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3 / 6- 49EP 49
Yawara faces Queen Belkens while Matsuda confronts Kojiro and Jody competes against Teleshikova
Nov 26, 1990Belkens struggles against Yawara, receiving two warnings for going out of bounds before attempting a leg hook. Yawara counters this technique to secure an ippon victory. Belkens accepts defeat gracefully, acknowledging Yawara as the new queen. Meanwhile, Matsuda pursues a man he believes to be Kojiro throughout the arena and beyond. After being thrown, Kojiro speaks for the first time, explaining that Matsuda has not mastered the art of Ju over go and lacks Yawara's natural talent. Matsuda questions this assessment. Yamashita reveals to a sportscaster that he once suffered a similar defeat against Kojiro Inokuma, later achieving a lucky victory in a private match which caused Kojiro to vanish in his quest for strength. In a separate bout, Jody scores the first yuko points against Teleshikova.
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Kojiro shares his past and tips while Jody faces Teleshikova in a dramatic final match
Dec 3, 1990Kojiro explains to Matsuda that losing to Yamashita and being thrown by Yawara at 5 year old revealed his lack of genius talent, prompting years of training to compensate. He provides Matsuda with a letter containing crucial advice for Yawara’s upcoming final match before fleeing the scene. Matsuda is subsequently detained by arena police who suspect him of assault. Meanwhile, Jody leads against Teleshikova, puzzling Yamashita and Jigoro due to the opponent's restraint. With 1 minute left, Jody injures her foot, allowing Teleshikova to target it relentlessly. Despite severe pain, Jody attempts a desperate move that nearly succeeds. However, Teleshikova executes a powerful throw with 1 second remaining to secure victory by ippon.
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Yawara faces Teleshikova while Jody recovers and Matsuda delivers Kojiro's warning letter.
Dec 10, 1990Following Jody's defeat, she collapses from injury and exhaustion, prompting Yawara to condemn Teleshikova's tactics as unsportsmanlike. Jigoro notes that Teleshikova concealed her finishing throw, while Jody informs her fiancé that their wedding must be delayed until her leg heals. Matsuda limps into the arena to retrieve Kojiro's letter from Kuniko, intending to give it to Yawara. Kuniko attempts to hand over the fan letter, but Yawara ignores her, focusing intensely on the upcoming match. Energized by revenge, Yawara scores two quick yukos against Teleshikova using different moves. However, Jigoro warns that this aggressive style may lead to defeat. Matsuda finally opens Kojiro's letter, which warns Yawara to watch for Teleshikova's uranage, but it arrives too late to prevent Yawara from being thrown by that very move.
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Yawara battles Teleshikova’s relentless attacks while recovering from a near knockout.
Dec 17, 1990Teleshikova’s uranage against Yawara is ruled a waza ari because it landed partially out of bounds, sparing Yawara from an ippon defeat. Yawara remains on the mat, possibly unconscious, and recalls throwing Kojiro at age 5 before waking to Matsuda’s shouts. Teleshikova continues with relentless leg sweeps, prompting Jigoro’s anger that Yawara fights for revenge rather than strategy. Jody escapes transport to cheer, leading Teleshikova to score two yuko throws. Yawara responds with a waza ari after seeing Jody, who then collapses and is carried out on a stretcher. Enraged by Yawara’s conduct, Jigoro attempts to stop the match to avoid winning gold in a shameful manner, but Yamashita intervenes to prevent him.
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Matsuda's Exclusive Interview
Jan 7, 1991Yawara defeats Teleshikova with a last-second ippon, defying Jigoro’s criticism that she fights like an unworthy dog rather than a true judoka. Enraged by the victory’s nature, Jigoro drags Yawara off the stage and bans her from the awards ceremony. Amidst media speculation regarding Kojiro’s departure after being thrown by five-year-old Yawara, she flees, blaming judo for separating her family. Matsuda pursues her, confessing his feelings for the first time as she falls asleep on his shoulder. Meanwhile, Kojiro is approached by agents from the Honami Group. Sayaka commands them to hire Kojiro as her coach, sparing no expense to secure his services.
- 54EP 54recap
Matsuda provides a recap of events starting from the initial moment
Jan 14, 1991This segment features a summary delivered by Matsuda, detailing the sequence of events that have occurred up to this point in the narrative. The content serves as a retrospective overview, consolidating previous plot developments and character interactions for the audience. The presentation focuses on recounting the history established prior to the current episode, ensuring viewers are reminded of key story elements. This recap is presented as a direct account by Matsuda, without adding new plot developments or speculative commentary. The information is strictly limited to what has already transpired within the series context.
