This file is the premiere episode of the sports anime (Japanese title: Mō Ippon! ), which focuses on the lives of high school girls in a judo club.

Michi and her best friend, Sanae Takigawa , enroll in Aoba West High School. To their surprise, Michi’s former opponent, Towa, has enrolled there as well and wants to save the school's dormant judo club.

After a spontaneous practice session (Randori) with Towa in the school dojo, Michi’s passion for the sport is reignited. Series Information

The episode introduces , who plans to quit judo after a final embarrassing loss in her last middle school tournament to the talented Towa Hiura . Michi intends to pursue a more typical high school life—like finding a boyfriend—rather than continuing grueling sports training.

Episode 1: "Tournament Blunders and Giving Judo Another Try"