Ep. 33: Yawara must win the All-Japan Tournament to attend Mitsuba Women's College
Aired on July 2, 1990
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Jigoro opposes Yawara attending Mitsuba Women's College, resisting Tamao's bribes. Hanazono and Sudoh attempt to sway him via food and a judo bet, but fail. Sayaka, upset by Yawara's choice over Saikai, challenges her to the All-Japan Tournament. After a conversation with Tamao, Jigoro agrees to fund Yawara's education if she wins the prestigious open-weight tournament and avoids dating men. Yawara accepts, acknowledging she must still follow her grandfather's rules. Meanwhile, Matsuda notes that Saikai's veteran captain, Kousaka Megumi, seeks revenge against Yawara for rejecting the scholarship.
Episodes
- Ep. 29 · Jigoro opposes Yawara's college choice while Matsuda deals with a disruptive photographer partner
- Ep. 30 · Kuniko’s harassment distracts Yawara during the Zen-ooki tournament matches.
- Ep. 31 · Yawara deals with Jigoro's sabotage while Matsuda aids her during the entrance exam.
- Ep. 32 · Exam results cause tension as Matsuda and Yawara navigate misunderstandings with Shinnosuke and Yuniko.
- Ep. 33 · Yawara must win the All-Japan Tournament to attend Mitsuba Women's College
- Ep. 34 · Yawara prioritizes Hanazono's exam over the All Japan Tournament rivalry
- Ep. 35 · Sayaka’s Tenacious Struggle Against Yuki in the Semifinals
- Ep. 36 · Hanzono's emotional graduation ceremony features a final judo match with Yawara.
- Ep. 37 · Jigoro recounts a tumultuous past involving Kaneko, a marriage proposal, and a saved life.