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Man I just started watching tournament recaps on NHK World recently and it's really something I try to go out of my way to catch now. Never thought it'd be something I found interesting until I actually gave it a chance.
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Curious about the experience of actually going to watch one of these live. NHK and YouTube recaps throw everything into a dozen or so minutes, but how long is the event typically? A few hours?
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Thanks! I'll have to check it out 
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Mar 23, 2017 00:50
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Holy poo poo I can't believe Kisenosato pulled it out. Based on day 14 I thought his loss would be a foregone conclusion. This seemed like a neat story to start following Sumo to. I don't really have anyone I'm following specifically but this was awesome to see.
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So grand tournaments are what, every other month? I kind of have to rely on NHK world which only covers that.
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Mar 27, 2017 22:29
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Awesome. I'll have to throw it on my calendar so I know to start watching. Thanks!
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Mar 27, 2017 22:44
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Is throwing cushions into the ring a thing that happens? I mean apparently it is, but what's the story there after the last match?
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May 15, 2017 23:55
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As a fan of a sport where people throw clothes onto the ice, I can appreciate what I saw 
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May 16, 2017 01:47
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How do the bout prizes work? I'm not sure what they're called but I'm referring to the envelopes full of what I assume is cash moneys. What's the logic behind who gets paid what for wins? I saw Kisenosato got a giant stack for his win but other bouts went completely without, unless I didn't notice. Day three was fun and I'm rooting for Takayasu. some kinda jackal fucked around with this message at 23:56 on May 16, 2017 |
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May 16, 2017 23:53
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Makes sense, thanks. But then the bouts with no envelopes just didn't get any interest from sponsors?
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May 16, 2017 23:59
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Thanks guys. The stuff surrounding sumo is super interesting too, it turns out
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Takayasu delivered an awesome win  Fryhtaning posted:The technical name for that is kensho, and that's all correct. Half the kensho goes to the Sumo association and the other half goes to the winner of the bout. There's always an uber-detailed thread on kensho for each basho on our favorite sumo site. This is great info, thanks! some kinda jackal fucked around with this message at 03:09 on May 18, 2017 |
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What are the chances that his arm is still jacked? He seemed to be able to use it well enough but that may not be an indicator of pain or discomfort.
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May 18, 2017 14:23
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Dang, was hoping Takayasu could keep steamrolling. That bummer aside, Terenofuji's bout was really fun. There's a very distinct thing that the gyoji yells during most/all bouts, repeatedly. Anyone know what that is or what it means? Googling is being surprisingly useless today.
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May 19, 2017 23:47
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That was an awesome watch. So many rikishi flying. Bummed that Takayasu lost that but it was an exciting match so I can't be too upset.
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May 23, 2017 23:55
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Is Aoiyama bad or is he just having a bad tournament? Today looked like the first time he put up much of a fight. I ask as someone who tuned in probably halfway through the last tournament so I don't have much history.
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May 25, 2017 03:00
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Mary Annette posted:Takayasu yaaaaaay x100. Not only way the bout what I wanted to see but it was exciting to boot. There was a lot to see today. Super entertaining and competitive for the most part. I've never really watched a sport where I'm really watching every round regardless of whether I care about the participant or not; Until now. Even with hockey I'll tune out if I don't care about the team but the fact that these are thirty second bouts gives me a chance to watch everything. I'm really hoping to see some Sumo when I head up to Japan next year. I'll have to make sure I shift my trip to a tournament month, if tickets are relatively straightforward to get. If that's optimistic, is there a different series of tournaments I could try to attend?
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May 27, 2017 00:05
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A great bout to end the tournament on. July basho can't get here soon enough. Can't wait to see how Takeyasu handles himself as an Ozeki. I'm pulling for him, admittedly just out of the blue. A lot of fun to watch. And back to noob questions: What was the meaning behind the arrows the gyoji handed out after some bouts? Are those indicative of some of the special prizes being handed out?
