ILLUSTRIOUS SUMO CAREER OF A STAR WRESTLER FROM GEORGIA

[@sumoprimetime7506]

Hello and welcome to another edition of SUMO PRIME TIME. We really appreciate you for always checking out the channel. This time, SUMO PRIME TIME invites former Ozeki Tochinoshin from Georgia to reflect on his 17-year pro sumo career. A star wrestler who called it quits in May speaks frankly about his achievements and adversities as a sumo wrestler and shares his future aspirations. Having Tochinoshin right in front of me, I couldn’t resist but challenge the Herculean star by grappling with him in chest-to-chest position. I tried my best to force Tochinoshin back but he is so big and strong that he didn’t budge at all and squashed me with a powerful lift out. I truly enjoyed speaking with the former Ozeki because he’s so nice and sweet as a person. No wonder he is so popular even after he retired. I wish him nothing but the best moving forward as he tries to become a bridge between Japan and the rest of the world. Now, we’d like to thank you for all the support we’ve been receiving for the past 12 months to make this channel popular and successful. Thanks to you, SUMO PRIME TIME has now entered its second year from this month and we’d like to use this opportunity to get together with our viewers on a live streaming show to express our appreciation. We’re looking forward to meeting you all, so please join me Hiro Morita to chat about the sport we love. I’d really like to interact with you as much as possible during the show, so we hope you send us your opinions, questions and suggestions. I can’t wait because it’s going to be a lot of fun! Here’s the schedule for the upcoming live streaming show. SUMO PRIME TIME Live streaming show “SUMO TALK WITH HIRO!!” Monday, August 21 10:00 AM Japan Time 1:00 AM UTC (Duration: 45 minutes) We hope you join us for another fun get together!!

[@silkywilky7913]

Don't look away from or turn your body from your arm in armwrestling. You could risk breaking your arm. Make sure you are pulling instead of pushing to the side.

[@goldenpony822]

Yayy!! This has been such a fun ride, let's keep it going!!!

[@rodribestia]

Oww i miss them cause mother AND me are your fans from Chile. AND broadcast was 1 am .

[@ВвВ-ж7с]

Tochinoshin! would you like to fight Devon Larratt?

[@3rgoproxxy]

Tochinoshin truly embodies what it means to be a sumo wrestler. He is a wonderful role model.

[@weightliftingandme]

Tochinoshin we love you Brother ❤️🇬🇪

[@mreko1566]

As a long time fan of Tochinoshin (he's actually the reason why I fell in love with the sport in 2018!) his transparency here is refreshing, even though its a little sad to see him hang his head so much. You can tell he really wishes he could go back and do it all again. Keep your head up Ozeki! You have fans all around the world that still love you and wish you all the best in your next chapter of life! Thank you for being my introduction to such a wonderful sport! ❤

[@SlickRieck]

This man has nothing to regret, you can't control the adversity and misfortune life will throw at you, all you have control over is how you react to it; he recovered, fought back, and eventually chose to retire before those injuries got the better of him. I hope he enjoys a healthy retirement!

[@amu7677]

"Because I want to become stronger.” Even if it's a common word, it feels special when he says it. He retired early because he couldn't show the fans his sumo. If he had continued sumo a little longer, he might have Oyakata stocks. ah Tochinoshin,He has the heart of the Japanese ideal. He became a person just like his name.

[@Anhur2]

I think many non-japanese people started watching sumo because of him. I really liked the way he lifted his opponents out the dohyō and I wish him the best on his new business.

[@leewilliamson6057]

Hiro you legend! Love from Ireland 🇮🇪 ❤

[@wraithstrongopark]

"i think i will have more dreams in the future." simple and profound. this was a great interview with a great wrestler.

[@abdiver12]

I'm an American in California who only just recently became a huge Sumo fan and the very first video I ever watched was of Tochinoshin that I stumbled across a few years ago. This is the first interview I've seen with him and he is obviously an incredibly humble, kind, gentle man as well as a great athlete. A true legend and I wish him the very best in all his future endeavors.

[@alanm3438]

He was my favorite!!!!!!

