Hidenoumi
英乃海 · Maegashira · Kise stable · retired
File:Hidenoumi_2015_May.JPG?utm_source=ja.wikipedia.org&utm_campaign=api&utm_content=original / / Wikimedia Commons (Wikimedia Commons; cropped to a square around the face)| Highest rank | Maegashira |
| Stable | Kise stable |
| From | Tokyo-to, Edogawa-ku |
| Born | 1989-06-11 |
| Height | 185 cm |
| Weight | 157 kg |
| First tournament | May 2012 |
| Retired | 2026-03-22T15:00:00Z |
What the name means
The ring name is written 英乃海. Taken character by character:
| 英 | excellence; brilliance |
| 乃 | of (a classical possessive) |
| 海 | sea |
These are the dictionary meanings of the characters, not a statement about why this particular name was chosen — that is the stablemaster’s business, and we do not guess at it. How ring names are put together →
Career record
Hidenoumi has fought 1,080 recorded bouts, winning 541 and losing 539 — a winning rate of 50.1%. He has taken 3 championships.
How he wins
| Technique | Japanese | Wins | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontal force out | 寄り切り | 181 | 33.5% |
| Frontal push out | 押し出し | 115 | 21.3% |
| Slap down | 叩き込み | 36 | 6.7% |
| Thrust down | 突き落とし | 27 | 5.0% |
| Frontal crush out | 寄り倒し | 25 | 4.6% |
| Beltless armthrow | 掬い投げ | 23 | 4.3% |
| Hand pull down | 引き落とし | 22 | 4.1% |
| Over arm throw | 上手投げ | 21 | 3.9% |
Counted from his winning bouts in this database. English names follow NHK WORLD-JAPAN. All 87 techniques →
Most frequent opponents
| Opponent | Bouts | Won | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tsurugisho | 30 | 10 | 20 |
| Azumaryu Tsuyoshi | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| Chiyomaru | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| Daiamami | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| Kyokutaisei Takuya | 20 | 7 | 13 |
| Mitoryu | 20 | 14 | 6 |
| Kagayaki | 19 | 12 | 7 |
| Kyokushuho Koki | 19 | 10 | 9 |
Recent tournaments
| Tournament | Rank | Record |
|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | Makushita 3 West | 3–4 |
| January 2026 | Juryo 13 East | 5–10 |
| November 2025 | Juryo 9 East | 5–10 |
| September 2025 | Juryo 7 West | 6–9 |
| July 2025 | Maegashira 15 West | 2–11–2 |
| May 2025 | Juryo 2 East | 9–6 |
| March 2025 | Juryo 6 West | 10–5 |
| January 2025 | Juryo 6 East | 7–8 |
| November 2024 | Juryo 7 East | 8–7 |
| September 2024 | Juryo 6 East | 6–9 |
| July 2024 | Juryo 9 East | 9–6 |
| May 2024 | Juryo 8 East | 6–9 |
| March 2024 | Juryo 7 East | 7–8 |
| January 2024 | Juryo 11 West | 10–5 |
| November 2023 | Juryo 11 West | 6–7–2 |
Head-to-head records
Rivalries with at least 12 meetings, each with every bout listed:
| Opponent | Bouts | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Tsurugisho | 30 | 10–20 |
| Azumaryu Tsuyoshi | 24 | 12–12 |
| Chiyomaru | 22 | 11–11 |
| Daiamami | 22 | 11–11 |
| Kyokutaisei Takuya | 20 | 7–13 |
| Mitoryu | 20 | 14–6 |
| Kagayaki | 19 | 12–7 |
| Kyokushuho Koki | 19 | 10–9 |
| Hakuyozan | 18 | 11–7 |
| Terutsuyoshi Shoki | 17 | 8–9 |
| Seiro Takeshi | 17 | 8–9 |
| Daishoho | 17 | 8–9 |
| Chiyoshoma | 16 | 8–8 |
| Chiyonoo | 16 | 9–7 |
| Kotoeko Mitsunori | 15 | 11–4 |
| Daishomaru | 15 | 7–8 |
| Akua | 14 | 8–6 |
| Tohakuryu | 14 | 10–4 |
| Daieisho | 12 | 6–6 |
| Chiyotairyu Hidemasa | 12 | 5–7 |
| Chiyonokuni Toshiki | 12 | 6–6 |
| Sokokurai Eikichi | 12 | 1–11 |
| Satoyama Kosaku | 12 | 10–2 |
More detail
The Japanese side of this site carries seven pages on Hidenoumi: tournament-by-tournament results, every bout he has fought, head-to-head records against all opponents, a breakdown of his winning techniques, a reading of his fighting style, and his records.