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Ippon Again!
After one last tournament and an embarrassing loss in the final round, Michi decides to call it quits on the sport of judo. Between high school social activities and entrance exams, she’ll have no time to compete in the martial art she loves most, but putting aside old hobbies is a normal part of growing up. Still, the love of judo lingers—and it comes back full force when she meets her new classmate Towa, the girl who bested Michi in her final match! Towa wants to form a judo club at their school, but she’ll need new members to get it up and running. United by their love of judo, they’ll throw in their passions into the ring together and score ippon again!
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Plot Summary
The story follows the struggles of a high school girl who, after her father's encouragement, decides to revive the judo club at her school. She faces the challenge of finding members and competing against strong opponents, all while trying to balance her passion for judo with school life. It's a journey of friendship, perseverance, and the spirit of martial arts.
Critical Reception
Ippon Again! has been generally well-received by audiences, particularly fans of sports anime and coming-of-age stories. It's praised for its relatable characters, exciting judo sequences, and heartwarming narrative that emphasizes teamwork and personal growth.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its depiction of judo and its emphasis on character development.
Appreciated for its blend of humor and serious athletic competition.
Seen as an inspiring story about overcoming challenges and building a team.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google platforms is largely positive, with viewers enjoying the character interactions and the motivating themes of the anime.
Fun Fact
The anime is based on the manga series 'Ashita no Joe 2' written and illustrated by Yōko Mori, which started serialization in Kodansha's Monthly Shonen Sirius magazine in 2016.
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