Ep. 36: Hanzono's emotional graduation ceremony features a final judo match with Yawara.
Aired on July 23, 1990
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With graduation approaching, Shinnosuke plans to give himself as a gift to Yawara while serving as a plaything for Sayaka, who is recovering from a leg injury. The pair travels to one of her extra mansions in Hawaii. Meanwhile, the judo team reflects on their progress under Yawara's coaching and their futures as both Yawara and Hanazono prepare to graduate. Hanazono had wished to fight Yawara just once before leaving school. Yawara grants this request, leading to the inevitable outcome where Hanazono is thrown for an ippon. The atmosphere is filled with nostalgia and romance as the group prepares for this significant milestone in their lives.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 39 · Yawara and Itou join Komiya's golf club scheme while Shinnosuke arrives with flowers.
- Ep. 40 · Yawara excels at golf while Fujiko faces mockery and Hanazono questions her martial arts commitment.