Hazuki

"Easily Top 3 in Stardom currently.Should of at least had a lenghty Wonder of Stardom Championship run by now.Sadly only seems to be used as a tag wrestler or when they need to boost someone else's title run."

[8.0] "GunAlpha bellow me is spot on. Brilliant review. But I came here on the NEXT hype train. <Choo-choo> I am now however much more informed so I recommend reading your opinion before mine. But I agree(d). She was a low level background player, solid Joshi but didn't stand out much. She didn't do 'that thing' that set her apart from a good quality, but a little generic, talent. Japan is DEEP in talent. But I'm here just now fresh from watching 'Sendai Girls Senjo The Biggest' in a hardcore match! That was 'the thing' for me! Off ladder. And two girls ladder stomping you through a table? Legend. Hardcore Joshi credits established. Risa Sera lives. +1"

[7.0] "Hazuki is a solid performer with undeniable presence in STARDOM's stacked roster, but let's be honest--she might be riding a bit too high on the hype train. And that's coming from someone who absolutely loves most of STARDOM's roster. Technically speaking, she's sharp. Her strikes are crisp, her speed is notable, and she knows how to build momentum in a match. There's a certain controlled chaos to her style that fits well within the STARDOM ring. She's also carved out a defined identity--a mix of fiery intensity and cool swagger--that fans clearly respond to. But still, there's a sense that she hasn't quite evolved. While others in the promotion have leveled up--adding layers to their in-ring psychology, diversifying their movesets, or carrying major storylines--Hazuki often feels... static. Good, yes. Entertaining, sure. But not quite on the level that some would claim. A 7.0 reflects her strengths: reliable, energetic, and capable of having great matches with the right opponent. But if we're being brutally fair, she's not among the top-tier elite of STARDOM just yet. And in a promotion filled with absolute killers, that matters. Overrated? Maybe a touch. But still valuable."

[6.0] "I'm a bit surprised Hazuki is rated as highly as she is. She's someone who always just seems "just there" to me. She's good enough in the ring, but I don't see much character depth for me to latch onto."

[10.0] "I feel like Hazuki does not get the respect she deserves. One of the best tag workers in the world, and when its time for a big singles match, she performs better than almost anyone on the planet."

[9.0] "One of the best and most consistent/reliable joshis you'll find. Whether it's singles, tag, or multiwoman, Hazuki can do it all. She's also got the kind of charisma that just makes you want to root for her and see her succeed."

[9.0] "One of my (many) favourite Stardom wrestlers. Hazuki is great in the ring but I find her move-set to be inferior to pretty much all of the top booked stars. It would be nice see her add some additional moves to her repertoire, maybe a new finisher? I love how she knows she has achieved wrestling gear perfection and so only needs to change the colour each time!"

[8.0] "Fast paced, slick action. A match she had vs Natsupoi was the first Stardom match that I ever watched and it got me into the company."

[10.0] "One of the best wrestlers in the world. So glad she decided to return to wrestling after retiring for a few years."

[8.0] "Love Hazuki. She wrestles and absolutely punishing style that's very appealing. The fact that she's all smiles makes her come across as an absolute psychopath when she's killing people in the ring. I mean that as a compliment."

[10.0] "One of the most intense wrestlers to ever step foot in the ring. In every single match, you believe that she is fully committed to beating the hell out of her opponents and, by the end of the match (Win, lose, or draw), you're conviced that she succeeded. Exciting offense, and her Facewash spots are absolutely brutal. One of the best wrestlers on a Stardom roster, filled with the best women wrestlers in the world. I"

[9.0] "Hazuki is without doubt, one of the best wrestlers in Stardom and the world. Underrated is the term for her, she's a hidden gem mainly because she's yet to win one of the big titles in Stardom. But anyone who watches, knows how great she is and can't wait for her to win that big championship soon. She brings it to every match, goes 100 miles an hour and doesn't stop until the match ends. She makes you believe she can win every match, no matter the opponent. That's a talent very few have, can't wait to see her shine and rise higher"

