List of sumo record holders Fastest progress to top division Fastest progress to top division

| Name_ | Tournaments | Pro_Debut | Top_division_debut | Highest_rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jōkōryū | 9 | May 2011 | November 2012 | Maegashira 7 |
| Ōsunaarashi | 10 | March 2012 | November 2013 | Maegashira 15 |
| Kotoōshū | 11 | November 2002 | September 2004 | Ōzeki |
| Aran | 11 | January 2007 | November 2008 | Sekiwake |
| Itai | 12 | September 1978 | September 1980 | Komusubi |
| Konishiki | 12 | July 1982 | July 1984 | Ōzeki |
| Tochiazuma II | 12 | November 1994 | November 1996 | Ōzeki |
| Asashōryū | 12 | January 1999 | January 2001 | Yokozuna |
| Tokitenkū | 12 | July 2002 | July 2004 | Komusubi |
| Yoshikaze | 12 | January 2004 | January 2006 | Maegashira 1 |
| Baruto | 12 | May 2004 | May 2006 | Ōzeki |
| Sakaizawa | 12 | March 2006 | March 2008 | Maegashira 15 |
| Yamamotoyama | 12 | January 2007 | January 2009 | Maegashira 9 |