Masuiyama vs Takanosato November, 1978

In the seven tournaments before his retirement, Tochinishiki won 95 out of a possible 105 bouts. He bowed out at the top of his game, unusual for a Yokozuna. Wonder how the early 60s might've been different if he stayed on. The young Taiho and Kashiwado never managed to beat him.

Hakuhō vs Kotomitsuki November, 2007

Oh, what I would give to see an Ōzeki rivalry like this again! Technique, physique, and fighting spirit on brilliant display! Hokuten’yū vs Kotokaze, January 1984

Can anyone tell me exactly when the kimarite list was expanded, and which techniques specifically were added? I’ve been told it was largely in response to Kyokushūzan, so I’m assuming the 90s or early 2000s?

For today, another installment of Chiyonofuji casually tossing the third heaviest Yokozuna of all time across the ring. Chiyonofuji vs Ōnokuni, January 1987.

Can you guess the famous rikishi parents of these photogenic individuals? 😁

Update on the curse of my rikishi artwork: the three rikishi I've been drawing in the leadup to this basho were Nabatame (Kyujo), Hakuhō (yikes), and Takanosho (nothing yet but pray for him).