Yeah I know real sumo wrestlers don’t celebrate after a victory like E. Honda does. But the Tokyo September Sumo tourney (Aki Honbasho) starts September 14, 2025! How can you not be HYPED!!! …I always get this wrong but I think that means that… ummmm… the top-tier Makuuchi matches will start round 3:30 am EST in the US on Sunday the 14th? Is that right?

Anyway the latest rankings list (banzuke) is out so you get to see how your fave sumotori were seeded! I’m hyped that Shishi just barely stayed in the top Juryo (correction: Makuuchi) league despite having a couple bad tourneys! Hopefully he’s recovered from his injury and will do awesomely!

OK, like last tourney I plan to post something at the beginning, middle, and end of the tourney, of course anyone else is welcome to post whenever they want. See you soon!