"Why only one M17?" - the top division has to have 42 wrestlers, but as there currently are three Ozeki-ranked wrestlers in the banzuke the lowest spot (M17w) falls off to accommodate the third Ozeki spot. Each sanyaku rank usually has two wrestlers, but if there's only one Ozeki M18e opens up.
September 29, 2026 at 11:34 PM
"Why only one M17?" - the top division has to have 42 wrestlers, but as there currently are three Ozeki-ranked wrestlers in the banzuke the lowest spot (M17w) falls off to accommodate the third Ozeki spot. Each sanyaku rank usually has two wrestlers, but if there's only one Ozeki M18e opens up.
Kyushu Banzuke Talk tachiai.org/2026/09/28/k...
Kyushu Banzuke Talk
Hey all, I’m back. Let’s talk about how the Aki results are likely to reshuffle the rankings for the November basho. The named ranks This is largely straightforward. At Yokozuna, title-…
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September 29, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Kyushu Banzuke Talk tachiai.org/2026/09/28/k...
Lastly, the banzuke for the Kyushu Basho will be released on 26 October with the Shonichi (Opening Day) set for 8 November.
And here are the Final Day highlights courtesy of NHK World Japan.
youtu.be/fCnmc3IzRVY?...
And here are the Final Day highlights courtesy of NHK World Japan.
youtu.be/fCnmc3IzRVY?...
youtu.be
September 28, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Lastly, the banzuke for the Kyushu Basho will be released on 26 October with the Shonichi (Opening Day) set for 8 November.
And here are the Final Day highlights courtesy of NHK World Japan.
youtu.be/fCnmc3IzRVY?...
And here are the Final Day highlights courtesy of NHK World Japan.
youtu.be/fCnmc3IzRVY?...
Bet you can order Kimura Shonosuke's last banzuke--Aki 2026--online from BigSUMOfan.com or from others on Ebay www.ebay.com/shop/sumo-ba...
Sumo Wrestling Souvenirs and Collectibles
Official Japanese Sumo Wrestling calendar, banzuke, trading cards, bumper stickers, bumper magnets, hats, t-shirts, tegata, coffee mugs, souvenirs, and other SUMO merchandise for sale from the US.
BigSUMOfan.com
September 27, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Bet you can order Kimura Shonosuke's last banzuke--Aki 2026--online from BigSUMOfan.com or from others on Ebay www.ebay.com/shop/sumo-ba...
In recent tournaments the schedulers frequently used him as a roadblock for people who were putting a challenge together from lower down the banzuke. Making a run on the title from M11? Congratulations buddy, you're going to meet the bear and we're going to see if you're a serious man.
September 27, 2026 at 4:24 PM
In recent tournaments the schedulers frequently used him as a roadblock for people who were putting a challenge together from lower down the banzuke. Making a run on the title from M11? Congratulations buddy, you're going to meet the bear and we're going to see if you're a serious man.
I never realised he wrote the banzuke? I feel I want to get hold of one now. I know he would have written the one I have from a couple of years ago, but still
September 27, 2026 at 3:46 PM
I never realised he wrote the banzuke? I feel I want to get hold of one now. I know he would have written the one I have from a couple of years ago, but still
For real? See this is why I could never play guess the banzuke…
September 27, 2026 at 10:44 AM
For real? See this is why I could never play guess the banzuke…
Checking in on the Banzuke and I’m excited that Fujiseiun is likely to be getting a full joi schedule next basho. One of my favourite quiet achievers continues his climb
September 27, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Checking in on the Banzuke and I’m excited that Fujiseiun is likely to be getting a full joi schedule next basho. One of my favourite quiet achievers continues his climb
Day15
M10 Ōhō 6-8 (L)
M15 Tokihayate 8-6 (R)
For Ōhō, a 7-8 is a lot better than a 6-9 for next banzuke - sometimes you’ll even get the same rank if the banzuke math works out in your favor #akibasho2026
M10 Ōhō 6-8 (L)
M15 Tokihayate 8-6 (R)
For Ōhō, a 7-8 is a lot better than a 6-9 for next banzuke - sometimes you’ll even get the same rank if the banzuke math works out in your favor #akibasho2026
September 27, 2026 at 7:14 AM
Day15
M10 Ōhō 6-8 (L)
M15 Tokihayate 8-6 (R)
For Ōhō, a 7-8 is a lot better than a 6-9 for next banzuke - sometimes you’ll even get the same rank if the banzuke math works out in your favor #akibasho2026
M10 Ōhō 6-8 (L)
M15 Tokihayate 8-6 (R)
For Ōhō, a 7-8 is a lot better than a 6-9 for next banzuke - sometimes you’ll even get the same rank if the banzuke math works out in your favor #akibasho2026
consideration. As he said,
"It would be disrespectful to the wrestlers if I ever thought, 'This is a big match.’”
His exquisite calligraphy will be missed--especially two weeks before each of the six tournaments--as it is his artistry that creates the banzuke.
Otsukaresama desu, Shonosuke Kimura.
