About
Fantasy Basho is the best fantasy game for sumo wrestling. You can pick a new team every day. The highest point total after all fifteen days will win. Whether you already love sumo or are just learning about it, you can plan Fantasy Basho. And win!
For daily recaps and other coverage, visit FantasyBasho.com.
Scoring
FANTASY BASHO RULES
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Fantasy Basho allows you to pick the best team for each of the fifteen day's of a sumo tournament.
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Before each day of the basho, each team will be selected by the individual player
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Each team will select four rikishi for each day of the basho.
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The team with the highest total score at the end of each basho will be the winner.
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A team’s score is the total of each individual rikishi.
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A rikishi gets two points for each win.
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A rikishi gets one point for each special prize. (Awarded on the final day)
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A rikishi gets one point for a kinboshi (beating a Yokozuna as a Maegashira)
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Name | Wins | Kinboshi | Prizes | Total |
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Torikumi
Banzuke
Yusho Arasoi
13 wins (After Playoff)
O2w Terunofuji
12 wins
O1e Takakeisho
11 wins
M8w Endo
Notable Maneuvers
Hatakikomi. After fifteen matches, nothing was decided. Terunofuji beat Takakeisho with simple slap down for the yusho in a playoff.
Match of The Day
Ozeki 1 West Takakeisho versus Ozeki 2 West Terunofuji
They had two, of course, but it's the playoff that mattered more and was more interesting. Takakeisho got his pushing battle, but he couldn't make enough of an impression on Terunofuji. Instead, the big Mongolian could withstand Takakeisho's attack enough to slap him down.
Recap
Terunofuji continues to do things no one else has done before. His return to Makuuchi a year ago was remarkable, and then he won on his ...
Torikumi
Banzuke
Yusho Arasoi
12 wins
O2w Terunofuji
11 wins
O1w Takakeisho
M8w Endo
Notable Maneuvers
They officially credited Aoiyama's win as a tsukihiza, or knee push-down. It means Akua slipped and his knee went down without a clear move from Aoiyama.
Match of The Day
Maegashira 8 West Endo versus Ozeki 2 West Terunofuji
It was the match that stood out on the Torikumi before fighting began, and it delivered. Terunofuji could seal the yusho with a win, while Endo was fighting to keep his hopes alive. Endo got inside from the jumo, and began pushing Terunofuji back to the straw bales. Of course, he isn't that easy to beat, so Terunofuji turned it around. They attempted simultaneous throws, with Endo also getting a leg trip in. The two ...
Torikumi
Banzuke
Yusho Arasoi
12 wins
O2w Terunofuji
10 wins
O1w Takakeisho
M8w Endo
Notable Maneuvers
Uwatenage. If only because Hoshoryu pulled off a beautiful one against Takanosho.
Match of The Day
Maegashira 8 West Endo versus Ozeki 1 West Takakeisho
Takakeisho has fought relatively well for Natsu, but he's looked about 85%. 100% Takakeisho would have needed two thrusts to beat Endo after the tachiai in this match. Instead, he had to regroup, and Endo did basically a mid-match henka. The sideways step by Endo just made Takakeisho go out and down.
Recap
It is not over, but it's real close. Endo's victory over Takakeisho made both men 10-3, while Terunofuji muscled out Ichinojo. (Which takes some real muscle.) In order for Takakeisho a...
Torikumi
Banzuke
Yusho Arasoi
11 wins
O2w Terunofuji
10 wins
O1w Takakeisho
9 wins
M8w Endo
Notable Maneuvers
Fusen. Default. Asanoyama withdrew from the tournament for violating COVID rules and lying about it. Takayasu gets the free win, and by extension his kachi-koshi.
Match of The Day
Maegashira 5 East Hoshoryu versus Maegashira 7 East Tochinoshin
This was a match that looked very different in slow motion. On first viewing, Tochinoshin appeared to go sideways on Hoshoryu. After they reengaged, Tochinoshin forcefully grabbed Hoshoryu's belt and sent him crashing out. In replay, it appeared Hoshoryu's feet moved much more than Tochinoshin's at first. Then, the throw at the end was so forceful because Hoshoryu nearly got off a very good ...
