# SumoFantasy — Draft Rikishi. Score the Basho

> Draft Rikishi. Score the Basho (iPhone/iPad app by ERNESTO TALAMANTES ALVAREZ.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sumofantasy/id6760377351 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ERNESTO TALAMANTES ALVAREZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884193007)
- Category: Sports
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-07
- Data updated: 2026-07-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sumofantasy/id6760377351/reviews.md

## What is SumoFantasy?

Sumo Fantasy brings the excitement of Japan's professional Grand Sumo Tournament (Ozumo) to your phone with a fantasy sports experience built around real basho results.

DRAFT YOUR DREAM TEAM
Pick your roster from the official banzuke rankings. Each rikishi is priced based on their rank — invest in a dominant Yokozuna or find value in an up-and-coming Maegashira. Build a balanced team across weight classes and tiers to maximize your scoring potential.

SCORE WITH REAL RESULTS
Your team earns points based on actual bout results during live Grand Sumo Tournaments. Every win, kinboshi (upset), and special prize counts. Follow along day by day as 15 days of sumo action unfold.

JOIN OR CREATE LEAGUES
Compete against friends in private leagues or test your sumo knowledge against the global community. Create custom leagues, invite friends, and track standings throughout the basho.

LIVE LEADERBOARDS
See where you rank globally and within your leagues. Daily score breakdowns let you analyze your picks and plan for the next basho.

STAY INFORMED
Opt-in push notifications keep you updated with daily score digests and kyujo (withdrawal) alerts so you always know if one of your picks has pulled out.

FEATURES
• Fantasy team drafting with a salary cap system
• Real-time scoring from live tournament results
• Global and league-specific leaderboards
• Push notifications for scores and wrestler withdrawals
• Career stats tracking across tournaments
• Banzuke browser with full rank listings
• Clean, fast interface designed for sumo fans

UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS
Natsu Basho 2026 (Summer) — May, Tokyo
Nagoya Basho 2026 — July, Nagoya
Aki Basho 2026 (Autumn) — September, Tokyo

Whether you're a lifelong sumo fan or just discovering the sport, Sumo Fantasy is the best way to engage with Grand Sumo Tournaments — no ads, no in-app purchases, no gambling. Just pure sumo fandom.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.1 — 2026-07-15

- Catch up day by day: reveal one tournament day at a time, spoiler-free
- Survival standings are now social - see everyone's picks once they lock, pick popularity, and win/loss records
- Danpatsu ceremony art honors eliminated Survival players
- New pick reminder: get a push before Survival picks lock
- Bug fixes and polish

### 1.4.0 — 2026-07-14

Tournament Mode is here!

- New Tournament tab: browse EVERY bout of every day, with the banzuke right beside it
- Watching the replay later? With Spoiler-Free Mode on, tap each bout to reveal its result as you watch — or reveal the whole day at once
- Tap any bout for the full story: head-to-head history, records, streaks and recent form
- Your rikishi are highlighted everywhere, with captain and Mega Driver marked
- Profile now lives in the top-right corner, reachable from any screen
- Fixed: league chat keyboard no longer closes while typing

Enjoy the second week of the Nagoya Basho!

### 1.3.3 — 2026-07-13

Spoiler-Free Mode fix + polish:

- Spoiler-Free Mode now correctly hides the latest day's results until you tap Reveal — no more accidental spoilers on the Home screen.
- Stability improvements.

Enjoy the Nagoya Basho!

### 1.3.2 — 2026-07-09

Fresh look, sharper Survival:

- Brand-new app icon: our pixel rikishi on the dohyo
- Survival now shows each wrestler's opponent of the day (once the matchups are published)
- Pick-deadline countdown so you never miss a day
- Used/available wrestler counter for smarter strategy
- Clearer error messages when saving your Captain or Mega Driver

Ganbatte at the Nagoya Basho!

### 1.3.1 — 2026-07-08

Survival Mode upgrades, just in time for the Nagoya Basho:

- Join early: enter Survival and lock in your Day 1 pick before the tournament starts
- Picks now always target the next day of bouts
- Picks lock when the day's bouts begin, keeping the game fair

Bug fixes and stability improvements. Ganbatte!

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