YAWARA! a fashionable judo girl!
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4 / 6- 73EP 73
Kojiro Takes Sayaka to a Remote Cabin for Intense Training
Jun 24, 1991Marilyn and Paddy-field hog media attention after victory, while Tsukushi coach mourns that Mitsuba College will not defend the cup due to Yawara and Fujiko graduating. Kojiro tells Sayaka they must rely on luck to beat geniuses like Jigoro, taking her to a remote mountain cabin without electricity or heat for rigorous training. Sayaka struggles to keep up. At a celebration, Shinnosuke tells Matsuda he is free of Sayaka temporarily, and Matsuda warns him to hide this from Yawara. Team members discuss post-graduation jobs. Fujiko sees newspaper spreads praising her debut. Kyon-kyon brings employment notices, but Yawara receives none because Jigoro burns them and has plans for her and Fujiko. Coach Yuutenji visits Fujiko’s parents to offer a Saikai scholarship and promises gold in Barcelona. Fujiko’s father calls to share the offer, while Matsuda tries to locate Kojiro’s training spot.
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Yawara's friends pursue careers while she faces pressure regarding Fujiko's judo future
Jul 1, 1991Judo members seek employment, with Sayuri, Kyon-kyon, Paddy-field, and Marilyn pursuing distinct paths, while Yawara remains undecided. Tamao notes her own ease in choosing domestic life. Yuutenji pressures Fujiko to join Saikai, estimating her weight at 65 kg, though Fujiko insists she is 64 kg. Yuutenji claims she must lose 3kg to qualify for the under 61kg class in the All-Japan competition and world championships in Yugoslavia, prompting Fujiko to dream of a graduation trip there. Yawara attends interviews, including at Tsurukame travel agency, but Jigoro rejects offers seeking her for publicity. After Marilyn receives a proposal from a porno film producer, Fujiko reveals the Saikai offer. Jigoro guilt-trips Yawara into helping Fujiko, warning that her fragile friend might collapse without support. The women train for the All-Japan Selections Team, where Hanazono and Fujiko discuss their future, leaving Yawara unaware they are a couple.
- 75EP 75
Matsuda's Father Inspects His Romantic Progress and Judo Team Dynamics
Jul 8, 1991Matsuda’s father visits to evaluate his son’s romantic prospects, dismissing him as a third-rate reporter unworthy of Yawara. He demands proof of intimacy, prompting Matsuda to struggle while Yawara announces she is quitting judo to find work. Kuniko assists by feigning closeness, and the father later discovers Matsuda’s obsessive volumes. Attempting to confess on his son’s behalf, the father is mistaken for a peeping tom by the judo team. Meanwhile, Hanazono shares a tip for managing pre-match nerves. Shinnosuke tries to romance Yawara after lying about rejecting Sayaka, but Jigoro interrupts the moment by putting Shinnosuke in a headlock.
- 76EP 76
Fujiko's Anger and Yawara's Distraction During the Tournament Start
Jul 15, 1991The All-Japan Selection Tournament commences while Fujiko experiences severe anxiety despite confidence-building efforts. She becomes furious upon overhearing Jigoro secretly rejecting job offers, prompting the Tsurukame travel agency president to recruit her and monitor the event. However, rival agencies also send representatives to recruit Yawara. Motivated by her anger, Yawara defeats her first three opponents and intends to support Fujiko, but is intercepted by four agency representatives. They offer her tea to discuss competing employment proposals. Meanwhile, Fujiko enters her match paralyzed by fear and unable to defend herself, falling behind on points. Matsuda searches for Yawara, but she remains distracted by her career prospects rather than assisting her friend in distress.
- 77EP 77
Fujiko Uses New Nutcracker Technique for Miraculous Comeback Against Favorite
Jul 22, 1991Matsuda locates Yawara, and they witness Fujiko trailing her division favorite opponent by a yuko and waza ari. The rival has studied Fujiko's Swan Lake to counter it. With under 20 seconds remaining, Fujiko relies on her unperfected Nutcracker technique. After Yawara promises to visit Yugoslavia with her, Fujiko executes the move with one second left to secure a miraculous comeback. Following her second victory, an overconfident Fujiko daydreams about Yugoslavia and ignores Yawara's warnings regarding her tough third opponent. Jigoro shares negative feelings about the semifinals. Fujiko rushes the Nutcracker again but is countered, suffering a waza ari and a yuko. Lacking pinning instruction from Jigoro, she invents a new Osaekomi pin driven by her desire to go to Yugoslavia, though its success remains uncertain.
- 78EP 78
Fujiko faces lefty tactics while Yawara rejects company lies before the finals.
