Overview
- Kirishima moved to 4-0 after slapping down Ichiyamamoto at the edge in the day’s final bout, extending his strong start as a re-promoted ozeki and the March champion.
- Wakatakakage improved to 4-0 with a forceful push out of Daieisho, and rising maegashira Kotoeiho also stayed unbeaten to join the early leaders.
- Kotozakura evened his record to 2-2 by throttling back Yoshinofuji at the bales, recovering from a slow start with two straight wins.
- Komusubi Takayasu withdrew with a right adductor injury, adding to a depleted cast that already lost yokozuna Onosato, Hoshoryu, and ozeki Aonishiki to earlier injuries.
- Hoshoryu’s right hamstring issue was called a mild muscle strain by his stablemaster, who said he still plans to take part in the Japan Sumo Association’s Paris exhibition in June.