September 2026 profile. Ranks, measurements and the six-tournament breakdown below reflect the Japanese article’s source check on 11 September 2026.
Tobizaru’s Association profile lists him at 173 cm and 135 kg, with pushing as his speciality. But yorikiri, a force-out, leads his six-tournament winning-technique breakdown at 18%. Once I see how many different ways those wins end, I want to keep watching the bouts where he gets hold of the belt too.
After the opponent changes direction
Oshidashi, a frontal push-out, accounts for 15%; tsukiotoshi, a thrust-down, for 12%; and other finishes for 55%. When a face-to-face pushing exchange shifts sideways, where do Tobizaru’s feet go next? I want to follow him beneath an opponent’s arms, rather than just compare their heights. “Other” does not mean rare techniques alone, so I check the recorded finish one bout at a time.
Photography, playing cards and a distinctive laugh
He went 5–10 at West Maegashira 9 in July and was East Maegashira 14 for September. His highest rank is komusubi, and his record at the time of this profile included three kinboshi, wins over a yokozuna earned as a maegashira. His official questionnaire lists photography and playing cards as hobbies, and beauty care and his distinctive way of laughing among his personal strengths. Koji Tamaki and Yashiki Takajin appear in his favourite music. Asakoryu was his announced opening-day opponent.
At a glance
| September 2026 rank | East Maegashira 14 |
|---|---|
| Stable | Oitekaze stable |
| From | Edogawa, Tokyo |
| Height / weight | 173 cm / 135 kg |
| Listed strengths | Pushing |
Meet his opening-day opponent, Asakoryu · Find a wrestler to follow
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.