Nagoya 2026 storylines

1. Aonishiki wins the yusho in a playoff over Kirishima (ozeki) and Atamifuji (sekiwake), all level at 12–3 after fifteen days.
2. Kachi-koshi on day 15: Fujinokawa (M1).
3. Make-koshi on day 15: Fujiseiun (M6).

1. Aonishiki (sekiwake) leads alone at 12–2 after day 14; Kirishima (ozeki) and Atamifuji (sekiwake) are one back at 11–3. A win on senshuraku takes the yusho outright.
2. Hoshoryu (yokozuna) withdraws on day 14 at 7–7; Kirishima takes the fusen win.
3. Onosato (yokozuna) avoids a losing record, reaching eight wins on day 14 at 8–6.
4. Yoshinofuji (komusubi) is make-koshi at 6–8 on day 14.
5. Kotoshoho (sekiwake) is make-koshi at 6–8 on day 14.
6. Kachi-koshi on day 14: Hakunofuji (M3) and Roga (M8).
7. Make-koshi on day 14: Takanosho (M1), Gonoyama (M2), Churanoumi (M2), Wakamotoharu (M8), Abi (M12) and Daiseizan (M16).

1. Aonishiki (sekiwake) leads alone at 11–2 after day 13; Kirishima (ozeki), Atamifuji (sekiwake), Takerufuji (M13) and Shishi (M14) are one back at 10–3.
2. Kotozakura (ozeki) clinches kachi-koshi on day 13 at 8–5 — and keeps his ozeki rank.
3. Yokozuna Hoshoryu loses to Atamifuji (sekiwake) by yoritaoshi (frontal crush out), his sixth loss of the basho.
4. Ozeki Kirishima loses to Aonishiki (sekiwake) by katasukashi (under-shoulder swing down), his third loss of the basho.
5. Kachi-koshi on day 13: Daieisho (M4), Kinbozan (M14) and Asakoryu (M16).
6. Make-koshi on day 13: Ichiyamamoto (M4), Oshoma (M5) and Asahakuryu (M12).

1. Kirishima (ozeki), Aonishiki (sekiwake), Takerufuji (M13) and Shishi (M14) share the lead at 10–2 after day 12; Atamifuji (sekiwake), Kotoeiho (M7) and Takayasu (M7) are one back at 9–3.
2. Yokozuna Hoshoryu loses to Kotozakura (ozeki) by uwatedashinage (pulling overarm throw), his fifth loss of the basho.
3. Yokozuna Onosato loses to Kirishima (ozeki) by tottari (arm bar throw), his sixth loss of the basho.
4. Kachi-koshi on day 12: Fujiryoga (M9).
5. Make-koshi on day 12: Ura (M5) and Shodai (M6).

1. Aonishiki (sekiwake) leads alone at 10–1 after day 11; Kirishima (ozeki), Kotoeiho (M7), Takayasu (M7), Takerufuji (M13) and one more are one back at 9–2.
2. Atamifuji (sekiwake) clinches kachi-koshi on day 11 at 8–3.
3. Yokozuna Onosato loses to Atamifuji (sekiwake) by oshidashi (frontal push out), his fifth loss of the basho.
4. Kachi-koshi on day 11: Nishikifuji (M13).
5. Make-koshi on day 11: Tobizaru (M9), Chiyoshoma (M10) and Kazuma (M15).

1. Aonishiki (sekiwake) and Kotoeiho (M7) share the lead at 9–1 after day 10; Kirishima (ozeki), Takayasu (M7), Asanoyama (M10), Takerufuji (M13) and one more are one back at 8–2.
2. Kirishima (ozeki) clinches kachi-koshi on day 10 at 8–2.
3. Yokozuna Hoshoryu loses to Aonishiki (sekiwake) by uwatenage (overarm throw), his fourth loss of the basho.
4. Kachi-koshi on day 10: Takayasu (M7), Asanoyama (M10) and Takerufuji (M13).
5. Make-koshi on day 10: Onokatsu (M15).

