Ep. 84: Yokomizo's Defeat Prompts Fujiko's Surprise Nomination for Free Weight Gold
After Yokomizo loses, Japan lacks gold medals, leaving only the under 48 kg and free weight divisions. Jody takes Yawara and Fujiko shopping to reduce stress. Jigoro attends a press conference, confusing the BBC with a vaccine. With other judokas injured or discouraged, the coach nominates Fujiko for the free weight competition on Jigoro's advice. Fujiko cannot eat or sleep, so she and Yawara eat Japanese dry preserved plums to relieve stress. Pairings are announced, pitting Fujiko against the powerful Martinez. The coach hides this from Fujiko to prevent fainting. She forgets her white belt and borrows a black belt. Shinnosuke suspects Yawara is affected by Matsuda's absence but dismisses it. Matsuda arrives in Zagreb instead of Belgrade due to fog, taking a slow, creaky Mercedes taxi that gets a flat.
Episodes
- Ep. 80 · The World Championship Representative's Decision!
- Ep. 81 · Fujiko trains hard for her first overseas camp while Yawara hides her absence from Yugoslavia.
- Ep. 82 · The Japanese Judo Team Departs for the Yugoslavia World Championship
- Ep. 83 · World Competition Stalls as Jody Wins and Matsuda Pursues Yawara
- Ep. 84 · Yokomizo's Defeat Prompts Fujiko's Surprise Nomination for Free Weight Gold
- Ep. 85 · Yawara's Struggle and Fujiko's Dramatic Comeback Victory
- Ep. 86 · Tsurukame reports Yawara's poor performance while Matsuda's taxi ride to Belgrade becomes dangerous
- Ep. 87 · Fujiko faces Teleshikova in semifinals while Yawara advises her to strike first.
- Ep. 88 · Teleshikova defeats Fujiko with uranage despite stadium support