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| heya = [[Ōshima stable|Ōshima]] → [[Tomozuna stable|Tomozuna]]
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| record = 453-453-31
| debut = March 2005
| highestrank = Maegashira 11 (November 2012)
| retireddate = June 2021
| eldername = Kiriyama
| yushos = 1 (Makushita)
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{{nihongo|'''Asahishō Kōta'''|旭日松 広太||born July 21, 1989 as {{nihongo|'''Kōta Matsushima'''|松嶋 広太}}|lead=yes}} is a retired Japanese professional [[sumo]] wrestler from [[Noda, Chiba]]. He made his professional debut in March 2005, reaching the top ''[[makuuchi]]'' division in September 2012. He has fought in the top division in four tournaments and his highest rank has been ''[[maegashira]]'' 11. Originally from [[Ōshima stable]], he now wrestles for [[Tomozuna stable]]. He was demoted from the ''[[jūryō]]'' division to the ''[[makushita]]'' division in 2017.
==Career==
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Asahishō is known for his sense of humour and love of practical jokes, which has made him a regular on the chat show circuit despite his relative lack of success in the top division.<ref name="gunning1124" >{{cite web|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/11/24/sumo/asahishos-comedic-talents-provided-many-laughs/#.XdwZ2uSWymQ|title=Asahisho's comedic talents have provided many laughs|date=November 24, 2019|work=Japan Times|accessdate=November 25, 2019}}</ref> In December 2014 he appeared in a commercial with three other wrestlers as part of a heavy metal band, promoting [[Docomo]]'s Moveband [[activity tracker]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blogs.wsj.com/japanrealtime/2014/12/22/sumo-wrestler-rock-band-promotes-docomo-health-gadget/|title=Sumo Wrestler Rock Band Promotes Docomo Health Gadget|date=December 22, 2014|work=Wall St Journal|accessdate=November 20, 2019}}</ref><ref name="gunning1124"/>
==Retirement==
Asahishō retired in June 2021, and has taken on the elder name of Kiriyama.<ref>{{Cite tweet |user=sumokyokai|number=1403318701298831363|title=＜旭日松引退＞
元幕内 旭日松（本名 松嶋 広太、友綱部屋）は引退し、年寄 桐山を襲名しました。|language=ja}}</ref>
==Fighting style==
Asahishō is an ''oshi-sumo'' specialist who
==Family==
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