Jul 29, 1991Fujiko utilizes her dancer flexibility to invent new pinning moves, bringing her closer to her Yugoslavia dreams with only the finals remaining. Matsuda interviews company representatives and warns Yawara that they exploit her for publicity, preventing a normal life. Fujiko overhears this and feels guilty for potentially forcing her ambitions on her friend. The Tsurukame president admits to lying about a judo dojo to secure Yawara’s contract, but she remains unbothered as she can still work normally. Yawara faces old rival Ogaki, who uses a secret technique, but Yawara defeats her smoothly despite Matsuda’s incorrect assumption that she intended to throw the match. Yawara chases the Tsurukame group to accept their offer, but they have departed. Meanwhile, Fujiko struggles in her finals match because she lacks training against left-handed opponents.
- 79EP 79
Fujiko Battles Obayashi and Faces Heartbreak After Losing the Match
Aug 5, 1991Fujiko fights southpaw Obayashi, trailing on points after a yuko penalty while the crowd supports her. Despite Jigoro’s faith and her parents’ doubts about her history of never placing first, she attempts a comeback ippon that is ruled out of bounds. Obayashi secures a late yuko, leading judges to award him the victory. Consequently, Fujiko gains acceptance to Saikai but misses the world championships in Yugoslavia. During the post-match celebration, Hanazono mistakenly kisses Shinnosuke while drunk. Yawara offers companionship, but Fujiko declines and returns home alone. She cries bitterly while staring at her judo uniform, leaving Yawara unable to reach her from outside the door.
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The World Championship Representative's Decision!
Aug 12, 1991Jigoro informs the media that Yawara will attend the Sakai world championships rather than becoming an office worker. She visits Fujiko, who has already left, then accepts a job at Tsurukame office. Coach Yuutenji confirms Saikai approved Yawara and Fujiko’s acceptance pending exam formalities. Hanazono confesses her fears to Saikai, but Yawara reassures her she is valued as a friend. Jigoro mentions Teleshikova’s dominance in the European free weight judo championship, though Yawara remains unmoved. She cooks gazpacho and cordon bleu to break her job news, confusing Jigoro with his mispronunciations. She considers her Yugoslavia promise to Fujiko null since Fujiko is not competing there. Jody leaves a voicemail stating she is healed and awaits the next world championship. Other recruitment messages go straight to voicemail due to Jigoro’s interference. Fujiko receives a call from Yuutenji, learning she has been chosen as a practice partner for the world championships in Yugoslavia.
- 81EP 81
Fujiko trains hard for her first overseas camp while Yawara hides her absence from Yugoslavia.
Sep 9, 1991Fujiko trains intensely for her first overseas experience in Yugoslavia, unaware that Yawara plans to renege on her promise to compete. Hanazono admits he fears Fujiko is surpassing him as a judoka, similar to his feelings about Yawara. Yawara attempts to bribe Jigoro with a Tsurukame-sponsored hot spring trip, but he refuses. Excited about traveling abroad, Fujiko shares her sadness over a previous split decision loss, and Yawara lacks the heart to reveal she will not attend. At the pre-world training camp, Fujiko defeats male judokas. Meanwhile, Matsuda and Shinnosuke visit Tsurukame Travel Agency, where Shinnosuke flirts with an agent. Yawara explains that becoming a travel agent would help her search for her father, Kojiro. Jigoro inquires with officials about the free weight division representative, noting they hope for Yawara, who qualifies for the under 48kg division.
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The Japanese Judo Team Departs for the Yugoslavia World Championship
Oct 14, 1991As the Japanese judo team leaves for Yugoslavia, companies display banners at the airport. Officials struggle to select a free weight representative since Yawara cannot compete in both the under 48kg and free divisions. Jigoro suggests Fujiko as an alternative, though she feels intimidated by competitors like Teleshikova and prefers ballet. Fujiko and Jody bond over their partners. Matsuda rushes home after his father suffers a stroke. Kuniko lies to Yawara, claiming Matsuda is bored, which distresses her. Tohdoh faces Cuba’s Martinez, whose intensity frightens Fujiko. Jigoro asks Fujiko to mentally practice “un deux trois” during matches. Ultimately, Martinez defeats Tohdoh in their bout.