"It would be disrespectful to the wrestlers if I ever thought, 'This is a big match.’”
His exquisite calligraphy will be missed--especially two weeks before each of the six tournaments--as it is his artistry that creates the banzuke.
Otsukaresama desu, Shonosuke Kimura.
September 27, 2026 at 3:35 AM
consideration. As he said,
"It would be disrespectful to the wrestlers if I ever thought, 'This is a big match.’”
His exquisite calligraphy will be missed--especially two weeks before each of the six tournaments--as it is his artistry that creates the banzuke.
Otsukaresama desu, Shonosuke Kimura.
"It would be disrespectful to the wrestlers if I ever thought, 'This is a big match.’”
His exquisite calligraphy will be missed--especially two weeks before each of the six tournaments--as it is his artistry that creates the banzuke.
Otsukaresama desu, Shonosuke Kimura.
🤼 (Aonishiki is not technically, per banzuke, the top ranked ozeki, but we all know what's what.)
September 26, 2026 at 4:43 PM
🤼 (Aonishiki is not technically, per banzuke, the top ranked ozeki, but we all know what's what.)
🔥🔥 NEW SPEEDRUN RECORD VERIFIED! 🔥🔥
🎮 Game: Kinniku Banzuke GB 2 - Mokushi Semassuru Champion
🏆 Category: All Stages
⏱ Time: 0h 1m 14s 300ms
👤 Player: Ayamedori
🔗 Link: https://www.speedrun.com/kinniku_banzuke_gb_2__mokushi_semassuru_champion_kosasuke/runs/yw7rgx9z
🎮 Game: Kinniku Banzuke GB 2 - Mokushi Semassuru Champion
🏆 Category: All Stages
⏱ Time: 0h 1m 14s 300ms
👤 Player: Ayamedori
🔗 Link: https://www.speedrun.com/kinniku_banzuke_gb_2__mokushi_semassuru_champion_kosasuke/runs/yw7rgx9z
September 25, 2026 at 4:34 PM
🔥🔥 NEW SPEEDRUN RECORD VERIFIED! 🔥🔥
🎮 Game: Kinniku Banzuke GB 2 - Mokushi Semassuru Champion
🏆 Category: All Stages
⏱ Time: 0h 1m 14s 300ms
👤 Player: Ayamedori
🔗 Link: https://www.speedrun.com/kinniku_banzuke_gb_2__mokushi_semassuru_champion_kosasuke/runs/yw7rgx9z
🎮 Game: Kinniku Banzuke GB 2 - Mokushi Semassuru Champion
🏆 Category: All Stages
⏱ Time: 0h 1m 14s 300ms
👤 Player: Ayamedori
🔗 Link: https://www.speedrun.com/kinniku_banzuke_gb_2__mokushi_semassuru_champion_kosasuke/runs/yw7rgx9z
🔥🔥 NEW SPEEDRUN RECORD VERIFIED! 🔥🔥
🎮 Game: Kinniku Banzuke GB 3
🏆 Category: Sasuke
⏱ Time: 0h 3m 36s 000ms
👤 Player: Ayamedori
🔗 Link: https://www.speedrun.com/Kinniku_Banzuke_GB_3/runs/zg0eokem
🎮 Game: Kinniku Banzuke GB 3
🏆 Category: Sasuke
⏱ Time: 0h 3m 36s 000ms
👤 Player: Ayamedori
🔗 Link: https://www.speedrun.com/Kinniku_Banzuke_GB_3/runs/zg0eokem
September 23, 2026 at 6:45 PM
🔥🔥 NEW SPEEDRUN RECORD VERIFIED! 🔥🔥
🎮 Game: Kinniku Banzuke GB 3
🏆 Category: Sasuke
⏱ Time: 0h 3m 36s 000ms
👤 Player: Ayamedori
🔗 Link: https://www.speedrun.com/Kinniku_Banzuke_GB_3/runs/zg0eokem
🎮 Game: Kinniku Banzuke GB 3
🏆 Category: Sasuke
⏱ Time: 0h 3m 36s 000ms
👤 Player: Ayamedori
🔗 Link: https://www.speedrun.com/Kinniku_Banzuke_GB_3/runs/zg0eokem
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Je vous parle en rapide d'un jeu de niche, mais c'est surtout une bonne excuse pour partager ma fixette de Kinniku Banzuke
Je vous parle en rapide d'un jeu de niche, mais c'est surtout une bonne excuse pour partager ma fixette de Kinniku Banzuke
L'Emission Culte du Japon adapté en JV #UnbeatableBanzuke #playstation #retrogaming #jeuxvidéo
YouTube video by Spyounet
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September 18, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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Je vous parle en rapide d'un jeu de niche, mais c'est surtout une bonne excuse pour partager ma fixette de Kinniku Banzuke
Je vous parle en rapide d'un jeu de niche, mais c'est surtout une bonne excuse pour partager ma fixette de Kinniku Banzuke
Saw his debut bout against the latest huge Mongolian fucker to hit the banzuke - he lost but put up a hell of a fight and looked like he almost had it at one point. His approach reminded me of Aonishiki, who isn't a bad model to be following really!
