There are several story lines coming out of this month’s basho. Caution, spoilers follow:

1. Kakuryu Yusho – wins in playoff, controversial henka attempts nearly backfire
2. Special Prizes:
   1. Shokun-sho (Outstanding Performance Award) – Yoshikaze
   2. Kanto-sho (Fighting Spirit Award) – Tochinoshin & Ikioi
   3. Gino-sho (Technique Award) – Yoshikaze
3. Goeido kadoban
4. Kotoshogiku on fire
5. Various key injuries including Hakuho & Harumafuji and how well will they heal. Even Terunofuji and Osunaarashi are late additions to the list