Career
Kotozakura, a 189 cm *rikishi* from Chiba Prefecture, competes at *ozeki* 1 West for Sadogatake-*heya*. He debuted in November 2015 and has held the *ozeki* rank across the 2026 calendar year. His recent tournament results show volatility: a *kachi-koshi* in March 2026 (10-5) was followed by a troubled May campaign (3-9-3), then a narrow *kachi-koshi* in July (8-7). Now 28 years old and weighing 177 kg, he enters the current September basho seeking consistency at sumo's second-highest rank.
His attack centers on *oshi-zumō*, with throwing techniques as a secondary weapon.
- May 2026 Basho
- Withdrew mid-tournament after a 3-9 start, posting three absences and a *make-koshi* at *ozeki*.
- July 2026 Basho
- Secured *kachi-koshi* at *ozeki* with an 8-7 record, stabilizing his rank after the previous basho's withdrawal.
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Profile
- Origin
- Chiba, Japan
- Born
- 1997-11-19 (age 28)
- Height
- 189 cm
- Weight
- 177 kg
Kimarite fingerprint
A fingerprint of fighting style — the 82 kimarite compressed into five families: push, force, throw, twist, and trip. Aggregated across 8 career wins. See definitions
- Push
- 4
- Force
- 1
- Throw
- 2
- Twist
- 1
- Trip
- 0
- Other
- 0
Recent results
Debut: 2015-11
- 2026-09 Ozeki 1 West 0-0
- 2026-07 Ozeki 1 West 8-7
- 2026-05 Ozeki 1 East 3-9-3
- 2026-03 Ozeki 1 West 10-5
- 2026-01 Ozeki 1 East 8-7
- 2025-11 Ozeki 1 East 8-7
Deeper career trajectory and match-by-match history will be added in the future.