At some point, he was advised to assume the ring name of past yokozuna Tanikaze Kajinosuke, which was supposed to be his legacy within the Tokyo Sumo Association since both of them were from Miyagi Prefecture, but he declined saying that he did not want to become a laughingstock in the future.
At some point, he was suggested to take on the ring name of former yokozuna Tanikaze Kajinosuke, which was meant to be his lasting reputation within the Tokyo Sumo Association as both were from Miyagi Prefecture. However, he declined this suggestion, citing a desire not to become the subject of ridicule in the future.