Kotonowaka Masahiro

Kotonowaka Masahiro is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Chiba Prefecture. He made his debut in November 2015 and reached the top makuuchi division in March 2020. He wrestles for Sadogatake stable. His highest rank has been maegashira 13. He is the son of former sekiwake Kotonowaka Terumasa and grandson of 53rd yokozuna Kotozakura Masakatsu. He originally began wrestling under the name Kotokamatani Masakatsu but adopted his father's shikona surname upon promotion to juryo in July 2019; he is expected to adopt his grandfather's shikona if ever promoted to ōzeki.