ガチンコ力士武蔵丸のヤバすぎる肉体スペック! 最強の馬力・安定度と恐怖の破壊力貴乃花が認めた真の横綱

大相撲力士列伝 ~土俵に刻まれし記憶~

17 Feb 202420:11

Summary

TLDRThe script chronicles the sumo career of Musashimaru, a dominant yokozuna from Hawaii. Despite unmatched strength, his gentle nature made unleashing full power difficult. His innovative, twisting techniques brought renewed success. Epic battles with fellow yokozuna Takahanada defined his career. While lacking Japanese birth, Musashimaru’s dedication and character epitomized the heart of a yokozuna. His rivalry with Takahanada remains legendary in the sport’s history.

Takeaways

😃 Musashimaru was born in American Samoa and moved to Hawaii as a child before coming to Japan to enter the world of sumo.
👍 He rose rapidly through the ranks, setting multiple speed records and winning his first tournament after just 2 years.
🏆 He developed a unique twisting, turning style that leveraged his massive size and strength to overwhelm opponents.
🥇 Musashimaru won 12 top division tournament championships and 55 straight bouts over his career.
😯 There were concerns he did not unleash his full power for fear of seriously injuring opponents.
🤼‍♂️ His rivalry with fellow yokozuna Takanohana was legendary, culminating in an emotional final match.
🏋️‍♂️ Musashimaru's combination of size, strength and technique made him nearly unbeatable at his peak.
🙏 Despite his ferocity in the ring, he was known as a kind, gentle giant outside of it.
🇯🇵 Though foreign-born, Musashimaru embodied the Japanese sumo spirit and earned the respect of purists.
😢 Persistent injuries forced his retirement in 2003 after an exceptionally stable and scandal-free career.

Q & A

What was Musashimaru's assessment before his new entry to sumo?
-He was described as having a solid, hammer-forged body that would become a correctional rival to the Wakanohana brothers.
How did Musashimaru perform against Wakanohana and Takanonami?
-He frequently battled them, achieving 15 consecutive winning tournaments to set a still-unbroken record. He got double-digit wins in most tournaments.
Why did Musashimaru hold back from pushing and thrusting later in his career?
-He felt that if he struck with full force, he could kill his opponent. His stablemaster and others criticized him for this.
How did Musashimaru change his sumo style later on?
-He developed a unique twisting, bending-back style instead of relying on pushes. This allowed him to regain his peak form.
How did Musashimaru perform against Takahanada at their peak?
-He achieved 7 wins over Takahanada as a yokozuna, showing he had superior sumo when both were at their best.
What happened in their legendary match where Takahanada was injured?
-Takahanada won in a miraculous comeback despite his knee injury, leaving Musashimaru regretful that he couldn't match Takahanada's fighting spirit.