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1 / 2- 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.
- 92EP 92
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.
- 94EP 94
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.
- 95EP 95
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.
- 96EP 96
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.
- 97EP 97
Graduation Ceremony Aftermath and Sayaka's Public Judo Challenge
Feb 10, 1992Following the judo club graduation, members discover their peers have romantic partners, revealing a lack of true intimacy. While other graduates are picked up in luxury vehicles, Hanazono arrives at Fujiko's with a single rose on a worn bicycle. Yawara waits over an hour for Shinnosuke, who fails to appear for their promised dinner. Instead, he is trapped by Sayaka, who has arrived at his door after rejecting other callers. Matsuda shows up for Yawara, but she ignores him, trapped in a misunderstanding that he only seeks journalistic scoops. Their silent standoff is interrupted when Sayaka hijacks the Sports Spirits broadcast, using multiple screens to publicly challenge Yawara to a match at the upcoming All Japan Judo Championship.
- 98EP 98
Sayaka announces training while Jigoro enters Fujiko for the All Japan Judo Championship
Feb 17, 1992Sayaka appears on Sports Spirits to claim she trains under an unnamed top coach, mocking Tsurukame as a third-rate agency. Yawara walks away unnoticed after hearing rumors of a major match against Sayaka. Coach Yuutenji registers Fujiko in the open-weight All Japan Judo Championship, allowing her to face anyone, including Yawara. Hanazono trains intensely due to feelings of inadequacy. Matsuda recognizes Jigoro’s manipulative strategy of pitting fighters against each other for sport, though Jigoro claims indifference to all else. Later, Shinnosuke takes Yawara to an expensive dinner despite being late and previously seen with Sayaka. Yawara accepts his excuses without question, believing he is wonderful. Shinnosuke views this as an opportunity to advance their relationship and kisses her at her door, unaware she remains oblivious to his womanizing nature and lies.
- 99EP 99
Yawara Takes On Her First Task at Tsurukame Agency Amidst Rivalry
Feb 24, 1992Tsurukame Agency assigns Yawara to a major project to surpass Honami Group, introducing her to the lazy assistant manager Hagoromo. Reluctantly, Yawara drags Hagoromo to pursue an account with Kato Chu company, which requires her attendance at a Hokkaido event. This schedule clashes with the All Japan Judo Championships. Meanwhile, Shinnosuke discusses his impending wedding with Sayaka, who aims to defeat Yawara first, and is pressured to lead Honami Group, the main sponsor of the championships. Shinnosuke notes Sayaka’s enhanced strength from training with Kojiro. Matsuda observes Saikai practice and notes improvements in Fujiko. Uncertainty remains regarding Yawara’s participation in the upcoming tournament.
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Yawara chooses Kato Chu over All Japan due to scheduling conflict
Mar 2, 1992Hagoromo instructs Yawara to focus on judo rather than real work. Jigoro and Matsuda observe Fujiko and Yawara at a cafe, where Fujiko celebrates Yawara’s entry into the All Japan tournament. However, Fujiko realizes her appearance with the Kato Chu company clashes with the tournament dates. This issue also affects Hanomi Travel, whose primary client is Kato Chu. Yawara seeks assistance from Shinnosuke, who weighs his personal bachelor status against a twenty billion yen opportunity. He ultimately advises her to prioritize the Kato Chu engagement and miss the All Japan. Meanwhile, Hagoromo’s difficult home life with his neglectful son and harsh wife is revealed. Believing his career is ruined by the conflict, he is surprised when Yawara accompanies him on the Kato Chu trip, having decided to skip the tournament.
- 101EP 101
Yawara's Absence Sparks Suspicion and a Journey to Hokkaido
Mar 9, 1992Jigoro and Matsuda fail to locate Yawara and encounter a suspicious Shinnosuke outside the Inokuma residence. Shinnosuke falsely claims he advised her to skip the tournament, but Hagoromo, a fan of Yawara and Matsuda’s writing, reveals she is in Hokkaido. Hagoromo hopes Yawara will qualify for All Japan, risking his career and the 20 billion yen Kato Chu deal. He also instructs Yawara to leave work for the All Japan event because she cannot stand Sayaka.
- 102EP 102
Matsuda rushes Yawara to the All Japan arena while Fujiko sacrifices a win for her arrival
Mar 16, 1992Matsuda hurries Yawara to the All Japan arena as the opening ceremony starts, prompting TV crews to hide her absence. Yawara realizes judo's public impact. Fujiko fights an Ohtawara twin, but Jigoro selfishly orders her to stall, wasting time until seconds remain when she could have won easily. Sayaka threatens to quit All Japan unless Yawara attends, causing Shinnosuke's scheme to backfire as she demands an immediate wedding. Desperate to delay the union, Shinnosuke fails to excuse himself despite his nickname "Shin-chan." Matsuda crashes his bike, but Yawara arrives just in time for her match, securing a quick victory against her first opponent.
