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EP 1Minato Kiyomizu awakens after a coma and reconnects with old friends to return to water polo.
Jul 4, 2021Minato Kiyomizu wakes up after a 203-day coma caused by a car accident, having lost memories of the last three years, including his middle school water polo success at the Momotaro Cup. Following four months of rehabilitation, he learns his former teammates Keita Kakihana, Koki Toguchi, and Riku Momosaki won Inter-Highs at Shogakukan High School. An unrecognized old friend, Eitarō Oka, proposes they play together, prompting Minato to study intensely for eight months to enter Yamanami High School. On his first day, water polo captain Jō Jōjima spots him and attempts recruitment. While hiding, Minato is noticed by Chinu Kawakubo, who kisses him on the cheek.
EP 2Chinu's Deal and the Struggle to Recruit New Water Polo Members
Jul 11, 2021Chinu reveals a pact with Minato where she kissed him after he won the Momotaro Cup, with a second condition that they date if he becomes Japan's best high-school player, or he pays 220,000 yen. Motivated, Minato returns to the sport. Jou attempts to recruit new club members by highlighting Minato's past achievements, but most students leave upon learning he has lost his swimming memories. Only Yutaka Inomata and Yoshiharu Ushimado join. Takekazu Ejiri also expresses interest but requests the keeper position, which Jou already holds. They settle the dispute via a penalty shootout with Minato shooting. Minato shows potential but pulls a muscle before it ends. Seeing Jou's skill, Takekazu considers quitting, but Jou persuades him to stay. Finally, Jou plans to recruit ace swimmer Shugo Amihama, only to discover Amihama has joined the track team instead.
EP 3Amihama defeats the water polo team in a race to avoid joining their club
Jul 25, 2021Minato recommends that Amihama join the water polo club because they require a seventh member, but Amihama firmly rejects the offer after revealing he is merely sampling various clubs rather than committing to the track team. The water polo members attempt to persuade him through various antics, which only serves to irritate him further. To make them cease their requests, Amihama proposes a race with the condition that the team must leave him alone if he wins. Despite granting the team a 20-second head start, Amihama successfully outpaces them and secures the victory, thereby avoiding membership in the club.
EP 4Amihama joins Yamanami after revealing his rivalry with Riku, leading to a practice match against Rikka Gakuen juniors.
Aug 1, 2021Amihama explains his past aversion to water polo stemmed from wanting to defeat his brother, but he quit when his sibling stopped swimming. Following an emotional departure, former teammates Keita, Koki, and Riku visit Yamanami High. Amihama returns, revealing Riku is his brother and expressing a desire to join Yamanami to challenge him. The team bonds and prepares for a weekend practice match arranged by Jou, facilitated by Chinu’s request to Rikka Gakuen’s captain. However, the high school team withdraws at the last minute, sending their junior squad instead to conceal their strength. Despite their size advantage, Yamanami members struggle to keep pace with the skilled Rikka Gakuen juniors during the unexpected game.
EP 5Minato discovers Eitarou's secret and learns perseverance is key to improvement.
Aug 8, 2021Following a junior victory over Yamanami, Minato feels useless while Eitarou considers quitting the team. Eitarou confesses to Minato that he fabricated their middle school friendship to gain proximity to the talented player, hoping to secure a spot on the bench away from Shogakukan. Seeking answers about his past success, Minato visits Shogakukan coach Akimitsu Bizen. Bizen explains that Minato’s excellence stemmed not from innate talent but from relentless perseverance, evidenced by his habit of recording and reviewing practice DVDs. This revelation relieves Minato, who realizes he can replicate his past achievements through hard work. Empowered by this understanding, Minato shares his renewed perspective with Eitarou, successfully persuading him to remain on the team and abandon his plans to leave.
EP 6Yamanami Water Polo Team Lock-In Training Camp and Personal Revelations
Aug 15, 2021One month after forming, the Yamanami water polo team participates in a lock-in training camp that fosters bonding among members. Amihama discloses his parents' divorce, while Minato expresses concern that recovering old memories might erase his new ones. Ushimado feels discouraged by his perceived lack of athletic skill and worries about hindering the team, but the group's encouragement motivates him to improve and be kinder to himself. Upon the camp's conclusion, Jou announces that Yamanami will compete against Rikka Gakuen and Shogakukan in the July prefectural tournament. Two days later, Minato thanks Chinu for urging him to continue water polo, declaring his love for the sport. As he rides away, Chinu watches him go, smiling until he is out of sight, at which point her expression turns to a scowl.
