Mongolian sumo grand champion Asashoryu made his fashion show debut on Sunday when he appeared in the Shibuya Girls Collection in Tokyo, introducing Coca Cola's Fanta brand. The yokozuna, who does TV ads for the beverage maker, thrilled about 20,000 fans ranging in age from girls in their early teens to their 20s.
Asashoryu, who appeared in a school uniform in the role of a 13-year-old exchange student from Mongolia named “FanTaro,” sashayed along the 40-meter catwalk with other models during the show.
Asashoryu said, “People were so excited. The screaming voices are so different from what I usually hear. I think it comes from all their youthful energy.”
After the show, he left Tokyo for Osaka to prepare for the spring tournament which starts next Sunday.
© Japan Today
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magpie
Well the Osaka Basho doesn't start till Sunday I think and he's strutting his stuff already....
soldave
bobbafett - beat me to it. And Japan wonders why sometimes it isn't taken too seriously in an international environment.
Asahak
Asashoryu is not ugly. He has a nice Mongolian face. If that is ugly to you, that is your problem.
telecasterplayer
I'm.. too sexy for my mawashi..
kwatt
What kind of model is he? He seems to be just another ugly fat punk guy if quiting wrestler.
Patricia Yarrow
Wish the photo was better quality.
whitepocky
Surely doesn't need the money, so why did he stoop so low.
Thumbs up for the articulate writing skills.
bobbafett
only in Japan.
Beelzebub
I don't see much appealing about Asashoryu as a model, but I certainly wouldn't mind watching topless chicks strutting about in sumo mawashi!
LoveUSA
For God's sake, please show Kotooshu! Then these pictures would be worthy to be published in such a grand journal as JT.
mrhog123
BHe is modeling school uniforms for large male crossdressers. How many yards of cloth were needed for his costume?
Altria
What is he modeling, exactly?
Patricia Yarrow
Wonderful. Maybe some of the "youthful energy" guys and gals will go see sumo and enjoy it. Asa is really looking quite cute here. :-) Not taking himself too seriously. Good for him!
Bondsan
yes, one must admit - its a rather unexpected sight ...
davidcho
Oh my gosh...that is just wrong!!