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

| Name_ | Tournaments | Pro_Debut | Top_division_debut | Highest_rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoshiiwato | 115 | May 1970 | July 1989 | Maegashira 14 |
| Kyokunankai | 105 | March 1993 | September 2010 | Maegashira 16 |
| Yoshiazuma | 93 | January 1996 | September 2011 | Maegashira 12 |
| Kotokasuga | 91 | March 1993 | May 2008 | Maegashira 7 |
| Kototsubaki | 89 | March 1976 | January 1991 | Maegashira 3 |
| Toyozakura | 88 | March 1989 | November 2003 | Maegashira 5 |
| Takanomine | 87 | September 1974 | March 1989 | Maegashira 12 |
| Kitazakura | 86 | March 1987 | July 2001 | Maegashira 9 |
| Daimanazuru | 85 | May 1992 | July 2006 | Maegashira 16 |
| Ōnohana | 84 | March 1974 | March 1988 | Maegashira 13 |