[10.0] "hazuki is by far my favorite wrestler ever, bar none. on her worst night shell be in the top 3 best matches on the card, and on her best her match will blow the others away. her coming out of retirement was the biggest blessing stardom couldve gotten and it isnt always noticed. she was always pretty good in her first run (retiring at 22, coming back at 24) but when she came back she hit the ground running and had put some of stardoms best matches, maybe ever, on. her return match against koguma is very underrated and one of my favorite comeback matches ever. hazuki vs giulia in the 5star grand prix 2022 was one of the best matches of the tournament (a lot of people considered her the mvp of the tournament) and her white belt challenge against saya kamitani was sayas best defense in her record breaking reign. the easiest way i have described hazuki to others is that she is the most adaptable wrestler, whoever her opponent is and whatever their style is, hazuki can adapt to make them look great which is everything you could want. she can have a match that goes 10 minutes or 30 minutes and she wont slow down at all. shes genuinely as close to the perfect wrestler as anyone for me. hazuki is one, that if you havent seen much (or any) of to definitely go out of your way to watch. hopefully her booking in the future will be on par with her talents, as shes always second place. like i stated, hazuki is my favorite wrestler ever, and its for a reason, i dont think anyone is truly as good as her."

[10.0] "An intoxicating mix of technique and intensity, Hazuki has one speed and it's all out. She has consistently standout matches on a loaded Stardom roster. If you don't believe me, listen to the crowds chant her name during her big matches and moments. I think she will hold the Wonder of Stardom (white belt) within the next year."

[9.0] "Hazuki is awesome. Her improvment since her return from retirement is incredible..Hazuki is the most charismatic wrestler in the roster and she is a true Wild Heart. I like her crazy style so much, she is one of my favorite wrestlers in Stardom. I hope she'll get what she deserves soon."

[8.0] "Not just the most beautiful eyes, and one of most beautiful artists in all PW, Hazuki is the most intense and wild wrestler of actual Stardom roster. Call her "technician" is very vague, because she have much more on her arsenal. Kicks, kneestrikes, slams, and even some of more craziest outside dives.Hazuki it's the name Stardom can trust when the situation needs, in any occasion. Now that's Himeka retired, Hazuki could be the great mid-card figure on the company. 8, because she's wild enough."

[7.0] "I'm loving this new Hazuki! Getting better and better with her performances. I've noticed she's made a few mistakes sometimes with her recent matches, but she never fails to disappoint and works very hard. Her new attire reminds me a lot of Starlight Kid."

[10.0] "Hazuki is simply awesome. Se can adapt to any style and always makes her opponents look like a million dollars. Her stoic presence with that smile makes her even more intimidating and its not forced. She carries a very real "Im going to F you up" vibe. She also is a great ring general. You can see her calling the match spots and really hand holding the greener talents. I have been so happy she returned. Hating this current losing streak but would love to see her with the White & Red belts. Hazuki is one of a handful of wrestlers that are cant miss on Stardom World. Every match is MOTN contender and for me nothing in Stardom period has topped her match vs Arisa Hoshiki in Stardom Summer 2019."

[9.0] "I gave her a rating while she was retired, but she's been back for nearly a year and it's time for an update. HZK was a natural heel before retirement but since returning, she's been a babyface and a member of Stars, something which nobody would've predicted a year ago. Not only is she doing well in Stars, she's thriving. More importantly, she seems to be having the time of her life. She's still great in the ring, still has uncanny amounts of natural charisma, still has the crowd in the palms of her hands even during the pandemic and hasn't missed a beat. Every time she's making her entrance and is out there in the ring, you can see how much she's enjoying herself. I was certain that she'd turn heel again soon after joining Stars, but she's become such a natural fit there that I want her to stay with them and stay as a face. She's matured from a character perspective, maybe even from a real life perspective and still has a lot to offer. It's hard to believe she's just 24, meaning her best days may not have even come yet. As great as her heel run in Oedo Tai was, this face run with Stars has proven that she's a complete performer that can excel under any alignment. Face, heel, neutral, doesn't matter. HZK will make it work all the same. I just hope she wins one of the two primary singles titles in the near future, since that's all that was missing from her resume before she retired, and she's more worthy of a title run now than she was before retiring."

[8.0] "Watching her at the Hana Kimura Memorial Show served as a reminder to me that Hazuki was a kickass wrestler in her day. If only she wasn't forced to retire, she'd be a top star in any promotion of her choosing. (Edit: Well she's back and just as good as I remembered! )"

[9.0] "So excited that she's decided to come out of retirement now. Her performance at the Hana Kimura show proved she's still got it and she's coming back to a roster full of great wrestlers in Stardom. She decided to retire just as it seemed she should be reaching the next tier and I have no doubt she'll get there now."