[@niku0098]

本当に素晴らしい力士です。とても楽しい相撲をありがとうございました。第二の人生も応援しております！碧山も優勝！

[@zatoichiMiyamoto]

Big Toshi!!! Bless the algorythn for showing me his bouts 3 years ago, he is the one that Made me start watching sumo.

[@gamma-charge]

Excellent questions from Hiro with answers carefully crafted by one of the most inherently strong rikishi I've ever seen... this is a wonderful contribution to sumo at large; especially so for fans of Tochinoshin. Provides great insight and certainly was worth watching

[@zdr7420]

I have never clicked on any sumo video faster than when I saw this. Thank you Hiro for this exclusive and thank you Tochinoshin for bringing me into the sumo world, you will always be my favorite and I will miss you in the dohyo. TOCHI POWER!!

[@rcfp2006]

I love big Tochi! I'll miss seeing him in the tournaments.

[@GrumpyGrobbyGamer]

I only got into sumo in 2022, and Tochinoshin was immediately one of my favorite rikishi. He's an amazing man and he had a wonderful career. I really miss him!

[@Jragaton]

In November 2021, the KZbin algorithm recommended a video of Tochinoshin winning the cup. The thumbnail caught my eye, as it was a shredded white guy! I've been hooked on Sumo ever since. Thank-you, Tochinoshin!

[@RadicalLinguisticDescriptivism]

As an overseas fan... Tochinoshin was one of the wrestlers that got me interested in sumo. Thank you Hiro and Sumo Prime Time crew for this interview. Hopefully you will do another interview or follow up video of him in future years. Thank you to Tochinoshin for all the wonderful years of his sumo.

[@saylortusk8489]

Intelligent, introspective, expressive. What a fantastic interview. Everyone loves Tochinoshin! 😁

[@insearchofprometheus]

An absolute legend.

[@alteredgenos]

Big respect for Tochinoshin! He will be missed

[@PuuberZ]

Tochi going chest to chest with Hakuho and winning is my favourite match ever.

[@HattoriManzo]

I've always loved how Tochinoshin respected his opponent. Great athlete! Good luck for everything from italy 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@1UkuleleDude]

I have never been a big fan of the foreign rikishi, but Tochinoshin won my heart with his battle to regain Ozeki. I will always remember his bouts! And while I am sad that he has retired, he looks happy!

[@yankee_tango]

Tochinoshin has nothing to regret, he walked with the giants for 17 years. I got back into Sumo in mid 2017 and immediately liked him, his brute strength was amazing. I watched him win hi Yusho in 2018 and get promoted to Ozeki that same year. He had the major set back with his knee and fell to 3rd division but charged back all the way to Ozeki. The combination of his age and the injuries he suffered over his 17 year career are what ended his era in Sumo, he will always be loved by many fans around the world. Thank you Tochi for the great run in Sumo you are a hero to many, I hope you will perhaps train the next great Georgian Rikishi. I am looking forward to his retirement ceremony and I hope it is covered by Sumo Prime Time, as well as other Sumo based channels.

[@Greymange]

Farewell Tochinoshin. I've been following your for the last several years. Respect from London

[@JayyEVee]

Sumo Prime Time! In your own words - Tochinoshin gets more views than anyone - even after retirement! Why? Because he appeals not only to Japanese viewers and fans as a good sumo practitioner - but he was and still is an OUTSTANDING ambassador of Sumo to the 'rest of this world' that 'unfortunately' finds it harder and harder, to watch the bi-monthly Bashos! Sumo NEEDS more publicity, more attention, more 'views' from the outside world 'into' the world of Sumo! Not to 'change' a multi-hundreds year old sport - but to 'embrace' it and learn from the heritage and honor the sport brings to Japan! I and so many, rely on KZbin for Sumo. If only there were ways for us to watch who are outside of Japan - it would make the constant search for an un-striked channel on youtube and other sources online, much less of a constant struggle for us Fans of Sumo to follow our Rikishi and this amazing, honorable, and historical sport. Thank you Hiro for all that you do to help Sumo reach others around the world!

[@jflebouef]

Following Tochinoshin's comeback was what first made me a serious Sumo follower. I found his power and his drive to be amazing! I'll forever be a fan. I hope he stays involved with Sumo for a long time. Best wishes for a happy retirement!

