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The Best Episodes of Ippon Again!

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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

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    Ippon Again! Season 1 Episode 13 - Another Ippon!
    7.4/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Another Ippon!

    S1:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Ippon Again! Season 1 Episode 10 - There’s an Option Besides Winning?
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #2 - There’s an Option Besides Winning?

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Ippon Again! Season 1 Episode 12 - I’m the Strongest I’ve Ever Been
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #3 - I’m the Strongest I’ve Ever Been

    S1:E12

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Aya Satsuki

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  4. Ippon Again! Season 1 Episode 9 - Softness Subdues Hardness
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Softness Subdues Hardness

    S1:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Ippon Again! Season 1 Episode 11 - Golden Era
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #5 - Golden Era

    S1:E11

    Here comes a new challenger!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Ippon Again! Season 1 Episode 4 - With the Three of Us, We’ll Be Fine
    6.6/10(9 votes)

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

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Takeru Ogiwara
    Writer:Aya Satsuki

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  7. Ippon Again! Season 1 Episode 5 - Judo Feels So Wonderful, Doesn’t It?
    6.0/10(9 votes)

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

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Yoshito Hata
    Writer:Aya Satsuki

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  8. Ippon Again! Season 1 Episode 6 - I Don’t Want to Have Regrets
    5.8/10(8 votes)

    #8 - I Don’t Want to Have Regrets

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Yuuzou Satou
    Writer:Aya Satsuki

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  9. Ippon Again! Season 1 Episode 1 - Ippon!
    5.7/10(14 votes)

    #9 - Ippon!

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Takeru Ogiwara
    Writer:Aya Satsuki

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  10. Ippon Again! Season 1 Episode 3 - She Changes the Mood Entirely
    5.7/10(11 votes)

    #10 - She Changes the Mood Entirely

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Hideaki Uehara
    Writer:Aya Satsuki

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  11. Ippon Again! Season 1 Episode 7 - Secret Weapon Senpai
    5.7/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Secret Weapon Senpai

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Yuuzou Satou
    Writer:Aya Satsuki

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  12. Ippon Again! Season 1 Episode 8 - The Continuation of That Dream
    5.7/10(8 votes)

    #12 - The Continuation of That Dream

    S1:E8

    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!

    Director:Shintaro Itoga
    Writer:Aya Satsuki

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  13. Ippon Again! Season 1 Episode 2 - Formed! Revived! Restarted!
    5.6/10(11 votes)

    #13 - Formed! Revived! Restarted!

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Yuuzou Satou
    Writer:Aya Satsuki

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Best Episodes Summary

"Another Ippon!" is the best rated episode of "Ippon Again!". It scored 7.4/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/3/2023. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "There’s an Option Besides Winning?".