Career
Shodai is a *maegashira*-ranked *rikishi* from Kumamoto Prefecture competing for Tokitsukaze stable. Since his *maezumō* debut in March 2014, the 184cm, 168kg wrestler has established himself in the upper *maegashira* ranks. His recent form shows sustained competition in the *joi*, with results reflecting the intense schedule faced at mid-to-high *maegashira* positions. His January 2026 through July 2026 record spans *make-koshi* performances at *maegashira* 5–8, leading to his current placement at *maegashira* 11 West for the September 2026 tournament.
His attack centers on *yorikiri*, with pushing techniques as a roughly equal secondary weapon and throwing as a complementary element.
- March 2026 Basho
- Posted *kachi-koshi* at *maegashira* 8 West in March 2026 with an 8–7 record, earning promotion into the upper *maegashira* ranks.
- May 2026 Basho
- Suffered *make-koshi* at *maegashira* 5 West in May 2026, going 6–9 against the *joi* schedule.
- July 2026 Basho
- Recorded consecutive *make-koshi* in July 2026 at *maegashira* 6 East with a 5–10 mark, resulting in demotion to *maegashira* 11 for September.
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Profile
- Origin
- Kumamoto, Japan
- Born
- 1991-11-05 (age 34)
- Height
- 184 cm
- Weight
- 168 kg
Kimarite fingerprint
A fingerprint of fighting style — the 82 kimarite compressed into five families: push, force, throw, twist, and trip. Aggregated across 5 career wins. See definitions
- Push
- 2
- Force
- 2
- Throw
- 1
- Twist
- 0
- Trip
- 0
- Other
- 0
Recent results
Debut: 2014-03
- 2026-09 Maegashira 11 West 0-0
- 2026-07 Maegashira 6 East 5-10
- 2026-05 Maegashira 5 West 6-9
- 2026-03 Maegashira 8 West 8-7
- 2026-01 Maegashira 8 East 7-8
- 2025-11 Maegashira 5 West 4-11
Deeper career trajectory and match-by-match history will be added in the future.