Natsu Basho

May 7 - May 21, 1978

Tokyo • Kuramae Kokugikan

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Current Standings

Yusho Order Rank Rikishi Record Status
1 Y1E Kitanoumi 北の湖 13-0 In Contention
2 O1E Wakanohana 若乃花 12-1 In Contention

Yusho Scenarios

  • Kitanoumi wins championship by winning remaining matches
    Outright win
  • Wakanohana could win outright at 14-1 if they win out and the leaders lose their remaining matches
    Outright win
  • Playoff at 14-1 if leaders lose once and challengers win out
    Playoff

Win Trajectory

Daily Results

Tournament Narrative

Key Turning Points

  • Day 2: Leadership change on Day 2

    Leaders: Kitanoumi, Masuiyama, Wakanohana, Oshio, Chiyonofuji, Aobayama, Kirinji, Masudayama, Taiko

  • Day 3: Leadership change on Day 3

    Leaders: Kitanoumi, Wakanohana, Aobayama, Kirinji

  • Day 4: Leadership change on Day 4

    Leaders: Kitanoumi, Wakanohana, Kirinji

  • Day 5: Leadership change on Day 5

    Leaders: Kitanoumi, Wakanohana

  • Day 11: Leadership change on Day 11

    Leader: Kitanoumi

Upsets