LOOKING BACK AT KIRISHIMA’S ROAD TO CHAMPIONSHIP

[@windup-l8p]

Kirishima’s attitude, skill, and personality is yokozuna quality. I know he will make it

[@Nuvem_AV582]

It was so sweet how his daughter cheered him. Congrats Kirishima, may you win many more.

[@Kristina-cw2do]

I love seeing rikishis with their daughters ❤

[@42opinions43]

Let's go Kirishima! Hoping to see the white rope on him next year.

[@tarquinbullocks1703]

It's a very good video to see Kirishima's whole tournament. He's respectful and very likeable and put in a huge training programme before this basho. And really interesting to see the translation of the judges decision on the mono-i. Arigato.

[@duncanluciak5516]

Every Mongolian ozeki makes the next rank. Time for a yokozuna run.

[@MrGoombasticveryFantastic]

Him and Hosh as Yokos would be very interesting for years to come

[@chrisMuc1966]

Next Yokozuna in sumo history. Well deserved!

[@chonqmonk]

He has to win the January tournament first. Lol...

[@ofs82]

​@@chonqmonk Sure, it may not be immediately, but looking at the fighting styles, of the three current ozeki he would seem closest, he's more all-round than either Takakeisho or Hoshoryu at this point in time, so I don't see it as too fanciful to suggest that even if he doesn't win in January he would still be the one expected to make it to yokozuna next. After all Takakeisho has had the chance several times and not succeeded in it so it's not surprising if people start to lose faith in him getting there, especially as his style and build doesn't really seem to support longevity.

[@chrisMuc1966]

@@chonqmonk I think he has very good winning chances, if he remains healthy.

[@No1BRC]

Kirishima is a wholesome Rikishi and I wish him the best to become Yokozuna.

[@prieten49]

Kirishima just doesn't give you any reason to dislike him! I'll be cheering for him in the next basho.

[@BlisssfooulPG]

😎💪TOO KOOL FUH WORDS...LOVVVVVVE'EEEM🤟

[@KaoriChan323]

Congratulations to Ozeki Kirishima on a well-deserved yusho! With his strong sumo and good attitude, he'll be a great Yokozuna.

[@adamjamir2212]

Come on! Kirishima.... You can do it... Another run for ozeki and then Yokozuna.....

[@rongreen5099]

Great Champion! Has everything going for him!! His great personality is a big plus for Sumo!! Big Fan!!! I will be cheering for you!!!!

[@Zillustration]

Excellent coverage from NHK and Sumo Prime Time. It is much appreciated here in Virginia, USA!

[@M.L.O]

So excited for Kirishima!!

[@andreapayneconnally390]

I hope he's able to make Yokozuna. he's a lot fo fun to watch and his interview are quick and respectful

[@BlisssfooulPG]

I LOVE this footage--thank you Hirosan...DOKI DOKI!!! 😳😲😯I can't believe KIRISHIMA went over to the crowd...I'D FAINT 🤕LMAO!!!! WIN, WIN, WIN!!!🎯

[@SM-gv9nf]

Liked that footage of Atamifuji entering the building ☝️

[@amphimixis]

Looks like kirishima got over his ozeki nerves. Stay healthy and win one more basho and we have a new Yokozuna.

[@andrewfranklin8574]

Hope he will win the next tournament so he can become yokozuna.

[@rcfp2006]

Kirishima certainly seems to have all the qualities JSA looks for in a Yokozuna.

[@mkk2010]

When Kirishima said Atamafuji was nervous and didn't look him in the eye, I noticed that about him on the final day against Kotonowaka. Guess he still need a bit more experience and mature. As for Kirishima, I think he has a huge chance of becoming Yokozuna on the next Basho. I think we just need a new Yokozuna at this point

[@mythoughtsonblank5769]

Funny, the only time okinoumi beat hakuho, he said he saw a single drop of sweat on his ankle. From there he knew he could do it

[@RadicalCaveman]

Atamafuji's nerves were borne out by his false start!

[@BlisssfooulPG]

When I saw them face to face I saw Kirishima being antsy; I saw Atamifuji being plain scared...was like he already lost😓

[@RadicalCaveman]

He looks intelligent and his fighting style bears that out. He's a supreme tactician, with remarkably coordinated fast movements of his hands and feet.

[@MrGoombasticveryFantastic]

Hes gonna make a great Yoko if he makes it there which I believe he will. I hope he does well with 12+ wins next tournament

[@lurning8985]

make it 15-0 and he will def start walking in with authority, pride, swagger and intimidation of a propa Yoko in the next championship

[@chonqmonk]

If he takes the yusho, his score won't matter and he'll be promoted. If doesn't yusho, he would probably need 14 wins to even be seriously considered.

