Why is there always so little surprise, but inevitably so much anger, when violence scandals break out in sumo?
The latest incident, in which Isegahama stablemaster (former yokozuna Terunofuji) self-reported using violence against top-division wrestler Hakunofuji, has sparked a reaction similar to that of every comparable incident over the past two decades.
Amid a wave of reproachful articles and reports, as well as emotionally charged fan responses online, few people appear to be surprised by the news — even though it involves someone whose personal reputation was overwhelmingly positive beforehand.
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