Ep. 11: Arakita befriends Machimiya while Midousuji plans to exploit Sohoku and Hakone's fatigue
Aired on December 16, 2014
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Arakita defeats Machimiya and promises to buy him a soda to become friends. Machimiya's team realizes they cannot catch the lead pack. Arakita brings Onoda and Manami to the front, where they join their captains and teammates. Soon after, the rest of Sohoku and Hakone arrive, leaving Midousuji at a disadvantage as the teams are now 6–6–2. Midousuji reveals that Sohoku and Hakone members will start dropping, with the most energetic falling first. He knows that once these teams are down to two or three teammates each, he will have a chance to win. He must remain within a reasonable striking distance to have any true chance at victory.
Episodes
- Ep. 7 · Machimiya Eikichi urges the pack to speed up and recapture the leaders.
- Ep. 8 · Arakita joins Onoda and Manami to catch up with the pack
- Ep. 9 · Eikichi Challenges Team to Relay While Revealing Secret Alliance with Midosuji
- Ep. 10 · Arakita reveals his past to Machimiya as the final sprint battle begins
- Ep. 11 · Arakita befriends Machimiya while Midousuji plans to exploit Sohoku and Hakone's fatigue
- Ep. 12 · Izumida's Pride
- Ep. 13 · Sohoku Seniors Rotate Lead as Tadokoro Sprints to Match Shinkai Before Final Climb
- Ep. 14 · Hakone executes a bold final mountain strategy while Kinjou confronts his physical limits and redefines his role within the team.
- Ep. 15 · Naruko's Determination Leads to a Dramatic Fall During the Mountain Climb