Anju Koichiro - 安寿 浩一郎 (born May 10, 1979) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Miyakonojo, Miyazaki. He made his debut in January 1998 and wrestled for Isegahama stable. His highest rank was sandanme 94 and he retired in September 2008.
Career[]
Koichiro Iwasaki joined Ajigawa stable (later renamed Isegahama stable) and made his professional debut in January 1998. Initially wrestling under his surname, he was given the shikona "Anju" (安寿) in May 1998. Anju struggled with injuries throughout his career and was a jonidan mainstay for majority of his career.
In January 2002, he won the jonokuchi yusho with a perfect 7-0 record. He was promoted to sandanme in July 2004, but could only manage two wins in this tournament and it proved to be his only showing in the sandanme division.
Retirement from Sumo[]
Anju retired from sumo in September 2008. After retiring, he returned back to his hometown of Miyakonojo, Miyazaki, where he opened up a chanko restaurant.
Personal Life[]
- Anju served as Harumafuji's tsukebito, or personal servant.
- When joining sumo, Anju only weighed 105 kg (231 lb), but his weight increased tremendously towards his later career, with his peak weight being 207 kg (456 lb).
Fighting Style[]
Anju was a yotsu-sumo wrestler who prefers grappling to pushing and thrusting techniques. He won majority of his bouts with a straightforward yorikiri, or force out.
Record[]
Division Results[]
- Total: 184-191-73/374 (65 basho)
- Sandanme: 2-5/7 (1 basho)
- Jonidan: 142-159-49/300 (50 basho)
- Jonokuchi: 40-27-24/67 (13 basho)
Championships[]
- 1 Jonokuchi Championship (January 2002)
Shikona History[]
- Iwasaki Koichiro (1998.01 - 1998.03)
- Anju Koichiro (1998.05 - 2008.09)
Gallery[]
