September 2026 profile. Ranks, measurements, announced pairings and the six-tournament breakdown below reflect the Japanese article’s source check on 11 September 2026.
Oshidashi: 73%. I stopped and read that number again in Gonoyama’s winning-technique breakdown. Plenty of wrestlers are introduced as thrusting and pushing specialists, but when so many wins end in the same way, I have a much more specific reason to watch the next bout.
Watch beyond the first push
The Association’s preceding-six-tournament figures are oshidashi, a frontal push-out, at 73%; hatakikomi, a slap-down, at 7%; and hikiotoshi, a hand pull-down, at 7%. This is the share of his winning finishes, not a 73% win rate. Beyond the force of his hands, I want to see whether his feet follow when his opponent retreats. Can he maintain the distance he needs until he has pushed his opponent out?
A 7–8 record with wins over a yokozuna and an ozeki
July ended 7–8 at Maegashira 2. He lost the first three days, then beat Onosato on Day 4 and Kotozakura on Day 6. The losing record and the possibility of pushing back the top ranks both belong in the picture. Ranked East Maegashira 3 for September, he was scheduled to face Atamifuji on opening day and Daieisho on Day 2. I was especially interested in the struggle for distance against Daieisho, another thrusting and pushing specialist.
Fighting spirit, and a walk
Asked in the official questionnaire what he thinks he does best in the sumo world, he answers “fighting spirit.” His hobby, meanwhile, is walking. I like those two short answers side by side. He made his professional debut in March 2021 and his Makuuchi debut in July 2023. Fighting spirit and a walk. That pairing stays with me.
At a glance
| September 2026 rank | East Maegashira 3 |
|---|---|
| Stable | Takekuma stable |
| From | Neyagawa, Osaka |
| Height / weight | 178 cm / 163 kg |
| Listed strengths | Thrusting and pushing |
Meet his announced Day 2 opponent, Daieisho · Find a wrestler to follow
Source facts checked in the Japanese article on 11 September 2026: the Japan Sumo Association’s official profile (Japanese), including biographical details, tournament records, winning techniques and questionnaire answers. Percentages are the Association’s breakdown of winning finishes over the preceding six tournaments; they are not win rates across all bouts. The viewing suggestions are the writer’s interpretation. The official bout listings change with the tournament and day, so check the date shown there.