Profile snapshot: 11 September 2026. Ranks, measurements and the six-tournament technique figures below are those recorded for this September guide.
Nishikigi debuted in March 2006 and first entered makuuchi in May 2016. After taking more than ten years to reach the top division, he rose to komusubi in September 2023. For September 2026, he was west juryo 14. Beyond that long history, there is still the sumo in front of us to watch.
Oshidashi 29%, yorikiri 39%
Yorikiri leads the Association’s six-tournament figures, followed by oshidashi and then oshitaoshi at 6%. His preferred technique is listed as pushing. When the bodies come closer, does he continue to push, or take the belt and move forward? Following the arms in contact and the position of the opponent’s hips reveals different developments inside the broad phrase pushing sumo.
Supporting a team from Morioka, too
He finished July 7–8 at west juryo 14 and kept the same rank for September. In the official questionnaire, he says he supports the Iwate Big Bulls and the Tokyo Yakult Swallows. He lists sports manga and Studio Ghibli works among his favourites. His fondness for alcohol appears in several answers, another small detail I came to remember from reading the official profile.
Profile at a glance
| September 2026 rank | West juryo 14 |
|---|---|
| Stable | Isenoumi stable |
| Hometown | Morioka, Iwate |
| Height and weight | 186 cm / 184 kg |
| Preferred techniques | Pushing |
Read about Tamawashi, another wrestler with a long active career / Meet the makuuchi and juryo wrestlers
Sources checked on 11 September 2026. Profile details, tournament records, winning techniques and questionnaire answers: Japan Sumo Association official profile. The percentages reproduce the Association’s “past six tournaments” display at that check date; they are not win rates across all bouts. The viewing suggestions are the writer’s interpretation. The original September guide directed readers to the official bout schedule for any changes to announced pairings.