Wrestler profile2026-11
若元春
Wakamotoharu.
- Heya
- Arashio
- From
- Fukushima-ken, Fukushima-shi
- Born
- 1993-10-05
- Rank this tournament
- Maegashira 7 · East
- Height
- 186 cmMakuuchi average: 184.6 cm
- Weight
- 149 kgMakuuchi average: 158.8 kg
Tournament record: 0-0
Ring names over the career
- Wakamotoharu Minato若元春since May 2017 · current
- Goshi MinatoJan 2012 – Mar 2017
- Araonami MinatoNov 2011 – Nov 2011
A wrestler's ring name may change on promotion or by decision of the stable. Early ones are often the real surname.
Tournament bouts · Kyushu Basho 2026
Weight progression
The provider only records changes in measurements.
Career
Key figures
Computed by Sumototal from 909 contested bouts (Sumo-API) up to Sep 2026. Excludes the current tournament. Fusen counts in the official record and is excluded from techniques and rivals; playoffs do not count in the record.
- Career record
- 506-410-28
- Win %
- 55.2%
- Tournaments
- 88
- 3
- 2
- Highest rank
- Sekiwake · Sep 2023
- Debut
- Jan 2012
- Makuuchi debut
- Jan 2022
Elo rating
1912
Peak 2136 · May 2023#22 in the division
Measures strength bout by bout: beating a strong opponent adds a lot, losing to a weak one costs a lot. Everyone starts at 1500. Computed by Sumototal from 77894 bouts since May 2003; excludes fusen, playoffs and the current tournament.
Streaks
- Longest winning streak
- 10 boutsMay 2013 – Jul 2013
- Longest losing streak
- 7 boutsSep 2020 – Nov 2020
- Kachi-koshi tournaments in a row
- 7 tournamentsJan 2016 – Jan 2017current run: 1 tournament
- Make-koshi tournaments in a row
- 4 tournamentsJul 2014 – Jan 2015
Recent form
- Sep 2026 · Day 6: win over Oho yorikiri
- Sep 2026 · Day 7: loss to Asakoryu oshidashi
- Sep 2026 · Day 8: loss to Abi oshidashi
- Sep 2026 · Day 9: win over Toshinofuji yorikiri
- Sep 2026 · Day 10: win over Fujiseiun hatakikomi
- Sep 2026 · Day 11: win over Tobizaru uwatehineri
- Sep 2026 · Day 12: win over Ichiyamamoto oshidashi
- Sep 2026 · Day 13: win over Hiradoumi hatakikomi
- Sep 2026 · Day 14: win over Takerufuji yorikiri
- Sep 2026 · Day 15: loss to Gonoyama oshidashi
Last 10 bouts, oldest to newest. Hover or focus each mark to see opponent and technique.
Rank progression
Rank by tournament: from Jan 2012 to Sep 2026; highest rank Sekiwake.
- Kachi-koshi
- Make-koshi
- Yūshō
- Tap or hover a point to see rank, record and prizes.
Strengths
- 61% wins against lower-ranked opponents (315 bouts)+5.9% vs his average
- Dominant style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu) (47.8% of his wins)
Weaknesses
- 43.8% wins against higher-ranked opponents (249 bouts)-11.2% vs his average
Performance by opponent
Win % against each banzuke tier (contested bouts). The line marks his average: 55%.
- Yokozuna and ōzeki27.6%58 bouts
- Sekiwake and komusubi44.4%81 bouts
- Maegashira 1–861.1%221 bouts
- Maegashira 9 or lower64.9%74 bouts
- Jūryō48.4%161 bouts
- Lower divisions59.6%314 bouts
Wins by
- yorikiri185 · 37%
- oshidashi94 · 18.8%
- yoritaoshi42 · 8.4%
- hatakikomi37 · 7.4%
- tsukiotoshi27 · 5.4%
- oshitaoshi23 · 4.6%
- uwatenage21 · 4.2%
- okuridashi12 · 2.4%
Loses to
- oshidashi88 · 21.5%
- yorikiri80 · 19.6%
- yoritaoshi42 · 10.3%
- tsukiotoshi29 · 7.1%
- hatakikomi26 · 6.4%
Winning style
- Belt and force-outs (yotsu)47.8%
- Pushing/thrusting (oshi/tsuki)27.8%
- Throws and twists16%
- Pull-downs and slap-downs7.6%
- Other0.4%
- Trips0.4%
Wrestlers with a similar style
Based on what sets their mix of winning techniques apart from the current banzuke average (at least 40 wins).