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World Competition Stalls as Jody Wins and Matsuda Pursues Yawara
Oct 21, 1991Martinez faces Jody in the heavyweight finals while Jigoro trains Fujiko mentally. Jody overcomes initial struggles to defeat Martinez, as Fujiko analyzes her un deux trois attack timing. Meanwhile, Matsuda visits his hospitalized father, who mocks his abilities. His mother insists he abandon housekeeping for reporting, eventually funding his trip to Yugoslavia to cover Yawara. She encourages him to view Yawara as a normal girl regardless of her status. Khruschev competes for Russia in the under 48kg division against Yawara. Jody dismisses rumors that Matsuda is tired of Yawara, noting Kristin Adams also targets her. Yawara remains distracted by false news about Matsuda, feeling unexpected anxiety before her match.
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Yokomizo's Defeat Prompts Fujiko's Surprise Nomination for Free Weight Gold
Oct 28, 1991After 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.
- 85EP 85
Yawara's Struggle and Fujiko's Dramatic Comeback Victory
Nov 4, 1991Yawara faces a difficult match against French judoka Deneuve, losing a waza ari due to mental unpreparedness and lacking speed. She barely secures a victory without an ippon, marking her first such win. Meanwhile, Fujiko struggles against Martinez, falling backward in fear upon first contact and drawing jeers from the crowd. Martinez dominates the bout, accumulating three yukos, three kokas, one waza ari, and one shido against Fujiko. Even Jigoro appears disheartened, eating peanuts with shells and stating he is finished with Fujiko. Khrushchev, also known as Teleshikova-lite, mocks Yawara’s performance. Hanazono is shocked to learn Fujiko entered the free weight contest. However, spurred by Yawara’s encouragement, Fujiko executes an un deux trois attack to score an ippon in the final twenty seconds, securing a comeback victory.
- 86EP 86
Tsurukame reports Yawara's poor performance while Matsuda's taxi ride to Belgrade becomes dangerous
Nov 11, 1991Tsurukame's Frankfurt branch sends negative news regarding the World Cup, noting that Yawara is struggling at the bottom of her game. She fails to secure ippon victories against her next two opponents, relying instead on sluggish point wins. In contrast, Fujiko improves significantly, easily achieving ippon victories against her second and third opponents. Canada's Adams, along with Russia's Teleshikova and Khrushchev, remain sharp and competitive. Meanwhile, Matsuda mistakenly informs a taxi driver that he is traveling to the judo championship. The driver, a fan of Yawara who believes Matsuda is her fiancé, accelerates recklessly toward Belgrade. This dangerous driving puts their lives at risk before they can reach their destination.
- 87EP 87
Fujiko faces Teleshikova in semifinals while Yawara advises her to strike first.
Nov 18, 1991Kuniko reports to Japan that both Yawara and Fujiko have reached the semifinals, though Fujiko faces the formidable Teleshikova in the free weight division. Teleshikova dismisses Fujiko as insignificant, but Fujiko focuses solely on not being a burden to Yawara. Following Yawara’s advice to disrupt Teleshikova’s rhythm early, Fujiko earns a waza ari and later a yuko as her opponent loses composure. Meanwhile, Fujiko’s parents, lacking live coverage, worry about her performance in the free weight contest. They doubt her chances of winning first place but find optimism when a tea stem floats vertically in their cup, hoping she might succeed.
- 88EP 88
Teleshikova defeats Fujiko with uranage despite stadium support
Nov 25, 1991Teleshikova displays frightening power to earn a waza ari against Fujiko. Jigoro states he never taught Fujiko evasive maneuvers, leaving her to rely solely on her Swan Lake technique. She fails to overcome Teleshikova's uranage backflip and loses the match, though the stadium cheers her effort. Fujiko then faces South Korea's Kim Gyeong Suk in the third-place medal contest. She loses quickly to Kim, eliminating her chance to provide a lift to Yawara before Yawara's finals match against Khrushchev.
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Shinnosuke’s Distraction and Yawara’s Victory Over Krushcheve
Dec 2, 1991Shinnosuke ignores the Yawara finals for a blonde woman, while Matsuda struggles to bypass stadium guards. After being arrested, he is rescued by Jody. A taxi driver helps Matsuda cheer loudly, prompting Yawara to defeat Krushcheve with a quick ippon zeoi upon seeing him. Matsuda and Yawara search for the driver, who departed without charging the fare. Matsuda remains obsessed with judo, unaware of Yawara’s true feelings, which she does not mind. The free weight finals see Teleshikova defeat Canada’s Kristin Adams via uranage, a result Matsuda reports rather than witnesses. He continues his unsuccessful search for the taxi driver who aided him.
