Kotoeko Mitsunori
琴恵光 · Maegashira · Sadogatake stable · retired
File:Kotoeko_2017.jpg?utm_source=ja.wikipedia.org&utm_campaign=api&utm_content=original / / Wikimedia Commons (Wikimedia Commons; cropped to a square around the face)| Highest rank | Maegashira |
| Stable | Sadogatake stable |
| From | Miyazaki-ken, Nobeoka-shi |
| Born | 1991-11-20 |
| Height | 177 cm |
| Weight | 131 kg |
| First tournament | March 2007 |
| Retired | 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z |
What the name means
The ring name is written 琴恵光. Taken character by character:
| 琴 | the koto, a Japanese zither |
| 光 | light |
⚠️The character 恵 is left out above: we do not yet have a meaning for it that we are sure of, and we would rather show a gap than a guess.
These are the dictionary meanings of the characters, not a statement about why this particular name was chosen — that is the stablemaster’s business, and we do not guess at it. How ring names are put together →
Career record
Kotoeko Mitsunori has fought 1,073 recorded bouts, winning 531 and losing 542 — a winning rate of 49.5%.
How he wins
| Technique | Japanese | Wins | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontal force out | 寄り切り | 151 | 28.4% |
| Frontal push out | 押し出し | 120 | 22.6% |
| Thrust down | 突き落とし | 57 | 10.7% |
| Beltless armthrow | 掬い投げ | 28 | 5.3% |
| Frontal push down | 押し倒し | 22 | 4.1% |
| Frontal crush out | 寄り倒し | 19 | 3.6% |
| Slap down | 叩き込み | 19 | 3.6% |
| Hooking inner thigh throw | 掛け投げ | 17 | 3.2% |
Counted from his winning bouts in this database. English names follow NHK WORLD-JAPAN. All 87 techniques →
Most frequent opponents
| Opponent | Bouts | Won | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terutsuyoshi Shoki | 26 | 14 | 12 |
| Chiyoshoma | 23 | 15 | 8 |
| Kagayaki | 23 | 10 | 13 |
| Tsurugisho | 19 | 11 | 8 |
| Meisei | 18 | 11 | 7 |
| Daishoho | 18 | 11 | 7 |
| Chiyomaru | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Sadanoumi | 17 | 11 | 6 |
Recent tournaments
| Tournament | Rank | Record |
|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Makushita 11 West | 0–0–3 |
| March 2024 | Juryo 12 East | 1–14 |
| January 2024 | Juryo 4 West | 3–10–2 |
| November 2023 | Maegashira 10 West | 2–8–5 |
| September 2023 | Maegashira 8 East | 6–9 |
| July 2023 | Maegashira 11 East | 8–7 |
| May 2023 | Maegashira 12 West | 8–7 |
| March 2023 | Maegashira 13 West | 8–7 |
| January 2023 | Maegashira 13 West | 7–8 |
| November 2022 | Maegashira 12 East | 7–8 |
| September 2022 | Maegashira 9 West | 6–9 |
| July 2022 | Maegashira 9 West | 5–6–4 |
| May 2022 | Maegashira 7 West | 6–9 |
| March 2022 | Maegashira 12 East | 9–6 |
| January 2022 | Maegashira 17 East | 8–7 |
Head-to-head records
Rivalries with at least 12 meetings, each with every bout listed:
| Opponent | Bouts | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Terutsuyoshi Shoki | 26 | 14–12 |
| Chiyoshoma | 23 | 15–8 |
| Kagayaki | 23 | 10–13 |
| Tsurugisho | 19 | 11–8 |
| Meisei | 18 | 11–7 |
| Daishoho | 18 | 11–7 |
| Sadanoumi | 17 | 11–6 |
| Chiyomaru | 17 | 8–9 |
| Aoiyama Kosuke | 16 | 7–9 |
| Myogiryu Yasunari | 16 | 4–12 |
| Chiyotairyu Hidemasa | 16 | 8–8 |
| Shimanoumi | 16 | 13–3 |
| Hidenoumi | 15 | 4–11 |
| Ryuden | 14 | 6–8 |
| Onosho Fumiya | 14 | 8–6 |
| Yutakayama Ryota | 13 | 6–7 |
| Tokushoryu Makoto | 12 | 8–4 |
More detail
The Japanese side of this site carries seven pages on Kotoeko Mitsunori: tournament-by-tournament results, every bout he has fought, head-to-head records against all opponents, a breakdown of his winning techniques, a reading of his fighting style, and his records.