[@lurning8985]

@@chonqmonk he will, but my point was to establish himself as the next yoko, the feared one by the whole division, he needs a presence, sorta Im the next mongolian baddass, deal with me

[@calilady951]

I've been following Kirishima since he debuted in Makuuchi in 2020. I felt bad for him when he was promoted to Komusubi in 2021 and then lost it. But he made steady progress, no doubt with Kakuryu's excellent training and regained the rank in September 2022. He's so low key that many were surprised when he made Sekiwake and won the tournament in March 2023. His injury blemished his Ozeki debut in July but he came back strong in September. Needless to day, I wasn't expecting that he'd earn his second championship so quickly. He's confident, not arrogant and appears to be a great Ozeki role model. And now he's officially on his Yokozuna run. I hope he gains the top rank in 2024. There's so much happening in the top 2 divisions to watch for in 2024. I can't wait for the January 2024 basho.

[@BlisssfooulPG]

Nailed it!!!🎯

[@zachclouse2400]

Thank you for the recap of the tournament, from Minnesota USA!

[@Nusja]

The hardest win was against Asanoyama because they have a similar technique. And he slips against Gonoyama that should've been an easy victory, but I'm glad he regained his confidence.

[@gaius_enceladus]

From New Zealand - go Kirishima!

[@tedium37]

Great basho! I hope if Teru returns he doesn't spoil Kiri's momentum. I love sumo, flaws and all.

[@celsobarbin9602]

Hope kirishima wins in january aswell! he was great!

[@djl9919]

new fan of Sumo from Canada. what a great sport Sumo is. I like this channel and have subbed. I'm hoping Ohtani to the Toronto Blue Jays, wish us luck

[@ドルパー]

霧島おめでとうございます🎉癒される笑顔でした

[@RealSpaceHobo]

Solid performance. His two losses looked like slips. Hoshoryo fuming of course. Next tournament is gonna rock....🙂

[@JugglerOfWords]

it was hard for me to decide if I should root for Atamifuji or Kirishima this time, but with such a great performance and the possibility of having a new strong Yokozuna I'll definitely be supporting Kirishima in January....

[@leonboy9388]

I’m thinking that Kirishima is such a more well deserving champion and wish him the best towards Yokozuna

[@youremakingprogress144]

Thank you for the recap! It was great seeing all of his matches in a row. I've been a fan of Krishima since his Makuuchi debut, back when NHK still showed the full Makuuchi tournaments on KZbin.

[@mykola_iegorov]

Go, Kiri, next yokozuna!

[@bennettlamotte5835]

“Wakamotoharu can’t seem to fight back and says uncle” 😂😂 Best Hiro Morita line to date

[@משהרבינוביץ-ב3כ]

Looking at the next Yokozuna!!!

[@fredmac1000]

Thank you for your nice and satisfying video,,,🙏🙏🌷🌷

[@KittyCottonSocks]

Kirizuna! Thank you for your great videos Hiro!!

[@tmackster69games31]

Kirishima had just a few slip ups on those loses. He’s going to work hard to clean those up, and when he does he’ll be unstoppable. Kiri will most likely be our newest Yokozuna!!!

[@guilhermedesouza3209]

Kirishima is the next Yokozuna

[@chonqmonk]

If he wins the January tournament he is.

[@tedium37]

🤞

[@BlisssfooulPG]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!🎯

[@henrychinaski712]

Kirishima was a battleship.

[@n.harmonvilla7648]

I'm cheering for you, brother!

[@scottgordon8902]

Barring serious injury i think Kirishima is the only legit Yokozuna candidate that could maintain a reign up top for years. Hes really good and only getting better ever basho

[@joshuapatrick682]

One more on the trot for our next Yokozuna? Let's go Kirishima!!!

[@jonathanpanlaqui1855]

Kirishima made his first championship since he became an Ozeki and the second since March 2023, by defeating Takakeisho in his attempt to become a Yokozuna and after escaping from kadoban (demotion) in July, due to injuries and he retained his second highest rank in September of the same year, but there is a huge possibility that Kirishima will become the next Yokozuna if he gets a second championship back-to-back or a zensho yusho (15 wins), before reaching to the top of Makuuchi (sumo's highest rank).

[@bbatjargal1549]

Another Mongolian giant! Bravo, Mongolians! There are a lot of explanations and speculations but i still wonder why Mongolians are so successful in the Japanese professional and amateur sumo wrestling. They seem to dominate the top ranks - Yokozuna and Ozeki. Bravo, My Fellow Mongolians! Mongol ah duu nartaa bayar hurg'e dee, Amerikaas.

[@paulreed6976]

Hoping Kirby wins in January and becomes the next Yokozuna!

[@conradk]

I would like to see Asanoyama make it back to Ozeki. He is running out of years but if he can stay competitive this next year by 2025 he should be in a good position.

