual good news, the banzuke is here! https://sumo.or.jp/EnHonbashoBanzuke/index/
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Aug 29, 2021 22:08
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Why is Asanoyama listed
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Aug 29, 2021 22:13
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Lid posted:Why is Asanoyama listed He hasn't been kicked out of sumo, he'll still occupy a spot on the banzuke until you either retire or fall out the bottom. For the bashos while he's suspended, he'll be treated as if he went 0-0-15 (or 0-0-7) for ranking purposes. They don't just immediately drop him down to the rank where he'll eventually end up (somewhere in mid-sandanme probably?). Pakled fucked around with this message at 22:19 on Aug 29, 2021 |
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Aug 29, 2021 22:17
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Yeah, Ryuden is listed, but I think he's still suspended. But Abi has worked his way up to high juryo! How did Akiseyama wind up way down in makushita? Was he injured (that badly)? I honestly don't remember.
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Hirayuki posted:Yeah, Ryuden is listed, but I think he's still suspended. But Abi has worked his way up to high juryo! He broke his jaw in May. He was M13 and 1-7 then, so he dropped to Juryo 7 for the last tournament, which he missed, and he's down to high Makushita now.
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Aug 29, 2021 22:31
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Teddybear posted:He broke his jaw in May. He was M13 and 1-7 then, so he dropped to Juryo 7 for the last tournament, which he missed, and he's down to high Makushita now.
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Teddybear posted:He broke his jaw in May. He was M13 and 1-7 then, so he dropped to Juryo 7 for the last tournament, which he missed, and he's down to high Makushita now. poor guy. that was completely off my radar
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Aug 29, 2021 23:07
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He toughed out that broken jaw until it was exactly too late to trade him once he went kyujo.
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Aug 30, 2021 01:14
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I mean it DOES stink, but he’s skilled enough that he should be able to handle makushita fairly competently and make his way back to Juryo. Sucks to get demoted for a while but should only be temporary. He may not blaze back going 7-0 but he’ll back back soon IMO.
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Aug 30, 2021 02:00
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Khizan posted:He toughed out that broken jaw until it was exactly too late to trade him once he went kyujo. lol pro move
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Aug 30, 2021 02:39
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Martytoof posted:I mean it DOES stink, but he’s skilled enough that he should be able to handle makushita fairly competently and make his way back to Juryo. Sucks to get demoted for a while but should only be temporary. He may not blaze back going 7-0 but he’ll back back soon IMO. He just battled for so long to get back to sekitori, it was really inspiring. Hopefully his supporters association is taking care of him right now.
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Aug 30, 2021 05:29
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Time to create my scouting report ahead of the tournament... Gotta keep my winning streak alive on the Goonzuke!!
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https://t.co/vPGEkOBrkF?amp=1 here is a zoomable and good quality link to the calligraphic traditional banzuke. can someone well versed in sumo and japanese tell me what the text is in between a rikishi's rank and their shikona? like in shodai's case in between 大関 (ozeki) +正代(shoudai) is ???本 Thauros fucked around with this message at 07:38 on Aug 31, 2021 |
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Thauros posted:https://t.co/vPGEkOBrkF?amp=1 Could someone please tell John Gunning about the wonders of PNG? That picture has the potential to so good. Anyway it's their home prefecture, so for Shodai it's 熊本, you can find it on sumodb if you switch to the Japanese after navigating to the guy you want to see (button at the top right)
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Brut posted:Could someone please tell John Gunning about the wonders of PNG? That picture has the potential to so good. ah, that explains why it looked like katakana for hakuho, tho i wasn't making it out late at night with the fancy script
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Aug 31, 2021 14:00
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Lid posted:Why is Asanoyama listed Is a participant but is not allowed to participate. 0-0-15 all the way until he's allowed back after his year-long ban. Is likely to be in sandanme or jonidan by the time he's back in the dohyo.
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Pakled posted:He hasn't been kicked out of sumo, he'll still occupy a spot on the banzuke until you either retire or fall out the bottom. For the bashos while he's suspended, he'll be treated as if he went 0-0-15 (or 0-0-7) for ranking purposes. They don't just immediately drop him down to the rank where he'll eventually end up (somewhere in mid-sandanme probably?). Interestingly, there’s actually a blank J9w spot on the banzuke where Takagenji should have been. Normally, even if you retire after the banzuke is made, you’ll still be on the list like Shonanzakura is still on the bottom of the banzuke, but they straight up blanked out Takagenji’s spot because of the way he got kicked out.
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Aug 31, 2021 19:32
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The lower Maegashira ranks are looking spicy. Gonna win this one off the back of an M11 Endo
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Do we know if the giant dude from hakuhos stable gonna be in juryo this time round? Hokuseiho?
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Aug 31, 2021 21:55
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Yep, he's in there
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Fluffdaddy posted:The lower Maegashira ranks are looking spicy. Gonna win this one off the back of an M11 Endo The problem with this plan is M11 is too low to fight the Yoks and Sanyaku so there are no giants to slay. He'll be lucky to stitch together a kk against inferior opponents.
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Aug 31, 2021 22:00
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Beeswax posted:Yep, he's in there Hell yeah. Aw man I've just realised he can't fight enho though afaik
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Communist Thoughts posted:Hell yeah. Yeah, they're in the same stable so they'd only fight if they made it to playoffs.
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pseudodragon posted:Interestingly, there’s actually a blank J9w spot on the banzuke where Takagenji should have been. Normally, even if you retire after the banzuke is made, you’ll still be on the list like Shonanzakura is still on the bottom of the banzuke, but they straight up blanked out Takagenji’s spot because of the way he got kicked out. "No man, no problem" - JSA Elders Let's remember the good times: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DNsbVFZUyk&t=2s
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GoatSeeGuy posted:"No man, no problem" - JSA Elders One of my unironic regrets is that I never managed to catch Hattorizakura live. He always started so loving early!
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bartolimu posted:The problem with this plan is M11 is too low to fight the Yoks and Sanyaku so there are no giants to slay. He'll be lucky to stitch together a kk against inferior opponents. he will inexplicably get 11 wins and win a technique prize
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