6.2/1012 votes#1 - 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.
Director: Takeru Ogiwara
Writer: Aya Satsuki
6.4/109 votes#2 - 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.
Director: Yuuzou Satou
Writer: Aya Satsuki
6.6/109 votes#3 - 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.
Director: Hideaki Uehara
Writer: Aya Satsuki
6.9/107 votes#4 - 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.
Director: Takeru Ogiwara
Writer: Aya Satsuki
6.6/107 votes#5 - 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.
Director: Yoshito Hata
Writer: Aya Satsuki
6.2/106 votes#6 - 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.
Director: Yuuzou Satou
Writer: Aya Satsuki
6.2/106 votes#7 - 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.
Director: Yuuzou Satou
Writer: Aya Satsuki
6.2/106 votes#8 - 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!
Director: Shintaro Itoga
Writer: Aya Satsuki
7.0/105 votes#9 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.0/105 votes#10 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.0/105 votes#11 - Golden Era
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/20/2023
Here comes a new challenger!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.0/105 votes#12 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Aya Satsuki
7.0/105 votes#13 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Ippon Again! Season 1
Every episode of Ippon Again! Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Ippon Again! Season 1!
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...
Genres:AnimationComedyDrama
Network:TV Tokyo
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Ippon!" is the best rated episode of "Ippon Again!" season 1. It scored 6.2/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Takeru Ogiwara and written by Aya Satsuki, it aired on 1/9/2023. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Formed! Revived! Restarted!".