- 103EP 103
Sayaka advances with power while Yawara and Hagoromo face professional crises
Apr 13, 1992The Tsurukame president demands Hagoromo’s resignation due to a failed Hokkaido deal with Kato Chu, threatening the agency’s celebrity status and revenue. Hagoromo attempts to apologize and conceal the televised judo broadcast but is ignored. Meanwhile, Matsuda breaks his leg in a bike accident, prompting Yawara to acknowledge the meaningful impact of his writing. Shinnosuke prays for Sayaka’s defeat to avoid an immediate marriage, yet she displays immense speed and strength to defeat a giant opponent. Sayaka and Yawara both defeat their subsequent matches to reach the semifinals, setting up a direct confrontation between the two rivals in the next round.
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The Fateful Confrontation!
Apr 20, 1992Four Mitsuba judo members arrive to support Fujiko and Yawara. In Hokkaido, Kato Chu director bonds with a disinhibited Hagoromo. Fujiko wins her quarterfinal against Shiraishi. Before Yawara faces Sayaka in the semi-final, Shinnosuke suffers nightmares of marrying Sayaka and meets rival President Ohtaguro of Tsurukame Travel, both secretly wanting Yawara to win for different reasons. Yawara scores a quick yuko but expends energy defending against a confident Sayaka, who waits for an opening to use her secret weapon. Matsuda observes Yawara’s serious expression, reminiscent of her home match against Jody.
- 105EP 105
Sayaka's Secret Weapon Fails and Fujiko Advances to the Finals
Apr 27, 1992Kojiro observes Sayaka attempting to use a left uchi mata against Yawara, hoping it exploits a weakness in Yawara’s ippon zeoi. Jigoro secretly wishes for Yawara’s defeat to force her into serious training at Sakai. However, Yawara counters with a quick leg sweep, winning the match and causing Sayaka to lose a false tooth. Sayaka departs without reconciliation or threats. In the other semifinal, Tohodoh grows larger against Fujiko, who fights with unusual spirit. Fujiko scores a quick yuko but faces a pinning threat. Hearing Hanazono’s voice, she executes a last-second comeback victory. This result sets up a finals match between best friends. Meanwhile, Hanazono trains so intensely that he misses watching Fujiko’s match on television.
- 106EP 106
Fujiko faces Yawara in a decisive match while Matsuda worries about her reluctance.
May 4, 1992The episode begins with a replay of Fujiko’s victory over Tohdoh, as Nagoromo strengthens his bond with the Kato Chu director. Matsuda fears Yawara will intentionally lose to her best friend Fujiko, a sentiment Shinnosuke supports by interpreting Yawara’s smile as a sign she only came to All Japan to support Fujiko morally. Jigoro also hopes for Yawara’s defeat to ensure Fujiko fights with full spirit. During the contest, Fujiko reflects on how judo changed her life after meeting Yawara, feeling like she is performing ballet at her peak. She attacks first based on Jigoro’s advice but is quickly defeated, yet she remains happy to discover her friend’s true strength. Contrary to predictions, Yawara does not hold back and easily throws Fujiko. Matsuda realizes he underestimates Yawara, who ended the match early out of kindness to avoid humiliating her friend. Yawara apologizes to her boss, unaware his job is secure due to his sincere connection with the Kato Chu director. Jigoro informs Yuutenji that plans to recruit Yawara to Saikai University must be paused.
- 107EP 107
Wonder if They are Staying
May 11, 1992Yawara learns Hagoromo is absent and returns with a severe hangover. The Tsurukame president congratulates him on securing the Kato Chu deal and the Toyosan automobile account in Hokkaido, totaling Forty billion yen. Hagoromo credits Matsuda for taking Yawara to the All Japan Championship and for his judo stories. At home, Hagoromo faces issues with his wife and son. Yawara visits Matsuda to cook, where he accidentally falls on his bad leg. He hides porno materials but cannot conceal a poster of Yawara’s takedown of a street thief 2 years ago. They talk about her work until Kuniko interrupts and pushes Yawara out. Meanwhile, Fujiko searches for Hanazono, who is training, and worries he might be popular with women.
- 108EP 108
Men's Resolution: Hanazono's Judo Dedication and Misunderstandings
May 18, 1992Yawara and Fujiko discuss Hanazono’s recent absence, with Fujiko noting he has not contacted her in two months. They lament male deceit, leading Yawara to confront Hanazono. She misinterprets his comment about lacking honor as infidelity, but he explains he is focusing entirely on becoming a starter for the Ebitendo judo team. Jigoro witnesses Yawara walking Hanazono home and wrongly assumes a romantic relationship. After the truth is revealed, Jigoro agrees to train Hanazono with Yawara’s assistance. Meanwhile, Fujiko receives misleading information from the Ebitendo dorms regarding Hanazono’s behavior. Matsuda encounters Hanazono and secures his promise to keep his training with the Inokuma family confidential.
