The first season of Ippon Again! (Or Mou Ippon!) finally ended this week. From what we saw in the penultimate episode, the results were predictable. However, even then we could not say how many from Tachikawa would get defeated. Even though Aoba West got eliminated, it is not the end of the clu[…]
‘Mou Ippon!’ is an upcoming judo-themed anime with female protagonists, and to say that I’m excited would be an understatement. It’s rare to see a women-led sports anime that is not just cute looks but also takes the game seriously. This one happens to be an accurate representation of high
Anime and manga have their own way of romanticizing every theme it touches upon. Only in such literary adaptations will you see a heavy and sweaty sport such as judo getting glorified so refreshingly. Popular judo manga ‘Mou Ippon!’ will give you a glimpse into the lives of middle-school[…]