Arashifuji | Eleven wins on his juryo debut—and staying low

Last verified: 11 Sep 2026Relevant official details and announcement dates checked

September 2026 profile · Information checked on 11 September 2026. Rankings, measurements and six-tournament figures below are from that pre-tournament snapshot.

A fictional miniature inspired by Arashifuji, moving forward from a low stance.

Arashifuji’s juryo debut in July ended 11–4 at east juryo 13. That brought a substantial rise to west juryo 5 for September. His official measurements were 172 cm and 123 kg. Asked what he does best, his answer was staying low.

After getting in low, can he keep the push going?

The Association’s six-tournament display showed oshidashi, a push-out, at 69%; katasukashi, an under-shoulder swing-down, at 6%; and okuridashi, a rear push-out, at 3%. Once he enters low and the opponent’s upper body rises, can he keep his feet moving? If the other wrestler tries to trap his arm, is there still a path forward? If I imagine only evasive techniques from a smaller wrestler, that share of push-outs surprises me. The figures include tournaments from his time in makushita.

From Matsui to Arashifuji

He began professional sumo in March 2024 under the ring name Matsui and reached juryo in July 2026. The official questionnaire lists training as a hobby and honest training as his favourite saying. Other preferences include beef tongue, back number and horror works. For a start, I want to remember the 11 wins on his juryo debut together with the low position he named himself.

At a glance

September 2026 rank West juryo 5
Stable Isegahama stable
Hometown Umi, Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture
Height / weight 172 cm / 123 kg
Preferred techniques 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).