[8.0] "Not the most charismatic, not the most talented, but definitely one of the most recognizable Stardom wrestlers. Her work in Oedo Tai was great. She was great team player. Too bad her career ended too soon. The reasons are still unknown. Also, since the very beginning of her career, her private life was a complete mystery."

[8.0] "I picked a terrible time to get into Stardom, considering I was very much liking Hazuki. I find her super compelling to watch. I love her look, she's gorgeous, and she can go. I can only hope that the stories of her being forced into retirement are true, in the sense that that makes it likely she'll pop up elsewhere one of these days."

[8.0] "Can you name a more underutilized wrestler in Stardom's history? Hazuki time and again proved she was one of the most skilled wrestlers on the roster, and while outshined in the charisma department by some of her contemporaries she held her own in popularity as well. It's hard to know what role in Stardom would've best fit her, but perhaps Stardom itself wasn't a good fit for her. An absolute shame that she retired, as she held her own inside the ring until the end and didn't seem to be carrying any debilitating injuries at the time she called it quits. Hazuki retired once before and is still relatively young, so there's always hope for a comeback in the future, but if this retirement is permanent she'll go down as the biggest "what-if" in World Wonder Ring history."

[7.0] "In light of Stardom announcing her intention to retire at the end of 2019, I figured I should go give Hazuki a rating and review, since it doesn't look like she'll be able to change my opinion in only this one remaining month. Hazuki was talked up as a young wrestler with a lot of star potential, and it's clear to see why -- she had fantastic speed, very strong grappling technique, and am impressively aggressive and 'dark' look and attitude. She was definitely in the top half of Stardom performers based on skill. Her only noteworthy singles title run was with the High Speed Title, but as its name implies, this title was focussed on having very quick, short matches, meaning that most of her matches were only 5-to-7-minutes long, which was never enough to show off her true potential. She would prove how great she was in her White Belt challenge with Arisa, and this was the match that sold me on Hazuki as truly being a potential star. I was very keen on seeing how she developed in the next few years, but now it seems that won't happen. Perhaps she will return in a few years' time. I certainly hope so, at least."

[8.0] "A hugely promising talent. She has a lot of intensity in her moves, she's consistent, stiff, athletic, quick and since joining Oedo Tai she improved even faster and showed a lot more personality and charisma. Only negative thing I can say about her is that she tried a Shooting Star Press a few times without mastering it so she made one or two scary botches. Like many other wrestlers in Stardom, she is very young and needs more experience but she's pretty much the complete package and reminds me of Io Shirai. No doubt that she is a future star."

[8.0] "I really like Hazuki and she's still young in her career and already had some really good matches. I'm looking forward to where she goes from here."

[9.0] "Hazuki has always been a tremendous athlete and a good in-ring talent, despite this up until recently I have found her to be dull. That was however up until she joined Oedo Tai, as since then she has shown that she does have both personality and charisma; the two things she was originally missing in my eyes."

[9.0] "Undoubtedly now, Hazuki is one of the future faces of not only Stardom, but Joshi wrestling in general. Her match against Momo Wantabe in this year's 5 star grand prix has been the standout of the tournament so far for me. Great worker, risk taker, hilarious deadpan promos. Io definitely knew what she was doing when she took Hazuki under her wing."

[9.0] "The future of Stardom. Hazuki (HZK) has grown so much under the tutelage of Io. She has gotten better and better in the ring and now that she is currently a heel with Oedo Tai, she is on point with her character. One thing I look for when a face turns heel is how they switch things up to fit their new personality. HZK did it the right way. She slowed down her offense, she stopped smiling, and she incorporated more brutal moves. Love it. At only 20 years old, she is far and away one of the best wrestlers in Stardom. I cannot wait to see what her future holds."

[10.0] "Since her debut back in 2014. There has been no denying that she is the future of Stardom. She is completely original and is solid in the ring. From the moment she debuted you can tell there was something there and eventually Io Shirai took notice and made her a member of Queen's Quest and changed her name to HZK. Through her time with Queen's Quest she became a three time Artist of Stardom Champion and her in ring abilities grew fast. Soon she would be recognized as a powerhouse and a fast pace moving wrestler going from high flying, powerful moves and good old submission wrestling. She became a well rounded wrestler. She wrestled Io two times for the white belt unsuccessfully, but was the only one who came close to taking the title away. Then when she went to Oedo Tai and became Hazuki. We began to see her come more into her own and prove once for all she is the future of Stardom and will be their top champion. If there is anyone to keep your eye in Stardom after Io leaves. It will no doubt be Hazuki!"