A system where an amateur wrestler that has finished in the top eight in designated amateur tournaments is allowed to skip the bottom three divisions and enter pro sumo at the bottom of the makushita division.
History[]
The original system has existed since the Taisho era, and until 1966 any wrestler who was a university graduate could enter pro sumo at the bottom of makushita. The system was changed in 1966, and from then until 2001 a wrestler who had achieved success as an amateur would begin at the rank of makushita 60, though the criteria were not as strict as post 2001.
From 2001 until 2023, any wrestler who had won one of the four major amateur titles was allowed to start their sumo career at makushita 15; those that won two of those titles in the same year could start at makushita 10.
On September 28, the Japan Sumo Association announced the elimination of the makushita 10 and 15 tsukedashi starting points, which had been introduced in 2001. Instead, they will increase the number of tsukedashi slots available at makushita.
Under the new system, individuals who advance to the quarterfinals of the All-Japan Championships, All-Japan Student Championships, or the National Sports Festival will now be eligible to join professional sumo at the lowest rank in makushita.
Other Systems[]
- see Sandanme Tsukedashi for more information
A system instituted in 2015 where an amateur wrestler finishing in the top 16 of either the All-Japan Championships, National Student Championships, or the National Sports Festival Adults tournament are allowed to skip the bottom two divisions and start at the bottom of the sandanme division.
List of All Makushita Tsukedashi Entrants[]
- Names in bold indicate a still active wrestler.
- Green row indicates wrestler reached the elite sekitori ranks.
| Ring Name | University | Debut | Highest Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kasagiyama Katsuichi | Waseda University | 1932.02 | Sekiwake |
| Yoshiiyama Tomoichiro | Takushoku University | 1948.05 | Maegashira 11 |
| Toyokuni Susumu | Chuo University | 1960.05 | Komusubi |
| Yutakayama Katsuo | Tokyo University of Agriculture | 1961.05 | Ozeki |
| Murakami Mitsuteru | Chuo University | 1965.05 | Makushita 13 |
| Tachihikari Akihiro | Takushoku University | 1966.01 | Juryo 7 |
| Yamadayama Osami | Tokyo University of Agriculture | 1966.03 | Makushita 20 |
| Wajima Hiroshi | Nihon University | 1970.01 | Yokozuna |
| Yutakayama Hiromitsu | Tokyo University of Agriculture | 1970.03 | Komusubi |
| Arase Nagahide | Nihon University | 1972.01 | Sekiwake |
| Sasaki Sakae | Kinki University | 1973.03 | Makushita 8 |
| Dewanohana Yoshitaka | Nihon University | 1974.03 | Sekiwake |
| Masudayama Yasuhito | Takushoku University | 1974.03 | Sekiwake |
| Onoumi Takashi | Nihon University | 1975.03 | Maegashira 4 |
| Amanoyama Shizuo | Komazawa University | 1976.03 | Maegashira 1 |
| Asashio Taro | Kinki University | 1978.03 | Ozeki |
| Oumi Takanori | Komazawa University | 1978.03 | Makushita 34 |
| Kotohanada Yasushi | Nihon University | 1979.03 | Makushita 21 |
| Kotofujisawa Kazunori | Doshisha University | 1979.09 | Makushita 2 |