- Tanji95.1% similar
Both use yorikiri, yoritaoshi, utchari
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Ryuden91.9% similarBoth use yorikiri, yoritaoshi, utchari
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Sadanoumi90.4% similarBoth use yorikiri, yoritaoshi, utchari
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Onokatsu90.1% similarBoth use yorikiri, yoritaoshi, tsukihiza
Compare- Dewanoryu89.4% similar
Both use yorikiri, yoritaoshi, uwatehineri
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Main rivals
| Opponent | Bouts | Record | % | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotozakura | 25 bouts25 | 8-17 | 32% | Compare |
| Tobizaru | 24 bouts24 | 15-9 | 62.5% | Compare |
| Kirishima | 24 bouts24 | 7-17 | 29.2% | Compare |
| Hoshoryu | 24 bouts24 | 5-19 | 20.8% | Compare |
| Daieisho | 20 bouts20 | 7-13 | 35% | Compare |
| Abi | 20 bouts20 | 6-14 | 30% | Compare |
| Oho | 19 bouts19 | 14-5 | 73.7% | Compare |
| Ura | 18 bouts18 | 13-5 | 72.2% | Compare |
| Ichiyamamoto | 16 bouts16 | 12-4 | 75% | Compare |
| Shodai | 14 bouts14 | 6-8 | 42.9% | Compare |
By year
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- Wins
- Losses
- Absences
Show table
| Year | Tournaments | Record | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 32-43 | 42.7% |
| 2025 | 6 | 45-45 | 50% |
| 2024 | 6 | 50-37-3 | 57.5% |
| 2023 | 6 | 54-36 | 60% |
| 2022 | 6 | 53-37 | 58.9% |
| 2021 | 6 | 41-34-15 | 54.7% |
| 2020 | 5 | 37-30 | 55.2% |
| 2019 | 6 | 31-27 | 53.4% |
| 2018 | 6 | 23-19 | 54.8% |
| 2017 | 6 | 22-20 | 52.4% |
| 2016 | 6 | 27-15 | 64.3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 19-16-7 | 54.3% |
| 2014 | 6 | 20-22 | 47.6% |
| 2013 | 6 | 23-16-3 | 59% |
| 2012 | 6 | 29-13 | 69% |
By division
| Division | Tournaments | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Makuuchi | 29 | 234-198-3 |
| Juryo | 12 | 82-83-15 |
| Makushita | 37 | 137-112-10 |
| Sandanme | 8 | 41-15 |
| Jonidan | 1 | 5-2 |
| Jonokuchi | 1 | 7-0 |
Titles
- Makushita yūshō · Jan 2019
- Makushita yūshō · Jul 2013
- Jonokuchi yūshō · Jan 2012
- Outstanding Performance Prize (Shukun-shō) · Jan 2024
- Technique Prize (Ginō-shō) · May 2023
Tournament history
Blocks of 5 days. Gold ring: day kachi-koshi was secured; red: day of make-koshi.
| Tournament | Rank | Record | Titles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Maegashira 11 | 10-5 | ||
| Jul 2026 | Maegashira 8 | 6-9 | ||
| May 2026 | Maegashira 5 | 5-10 | ||
| Mar 2026 | Komusubi | 3-12 | ||
| Jan 2026 | Komusubi | 8-7 | ||
| Nov 2025 | Maegashira 2 | 8-7 | ||
| Sep 2025 | Maegashira 4 | 9-6 | ||
| Jul 2025 | Maegashira 1 | 6-9 | ||
| May 2025 | Maegashira 1 | 7-8 | ||
| Mar 2025 | Maegashira 1 | 9-6 | ||
| Jan 2025 | Sekiwake | 6-9 | ||
| Nov 2024 | Komusubi | 10-5 |
Show all 88 tournaments
| Tournament | Rank | Record | Titles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Maegashira 3 | 11-4 | ||