[@bobschenkel7921]

Tochinoshin, the MAN from Georgia, and a fan favorite wherever he went. Congratulations on a great career, and becoming an Ozeki. That is a very great accomplishment and you should be very proud. You brought a lot of happiness to a lot of people all over the world. Enjoy your new career and your retirement from Sumo. Sayonara.

[@mbb1849]

I just got into Sumo last night and discovered Ozeki Tochinoshin. This interview couldn't have come at a better time!

[@sophiko-lagvilava]

ტოჩი მადლობა ყველაფრისთვის, თქვენ ჩვენი სიამაყე ხართ. თქვენ გააცანით საქართველო იაპონელებს და სუმოს მოყვარულებს საუკეთესო მხრიდან და ეს გააკეთეთ თქვენი უზადო ბრძოლებით, თქვენი მიღწევებით და თქვენი პიროვნული თვისებებით. წარმატებები თქვენ ყველგან და ყველაფერში, მიხარია და მეამაყება რომ ამდენი გულშემატკივარი გყავთ. Tochi, thank you for everything; you are our pride. You have showcased the finest sides of Georgia to Japanese people and sumo fans worldwide. You achieved this through your impeccable fights, notable accomplishments, and your kind-hearted personality. Best of luck to you in all your endeavors, I am genuinely glad to see the tremendous support you have garnered from countless fans.

[@danieldaugaard403]

I became emotional. I loved him so much as a sumo fighter. I rooted for him every match for the last 5 years all of my time watching sumo

[@davidsteuber7174]

Thank You Tochinoshin. I have been a sumo fan since 1974 and followed your career for 17 years.

[@stanislavkindiakov6334]

I love Tichnoshin! Still remember celebrating his Championship and Ozeki promotion! Incredible person.

[@denomreget]

Greetings from Romania Tochinoshin!, it was a pleasure to follow you and I was happy at every victory of yours! Health and happiness for the rest of your life!

[@goobydntfear]

GOD BLESS TOCHINOSHIN

[@erice5372]

Everyone who watches sumo in America loves Tochi!!!

[@josegoblin3260]

Arigato Tochinoshin... Big sumo wrestler and bigger person. Nice interview. SUMO PRIME TIME rocks. Please more videos like this with other sumo figthers.

[@LoEAmbrose]

It must've been fate that the first time I attended a basho in person to see my favourite rikishi fight was the day of his last bout on May 18th. Thanks for everything Tochinoshin, I'm glad I was able to cheer for you at least this one time.

[@silafuyang8675]

Tochinoshin will always stay in my heart as one of the strongest rikishi ever.

[@hawkeyeeagle5280]

Tochinoshin, thank you for all the nemories. Hats off to you.

[@urekah37]

Tochinoshin's strength 💪 was unbelievable 😳 👏

[@jhalent93]

LOVE YOU TOCHI. All the way from Canada!!! May your life be full of as much joy as you brought mine!!!

[@Redman147]

Tochinoshin is my favorite Rikishi. I had the pleasure of serving along the Georgian Military, when I was in the Marines, so when I found that there was a Georgian who was in Gran Sumo I immediately fell in love and watched all of his previous bouts that I could find and followed his career from then on until his retirement. I felt a lot of pride seeing him fight till the end and it reminded me of the wolves I served with.

[@thevoid7112]

he is the reason why i start watching sumo, enjoy your retirement tochi, you have an amazing career

[@squatchTrek]

He is an absolute legend!!! ❤❤❤

[@peteriscelotajs5181]

Tochinoshin was my #1 favorite wrestler - strong as a bear and very exciting, too. This interview disclosed a warm, delightful, and very human facet of his personality, And he is so eloquent! Georgians are masters of saying toasts with their excellent wine. Blessings from Latvia, Tochinoshin - san!

[@donsmith3314]

Even though I only recently found Sumo, and have begun to watch it more and more, Tochinoshin definitely stood out as a wrestler for me, and from this friendly Canadian, I would like to say thank you for entertaining fans for 17 years, as well as entertaining myself for the past 2 years that I have been watching. Enjoy your new chapter in life Good Sir!

