[1] He joined Miyagino stable because the head coach of that time (former ōzeki Hōō) was also from Chiba Prefecture.

Takita Akira made his debut in the jonokuchi division in May 1903, with his shikona name spelled Ōtori (大鳥).

[2] At the time of his makuuchi debut in 1909, he was one of the last rikishi to compete in the Ekō-in temple before the opening of the old Ryōgoku Kokugikan.

[5]However, due to injuries to his legs and diabetes, his record at sumo's highest rank was very patchy and he did not manage to win any further championships.

[6][3] He became popular for his distinctive style and brilliant moves amid the strict and old-fashioned top rankers of the time.

[5]In 1944, Ōtori fell into alcoholism[1] and moved back in his home prefecture of Chiba, leaving his apprentices to train in Tatsunami stable.

[7] On February 16, 2014, a one meter high cenotaph was erected and an official ceremony was held to honor him in his hometown temple of the Chokaru-ji, Inzai.

Key:d=Draw(s) (引分);   h=Hold(s) (預り) Divisions: Makuuchi — Jūryō — Makushita — Sandanme — Jonidan — Jonokuchi