The BEST episodes of "Ippon" Again!

Every episode of "Ippon" Again! ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of "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!

Last Updated: 12/26/2025Network: TV TokyoStatus: Ended

7.13

8 votes

#1 - Softness Subdues Hardness

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/6/2023

Michi is in her element, and her power and speed transform her into a force to be reckoned with.

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7.11

9 votes

#2 - The Continuation of That Dream

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/27/2023

The judo club is now five strong as they head to the Kinshuki. Michi becomes fast friends with a first year who is an opponent they’ll face in the first round!

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7.00

10 votes

#3 - Judo Feels So Wonderful, Doesn’t It?

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/6/2023

Michi and Ami find themselves evenly matched. And, as the seconds tick down, both girls grow more determined to score an ippon to win.

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7.00

10 votes

#4 - I Don’t Want to Have Regrets

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/13/2023

Nagumo is great at kendo. She loves the sport, but something’s missing.

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7.00

8 votes

#5 - I’m the Strongest I’ve Ever Been

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/27/2023

Hana Odagiri’s tenacity stops Aoba West’s momentum dead in its tracks. If they can’t take her down soon, they can kiss their tournament dreams goodbye.

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7.00

9 votes

#6 - Another Ippon!

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/3/2023

This is it. The match that will decide everything, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.

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6.92

12 votes

#7 - Formed! Revived! Restarted!

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/16/2023

Sanae’s parents insist she focuses on her grades instead of judo. But if Sanae does that, not only will she give up her passion, but she’d be letting her friends down too.

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6.90

10 votes

#8 - Secret Weapon Senpai

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/20/2023

The judo club plan to compete in the Kinshuki tournament, but a team of five is required and the club only has four members. Fortunately, Natsume has someone in mind.

6.86

14 votes

#9 - Ippon!

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/9/2023

Michi may be in high spirits, but Sanae knows her friend; she can sense that something’s bothering her.

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6.78

9 votes

#10 - With the Three of Us, We’ll Be Fine

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/30/2023

The judo club takes part in their first qualifier, so it’s normal to feel the pressure. Sanae is such a bundle of nerves that it may affect her performance.

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6.73

11 votes

#11 - She Changes the Mood Entirely

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/23/2023

The judo club has an advisor, and they are extremely worried about who it could be. And to make matters worse? Towa is about to run into someone she may wish she hadn’t.

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6.57

7 votes

#12 - There’s an Option Besides Winning?

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/13/2023

They made it to the second round, but the tournament only gets harder from here. Especially since their opponent is the prefectural singles runner-up.

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6.57

7 votes

#13 - Golden Era

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/20/2023

Here comes a new challenger!

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