[@allgomesareevil6121]

Tochinoshin the man that impressed. and made me fall in love with Sumo. What an amazing wrestler, as a coach as well with how he looks back at his active career in the ring and wisdom he has gained. A heartfelt thank you and the best of fortune in his new career and endeavors.

[@maelledon8902]

I'm French, and Tochinoshin you were my first ever favorite sumo wrestler. Now I'm a huge fan of the sport and I have to thank you for that. Wish you good luck for the future.

[@andrewcomments5812]

This man brought in so many new fans to the sport. I am glad he decided to stay in the Sumo world. Sumo is better with Tochinoshin around! Thank you, Hiro!

[@kennethclark1583]

He is leaving after the hair cutting ceremony

[@andrewcomments5812]

@@kennethclark1583 😭

[@GoDown-y3d]

Best episode of Sumo Prime Time yet!!!

[@capitalistraven]

My eyes got wet for that last thank you... It felt so sincere. Thank you Tochinoshin for all the years of amazing sumo!

[@colinmathie2710]

Tochinoshin was the first guy that i kept an eye on when i started watching sumo about 2 yrs ago.

[@tammydove8182]

Thank you for this video! I miss cheering for Tochinoshin so much. Its lovely to see him laughing and happy. Yes, Tochinoshin, you're still popular!!!

[@robscrz]

Amazing video. Greetings from Brazil!!!

[@HelstonTube]

My Brother and I are still big Tochinoshin supporters!!! Watching from London England

[@kendofatman]

We will still be cheering for you no matter what you are doing!

[@Leonardo_Falcao]

What a great person this Warrior is, I jus can wish him the best! Thank you for the delightful interview! Regards from Brazil!

[@Ghurdill]

Tochinoshin is the only reason I started to watch sumo, and I am now a huge fan of the sport !! I wish Tochi the absolute best and I am extremely happy to know he will coach the next generation of rikishi.

[@acadianmoe4404]

Great interview! His comeback was what introduced me to Sumo, which is now my favorite sport. And he regrets not being stronger? In his prime he was probably one of the strongest men on the planet! Enjoy your retirement Tochi! Great career!

[@luciagianquitto4010]

He regrets not being able to close his career on a high note if i understood what he meant the right way

[@samuelsmiley5940]

Tochinoshin and Aoiyama! Orthodox Power!! ☦️☦️

[@CrazyCousin404]

I remember when I watched my first sumo tournament, my older brother (who introduced me to the sport) looked at me when Tochinoshin came out and said, "He's your favorite." I've been cheering for him ever since.

[@victorgr54]

Super Tochinoshin fan. So glad to get an intimate look into his way of thinking about his career. Superlative interview. Thank you Hiro!

[@kiskaloo6843]

What a wonderful man and a wonderful interview. Thank you Tochi for all the joy an happiness you brought to your fans and best wishes for more success in you retirement. A great Ambassador for his home country of Georgia.

[@skabAroll]

I started to watch during the start of the pandemic, Tochi instantly became my favorite! It's so sad to see him go, but so nice to see him here!

[@Leo_prado]

Tochinoshin is incredible. What a man! What a great Rikishi he was!

[@sketchpledge2653]

One of my favorite Rikishi ever, craziest strength i have seen

[@Kenb3d1]

Really appreciated this interview. End of an era.

[@burtreynolds7746]

Tochinoshin is so wise. I wish him the best moving forward. Thanks for entertaining us for so many years. Amazing wrestler and human being.

[@PigeonPlucker]

TOCHINOSHIN ICHIBAN!!!! - My favourite rikishi will be hugely missed. Best of wishes for his retirement though. This guy could've made Yokozuna had it not been for his knee. - His one basho win though shouldn't detract from the fact that he NEARLY won 2 others. 2017-2018 was definitely his best period.

[@TomTom-rh5gk]

He would be great in America's WWE. He would make a great champion.

[@H44rold]

Thank you very much Tochinoshin for all your hard work, it was a pleasure to see you competing, I rooted for you since you became an ozeki, as I started watching Sumo in 2018. Thank you very much Morita-san for providing such content to us !

