Ep. 9: Middle schoolers face Coach Mifune's challenge to protect balloons from an eagle.
Aired on March 1, 2012
The middle school students encounter another difficult task set by Coach Mifune. They must successfully keep their balloons safe from an eagle without allowing the bird to pop them. During this exercise, the group recognizes the significant progress they have made. They acknowledge how much they have improved as a result of the rigorous training they previously underwent. This experience highlights their development and readiness to handle the specific demands of the current challenge under the coach's supervision.
Episodes
- Ep. 5 · The narrative explores the contrasting outcomes of victory and defeat among the characters.
- Ep. 6 · The emotional cliffs where the heart's depths are explored
- Ep. 7 · Losers reach mountain peak to train with a drunk coach in primitive attire
- Ep. 8 · Ryoma, Tanishi, and Kenya must infiltrate a high-tech training camp for supplies and sake.
- Ep. 9 · Middle schoolers face Coach Mifune's challenge to protect balloons from an eagle.
- Ep. 10 · Tezuka Defeats Yamato at Mountain Training Camp Using Pinnacle of Perfection
- Ep. 11 · Tezuka defeats Fuji while Irie and Atobe engage in an exhausting high-point singles battle.
- Ep. 12 · The Start Of A Revolution
- Ep. 13 · Black Jerseys Return and Ryoma Defeats Migihashi in Court 2 Match