Ep. 44: Judo World Cup Athletes Announced with New Open Weight Class
Four athletes are selected for specific weight classes at the Judo World Cup, leaving Yawara to represent the new open-weight division. Initially reluctant, Yawara decides against competing to focus on home economics and a normal life. However, Itou shows Yawara her blood-stained ballerina shoes, explaining that Yawara has been chosen to succeed her dreams. Matsuda shares similar sentiments, persuading Yawara to enter the tournament and begin training. Meanwhile, Matsuda and Yuniko infiltrate the Russian camp, where Teleshikova claims she will win. Matsuda also takes Kuniko to meet his parents, who mistake her for his girlfriend. They pressure him to consider an arranged marriage since he is twenty-six and single. Matsuda refuses, stating he is interested in someone competing in the Judo World Cup.
Episodes
- Ep. 40 · Yawara excels at golf while Fujiko faces mockery and Hanazono questions her martial arts commitment.
- Ep. 41 · Yawara Takes a Part-Time Job and Faces Chaos at the Restaurant
- Ep. 42 · Yawara and Itou attempt a disco job where Yawara throws a patron during close dancing
- Ep. 43 · Jigoro Demands Open Weight Division for Judo World Cup Amidst Yawara's Reluctance
- Ep. 44 · Judo World Cup Athletes Announced with New Open Weight Class
- Ep. 45 · Post-World Cup developments involving judo rivals, training critiques, and romantic complications.
- Ep. 46 · Yawara prepares for Seoul while her father dines and friends create a farewell banner
- Ep. 47 · Sayaka faces Kim in the finals while Yawara offers unsolicited advice during the judo tournament.
- Ep. 48 · Yawara faces a giant opponent while friends watch the tournament from home