Career
Nishinoryu is a 26-year-old *rikishi* from Osaka competing for Sakaigawa stable. He made his professional debut in November 2018 and currently holds the rank of *Jūryō* 9 West. Standing 182 cm and weighing 141 kg, he has shown inconsistent form across recent tournaments, posting a *kachi-koshi* in January 2026 at *Jūryō* 6 West before sliding down the *banzuke* through successive *make-koshi* performances. His July 2026 result of 4-11 marks his poorest showing in the available record.
His attack centers on pushing techniques, with belt work and throwing as secondary weapons.
- July 2026 Basho
- Posted a 4-11 record at *Jūryō* 9 West, his third consecutive *make-koshi* and steepest losing margin in recent tournaments.
- January 2026 Basho
- Secured *kachi-koshi* at *Jūryō* 6 West with a 9-6 finish, halting a two-tournament losing streak.
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Profile
- Origin
- Osaka, Japan
- Born
- 2000-08-20 (age 25)
- Height
- 182 cm
- Weight
- 141 kg
Kimarite fingerprint
A fingerprint of fighting style — the 82 kimarite compressed into five families: push, force, throw, twist, and trip. Aggregated across 11 career wins. See definitions
- Push
- 5
- Force
- 3
- Throw
- 2
- Twist
- 0
- Trip
- 0
- Other
- 1
Recent results
Debut: 2018-11
- 2026-07 Juryo 9 West 4-11
- 2026-05 Juryo 9 East 7-8
- 2026-03 Juryo 4 East 6-9
- 2026-01 Juryo 6 West 9-6
- 2025-11 Juryo 9 West 8-7
- 2025-09 Juryo 14 West 8-7
Deeper career trajectory and match-by-match history will be added in the future.