Ippon! again English Sub & Dub

About Ippon! again

Ippon! again (もういっぽん！) arrives as a slice of life anime by BAKKEN RECORD (2023), and the premise is easy to summarize. The premise: After one last tournament and an embarrassing loss in the final round, Michi resolves 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.

Another thread: Still, the love of judo lingers—and it comes back full force when she runs into 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!

As a slice of life title, small, quiet moments and character warmth are the main appeal. Michi Sonoda (Ayasa Itou) and Sanae Takigawa (Yukari Anzai) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who want a calm, character-first watch. The run is 13 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

BAKKEN RECORD is the studio behind Ippon! again, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The slice of life focus matters here: small, quiet moments and character warmth are the main appeal. Its 6.8/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Ayasa Itou voicing Michi Sonoda gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2023, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.