[@irakligabatashvili7819]

ლევან გვიყვარხარ ჩემპიონო❤❤❤

[@abaird1982]

Much respect for Tochinoshin, I would have loved to see him live in an official match, but no such luck, thank goodness for the internet and being able to see him and so many other great wrestlers show off their strength and skills.

[@gungho8180]

Seeing Tochinoshin wrestle in pain this year was tough to watch. I'm glad I got to see Tochi again more vibrant and full of life. Thank you for sharing, Hiro!

[@micaigneous_01]

I first learned about Tochinoshin in 2019, but only started following him and sumo more during the lockdown. Watching sumo became my escape and when I saw Tochi it made me think back to Street Fighter and E. Honda. Until his retirement he was my Rikishi and anytime he was in a Basho he was the one I pulled for. I had hoped to a basho live and him but while that dream is gone I am glad he is well. Much love Sumo Prime Time for this interview!

[@PedroDeguchi]

Hes the reason I started watching sumo. One day YT recommended his highlights video... I never missed a basho since

[@HistoryGeek4U]

Tochi is a class act. He seems down to earth and very humble. Unlike Terunofuji who tends to yeet guys out of the dohyo, Tochi is careful to make sure that they don't fall off of it.

[@juniyananajukyu]

I'm glad I was able to watch that 2018 hatsu basho live. The basho was electric. Tochi was all the rage. His pictures all over media. Thank you and good luck in your retirement Tochinoshin-zeki!

[@Dephire]

I miss Tochinoshin so much! The Georgian forklift and tsuridashi king! Loved the demonstration of his strength and that great interview! Thanks again, Hiro!

[@gnaz4272]

This was a fabulous interview. Tochinoshin is not just a successful wrestler, but a great sportsman, as the interview showed. Another wonderful video from Hiro--"Dr. Sumo!"

[@sakumisan]

I was smiling the whole video. Thank you! This is what I had hoped from this channel. Great contents. Tochi have a great retirement. Well earned! Nothing but respect for the work you had to put in.

[@SanosukeSagara09]

Tochinoshin has been one of my favorite Rikishi since I started watching Sumo in January 2017. I hope he enjoys his retirement.

[@Deckr0mancer]

An amazing interview with one of the greats! What an amazing man! Thanks so much Hiro

[@ladygardener_3171]

Tochinochin is definitely missed. He is an Amazing Sumo Hero & a Modern Super Hero, an Incredible Man‼️💝😘💋

[@adriantihema2593]

Hes the reason i ever dove into sumo. Thank you. Tochi #1

[@pmwong5757]

Thanks Hiro from Downtown Burbank, California..!

[@joannaedwards6325]

Good sumo morning to you Burbank from another SFV sumo fan in Winnetka. Can't wait 'til September?😊

[@Shagrat65]

Love him. Not ashamed to say it but will definitely get abit emotional watching his hair cutting in February.

[@vinkovinko9605]

Live long, happy and prosperous, Tochinoshin-san! Regards from Croatia. :)

[@MadsMcKay]

I clapped when Tochi picked up Hiro. Tochinoshin picking people up will never get old. I sure hope Tochinoshin is present at the September basho so I can see him in person. I would love to meet him.

[@dumbcow1]

Tochi and his rise back up through the ranks after his injury, somehow that made it into my youtube feeds back in 2018. Tochinoshin is how I found out about Grand Sumo while living in the USA. I am very thankful I got to enjoy some amazing sumo since then...I got Tochi and Hakuho days under my belt, the two best warriors to step on that clay in my eyes.

[@Chrree]

It's great to see my favorite rikishi again, even after retirement. I hope he will come back for a video once in a while because I would be sad to never see him again.

[@ChiakiNanami736]

I loved the time Tochi basically picked up Enho and carried him out of the ring like a child 😅

[@verholdt]

He picked up much bigger men than Enho and carried them out of the ring like children.

[@LucidFlameX]

He already looks thinner. Tochi Power! Great to see him again.

[@giorgit5252]

Respects from Georgia. Thanks for showing love to our Tochi, we're very proud of him.

[@xsqrewfacex]

Tochinoshin carried himself with honor and dignity.He does his family and Sumo great honor.

[@notreallyabear]

I love this guy!

[@Doremo1]

Not only are you still popular, you are beloved all over the world❤❤❤