- 90EP 90
Jigoro recalls his past friendship with American judoka Davis before the 1936 Olympics
Dec 9, 1992Jigoro shares a semi-fictional story with friends while celebrating Yawara's new gold medal from Belgrade. The narrative begins in 1936 after Jigoro won his first Japan Judo Championship. Davis, a cheerful blond American giant, challenges the dojo and becomes Jigoro's student, nicknamed Debeso. They bond over eating contests and tall tales. Davis later becomes a famous heavyweight wrestler and discusses the Berlin Olympics. Despite enduring rigorous training, he is expelled after giving Kaneko a misinterpreted kiss. After defeating a dozen rivals, Davis fights Jigoro for three hours. Jigoro releases an arm hold to allow Davis to travel to Berlin unharmed, sparking Jigoro's interest in Olympic gold, which judo would not debut in until 1992 in Barcelona.
- 91EP 91
Graduation Match Proposal to Secure Yawara's Employment Future
Dec 16, 1991The Tsurukame Travel Agency president fails to persuade Jigoro to hire Yawara, prompting her to explain her preference to Fujiko. Fujiko attempts to intervene, but Jigoro devises a plan involving a graduation match. He proposes that if Mitsuba College wins against Seine University, Yawara may join Tsurukame; otherwise, she must attend Saikai University. Jigoro recruits the Seine University judo team, led by Polnareff and featuring multiple champions and world cup contenders, as the opponent. He believes Mitsuba cannot defeat this formidable French squad, intending the likely loss to force Yawara into attending Saikai University instead of working for Tsurukame.
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Jigoro manipulates the competition format while Paddy-field devises a strategic lineup for the team judo event.
Jan 6, 1992Paddy-field proposes a tactical lineup for the judo competition, assigning Yawara to face the initial opponents, followed by herself, Kyon-kyon, and Sayuri to exhaust the remaining rivals, with Fujiko anchoring the squad. During the event, the team discovers that Jigoro has altered the rules from an elimination format to a points system. Under this new arrangement, each member competes individually, and the first team to secure three victories out of five matches wins the contest. Shinnosuke accuses Matsuda of conspiring to rig the matches. Yawara easily secures her first victory. When Paddy-field prepares to fight, Matsuda offers advice against the French judoka Deneuve, a veteran of the World Cup.
- 93EP 93
Kyon-Kyon Risks Her Life
Jan 13, 1992Matsuda attempts to share gathered data regarding opponent Deneuve, a World #3 specialist in uchi mata, but Paddy-field loses despite the intelligence. Next, Kyon-Kyon shares her history of isolation due to poor health, explaining how judo helped her and vowing to risk her life for Yawara. Though weak, she absorbs lessons quickly, scoring a yuko with an unexpected deashi barai. She defends by turning into a "turtle" and failing her arms as Yawara taught. Confused by contradictory advice from teammates, she is placed in a choke hold. Refusing to submit, she loses consciousness and the match. The score becomes 1 to 2 as Sayuri faces a heavyweight opponent, unaware of the advice being given to her.
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Sayuri secures victory through resilience while Fujiko faces intense psychological pressure
Jan 20, 1992Trailing 1 to 2, Sayuri capitalizes on an opponent's inability to throw her due to her weight, executing an Osaekomi hold. Despite severe facial injuries, she endures the position to win by ippon. Fujiko competes next, burdened by extreme anxiety as Yawara's future hangs in the balance. Jigoro employs psychological tactics, encouraging the audience, including Mitsuba women and Tsurukame representatives, to cheer loudly while media personnel photograph her. This strategy intensifies Fujiko's stress, leaving her rigid and ill-prepared for her match.
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Fujiko struggles with nerves but gains confidence through Shinnosuke's romantic encouragement during the match.
Jan 27, 1992Fujiko begins the match stiff and nervous, falling behind in points. Shinnosuke suggests she say something romantic to relax, prompting Hanazono to invite her for tea after the match. This encouragement helps Fujiko fight better and take a lead. However, she loses the advantage by following Jigoro's advice to always aim for an ippon win rather than winning by points or decisions. Jigoro provides this guidance because he is touched by her fighting spirit and strict adherence to his "ippon only" victory philosophy.
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Fujiko Wins Judo Match as Yawara Joins Company and Sayaka Returns
Feb 3, 1992Fujiko secures an ippon victory in the final moments of her match. Marilyn recruits female students to sustain the judo club, while Jigoro vanishes from the gym, leaving a French fan searching for his autograph. The Tsurukame president announces Yawara’s company employment, prompting Matsuda to caution against exploitation as he pursues both her athletic and personal identity. Coach Yuutenji concludes his recruitment efforts are futile. Meanwhile, Jigoro and Yuutenji speculate on Sayaka’s location. After ten months of training, she finally returns to the gym, immediately seeking a bath.
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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.