Torikumi
Banzuke
Yusho Arasoi
10 wins
O2w Terunofuji
9 wins
O1w Takakeisho
M8w Endo
8 wins
M6w Ichinojo
M12w Okinoumi
Notable Maneuvers
Hansoku. Foul, essentially. This is how Myogiryu gave Terunofuji his first loss. Basically, Terunofuji was busy throwing Myogiryu over, Terunofuji ended up grabbing Myogiryu's hair. That is not allowed, and is an automatic loss for the yusho leader.
Match of The Day
Sekiwake 1 East Takayasu versus Ozeki 1 West Takakeisho
Styles make matchups, and this was a clash of styles on paper. Except that Takayasu weirdly decided to adopt Takakeisho's style on the dohyo. While Takayasu did display an impressive quick, Aoiyama-ish tsuppari, that's exactly the match Takakeisho wanted. The Ozeki was able to give one ha...
Torikumi
Banzuke
Yusho Arasoi
10 wins
O2w Terunofuji
8 wins
O1w Takakeisho
M8w Endo
Notable Maneuvers
Terutsuyoshi took a calm and measured approach, staying in on the much bigger Chiyomaru. Then, he unloaded a shitatehineri, the twisting underarm throw, to send the big man over and down.
Match of The Day
Maegashira 5 East Hoshoryu versus Maegashira 1 West Hokutofuji
Hokutofuji got the better of the tachiai, to the point that Hoshoryu looked like he might be overwhelmed. Instead, he planted his feet, held up, and went for Hokutofuji's legs. That didn't get him the win, but did get Hokutofuji sideways. From there, it was a rather easy time to get the win for Hoshoryu.
Recap
Can Endo pull the surprise? This might be the big question standin...
Torikumi
Banzuke
Yusho Arasoi
9 wins
O2w Terunofuji
7 wins
O1w Takakeisho
K1e Mitakeumi
M6w Ichinojo
M8w Endo
M14w Chiyotairyu
Notable Maneuvers
Terutsuyoshi apparently saw Hoshoryu use the uchigake, inside leg trip, on Day Eight, then decided to use his own leg throw against with a kakenage, the hooking inner thigh throw. Hoshoryu then did himself one better by beating Shodai with a sotogake, the outer leg trip.
Match of The Day
Sekiwake 1 East Takayasu versus Ozeki 2 West Terunofuji
These two didn't have the match either man wanted, but it was entertaining anyway. Neither could get a hold from the tachiai, so they kept having a half-shoving/half-trying-a-grip battle around the ring. Takayasu did get Terunofuji to the edge first, but the...
Torikumi
Banzuke
Yusho Arasoi
8 wins
O2w Terunofuji
7 wins
O1w Takakeisho
6 wins
S1e Takayasu
K1e Mitakeumi
M5w Onosho
M6w Ichinojo
M8w Endo
M12w Okinoumi
M14w Chiyotairyu
Notable Maneuvers
Hoshoryu upset Asanoyama, who is looking off his sumo this basho, with an uchigake. That's an inside leg trip, and it can easily be missed. The two awkwardly locked up, and Hoshoryu moved into Asanoyama's chest. At that point, he looped his right leg around Asanoyama's left leg, and down went the Ozeki.
Match of The Day
Sekiwake 1 East Takayasu versus Maegashira 4 East Kiribayama
These two went on forever, over two minutes. That is Takayasu's kind of match, and he waited for his opening. Kiribayama probably had a better grip, but it wasn't enough to mo...
Torikumi
Banzuke
Yusho Arasoi
7 wins
O2w Terunofuji
6 wins
O1w Takakeisho
10 rikishi tied with 5 wins
Notable Maneuvers
Chiyoshoma didn't just henka Akua, but sidestepped and let him go forward with a full ole. This might be in future videos explaining the henka. He got enough of a hand on him to call it uwatenage, but that's generous.
Match of The Day
Maegashira 5 West Onosho versus Maegashira 2 East Tobizaru
A match so nice, they did it twice. At first, Tobizaru seemed to have the upper hand, because this was a grappling match rather than a shoving match. Onosho still kept up his end of the bargain and unleashed a headlock throw. The problem for him there was it caused them to land on the clay at the same time. Torinaoshi was called, an...
Torikumi
Banzuke
Yusho Arasoi
6 wins
O2w Terunofuji
5 wins
O1w Takakeisho
S1e Takayasu
Notable Maneuvers
Okinoumi's win over Terutsuyoshi was officially credited as abisetaoshi, the backward force down. What actually happened was Terutsuyoshi attempted the ipponzeoi, or one-armed shoulder throw. Okinoumi just grabbed a sideways Terutsuyoshi and forced him down and out.