| Hanaarashi Kazumi | Nihon University | 1980.03 | Juryo 9 |
| Hananofuji Shozo | Nihon University | 1981.03 | Juryo 1 |
| Tochitsukasa Tetsuo | Nihon University | 1981.03 | Sekiwake |
| Ichinowatari Mitsuyoshi | Tokyo University of Agriculture | 1982.03 | Juryo 5 |
| Hattori Yuji | Doshisha University | 1983.03 | Maegashira 3 |
| Ryogoku Kajinosuke | Nihon University | 1985.03 | Komusubi |
| Tochinowaka Kiyotaka | Meiji University | 1985.03 | Sekiwake |
| Fuchita Nariaki | Nihon University | 1987.03 | Makushita 3 |
| Kushimaumi Keita | Nihon University | 1988.01 | Maegashira 1 |
| Daishoyama Naoki | Nihon University | 1989.01 | Maegashira 2 |
| Daishoho Masami | Nihon University | 1990.01 | Komusubi |
| Terunoumi Masato | Kinki University | 1990.03 | Maegashira 15 |
| Mainoumi Shuhei | Nihon University | 1990.05 | Komusubi |
| Daio Norihisa | Senshu University | 1992.01 | Makushita 27 |
| Hamanoshima Keishi | Nihon University | 1992.01 | Komusubi |
| Higonoumi Naoya | Nihon University | 1992.01 | Maegashira 1 |
| Ohinode Takaaki | Nihon University | 1992.01 | Maegashira 9 |
| Asanosho Hajime | Kinki University | 1992.01 | Maegashira 2 |
| Asanowaka Takehiko | Kinki University | 1992.03 | Maegashira 1 |
| Asanoyori Tadatsugu | Kinki University | 1992.03 | Makushita 20 |
| Tomonohana Shinya | Nihon University | 1992.03 | Komusubi |
| Ryudo Go | Takushoku University | 1992.05 | Juryo 8 |
| Musoyama Masashi | Senshu University | 1993.01 | Ozeki |
| Mutetsuyama Go | Chuo University | 1993.01 | Juryo 11 |
| Otsukasa Nobuhide | Nihon University | 1993.03 | Maegashira 4 |
| Oyamato Toyo | Nihon University | 1993.03 | Juryo 12 |
| Hokutomori Fumihito | Nihon University | 1994.01 | Makushita 11 |
| Tamakasuga Ryoji | Chuo University | 1994.01 | Sekiwake |
| Tamanohana Shigejiro | Nihon University | 1994.01 | Makushita 8 |
| Tosanoumi Toshio | Doshisha University | 1994.03 | Sekiwake |
| Oikari Tsuyoshi | Doshisha University | 1995.03 | Maegashira 11 |
| Tochitaiki Ryuta | Meiji University | 1995.11 | Makushita 12 |
| Wakatsutomu Hiroki | Chuo Univerisity | 1995.11 | Maegashira 12 |
| Kaiho Ryoji | Nihon University | 1996.01 | Komusubi |
| Masutsuyoshi Nobuyuki | Nihon University | 1996.01 | Juryo 6 |
| Tochinonada Taiichi | Takushoku University | 1996.01 | Sekiwake |
| Yotsukasa Dai | Nihon University | 1996.01 | Maegashira 11 |
| Dejima Takeharu | Chuo University | 1996.03 | Ozeki |
| Tokitsuumi Masahiro | Tokyo University of Agriculture | 1996.03 | Maegashira 3 |
| Buyuzan Takeyoshi | Meiji University | 1997.03 | Maegashira 1 |
| Dewataira Shinichi | Nihon University | 1997.03 | Juryo 4 |
| Hokutoiwa Osamu | Nihon University | 1997.03 | Juryo 10 |
| Tamarikido Hideki | Meiji University | 1997.03 | Maegashira 8 |
| Hayateumi Hidehito | Nihon University | 1998.03 | Sekiwake |
| Kaido Yasuhiro | Chuo University | 1998.03 | Juryo 4 |
| Tamanokuni Mitsukuni | Toyo University | 1998.03 | Juryo 7 |
| Tamanoshima Arata | Toyo University | 1998.03 | Sekiwake |
| Miyabiyama Tetsushi | Meiji University | 1998.07 | Ozeki |
| Bushuyama Takashi | Daito Bunka University | 1999.01 | Maegashira 3 |
