How Aonishiki Took Makuuchi and Wakanosho Stormed Juryo | Hatsu Basho 2026

Hatsu Basho 2026 was pure chaos in the best way. In the January Grand Sumo Tournament 2026, Aonishiki grabbed the Makuuchi yusho (12-3) and Wakanosho surged to the Juryo yusho (12-3), right on the big stage at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. This video breaks down how they did it, what changed mid-basho, and why these basho results hit different in January 2026 sumo. For Makuuchi, we zoom in on the Day 15 results, the pressure cooker finish, and the sumo playoff storyline, including the title-deciding clash with Atamifuji. You will see the key moments that swung the tournament, plus the specific bout beats that explain how Aonishiki kept control when it mattered most. For Juryo, we track Wakanosho’s late charge and how he “stormed” the division to lock the cup. Expect basho highlights, sumo highlights, and the clean, simple story of what each win meant inside the January Basho 2026 context, with extra notes on the Japan Sumo Association records that confirm the champions and scores. Like and subscribe to SumoSpirit for more sumo tournament breakdowns.