The following rikishi still need wins to avoid demotion to Juryo for Aki. The danger level corresponds to the approximate number of victories required in the remaining 9 days and ranges from low (Asanoyama, probably safe with one more win and definitely with 2) to high (Meisei, needs to go 6-3 or better to avoid going right back down after one top-division tournament).
| Asanoyama | 1.5 |
| Nishikigi | 2 |
| Yoshikaze | 2.5 |
| Aoiyama | 2.5 |
| Onosho | 2.5 |
| Tochiozan | 2.5 |
| Chiyoshoma | 3 |
| Kyokutaisei | 3 |
| Chiyomaru | 3 |
| Okinoumi | 3 |
| Sadanoumi | 4 |
| Hokutofuji | 4 |
| Ishiura | 4.5 |
| Ryuden | 4.5 |
| Arawashi | 5 |
| Kotoeko | 5 |
| Meisei | 6 |
And I worry Yoshikaze won’t even get 2….
me too….. :-( am hoping Kyokutaisei can get 4