1. Aonishiki (sekiwake), Kotoeiho (M7) and Shishi (M14) share the lead at 8–1 after day 9; Kirishima (ozeki), Hakunofuji (M3), Takayasu (M7), Asanoyama (M10) and one more are one back at 7–2.
2. Oho (komusubi) is make-koshi at 1–8 on day 9.
3. Aonishiki (sekiwake) clinches kachi-koshi on day 9 at 8–1.
4. Yokozuna Onosato loses to Aonishiki (sekiwake) by uwatedashinage (pulling overarm throw), his fourth loss of the basho.
5. Yokozuna Hoshoryu loses to Yoshinofuji (komusubi) by yorikiri (frontal force out), his third loss of the basho.
6. Ozeki Kotozakura loses to Hakunofuji (M3) by uwatenage (overarm throw), his fifth loss of the basho.
7. Ozeki Kirishima loses to Churanoumi (M2) by tsukiotoshi (thrust down), his second loss of the basho.
8. Kachi-koshi on day 9: Kotoeiho (M7) and Shishi (M14).
9. Make-koshi on day 9: Hiradoumi (M3) and Mitakeumi (M11).

1. Kirishima (ozeki), Aonishiki (sekiwake), Kotoeiho (M7) and Shishi (M14) share the lead at 7–1 after day 8; Hoshoryu (yokozuna), Hakunofuji (M3), Takayasu (M7), Asanoyama (M10) and two more are one back at 6–2.

1. Seven men share the lead at 6–1 after day 7.
2. Wakanosho (M11) withdraws on day 7 at 5–2; Kinbozan takes the fusen win.
3. Ozeki Kotozakura loses to Atamifuji (sekiwake) by yorikiri (frontal force out), his fourth loss of the basho.

1. Shishi (M14) leads alone at 6–0 after day 6; Kirishima (ozeki), Aonishiki (sekiwake), Hakunofuji (M3), Daieisho (M4) and five more are one back at 5–1.
2. Kinboshi: Hakunofuji (M3) beats yokozuna Hoshoryu by kirikaeshi (twisting backward knee trip), his fifth in the twelve basho on record.
3. Ozeki Kotozakura loses to Gonoyama (M2) by oshidashi (frontal push out), his third loss of the basho.

1. Wakanosho (M11) and Shishi (M14) share the lead at 5–0 after day 5; Hoshoryu (yokozuna), Kirishima (ozeki), Aonishiki (sekiwake), Hakunofuji (M3) and five more are one back at 4–1.
2. Ozeki Kotozakura loses to Aonishiki (sekiwake) by yorikiri (frontal force out), his second loss of the basho.
3. Ozeki Kirishima loses to Hiradoumi (M3) by oshidashi (frontal push out), his first loss of the basho.
4. Oshoumi (J5) withdraws on day 5 at 0–5; Kitanowaka takes the fusen win.

1. Kirishima (ozeki), Wakanosho (M11) and Shishi (M14) share the lead at 4–0 after day 4; Hoshoryu (yokozuna), Kotozakura (ozeki), Atamifuji (sekiwake), Kotoshoho (sekiwake) and nine more are one back at 3–1.
2. Kinboshi: Gonoyama (M2) beats yokozuna Onosato by oshidashi (frontal push out), his first in the twelve basho on record.

1. Kinboshi: Fujinokawa (M1) beats yokozuna Hoshoryu by tsukiotoshi (thrust down), his fourth in the twelve basho on record.
2. Seven men are still unbeaten after day 3.
3. Ozeki Kotozakura loses to Churanoumi (M2) by oshidashi (frontal push out), his first loss of the basho.

1. Kinboshi: Fujinokawa (M1) beats yokozuna Onosato by tsukiotoshi (thrust down), his third in the twelve basho on record.
2. 12 men are still unbeaten after day 2.

