Mou Ippon! Episode 1 May 2026

The first episode of (also known as Ippon! Again ), titled "Tournament Blunders and Giving Judo Another Try," effectively balances comedy with the emotional weight of choosing between passion and a "normal" high school life. One Final Bow (or Not)

: Produced by Bakken Record , the episode is praised for its fluid animation during grappling sequences and its grounded, realistic portrayal of judo techniques. Mou Ippon! Episode 1

The story begins with determined to retire from judo after her final middle school tournament to focus on getting a boyfriend and enjoying high school. However, her plans are derailed after a quick loss in the final round to Towa Hiura , a talented opponent who ends up attending the same high school, Aoba Nishi. Saving the Club The first episode of (also known as Ippon