The summer grand tournament took place from May 10-24 in Nagoya, featuring the return of grand champions and a competition for ozeki status. Several top wrestlers, including yokozuna and sekiwake, experienced setbacks, with some suffering losses and others withdrawing due to injury or surgery. The tournament saw multiple leaders emerge, with various wrestlers, including Kirishima, Hakunofuji, and Wakatakakage, vying for the top spot at different points.