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Kyokuhikari Seiichi

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Kyokuhikari Seiichi - 旭光 誓一 (born July 4, 1976) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Matsuyama, Ehime. He made his debut in March 1992 and wrestled for Tomozuna stable. His highest rank was makushita 35 and he retired in March 2018.

Career[]

When Honda attended junior high school in Matsuyama, Ehime, he already weighed over 130 kg (287 Ib) which caught the attention of people related to Oshima Stable.[1] After graduating junior high school, he joined Oshima Stable and made his professional debut in March 1992. He made his debut alongside Wakanosato, Takanowaka, Tomonohana, Asanosho, Takanotsuru, Harunoyama, Shunketsu, Dewanofuji, Maikaze, Ichinotani, and stablemates Kyokutenho and Kyokushuzan.[2]

He initially wrestled under his surname Honda before he was given the shikona "Kyokuhikari" (旭光) in May 1994. He got off to a consistent start and reached sandanme in September 1993, however, his sumo progression stalled after that. In January 1996, he suffered an injury and missed two tournaments. He returned to sumo in May 1996 and was promoted to makushita in May 1998. However, he was never able to establish himself in makushita and his highest rank was makushita 35 which he earned in May 2001. In September 1999, Kyokuhikari won all seven matches, however, he missed out on the sandanme yusho after losing to Tochisakae in a playoff.[2]

In April 2012, his Oshima Stable closed down so he transferred to Tomozuna stable. After Kyokutenho and Wakanosato retired in July 2015, he became the last active wrestler who made their debut in March 1992 (151 wrestlers made their debut in March 1992 which is the highest number of new recruits). Kyokuhikari fell back down to the lowest jonokuchi division in September 2017 for the first time since May 1992. He retired from sumo shortly after before the March 2018 tournament at the age of 41. His retirement ceremony, or danpatsu-shiki, was held on February 4, 2018, at a hotel in Tokyo.[3]

Fighting Style[]

Kyokuhikari's Fighting Style

Kyokuhikari defeats Tagaarashi by yorikiri (force out)

Kyokuhikari was proficient in both yotsu-sumo (grappling) and oshi-sumo (pushing and thrusting) techniques. His most often used winning kimarite was hatakikomi (slap down) followed by yorikiri (force out), oshidashi (push out) and kotenage (armlock throw).[4]

Record[]

Division Results[]

  • Total: 512-539-34/1051 (156 basho)
  • Makushita: 30-47/77 (11 basho)
  • Sandanme: 257-266-9/523 (76 basho)
  • Jonidan: 216-221-25/437 (66 basho)
  • Jonokuchi: 9-5/14 (2 basho)

Shikona History[]

  • Honda Seiichi (1992.03 - 1994.03)
  • Kyokuhikari Seiichi (1994.05 - 2018.03)

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