New ozeki Kakuryu pledged Monday to entertain fans at the upcoming Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
"My first goal is to secure a winning record, but I'll make sure I put my best effort in each bout and try to pump up sumo fans," Kakuryu told a press conference at his Izutsu stable.
Earlier in the day, the Japan Sumo Association released the rankings for the May 6-20 tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan, where there will be six ozeki for the first time in the history of the ancient sport.