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Kisenosato looks good again. I'm relieved. Also first Ozeki win for Takayasu  The Hakuho bout was great too. Disappointed that I missed day one but this was a great make-up.
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I like Hakuho but I'm always rooting for a huuuge upset Almost had one today.
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Jul 12, 2017 23:55
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Takayasu/Tochinoshin was so fun to watch. Lots of great bouts
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Jul 14, 2017 23:52
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Hakuho Ura was great. Competitive to the very end.
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Jul 17, 2017 02:04
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Takayasu Ura was amazing. Takayasu's the man but Ura is fun to watch
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Jul 18, 2017 18:25
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Takayasu buddy get your poo poo together. Hakuho v Tamawashi was beast mode. some kinda jackal fucked around with this message at 14:16 on Jul 20, 2017 |
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Disappointed in Takayasu's ozeki-debut results but it was a fun basho. Also had a blast watching Ishiura and Ura, results notwithstanding. Definitely going to plan my trip around one of the tournaments next year. Maybe not the sweaty July one though.
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Jul 24, 2017 02:01
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Did Gagamaru come in partly into the basho or was he there from day one? I don't remember seeing him on opening day but maybe I wasn't paying attention. How does that work? Despite him having a few wins I just realized I had no idea who he was and that I'd never actually seen him win.
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Jul 24, 2017 13:32
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Kanthulhu posted:He was there all the way. He's the oddly shaped ball of lard in case you're having trouble identifying him. Fryhtaning posted:
It's hard to keep all the fat men straight in my head though you'd think he'd have stuck out being one of the few non-asians.
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One of the few somethingawful dot com threads where it's ok to fatshame non-goons. And yes, Gaga-chan was there all 15 days, and usually one of the first bouts of the highlights since he was down at M16. He did terribly so I don't blame Martytoof for not noticing him. He'll be in Juryo next basho and will likely need to dominate to have a chance at coming back up the following one.
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Aug 22, 2017 21:22
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Fryhtaning posted:If it's in the game, it's in the game. Eating, sleeping, repetitive as gently caress training, yaocho, racism towards outsiders, and blatant henkas. Sign me UP.  
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Platypus Farm posted:This is going to be the first basho without any actual sumo wrestlers participating. Finally, my time to shine!
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Sep 8, 2017 19:09
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Holy poo poo RIP everyone
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Sep 11, 2017 23:50
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Aminishiki looked like some kind of sumo space alien in his photo on NHK's daily roundup. I don't really know who to cheer for anymore since everyone is dead so I'm just hoping for some fun sumo. Seems to be ok so far.
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Sep 12, 2017 23:36
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This is such a weird tournament.
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Sep 13, 2017 23:54
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I'm only watching the NHK replays but from their aired camera angle there's no way Tananoiwa didn't step out vs Endo. I mean obviously they didn't rule it as such but I just can't see it any other way..
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Sep 18, 2017 23:40
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I forgot the name but wasn't this someone's debut in makunouchi and they posted double digit wins? I'mma follow that dude. If I ever figure out who I'm talking about.
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Ohh h*ck https://twitter.com/TheSumoSoul/status/913867036148736000
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I've been watching some uncut footage of sumo on youtube lately and there's a whole two minutes of entering the ring that I wasn't really aware of. Is there a set ritual for what happens before the tachiai? It seems like there are some set steps, clapping, etc, but I can't tell if getting to the line and getting back off it two or three times is choreographed or just a false start situation.
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Thanks for the info. From what I've pieced together, the match can begin when the gyoji is stanced with his fan facing perpendicular to the two wrestlers, but he also seems to have a warmup (?) where he kind of does his ready pose but not in that direction or.. I'm explaining it very very poorly but it's something that seemed to be repeated in the lower div matches I've caught on youtube. I also know that most matches begin with one wrestler with his fists on the ground and the other pounding one or both fists down to start. Is this ranked as well, where the higher rank gets to signal the start or how does that work?
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I’ll do a thing!
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I've only been following sumo since the last few basho so most of my picks are going to be guesses FYI 
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