Profile snapshot: 11 September 2026. Ranks, measurements and the six-tournament technique figures below are those recorded for this September guide.
Asked what makes him number one in the official questionnaire, Tohakuryu answers with his retreating footwork. Hatakikomi is his most frequent winning technique in the Association’s six-tournament snapshot, at 36%. Putting his own words beside that number makes me want to move my attention to his feet before the opponent falls.
How far back, and where does he turn?
Oshidashi at 14% and hikiotoshi at 11% also feature near the top. He creates distance from an advancing opponent while the straw boundary approaches behind him. On which step does he leave the line in front of the opponent, and where is there room to change his footing? Rather than dismiss every backward movement as passive, I want to watch where both wrestlers are.
From Sumida Ward, with Netflix among his hobbies
He finished July 8–7 at east juryo 12 and was west juryo 9 for September, with Nabatame scheduled as his opening-day opponent. He debuted as Shiraishi in May 2019 and reached makuuchi in November 2023. His official questionnaire mentions Netflix, M.League and EX Furinkazan. ONE PIECE and Karakuri Circus appear among his favourite works.
Profile at a glance
| September 2026 rank | West juryo 9 |
|---|---|
| Stable | Tamanoi stable |
| Hometown | Sumida Ward, Tokyo |
| Height and weight | 182 cm / 136 kg |
| Preferred techniques | Thrusting; pushing |
Read about Nabatame, his scheduled opponent for September’s opening day / 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.