he made his "sanyaku" debut in november 2019, one of four "komusubi" on the "banzuke" in that tournament. he is the first "komusubi" from takasago stable since asasekiryū in 2006, the third post-world war ii from toyama prefecture after wakamiyama and kotogaume, and the third from kindai university after his stablemaster asashio and takarafuji. he was runner-up to hakuhō with an 11–4 record, and won his first technique prize. he also finished 2019 with 55 top division wins, more than any other wrestler that year. he is the first ranked below "yokozuna" or "ōzeki" to achieve the most wins in a calendar year.