[@SM-gv9nf]

Papayasu had a great month, that somewhat makes up for no hamster yusho.

[@aka6double0]

Papa was looking solid true

[@samudrasyarif6828]

Kiribayama after become Ozeki and change her ring name to kirishima, after her performance so low after got ozeki title now this basho become performance super increase

[@MalinSumoFox]

Thanks Hiro , i knew that Kirishima had all to take it , and did. Kiri - asa and Kiri - ata was the most exaiting ones❤ 9:49 oo the sweat looks hot dripping😏🤭👌👌🤤

[@sophiegouverne4881]

Please, can you explain what a ROOKIE is in Sumo? Thanks. I'm a fan from France.

[@Misterfox444]

Kirishima!!!!!!

[@Eric-io4pe]

This guy really looks the part, yokozuna status next?

[@chonqmonk]

My favorite match is the one against Gonzoyama. What's up with the late push on Atomicfuji?

[@MichaelSharpBLACKDRUMMIKE]

I SUBSCRIBED

[@Erik131mongolia]

Next Yokozuna

[@ReclinedPhysicist]

Can Kotonowaka get an ozeki promotion next tournament?

[@aka6double0]

Lets hope so, he's just not there quite yet

[@mercab3895]

With a 13-2 or better next basho, he could.

[@areejalkhamees4612]

Next Is Yokozuna !!

[@philkirschner7007]

have a question - how many wins need kirishima to become yokozuna?

[@MrGoombasticveryFantastic]

I think if he wins basho hell be automatically promoted

[@Axlebro]

An ozeki needs to win 2 tournaments in a row while displaying "dominant sumo". So if kirishima gets another 13 and 2 in Jan he will very likely be yokozuna. It is ultimately decided by council but there are guidelines they follow.,

[@sgtjyf01]

@@MrGoombasticveryFantastic Not necessary, suppose he wins with a 11-4 or 10-5 score, the council might not see this as a convincing win. Any 12-3 and above, he will surely get it. That being said, JSA is desperate for a Yokozuna since Terunofuji is close to retiring. So in reality, if Kirishima wins the Hatsu Basho - He will certainly be Yokozuna regardless the score.

[@sgtjyf01]

He needs to win the basho. Not just number of wins. Even if he gets a 14-1 score and still loses the play-off, he wouldn't be Yokozuna.

[@MrGoombasticveryFantastic]

@@sgtjyf01 Kind of my thinking on it I feel like an 11 win basho isnt going to cut it again for awhile plus it seems like they want Teru gone sooner rather than later. Taka had his shot and blew it again now to see if Kiri can take advantage of the situation and get promoted

[@kathearsis]

Question: does both wrestlers hands have to touch the clay before the match starts? Sometimes it looks very fast, almost as if the hand does not touch the clay.

[@haschem]

What is the meaning behind the fish?

[@stormcrow1970]

It's a Tai (sea bream) which in Japan is thought to bring good luck.

[@haschem]

@@stormcrow1970 thank you very much

[@ahmadq215]

Did takayasu poke his eye?

[@marutanray]

only takayasu defeated kirishima in a convincing way. gonoyama was lucky against kirishima. asanoyama came really close to beating kirishima

[@superhapi2014]

takayasu owns those two mongolian ozeki

[@haise126]

​@@superhapi2014takayasu who? That dude need to be retire can't achieved anything in his career

[@aloysaja2135]

Kirishima looks like Kakuryu but with better power..

[@SonofSkyrim01]

For me he looks more like Harumafuji but without this speed and power.

[@NyangisKhan]

@@SonofSkyrim01 His physique is like Harumafuji's but his fighting style is similar to Kakuryu's. Harumafuji was a Yokozuna with probably the fastest tachiai ever and won by taking the initiative but Kakuryu was the exact opposite he reacted to how his opponent fought and changed his style. There were many instances where Harumafuji was already at his opponent's throat even before his opponent got up even though they touched the dohyo with their hands at the same time. The guy was an absolute machine.

[@Nusja]

@@SonofSkyrim01 Without power? LOL. I love H-fuji but the reason he had to do his half-henkas many times is because he had less power than some of his much bigger opponents. His brain was his main power.

[@jayscheffler4738]

A lot of dodging and running away, but OK; a win's a win. (unless you are TK)

[@toonses4300]

I wish he didnt change his name. Kiribayama was better.

[@janmichaelfc7277]

Starting to lose interest with Sumo... 😩 I thought this channel could give daily updates... But instead nada, kaput, pfft! 🤷‍♂️🙅🤦‍♂️ NHK is the same. 🤦‍♂️ It's frustrating...

[@christophertsipouras2290]

Japan needs a trans sumo wrestler.

[@Sirius_Boner]

I really like Kirishima but I hope Atamifuji converts his good form into a yusho soon!