Career
Asanoyama is a *maegashira* from Toyama Prefecture competing for Takasago *heya*. He made his professional debut in March 2016 and returned to the top division in January 2026 after a strong *jūryō* performance the previous November. Standing 188 cm and weighing 170 kg, he has posted consecutive *kachi-koshi* results at mid-*maegashira* ranks through mid-2026, though a mid-tournament withdrawal in May 2026 interrupted his momentum. His recent form shows steady competitiveness in the lower half of *makuuchi*.
His attack centers on *yorikiri*, with pushing techniques and throws as secondary weapons.
- November 2025 Basho
- Earned promotion to *makuuchi* with a 12-3 record at *jūryō* 4 West, securing a strong *kachi-koshi* and return to the top division.
- May 2026 Basho
- Withdrew mid-tournament at *maegashira* 10 East after posting a 7-5 record through Day 12.
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Profile
- Origin
- Toyama, Japan
- Born
- 1994-03-01 (age 32)
- Height
- 188 cm
- Weight
- 170 kg
Kimarite fingerprint
A fingerprint of fighting style — the 82 kimarite compressed into five families: push, force, throw, twist, and trip. Aggregated across 16 career wins. See definitions
- Push
- 5
- Force
- 8
- Throw
- 3
- Twist
- 0
- Trip
- 0
- Other
- 0
Recent results
Debut: 2016-03
- 2026-07 Maegashira 10 East 9-6
- 2026-05 Maegashira 10 East 7-5-3
- 2026-03 Maegashira 12 West 8-7
- 2026-01 Maegashira 16 East 9-6
- 2025-11 Juryo 4 West 12-3
- 2025-09 Juryo 13 West 12-3
Deeper career trajectory and match-by-match history will be added in the future.