RANK O2E

Kaio

魁皇

Heya: Tomozuna

Birthday: July 24, 1972

Origin: Fukuoka

Height: 184cm

Weight: 172kg

Debut: Haru 1988

Retirement: July 1, 2011

Recent Tournament Performance

Tournament Rank Record Result
Nagoya Basho July 2011
O2E 3-8-4 Make-koshi
Natsu Basho May 2011
O1W 9-6 Kachi-koshi
Hatsu Basho January 2011
O1E 9-6 Kachi-koshi
Kyushu Basho November 2010
O2W 12-3 Kachi-koshi
Aki Basho September 2010
O2W 8-7 Kachi-koshi

Recent Matches

Nagoya Basho Day 11
L
vs. Okinoumi fusen
Nagoya Basho Day 10
L
vs. Kotooshu oshidashi
Nagoya Basho Day 9
L
vs. Wakakoyu hikiotoshi
Nagoya Basho Day 8
L
vs. Kotoshogiku yorikiri
Nagoya Basho Day 7
W
vs. Aminishiki yoritaoshi
Nagoya Basho Day 6
L
vs. Kisenosato yorikiri
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Height and Weight

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Rank Progression

Recent 5 Years

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Shikona History

  1. Kaio

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  2. Koga

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Notable Achievements

Championships (Yusho)

Makuuchi (Sep 2004) Makuuchi (Jul 2003) Makuuchi (Jul 2001) Makuuchi (Mar 2001) Makuuchi (May 2000) Makushita (Jul 1991) Sandanme (Jul 1990)

Runner-up (Jun-Yusho)

Makuuchi (Nov 2004) Makuuchi (Mar 2004) Makuuchi (May 2003) Makuuchi (Mar 2003) Makuuchi (Sep 2002) Makuuchi (May 2002) Makuuchi (Mar 2002) Makuuchi (Nov 1999) Makuuchi (May 1999) Makuuchi (Mar 1997) Makuuchi (Nov 1996) Jonidan (Mar 1989)

Special Prizes (Sansho)

Shukun-sho (Jul 2000) Shukun-sho (May 2000) Kanto-sho (May 2000) Kanto-sho (Nov 1999) Kanto-sho (May 1999) Shukun-sho (Mar 1998) Shukun-sho (Mar 1997) Kanto-sho (Nov 1996) Shukun-sho (Jul 1996) Shukun-sho (May 1996) Shukun-sho (Jan 1996) Kanto-sho (Nov 1995) Shukun-sho (Sep 1995) Shukun-sho (Jan 1995) Shukun-sho (Mar 1994)

Kinboshi (Gold Stars)

Total Kinboshi: 6

Date Tournament Opponent Kimarite
Day 3 November 1998
Kyushu Basho Wakanohana (Y1W) oshidashi
Day 2 November 1998
Kyushu Basho Takanohana (Y1E) yorikiri
Day 3 September 1998
Aki Basho Takanohana (Y1E) yorikiri
Day 9 March 1997
Haru Basho Akebono (Y1W) shitatenage
Day 7 March 1997
Haru Basho Takanohana (Y1E) shitatenage
Day 8 March 1994
Haru Basho Akebono (Y1E) oshidashi

Career Highlights

  • Highest rank achieved: O1E
  • Kinboshi (gold stars) earned: 6
  • Most used winning technique: yorikiri (328 wins)
  • 107 tournaments in Makuuchi division

External Resources

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Technical Data

Last Updated
January 5, 2026