- 55EP 55recap
Recap two features the world's top judoka and Kojiro's arrival as a potential coach
Jan 21, 1991This segment presents a summary of previous events narrated by Matsuda. The recap concludes with the introduction of Kojiro to Sayaka. The narrative suggests that Kojiro may assume the role of a coach for Sayaka. This overview serves to consolidate the story developments up to this point in the series, highlighting key interactions and outcomes without introducing new plot details beyond the established context of Kojiro's potential involvement in Sayaka's training or career.
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Yawara Announces Her Intention to Quit Judo Amidst Media Chaos and Rival Offers
Jan 28, 1991The Japan judo team returns from the World Cup, sparking a media frenzy at the airport. Yawara evades reporters, leaving Jigoro to handle them while Musashiyama members and Fujiko greet her. Hanazono accidentally holds Fujiko’s hand, creating an illusion of chemistry as they pledge support for the Barcelona Olympics, where judo becomes an official sport. Unbeknownst to most, Yawara has decided to quit. She informs Tamao she failed to find her father in Seoul, while Jigoro proudly displays her gold medal. Meanwhile, Sayaka offers Kojiro 100 million yen, or more, to teach her to defeat Yawara without caring for medals. Teleshikova receives praise and demands male judoka training. Jody lifts weights in her hospital bed. Matsuda, depressed by Yawara’s secret decision, gets drunk. Shinnosuke dates another woman, a call overheard by Matsuda. Yawara tells Fujiko she is quitting, upsetting her. Kojiro’s parents offer 600 million yen for him to coach Sayaka, and Shinnosuke is tasked with testing his qualifications.
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Fujiko-san's Decision
Feb 4, 1991Matsuda informs the Honamis that Yawara is quitting judo, believing it caused her father to leave. Sayaka doubts this, while Kojiro, residing at the Honami compound, refuses to see Yawara. Shinnosuke, Matsuda, and Fujiko dine with Yawara to discuss her choice, as she feels judo has only brought bad things. Seeking help, Fujiko visits Hanazono to persuade Yawara to stay. Hanazono shares how Yawara trained the high school judo club, inspiring Fujiko to start a judo club at Mitsuba to rekindle Yawara's interest. During this interaction, she and Hanazono accidentally hold hands again.
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Yawara attends Jody's wedding in Canada while Fujiko struggles to recruit judo club members.
Feb 11, 1991Jody invites Yawara to her wedding, prompting Jigoro to insist she continue training in Canada without her knowledge. Meanwhile, Hanazono warns Fujiko about the difficulties of starting a judo club but vows to assist her. Fujiko prepares for recruitment while Yawara is away, but only one sickly woman, Kikage Kyoko, initially joins. Hanazono visits Mitsuba College to promote the club, accidentally causing a scandal in the cafeteria that attracts Oda Mari, who seeks judo to avoid harassment. Mari’s figure draws unwanted attention, leading her to join. Additionally, Minamida Yoko, a student dumped by 13 men, becomes the fourth recruit. Fujiko mistakenly believes Yoko has 13 years of experience, as the club requires five members to form a team.
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Yawara Quits Judo After Wedding Match Against Kristin Adams in Canada
Feb 18, 1991Jody hosts a parade in Canada for Yawara, the world judo champion, attended by Jody's students. A practice match occurs at Jody's wedding against Kristin Adams, Canada's new hope who withdrew from the 72kg World Cup division due to injury. Yawara struggles before securing a final ippon, though her heart is absent. Fujiko encounters an enormous woman at a jazz dancing club, hoping she becomes the fifth recruit. Meanwhile, Jigoro's gold medal stories bore his friends and neighbors. At the airport, Yawara tearfully announces her decision to quit judo, deeply upsetting Jody.
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Sayuri Joins Judo Club While Yawara Considers Quitting
Feb 25, 1991Yoshinagawa Sayuri joins the judo club after Fujiko treats her to a meal, though her primary goal is weight loss. Matsuda is initially pleased by Yawara's practice match in Canada but becomes confused when Jody contacts him about Yawara's intention to quit, as Jody mistakenly believes Matsuda is her steady boyfriend. The Mitsuba judo club's first practice session fails because no members know how to perform judo. Fujiko visits Hanazono for assistance, who suggests Jigoro as coach. Fujiko reveals Yawara's decision to quit to Jigoro for the first time. Although Jigoro is introduced as coach and Hanazono as assistant, the women are unimpressed. The men are instead distracted by the revealing judo uniform of Mari.
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The Extreme Training Program Menu!
Mar 4, 1991Matsuda deceives the judo team about media interest while Yawara notices Jigoro’s unusual training methods and mysterious absences. Suspicion grows when she sees students reading his autobiography and observes tatami-like marks on Fujiko’s arms. Jigoro arranges a match between Mitsuba and Tsukushi University’s top women’s judo team. The Tsukushi squad, holding multiple dan ranks, prepares intensely under the false belief that Mitsuba is coached by Jigoro. Meanwhile, the novice Mitsuba team struggles, though Fujiko displays skill by defeating Hanazono. Driven by curiosity, Yawara follows Fujiko to the gym, uncovering the truth about the club and the impending competition.
