A "banzuke" is a ranking list used in the sport of sumo to categorize wrestlers based on their performance. It is published before each tournament and displays the names of the wrestlers, their ranks, and their records. The banzuke helps fans and officials understand the competitive landscape of sumo. The rankings on the banzuke are determined by a wrestler's performance in previous tournaments. Wrestlers are classified into different divisions, with the top division being called Makuuchi. The banzuke is an essential tool for maintaining the structure and tradition of sumo wrestling.