- 109EP 109
Hanazono's Burning I Love You!
May 25, 1992Hanazono trains intensively with the Inokumas for the upcoming Shoujiki college cup. Ebitendo’s coach replaces a starter with the improved Hanazono, who defeats Yoshida in practice, realizing his progress under Jigoro and Yawara. He messages Fujiko about entering the Shoujiko cup, promising to reveal himself if he wins. At the championships, Ebitendo loses as a team, but Hanazono advances individually in the 98kg+ category. Jigoro teaches him a secret technique called “I-love-you!” Fujiko, initially worried and ignoring messages, sees a newspaper article by Matsuda confirming Hanazono’s victory under “Coach X.” She rushes to the arena, paralleling a previous silent bus scene, to witness his success firsthand.
- 110EP 110
Hanazono faces a giant in the semifinals and suffers a narrow loss to the defending champion in the finals.
Jun 1, 1992After Hanazono defeats the massive Yaegashii to reach the semifinals, he struggles with stage fright before the finals. Fujiko attempts to attend but is delayed by train issues, arriving only as the match against Saikai University’s Inagaki begins. The Saikai team misidentifies Hanazono’s name multiple times. Although Hanazono starts strong, Inagaki gains the upper hand while Fujiko watches from hiding. Hearing Fujiko’s encouragement near the end, Hanazono manages a yuko but fails to secure an ippon, resulting in a loss. He cries on the stadium roof, where Fujiko finds him and declares him the world’s greatest champion.
- 111EP 111
Fujiko Announces Pregnancy and Retirement Amidst Olympic Dreams
Jun 8, 1992Fujiko wins the Fukuoka International Women’s Judo Tournament in the 61kg division, while Yawara claims victory in the 48kg and under division. Excitement builds for the upcoming All Japan and Barcelona Olympics, but Fujiko feigns illness to discuss her late period with Yawara. A doctor confirms her pregnancy, leading Fujiko to happily retire from judo to prepare for motherhood. This news intensifies Hanazono’s training resolve and angers Fujiko’s parents. A Sports Tokyo reporter at Saikai University leaks the story, forcing Fujiko to hide at the Inokumas while media swarm her apartment. She publicly expresses joy about judo, Hanazono, and their future child, comparing the prospect to winning an ippon for Japan. Her parents eventually accept the situation, and Fujiko and Hanazono marry. Meanwhile, Yawara defeats Tohdoh to win the All Japan championship.
- 112EP 112
Fujiko's False Labor and Yawara's Suspicion of Kojiro's Return
Jun 15, 1992Fujiko experiences pain during a cake outing with Yawara, leading to a hospital visit that reveals she is not in labor. Shinnosuke returns from Paris and misinterprets seeing Yawara at the OBGYN, assuming she is pregnant. Meanwhile, Yawara notices K. Inokuma traveling with Sayaka, who had stolen client reservations, leading Yawara to suspect Kojiro is training her rival. Sayaka challenges Yawara on TV, claiming to have finished her European judo tour. Yawara questions Shinnosuke about Kojiro's involvement, but he lies. She later spots a man resembling Kojiro in the broadcast footage and identifies him eating oden at a street vendor. Yawara calls out to him, but he walks away without acknowledging her presence.
- 113EP 113
Yawara Avoids All Japan After Discovering Kojiro Coaches Syaka
Jun 22, 1992Yawara learns Kojiro coaches Syaka and skips the All Japan tournament representing Tsurukame. Matsuda finds her at a park and notes her past victories against her father, including a throw at age 5. She takes him to an amusement park and warns him she will lose interest if she quits judo. Syaka wins the All Japan by default and believes Yawara feared her, leading to a public challenge. Kojiro and Jigoro meet at a food stand, where Kojiro ignores Jigoro’s greeting. Jigoro eventually discovers why Yawara was absent and confronts her, prompting her to ask him not to tell Tamao.
- 114EP 114
Sayaka Dominates Khrushchev in Barcelona While Yawara’s Absence Causes Concern
Jun 29, 1992Jigoro visits the Judo World Championship in Barcelona with little interest. Jody asks Matsuda about Yawara’s no-show default, while rivals Teleshikova, Khrushchev, Li-China, and Gonzalez-Cuba express frustration over her absence. Sayaka dislikes the accommodations and wishes to quit, but Kojiro commands her to continue her world judo training, promising to coach her until she faces Yawara again. Yawara confesses to Fujiko her fear that a judo-trained daughter might break up their family, and Fujiko learns Kojiro coaches Sayaka. At the stadium, Sayaka wears a red bullfighter outfit and claims she can defeat Khrushchev in ten seconds. She easily dominates the match for a quick victory, leading Jigoro to assert that Kojiro remains only the world’s second-best coach.
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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.