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Mitsuba novices face elimination match while hoping Yawara arrives to save them
Mar 11, 1991The Mitsuba team practices, with Fujiko excelling due to ballet training. Jigoro praises her potential, while Yoko uses boyfriend names in her shouts. The group avoids asking Yawara for help, relying on her contrarian nature to volunteer if ignored. Jigoro warns of a bloody defeat. Media arrives due to Matsuda’s scoop, but novices believe they are celebrities. Only Fujiko fears Yawara’s arrival. The match uses elimination rules, with Mitsuba aiming to delay until Yawara comes. Yoko, nicknamed Paddy Field, scores a surprise takedown using her chant, exploiting Tsukushi’s nervousness. She knows only one move, practiced for one month. Against Kurokawa, a national runner-up, Yoko misunderstands rules and loses quickly. Sayuri, an obese laugher, pins Kurokawa initially with her weight but is soon pinned herself. She refuses to yield, buying time, while Yawara observes from outside.
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Sayuri escapes a hold while Fujiko uses ballet skills to defeat opponents
Mar 18, 1991Sayuri breaks free from a hold but faces another challenge, prompting Jigoro to forfeit the match while noting her weight loss. The Tsukushi coach admires Jigoro’s motivational tactics. Oda Mari is disqualified for wearing earrings and makeup. Fujiko enters her match to protect Kyon-kyon, facing intimidation from the Tsukushi team due to her height and reputation as second to Yawara. Utilizing her dancer flexibility, Fujiko converts an ippon into a yuko and avoids other attacks. She executes her signature ouchi-gari to defeat Kurokawa and struggles against Uzaki. The Tsukushi coach is shocked that all Mitsuba members are one-month beginners. Fujiko finds inspiration seeing Kyon-kyon prepare to fight next.
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Fujiko and Kyon-kyon Compete While Yawara Challenges Tsukushi
Apr 15, 1991Fujiko fights the under 66kg champion Katori for Tsukushi but is completely drained despite her determination. After Fujiko loses, Yawara arrives, and Kyon-kyon, acting as captain, is inspired to compete. Although Kyon-kyon lacks actual techniques, she intimidates her opponent by counting 1,2,3 and resembling a ghost. She recalls a move through observation and attempts it bravely, managing to survive the encounter. Following these events, Yawara challenges Tsukushi to another match later. The two teams subsequently promise to enter the Ajisai Intramural Cup together, marking the conclusion of these specific bouts.
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Fujiko and Hanazono's developing romance and Sayaka's tournament decision
Apr 22, 1991Hanazono remains a gentleman despite mutual daydreams about Fujiko, whose crying date at a lovers' park disturbs other couples. The next day, most members arrive late to practice, validating Fujiko's trust in their dedication. Meanwhile, Paddy-field has been dumped by boyfriend number fourteen, and Sayuri claims to have lost three to five kilograms from the match. Sayaka decides to join the Ajisai tournament to challenge Yawara, even though her school judo club has no other members. This episode highlights the evolving personal relationships and competitive ambitions of the group as they navigate their individual struggles and commitments to the sport.
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Mitsuba Trains Hard While Sayaka Assembles a Fake Team for the Ajisai Cup
Apr 29, 1991Under Jigoro’s supervision, the Mitsuba judo team engages in rigorous practice. Meanwhile, Sayaka recruits wealthy classmates from Seishin School to form a fake squad, intending to handle all matches herself. Fujiko trains intensely, receiving secret guidance from Kojiro, who notes her rapid improvement after only three months. Yawara identifies Kojiro by a discarded persimmon seed wafer. Matsuda informs Yawara that Sayaka will challenge her at Ajisai, suggesting Yawara boost her teammates' confidence by allowing them to throw her. Kojiro cautions Shinnosuke not to underestimate the Mitsuba members. During training, Yawara lets her teammates throw her to teach timing, but Fujiko proves to be a formidable opponent due to her significant progress. The eighth Ajisai Cup commences, featuring sixteen female colleges, including the five-time champion Tsukushi University.
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Fujiko faces confidence issues while Sayaka struggles against non-judo opponents
May 6, 1991As the tournament starts, Fujiko suffers from nervousness despite eating 300 people for luck, though Yawara’s support helps her win. Sayaka faces a difficult challenge against Mitsuba College teammates who are fifth-degree calligraphers rather than judo practitioners, struggling to defeat five opponents alone. Wagadzuma College’s coach underestimates Mitsuba, claiming most members are white belts except Yawara. Paddy-field wins her debut using deashi barai after shouting at Kenji, but loses her next match. Marilyn’s physical attributes do not aid her, resulting in a loss. Sayuri uses her weight to submit an opponent but gives up later. Hanazono arrives to encourage Fujiko with her “un deux trois” chant, enabling Fujiko to relax and defeat her next adversary with a new technique.