| Jul 2024 | Maegashira 2 | 6-9 | ||
| May 2024 | Sekiwake | 4-8-3 |
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| Mar 2024 | Sekiwake | 9-6 | ||
| Jan 2024 | Maegashira 1 | 10-5 | Outstanding Performance Prize (Shukun-shō) | |
| Nov 2023 | Sekiwake | 6-9 | ||
| Sep 2023 | Sekiwake | 9-6 | ||
| Jul 2023 | Sekiwake 2 | 9-6 | ||
| May 2023 | Sekiwake 2 | 10-5 | Technique Prize (Ginō-shō) | |
| Mar 2023 | Komusubi | 11-4 | ||
| Jan 2023 | Komusubi 2 | 9-6 | ||
| Nov 2022 | Maegashira 4 | 10-5 | ||
| Sep 2022 | Maegashira 6 | 10-5 | ||
| Jul 2022 | Maegashira 4 | 6-9 | ||
| May 2022 | Maegashira 6 | 9-6 | ||
| Mar 2022 | Maegashira 9 | 9-6 | ||
| Jan 2022 | Maegashira 15 | 9-6 | ||
| Nov 2021 | Juryo 1 | 11-4 | ||
| Sep 2021 | Juryo 3 | 8-7 | ||
| Jul 2021 | Juryo 3 | 7-8 | ||
| May 2021 | Juryo 9 | 9-6 | ||
| Mar 2021 | Juryo 6 | 6-9 | ||
| Jan 2021 | Juryo 5 | 0-0-15 |
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| Nov 2020 | Juryo 6 | 8-7 | ||
| Sep 2020 | Juryo 3 | 6-9 | ||
| Jul 2020 | Juryo 8 | 9-6 | ||
| Mar 2020 | Juryo 11 | 8-7 | ||
| Jan 2020 | Makushita 1 | 6-1 | ||
| Nov 2019 | Juryo 11 | 5-10 | ||
| Sep 2019 | Makushita 1 | 6-1 | ||
| Jul 2019 | Makushita 5 | 5-2 | ||
| May 2019 | Makushita 1 | 3-4 | ||
| Mar 2019 | Juryo 10 | 5-10 | ||
| Jan 2019 | Makushita 3 | 7-0 | Makushita yūshō | |
| Nov 2018 | Makushita 7 | 4-3 | ||
| Sep 2018 | Makushita 14 | 5-2 | ||
| Jul 2018 | Makushita 4 | 2-5 | ||
| May 2018 | Makushita 10 | 5-2 | ||
| Mar 2018 | Makushita 12 | 4-3 | ||
| Jan 2018 | Makushita 6 | 3-4 | ||
| Nov 2017 | Makushita 11 | 4-3 | ||
| Sep 2017 | Makushita 18 | 5-2 | ||
| Jul 2017 | Makushita 14 | 3-4 | ||
| May 2017 | Makushita 9 | 3-4 | ||
| Mar 2017 | Makushita 5 | 3-4 | ||
| Jan 2017 | Makushita 8 | 4-3 | ||
| Nov 2016 | Makushita 12 | 4-3 | ||
| Sep 2016 | Makushita 16 | 4-3 | ||
| Jul 2016 | Makushita 22 | 4-3 | ||
| May 2016 | Makushita 29 | 4-3 | ||
| Mar 2016 | Sandanme 1 | 6-1 | ||
| Jan 2016 | Sandanme 26 | 5-2 | ||
| Nov 2015 | Makushita 46 | 0-0-7 | 7 abs. | |
| Sep 2015 | Makushita 28 | 2-5 | ||
| Jul 2015 | Makushita 44 | 5-2 | ||
| May 2015 | Makushita 33 | 3-4 | ||
| Mar 2015 | Sandanme 6 | 6-1 | ||
| Jan 2015 | Makushita 55 | 3-4 | ||
| Nov 2014 | Makushita 46 | 3-4 | ||
| Sep 2014 | Makushita 37 | 3-4 | ||
| Jul 2014 | Makushita 29 | 3-4 | ||
| May 2014 | Makushita 37 | 4-3 | ||
| Mar 2014 | Makushita 43 | 4-3 | ||
| Jan 2014 | Makushita 36 | 3-4 | ||
| Nov 2013 | Makushita 19 | 2-5 | ||
| Sep 2013 | Makushita 7 | 2-5 | ||
| Jul 2013 | Makushita 55 | 7-0 | Makushita yūshō | |
| May 2013 | Makushita 45 | 3-1-3 | ||
| Mar 2013 | Sandanme 34 | 6-1 | ||
| Jan 2013 | Sandanme 19 | 3-4 | ||
| Nov 2012 | Makushita 54 | 2-5 | ||
| Sep 2012 | Sandanme 39 | 6-1 | ||
| Jul 2012 | Sandanme 20 | 3-4 | ||
| May 2012 | Sandanme 78 | 6-1 | ||
| Mar 2012 | Jonidan 10 | 5-2 | ||
| Jan 2012 | Jonokuchi 15 | 7-0 | Jonokuchi yūshō |