The Japan Sumo Association determined to carry a unprecedented board assembly after the summer season match for the promotion of Sekiwake and Kirimayama to Ozeki, and Kirimayama’s promotion to Ozeki was sure.
Kirimayama left a document of 11 wins and 4 losses at this place, and the whole variety of profitable stars within the final three locations, which he confronted in three roles, was 34, which exceeds the goal for promotion to Ozeki.