EP 7Amihama accepts team tracksuits after learning Jou’s motivation for reviving the water polo club.
Aug 29, 2021Following intense training, Jou announces that Yamanami will receive official team tracksuits, a decision Amihama initially rejects because he prefers his own garment. Amihama later explains to Minato that this specific tracksuit was inherited from Riku, symbolizing his hope to one day defeat him and regain his status as an equal rival, a dynamic lost when Riku shifted his focus to Minato during middle school. During a practice session focused on brainstorming slogans, Jou shares that he revived the water polo club to reconnect with his father, who was previously the team captain. Learning that the matching uniforms aim to foster team unity, Amihama agrees to wear the new gear. Meanwhile, Minato reviews middle school practice DVDs at home and discovers footage of his past cruelty toward a teammate, causing him to reflect on his former character.
EP 8Minato's Amnesia Returns After Confronting Chinu About His Past Bullying
Sep 5, 2021Minato questions Chinu about a memory of insulting a teammate, confirming he was arrogant and bullied Hiroshi Ichinose into quitting water polo. Chinu admits she fabricated part of their bet to deny him the chance to quit after crushing another's spirit. As she leaves, Minato's full memories return, but he collapses while biking home, hitting his head. Hospitalized, he suffers amnesia again, losing last year's memories while keeping his middle school self. He asks Coach Bizen to rejoin Shogakukan, but is rejected due to a physical development gap. Enraged, Minato insults his teammates from Yamanami, ransacks his room, and breaks down crying at the episode's end.
EP 9Minato confronts his past self and nearly quits water polo.
Sep 12, 2021Minato rejects Eitarou’s plea to rejoin Yamanami’s team, viewing them as inferior. He visits Riku, who reveals Coach Bizen’s influence on Minato’s arrogance and his own desire to defeat Minato. Upset by Riku’s resolve, Minato announces his retirement from water polo. Later, after overhearing his family discuss his memory recovery, he screams at them and retreats to his room. There, he finds a video from his previous self, which introduces the Yamanami team and highlights their meaningful friendship. Moved by their dedication, Minato decides to stay. During practice, despite his condescending attitude, the team supports him as he struggles with lost muscle strength. However, he remains determined to prove his individual superiority. When Chinu learns of his restored memories and changed personality, she declares she wants nothing more to do with him.
EP 10Minato seeks strength to rival his former teammates while investigating his lost memories.
Sep 19, 2021Minato attempts to increase his power levels in order to successfully compete against his former team members. Concurrently, he reviews old video recordings in an effort to reconstruct the details of the year that he cannot remember. This dual pursuit of physical improvement and memory recovery drives his current actions as he faces the challenge of his past teammates.
EP 11Yamanami water polo team prepares for prefectural tournament against Rikka Gakuen
Sep 26, 2021The Yamanami water polo club approaches the prefectural tournament with nervous anticipation. Minato leads the squad during their opening match against Rikka Gakuen. The opposing team employs a specific strategy designed to prevent Yamanami from launching any attacks. This defensive tactic challenges the team's ability to maintain their offensive momentum. The narrative focuses on the initial competitive encounter and the tactical adjustments required to overcome the opponent's plan. The story highlights the pressure of the tournament setting and the strategic dynamics between the two competing water polo teams as they vie for victory in the first round.
EP 12The team unites to face Shogakukan in the highly anticipated prefectural second match.
Oct 3, 2021The characters prepare for their second match of the prefecturals, a long-awaited showdown against Shogakukan. Minato, Eitarou, Jou, Amihama, Ejiri, Babyaro, and Ushimado join their seven hearts as one to challenge the best team in Japan. This encounter marks a significant moment in the tournament as they strive to overcome their opponents. The narrative focuses on the unity and determination of the group as they face this formidable challenge. The source material highlights the anticipation surrounding this specific match within the broader context of the competition.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does RE-MAIN have?
- RE-MAIN has 12 episodes.
- When did RE-MAIN come out?
- RE-MAIN came out in 2021.
- Which studio made RE-MAIN?
- RE-MAIN was produced by MAPPA.
- Who directed RE-MAIN?
- RE-MAIN was directed by Masafumi Nishida.
- Is RE-MAIN finished?
- Current status of RE-MAIN: Finished.