September 2026 profile. Ranks, measurements, announced pairings and the six-tournament breakdown below reflect the Japanese article’s source check on 11 September 2026.
If Takanosho’s smile is what you remember, your impression matches his own introduction. In the official questionnaire, he names his smile as his best feature. His winning-technique breakdown has another detail that catches my eye: push-outs and slap-downs appear in fairly similar proportions.
Driving forward, and bringing an opponent down
The Association’s preceding-six-tournament figures are oshidashi, a frontal push-out, at 31%; hatakikomi, a slap-down, at 25%; and yorikiri, a force-out, at 16%. If I wait only for him to finish with his preferred pushing attack, I may miss other wins. Does he slap down after driving his opponent back, or does his position change as the opponent advances? I want to distinguish the routes to the same finishing technique. It is a reminder not to reconstruct an entire bout from the name of its final move.
Two tournaments at Maegashira 1
He went 7–8 in May and 6–9 in July, both at Maegashira 1, before being ranked East Maegashira 4 for September. His highest rank is sekiwake, and his special-prize record includes one Outstanding Performance Prize and five Fighting Spirit Prizes. Past achievements cannot guarantee wins in the next tournament, but I want to keep his experience against the top ranks alongside the number on his current banzuke.
Anime and the local club
His questionnaire mentions Haikyu!! and My Hero Academia, and the team he supports is Kashiwa Reysol. Knowing that he comes from Kashiwa in Chiba makes those answers feel a little more familiar. Fujiryoga, another wrestler who favours pushing, was his announced opening-day opponent. I wanted to begin by watching who made the other retreat first.
At a glance
| September 2026 rank | East Maegashira 4 |
|---|---|
| Stable | Minatogawa stable |
| From | Kashiwa, Chiba |
| Height / weight | 184 cm / 176 kg |
| Listed strengths | Pushing |
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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.