Career
Takayasu is a 36-year-old veteran from Ibaraki Prefecture competing for Tagonoura-beya. Standing 188 cm and weighing 173 kg, he debuted in March 2005 and currently holds the rank of *maegashira* 3 east. His recent tournament history reflects the challenges of maintaining form in the upper *maegashira* ranks after a *san'yaku* tenure. In September 2026, he posted 7-8 at *maegashira* 2 east following a strong 11-4 performance at *maegashira* 7 west in July 2026, which earned him promotion back into the division's numbered ranks.
His attack is grounded in *oshi-zumō*, relying on pushing and thrusting techniques.
- May 2026 Basho
- Withdrew from the May 2026 tournament at *komusubi* with an 11-day absence after starting 2-2.
- March 2026 Basho
- Posted *make-koshi* at *sekiwake* in March 2026, recording 7-8.
- July 2026 Basho
- Rebounded with 11-4 at *maegashira* 7 west in July 2026, driving promotion into the upper ranks.
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Profile
- Origin
- Ibaraki, Japan
- Born
- 1990-02-28 (age 36)
- Height
- 188 cm
- Weight
- 173 kg
Kimarite fingerprint
A fingerprint of fighting style — the 82 kimarite compressed into five families: push, force, throw, twist, and trip. Aggregated across 7 career wins. See definitions
- Push
- 5
- Force
- 1
- Throw
- 1
- Twist
- 0
- Trip
- 0
- Other
- 0
Recent results
Debut: March 2005
- 2026-11 Maegashira 3 East 0-0
- 2026-09 Maegashira 2 East 7-8
- 2026-07 Maegashira 7 West 11-4
- 2026-05 Komusubi 1 West 2-2-11
- 2026-03 Sekiwake 1 West 7-8
- 2026-01 Sekiwake 1 West 8-7
Deeper career trajectory and match-by-match history will be added in the future.