Match of The Day
Sekiwake 1 East Takayasu versus Komusubi 1 East Mitakeumi
This one was a mini-eliminator, with only one rikishi staying on one win, and they fought like it. Mitakeumi got the slightly better position after the tachiai, but not in a way that overwhelmed Takayasu. Instead, he slowly pushed him backwards, until Takayasu began his dance around the tawara. Mitak...
Torikumi
Banzuke
Yusho Arasoi
5 wins
O2w Terunofuji
4 wins
O1w Takakeisho
O2e Shodai
S1e Takayasu
K1e Mitakeumi
M5w Onosho
M6e Hidenoumi
M8w Endo
M10e Tamawashi
Notable Maneuvers
Four different rikishi won by hikiotoshi, the hand pull down. That means Kotonowaka, Kagayaki, Hidenoumi, and Onosho all won despite moving backwards and desperately grabbing at their opponents. (Levels of desperation did vary.)
Match of The Day
Maegashira 4 West Myogiryu versus Maegashira 1 West Hokutofuji
Two winless rikishi squared off, and looked like winless rikishi. They both looked like they were certain there was a false start, which meant they half-grabbed each other at the tachiai and then actually engaged. It meant neither man had a good gameplan g...
Torikumi
Banzuke
Notable Maneuvers
Technically, Chiyoshoma beat Okinoumi by uwatenage, the overarm throw. What actually happened was Okinoumi was forcefully shoving him out, and in desperation Chiyoshoma reached for the back of Okinoumi's mawashi. As the were going off the basho, Chiyoshoma kept his feet from stepping out long enough for Okinoumi's hand to touch the clay outside the dohyo.
Match of The Day
Komusubi 1 East Mitakeumi versus Ozeki 2 West Terunofuji
Once these two unbeatens were scheduled for Day Four, this match was an eliminator. After Chiyotairyu, Okinoumi, Tamawashi, and Takayasu all lost, it was for the sole lead in the yusho. The tachiai looked like Mitakeumi could begin to work his brand of sumo, with a close, leverage...
Torikumi
Banzuke
Notable Maneuvers
It was a double kotenage day in Makuuchi, as both Kotonowaka and Tamawashi pulled out the arm bar throw. Kotonowaka did the sideways approach to assist Chiyoshoma out. Tamawashi just turned Endo around to get the victory.
Match of The Day
Ozeki 1 East Asanoyama versus Maegashira 1 East Wakatakakage
Everyone in sumo knows Asanoyama wants his left hand on the mawashi, and is difficult to beat when he gets his grip. Wakatakakage took this to an extreme by launching a quick henka to turn around and be on Asanoyama's right side. Despite that, Asanoyama still worked to get an advantage with a grip, although he didn't get his left hand set. Wakatakakage just never gave up and kept moving and shifting. Eventua...
Torikumi
Banzuke
Notable Maneuvers
Ishiura won by Okuridashi, the rear push out. Although really, he did a mini-henka. Ishiura went to the side of the much, much larger Chiyomaru, grabbed his mawashi, and pushed on the Eternally Round ones hip.
Match of The Day
Komusubi East Mitakeumi versus Ozeki 1 West Takakeisho
These two are even over their career. They were weirdly even on the dohyo on Day Two. Takakeisho had the initial advantage, but he never quite got the moment that resulted in a win. Mitakeumi kept parrying and parrying and parrying Takakeisho's attacks. Finally, Mitakeumi turned it around to give the final shove to Takakeisho.
Recap
The to-plan basho that Day One appeared to be showing us went completely to hell on Day Two. I...
Torikumi
Banzuke
Notable Maneuvers
Kotoeko beat Chiyoshoma with a perfectly executed kotenage (arm lock throw), despite going backwards most of the match. Terutsuyoshi won with an ashitori (leg pick), although that seemed to be because Kotonowaka was completely surprised by it.
Match of The Day
Maegashira 2 East Meisei versus Ozeki 2 West Terunofuji
It was Terunofuji's return to Ozeki, and Meisei wasn't the easiest matchup. He's been doing his own, slower climb up the Banzuke while Terunofuji reclaimed his Ozeki status. And then Meisei seemed to get the initial advantage with a double underarm attack. Terunofuji bottled him up and worked him out. It was an impressive display of force.
Recap
It was a very straight-ahead kind of Day One f...
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