1. 21 men are still unbeaten after day 1.
2. Yokozuna Onosato loses to Yoshinofuji (komusubi) by oshidashi (frontal push out), his first loss of the basho.

1. Aonishiki drops from ozeki to sekiwake after sitting out all of Natsu — his second losing basho running, after 7–8 in Haru. Ten wins in Nagoya would take the rank straight back.
2. Ozeki Kotozakura is kadoban after 3–9–3 in Natsu. Eight wins keep the rank; fewer, and he drops to sekiwake.
3. Wakatakakage won the Makuuchi yusho in Natsu (12–3) and stands at sekiwake in Nagoya.
4. Wakatakakage rises to sekiwake after 12–3 at komusubi in Natsu.
5. Yoshinofuji rises to komusubi after 11–4 at M2 in Natsu, his first time at komusubi on the twelve banzuke on record.
6. Oho rises to komusubi after 9–6 at M3 in Natsu.
7. Kazuma appears in Makuuchi at M15 after 12–3 at J6 in Natsu: the first of the twelve banzuke on record to list him there.
8. Daiseizan appears in Makuuchi at M16 after 9–6 at J1 in Natsu: the first of the twelve banzuke on record to list him there.
9. Arashifuji is at J13: the first of the twelve banzuke on record to list him at all.
10. Takayasu returns after missing eleven of Natsu's fifteen days, dropping from komusubi to M7.
11. Hoshoryu returns after missing thirteen of Natsu's fifteen days, unmoved at yokozuna.
12. Onosato returns after missing all of Natsu's fifteen days, unmoved at yokozuna.
13. Asakoryu returns after missing eight of Natsu's fifteen days, dropping from M7 to M16.
14. Kazuma won the Juryo yusho in Natsu (12–3) and stands at M15 in Nagoya.
15. Takerufuji returns to Makuuchi at M13 after four basho below it, off 11–4 at J2 in Natsu; he was last in the top division at M12 in Aki 2025.
16. Onokatsu returns to Makuuchi at M15 after one basho below it, off 9–6 at J1 in Natsu; he was last in the top division at M6 in Haru 2026.
17. Kirishima stands at ozeki after 12–3 at ozeki in Natsu, his highest on the twelve banzuke on record.
18. Kotoeiho stands at M7 after 10–5 at M13 in Natsu, his highest on the twelve banzuke on record.
19. Fujiryoga stands at M9 after 10–5 at M17 in Natsu, the highest rank of his career.
20. Wakanosho stands at M11 after 9–6 at M16 in Natsu, his highest on the twelve banzuke on record.
21. Asasuiryu stands at J1 after 10–5 at J4 in Natsu, his highest on the twelve banzuke on record.
22. Kyokukaiyu stands at J1 after 9–6 at J4 in Natsu, his highest on the twelve banzuke on record.
23. Kazekeno stands at J6 after 10–5 at J11 in Natsu, his highest on the twelve banzuke on record.
24. Natsu's special prizes went to Yoshinofuji and Hakunofuji (Fighting Spirit); Wakatakakage (Technique).
25. Hakunofuji climbs from M10 to M3 after 11–4 in Natsu.
26. Ura climbs from M11 to M5 after 10–5 in Natsu.
27. Roga climbs from M14 to M8 after 9–6 in Natsu.
28. Tobizaru climbs from M15 to M9 after 9–6 in Natsu.
29. Hatsuyama falls from J3 to J8 after 5–10 in Natsu.
30. Two yokozuna, Hoshoryu and Onosato, and two ozeki: Kirishima and Kotozakura head the Nagoya banzuke.
31. The youngest man in Makuuchi is Fujinokawa (M1) at 21; the oldest is Takayasu (M7) at 36.

Other tournaments: Aki 2026 · Natsu 2026 · Haru 2026 · Hatsu 2026 · Kyushu 2025 · Aki 2025

Aki 2026 · last confirmed 2026-09-28 12:00 JST