September 2026 profile · Information checked on 11 September 2026. Rankings, measurements and six-tournament figures below are from that pre-tournament snapshot.
Wakanosho’s winning techniques were led by tsukidashi, a thrust-out, at 40%, and oshidashi, a push-out, at 28%. The names sound similar, but repeated thrusts and sustained pushing produce different movements. He was 23 and had reached makuuchi in May 2026.
When the arms separate, and when the feet advance
Third in the Association’s six-tournament display was tsukiotoshi, a thrust-down, at 12%. Does the gap to his opponent widen between thrusts? When the other wrestler tries to come inside, can Wakanosho keep the direction of his pressure? Because so many of his wins take him forward, I also want to look again at the moments when that progress stops. These figures include tournaments before his makuuchi debut.
What the pre-tournament participation notice said
In July he recorded 5 wins, 2 losses and 8 absences at east maegashira 11; his September rank was east maegashira 16. The Association’s announcement on 11 September listed him absent from the opening day. It gave neither a reason nor a return date. His official questionnaire lists fishing as a hobby and his local Utsunomiya Brex as the team he supports. At the time of this profile, further official participation news was still awaited.
At a glance
| September 2026 rank | East maegashira 16 |
|---|---|
| Stable | Minatogawa stable |
| Hometown | Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture |
| Height / weight | 178 cm / 143 kg |
| Preferred techniques | Thrusting and pushing |
Information checked on 11 September 2026. Biographical details, results, winning techniques and questionnaire answers: Japan Sumo Association profile (Japanese). Percentages reproduce the Association’s “past six tournaments” display at that check; they are not win rates across all bouts. The viewing observations are my own interpretation. For changes to scheduled September bouts, consult the official bout listings (Japanese).