| Hamanishiki Tatsuro | Nihon University | 1999.03 | Maegashira 11 |
| Kotomitsuki Keiji | Nihon University | 1999.03 | Ozeki |
| Takamisakari Seiken | Nihon University | 1999.03 | Komusubi |
| Shimotori Norio | Tokyo University of Agriculture | 2000.05 | Komusubi |
| Iwakiyama Ryuta | Aomori University | 2000.07 | Komusubi |
| Kakizoe Toru | Nippon Sport Science University | 2001.09 | Komusubi |
| Asahimaru Masato | Kinki University | 2002.03 | Makushita 2 |
| Takekaze Akira | Chuo University | 2002.05 | Sekiwake |
| Futeno Izumi | Nihon University | 2003.01 | Komusubi |
| Oiwato Yoshiyuki | Kinki University | 2004.03 | Maegashira 16 |
| Takamifuji Hideki | Toyo University | 2004.03 | Juryo 13 |
| Buseizan Issei | Toyo University | 2004.05 | Makushita 7 |
| Hakiai Akifumi | Kinki University | 2005.03 | Makushita 2 |
| Wakakeisho Hiroki | Nihon University | 2006.05 | Makushita 1 |
| Kiyoseumi Takayuki | Nihon University | 2007.01 | Maegashira 13 |
| Daishoumi Tomoki | Nihon University | 2007.03 | Juryo 10 |
| Myogiryu Yasunari | Nippon Sport Science University | 2009.05 | Sekiwake |
| Chiyotairyu Hidemasa | Nippon Sport Science University | 2011.05 | Komusubi |
| Daikiho Masahiro | Nihon University | 2012.03 | Maegashira 16 |
| Endo Shota | Nihon University | 2013.03 | Komusubi |
| Ichinojo Takashi | - | 2013.11 | Sekiwake |
| Daishomaru Shogo | Nihon University | 2014.03 | Maegashira 5 |
| Mitakeumi Hisashi | Toyo University | 2015.03 | Ozeki |
| Daiamami Genki | Nihon University | 2016.01 | Maegashira 11 |
| Mitoryu Takayuki | Nihon University | 2017.03 | Maegashira 13 |
| Yago Takanori | Chuo University | 2017.05 | Maegashira 10 |
| Oshoma Degi | Nippon Sport Science University | 2022.07 | Maegashira 14 |
| Kawazoe Keita | Nihon University | 2022.09 | Juryo 13 |
| Hakuoho Tetsuya | - | 2023.01 | Maegashira 9 |
| Onosato Daiki | Nippon Sport Science University | 2023.05 | Ozeki |
| Onokatsu Kazuhiro | Nippon Sport Science University | 2023.11 | Juryo 12 |
| Matsui Kanato | - | 2024.03 | Makushita 23 |
| Kusano Naoya | Nihon University | 2024.05 | Makushita 3 |
| Ishizaki Ryoma | Nippon Sport Science University | 2024.07 | Makushita 29 |
| Kazuma Torakaze | Nihon University | 2024.07 | Makushita 49 |
| Mita Taiki | Kinki University | 2024.09 | Makushita 60 |
| Goshima Masaharu | Takushoku University | 2025.03 | Makushita 60 |
| Fukuzaki Maaru | - | 2025.05 | Makushita 60 |
List of Universities by Makushita Tsukedashi Entrants[]
- Success rate is the percentage of wrestlers from the university who reached sekitori status.
| University | Number of Entrants | Success Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Nihon University | 43 | 84% |
| Kinki University | 10 | 50% |
| Chuo University | 8 | 89% |
| Nippon Sport Science University | 7 | 86% |
| Takushoku University | 6 | 83% |
| Tokyo University of Agriculture | 6 | 83% |
| Meiji University | 5 | 80% |
| Toyo University | 5 | 80% |
| Doshisha University | 4 | 75% |
| No University Experience | 3 | 50% |
| Komazawa University | 2 | 50% |
| Aomori University | 1 | 100% |
| Daito Bunka University | 1 | 100% |
| Waseda University | 1 | 100% |