September 14, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Saw his debut bout against the latest huge Mongolian fucker to hit the banzuke - he lost but put up a hell of a fight and looked like he almost had it at one point. His approach reminded me of Aonishiki, who isn't a bad model to be following really!
Aki Basho 2026 Makuuchi Day 1
September 13, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Aki Basho 2026 Makuuchi Day 1
On top of his suggestions, I highly recommend Sumo Spiffy on youtube for vids leading up and post tournaments.
He crashes out sometimes when banzuke rankings come out initially and he's way off and it's pretty funny to watch him work out his reasoning on what when wrong with his predictions.
He crashes out sometimes when banzuke rankings come out initially and he's way off and it's pretty funny to watch him work out his reasoning on what when wrong with his predictions.
Grand Sumo starts today.
It’s a 15 day tournament. The goal is to win the most. Winning more than losing constitutes success.
For streaming I recommend MidnightSumo on Twitch or Sumo Family on YouTube but there are many.
I mostly focus on top 2 divisions but you can watch lower divisions now.
It’s a 15 day tournament. The goal is to win the most. Winning more than losing constitutes success.
For streaming I recommend MidnightSumo on Twitch or Sumo Family on YouTube but there are many.
I mostly focus on top 2 divisions but you can watch lower divisions now.
MidnightSumo - Live on Twitch
LIVE Sumo w/ Commentary | Day 1 of the September Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo, Japan! | 9 hours of live sumo every day! | Streaming just chatting.
twitch.tv
September 13, 2026 at 11:42 AM
On top of his suggestions, I highly recommend Sumo Spiffy on youtube for vids leading up and post tournaments.
He crashes out sometimes when banzuke rankings come out initially and he's way off and it's pretty funny to watch him work out his reasoning on what when wrong with his predictions.
He crashes out sometimes when banzuke rankings come out initially and he's way off and it's pretty funny to watch him work out his reasoning on what when wrong with his predictions.
Watching Midnightsumo & learning there’s there’s a 49 year old wrestler named Yoshiazuma & he’s never missed a sumo match in his career & he’s absolutely BENEATH HELL in the banzuke (ranking) which… hell yeah man do what moves you. We adore a For The Love Of The Game guy around these parts.
September 13, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Watching Midnightsumo & learning there’s there’s a 49 year old wrestler named Yoshiazuma & he’s never missed a sumo match in his career & he’s absolutely BENEATH HELL in the banzuke (ranking) which… hell yeah man do what moves you. We adore a For The Love Of The Game guy around these parts.
Opening to Kinniku Banzuke Vol. 1: Ore ga Saikyō no Otoko Da! on PlayStation in 1999. From the game show that served as inspiration for stuff like Ninja Warrior. Konami made a lot of these sports compilations in just a few years..until someone on the show got hurt. That was it
#gaming #retro #PS1 🎮
#gaming #retro #PS1 🎮
September 9, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Sept/Aki illustrated banzuke are in hand. You can pick one up here thesumosoul.com, you can also add a regular b/w banzuke at a discount at checkout. #akibasho2026
September 9, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Sept/Aki illustrated banzuke are in hand. You can pick one up here thesumosoul.com, you can also add a regular b/w banzuke at a discount at checkout. #akibasho2026
I watched presumably all of G4's Banzuke run. RIP to all those challenges that only appeared once 🙏🏻
September 9, 2026 at 12:57 AM
I watched presumably all of G4's Banzuke run. RIP to all those challenges that only appeared once 🙏🏻
The new banzuke for the Aki Basho was announced on August 31, with plenty of movement &a few notable changes. This is the first opportunity I've had to dig in. New Substack post. Get caught up before Sunday's first bout #japan #sumo #banzuke #tokyo
sumoscholar.substack.com/p/aki-basho-...
sumoscholar.substack.com/p/aki-basho-...
Aki Basho: The Young Guns Move Up
TL;DR Aonishiki is regarded as one of the leading favorites to win the tournament
sumoscholar.substack.com
September 8, 2026 at 11:12 PM
The new banzuke for the Aki Basho was announced on August 31, with plenty of movement &a few notable changes. This is the first opportunity I've had to dig in. New Substack post. Get caught up before Sunday's first bout #japan #sumo #banzuke #tokyo
sumoscholar.substack.com/p/aki-basho-...
sumoscholar.substack.com/p/aki-basho-...
Here is this year’s official list (or banzuke in Japanese sumo terminology) of all 32 kaiju from Toho and Daiei and their 16 matches in this year’s Battle of Giants IX marathon that went on all labor day weekend on DKU.
September 6, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Here is this year’s official list (or banzuke in Japanese sumo terminology) of all 32 kaiju from Toho and Daiei and their 16 matches in this year’s Battle of Giants IX marathon that went on all labor day weekend on DKU.
September 2, 2026 at 10:02 AM
bespoke sumo home decor
September 2, 2026 at 12:40 AM
bespoke sumo home decor