Overview
- On Day 7 in Osaka, ozeki Anseishin fell to new komusubi Atamifuji by overarm throw, suffering a first bout-to-bout skid and dropping to four losses.
- The setback followed a Day 6 defeat to Oho by arm-lock force out, which had already dimmed hopes for immediate promotion.
- Association chairman Hakkaku criticized Anseishin for reactive sumo, while the 21-year-old previously said his movement feels fine but he is still not fully accustomed to the situation.
- His losses this tournament include heavier opponents such as Yoshinofuji, Minoumi and Oho, underscoring recurring difficulty with size and grip control.
- Yokozuna Hoshoryu beat Oho to stay at one loss, joining one-loss co-leaders Kirishima, Takayasu, and the maegashira trio Takanosho, Kotoshoho and Gonoyama.