Ep. 6: A high school judoka regains her passion for the sport after losing her sight to illness.
Aired on March 3, 2019
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Hikaru is a senior high school student who loves judo. But one day, she realizes that something is wrong with her eyes. She had lost most of her vision due to an illness. She is overwhelmed with sadness... Words spoken by a master of a "dojo" (judo facility) rekindled Hikaru's feeling for judo… Manga artist Katsutoshi Kawai, who created "Obi wo gyutto ne!," a popular judo-themed manga known for realistic depictions, took a close look at Paralympic judo! It is a story of a young woman who faces ordeals and matures as an athlete and as a person. (Source: NHK)
Episodes
- Ep. 2 · Wheelchair-bound girl finds motivation to run after encountering a boy and the wind by the river.
- Ep. 3 · Eiichirou Maruo faces wheelchair tennis legend Shingo Kunieda in a special anime crossover match
- Ep. 4 · Ryou-san and Police Officers Play Goalball Against Japan National Team
- Ep. 5 · Wheelchair Rugby characters face intense battles and personal struggles
- Ep. 6 · A high school judoka regains her passion for the sport after losing her sight to illness.
- Ep. 7 · Para-cycling
- Ep. 8 · Kouji Seo's manga Para Badminton focuses on wheelchair badminton
- Ep. 9 · Anime adaptation of Boccia sport showcasing inclusive Para-Sports gameplay and strategy
- Ep. 10 · Vision Impaired Marathon anime series explores Para-Sports charm through collaboration with Mashirohi