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Fujiko faces Kuroyuri’s heavyweights while her parents confront Hanazono over her judo career
May 13, 1991Ahead of the quarterfinals against Kuroyuri Sports College, Fujiko faces intimidation from the massive Tohdoh. Kuroyuri fields a team of large judokas, leading to swift losses for Paddy-field, Marilyn, and Sayuri. Fujiko’s parents attend, with her mother complaining about the sport’s violence while standing beside Hanazono. They accuse him of ruining their daughter’s marriage prospects, prompting him to instinctively call them father and mother. Fujiko defeats two opponents, including the Ohtawara twins Miyoko and her sister, using flexibility and her signature un deux trois attack. She nearly beats Tohdoh, gaining her parents' support. Meanwhile, Yawara returns for her first match since the World Cup against Tohdoh, as Fujiko’s parents suspect Hanazono is also involved with Yawara.
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Kyon-Kyon Steps In as Substitute Judo Competitor for Mitsuba College
May 27, 1991Yawara defeats Tohdoh using Fujiko’s ouchi gari technique instead of her standard ippon zeoi, catching him off guard. During the semifinal between Sayaka’s school and Mitsuba College, Fujiko’s parents attempt to remove her from the tournament. They discover Marilyn is missing due to excessive makeup application, prompting Kyon-Kyon to volunteer as a replacement despite her severe nervousness. Kyon-Kyon defeats an heiress connected to Shinnosuke by sweeping his legs, following Yawara’s advice. Paddy-field handles the next two opponents before facing Sayaka, who wins quickly with an uchi mata ippon. Paddy-field then uses the same move to defeat Sayuri, securing her victories in the bracket.
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Fujiko competes despite fear while her parents confront Hanazono over judo influence.
Jun 3, 1991Fujiko enters a match against Sayaka despite her fear, while her unexpectedly tall mother and short father arrive. Standing near Hanazono, they blame him for introducing their daughter to judo, reacting negatively when he calls them mother and father. Jigoro informs Saikai College coach Yuutenji that he can provide both Yawara and Fujiko as a package after their two-year tenure at Mitsuba, labeling Fujiko the future of judo. Fujiko scores a waza ari with her signature move and nearly wins with an ippon, but the final throw is ruled out of bounds. Sayaka ties the score but fails to pin Fujiko, resulting in a draw. Mitsuba wins by default as Sayaka’s team has no remaining fighters. Sayaka leaves in humiliation. Fujiko suffers a dislocated shoulder, which Jigoro treats while advising her to stop to protect her future, though her teammates vow to fight for her. Matsuda reports that Saikai was defeated by Tsubushi.
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Yawara Faces Five Opponents While Kyon-Kyon and Paddy-Field Compete
Jun 10, 1991Fujiko fears Tsukushi’s top-ranked black belts, but Paddy-field confidently promises to defeat three opponents alone. Kyon-Kyon, a smart learner with detailed notes, fights with renewed passion, scoring a koka before being overpowered and feeling angry about her loss despite making progress. Paddy-field earns a first yuko but ultimately loses. Yawara must now defeat five judokas in a row, quickly overcoming her first two opponents. As Yawara wins each match, Hanazono and Fujiko attempt to celebrate together, but their joy is interrupted by Fujiko’s parents. The episode highlights the intense competition and the varying levels of success among the Tsukushi judokas, emphasizing the high stakes for Yawara as she continues her challenging sequence of matches against formidable rivals.
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Tsukushi Coach Claims Plan Works as Yawara Defeats Opponents
Jun 17, 1991The Tsukushi coach attempts to rally his team by asserting their superiority, noting that two of the three remaining judokas are giants. Yawara struggles against the first giant but secures victory with a frontal pin. She subsequently defeats the fourth opponent, prompting the coach to insist the situation remains on track. Yamada Kaori, the final Tsukushi judoka, vows to win by claiming her team has developed a specific counter to the ippon zeoi technique. However, she is defeated almost immediately when Yawara alters her move. Meanwhile, in a car with Sayaka and Kojiro, Kojiro appears to agree to accept Sayaka as his student.
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- How many episodes does YAWARA! a fashionable judo girl! have?
- YAWARA! a fashionable judo girl! has 124 episodes.
- When did YAWARA! a fashionable judo girl! come out?
- YAWARA! a fashionable judo girl! came out in 1989.
- Which studio made YAWARA! a fashionable judo girl!?
- YAWARA! a fashionable judo girl! was produced by MADHOUSE.
- Who directed YAWARA! a fashionable judo girl!?
- YAWARA! a fashionable judo girl! was directed by Yuuji Ikeda.
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- Current status of YAWARA! a fashionable judo girl!: Finished.