Ep. 34: Yawara prioritizes Hanazono's exam over the All Japan Tournament rivalry
Aired on July 9, 1990
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During the All Japan Tournament, Yawara’s rivals such as Yuki Tohdoh and Sayaka exchange insults. Yawara focuses on Hanazono’s Saikai exam results rather than the competition, only to learn he failed. Kousaka Megumi enters the match confident after studying Yawara’s techniques, believing she has a counter to the one-arm Ippon Zeoi throw. Despite this preparation, Yawara reflexively counters the move and wins the bout. Kousaka accepts the defeat without bitterness, gaining respect for Yawara and vowing to train harder. Jigoro provides encouragement and an autographed book to support her continued efforts in judo.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 38 · Yawara and Sayaka begin college while Jigoro chaperones and meets eccentric students