September 2026 profile. Ranks, measurements, announced pairings and the six-tournament breakdown below reflect the Japanese article’s source check on 11 September 2026.
Takerufuji was 10–2 after Day 12 in July. Losses to Onosato, Aonishiki and Kotoeiho followed, leaving him 10–5. Neither “double-digit wins” nor “a late stumble” on its own preserves the feel of those fifteen days.
Ten wins—and who he met at the end
Those ten wins at West Maegashira 13 took him to East Maegashira 8 for September. Reading the names of the late opponents reminds me that a mid-tournament record cannot predict the rest. His announced September opponents were Hiradoumi on opening day and Shishi on Day 2. I wanted to carry the questions raised by July’s final three bouts into the tournament from its first day.
A thrusting and pushing specialist whose most common finish is a force-out
The Association’s six-tournament breakdown lists yorikiri, a force-out, at 38%; oshidashi, a frontal push-out, at 24%; and sukuinage, a beltless arm throw, at 9%. His listed strengths are thrusting and pushing, yet his most common finish is a force-out. Did the wrestlers come together during a pushing exchange, or did he seek the belt from the start? The final technique’s name cannot tell us, so I want to watch the moments before they grapple.
“Rest” is his own answer
His favourite word in the official questionnaire is “rest,” his hobby is sleeping, and his favourite food is yoghurt. Those brief, unadorned answers somehow stay with me. His professional debut came in September 2022, his Juryo debut in January 2024 and his Makuuchi debut in March of the same year. His record includes one Makuuchi championship and two Juryo championships.
At a glance
| September 2026 rank | East Maegashira 8 |
|---|---|
| Stable | Isegahama stable |
| From | Goshogawara, Aomori |
| Height / weight | 186 cm / 149 kg |
| Listed strengths | Thrusting and 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.