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25 Episodes 2016 - 2017
Episode 1
23 mins
It began with a chance meeting... The day of the Jinko High entrance ceremony; Gion Kenji, a first year insecure about his height, decides to join the rugby team after watching the team practice. Meanwhile, a tall and experienced rugby player Iwashimizu Sumiaki decides not to join the team due to a traumatizing experience during middle school. Curtains rise on the mismatched duo's young rugby story!
Episode 2
24 mins
Gion and Iwashimizu join the Jinko rugby team. Captain Sekizan Takuya imposes a brutal training exercise known as "The Turtle" on Gion, who wants to practice tackling.
Episode 3
24 mins
The practice game against Keijo High, one of Kanagawa's top four teams begins. Iwashizumi faces off against Miyuki Atsushi, a friend he accidentally injured during middle school.
Episode 4
23 mins
The match takes a turn for the worse under their opponents' skillfull assault. In order to change the flow of the game, Sekizan subs in the amateur Gion! Will Gion have a chance to shine in his very first match? Jinko VS Keijo finally comes to a close!
Episode 5
23 mins
The Jinko rugby club's training camp has begun. As the team engages in intense practice, a lone man appears and tells them they're wasting their time. The harsh words of former national team coach Komori Shingo leave the team at a loss.
Episode 6
24 mins
With their new coach Komori, the new and improved Jinko Rugby Team begins the second day of their training camp. Contrary to Gion's excitement, a fight breaks out between teammates. The first thing the hot-tempered sore loser Ebumi ever became passionate about... was rugby. And because of his attitude, he can't tolerate the lukewarm approach of his teammates!
Episode 7
23 mins
For Gion, who joined the rugby team after being charmed by tackling, rugby = tackling. Even during an intrasquad match, Gion neglects teamwork and the basics in favor of tackling and tackling and tackling... Komori has some harsh words for Gion!
Episode 8
23 mins
As the members of the rugby team are feeling the results of their training camp, Komori arranges a practice match against Todo-dai Sagami.
Episode 9
23 mins
Second place school Todo-dai Sagami continues to impress... Not only are they strong, but their clever play produces advantageous situations for them throughout the game.
Episode 10
24 mins
With their game against Todo-dai Sagami over, the Jinko rugby team has even more work to do. At Komori's suggestion, they engage in a slightly unusual practice session on the beach! While there, Gion begins to wonder if there's a better position for him on the team... After receiving advice from Oharano, Gion and Kamo head to Ryoin Academy to scout out the best flanker in Kanagawa!!
Episode 11
23 mins
Gion and Kamo have arrived at Ryoin Academy to spy on the team. Gion's path has become clear to him, while Kamo is overwhelmed by the amazing prowess of Ryoin.
Episode 12
23 mins
Since meeting Sekito, Gion has begun to see his own path. In order to become a flanker, he chooses to particiate in the fowards' practice. Gion is inspired by the hard work of the forwards of one of the best teams in Kangawa.
Episode 13
24 mins
Though Gion has decided to become a flanker, he doesn't know what to practice. While watching Iwashimizu offer him advice, Hachioji is reminded of Sekizan's past... The unknown story of how Sekizan, who now leads the Jinko rugby team, joined the rugby team is revealed!
Episode 14
24 mins
Komori meets with his former college teammate Tomie Yujiro. Time flies as they have fun catching each other up on how they've been doing.
Episode 15
24 mins
Encouraged by Komori and his friends, Sekizan begins practicing even harder. Though everything appears to be going well for Jinko, X Day isn't over yet... Will another team member be leaving the Jinko rugby club?!
Episode 16
24 mins
With the Sugadaira training camp starting tomorrow, Sekizan and Hachioji take their brief day off to go out together. In contrast with Umeno and Rie's wild fantasies, the two of them are simply going to a lunch meeting at Coach Komori's house. When Gion discovers what they're up to, he tries to go with them, but Sekizan sends him away! Then the persistent Gion comes up with a plan to accompany them to lunch!!
Episode 17
24 mins
The summer training camp has finally begun!! Strong players from all over the country have gathered at Sugadaira, and every day several practice matches are conducted on the various fields.
Episode 18
23 mins
Tenjiku performs as well as expected for a top eight school from the fiercely competitive region of Osaka! Physical ability, speed, and techinque... Tenjiku is a cut above Jinko in all respects, but Jinko won't go down without a fight.
Episode 19
23 mins
After some harsh words, the Tenjiku team's stagnant atmosphere begins to change. They begin closing the point gap between themselves and Jinko. In order to change the flow of the game, Jinko sends Oharano onto the field.
Episode 20
24 mins
The whistle sounds and the curtains close on a fierce battle. In their fight against Tenjiku, Jinko has achieved victory. At dinner after the game, Jinko finds themselves unable to celebrate their victory. However, when Komori asks the team, "Aren't you happy?", Sekizan and the others boil over with delight. Later Komori makes good on his promise to take Yoshida drinking, but at the bar they encounter...!
Episode 21
24 mins
During a moment after their match has ended, Gion and his teammates run into a group of Ryoin players at a crepe shope. Yoshida's request pays off, and Ryoin agrees to play against Jinko in two days. With the upcoming match against Ryoin, Gion heads out to the field at night to get in some "secret training." However, someone has beaten him to the field... Kifune is already practicing there!
Episode 22
23 mins
With the Ryoin match coming up, the stagnating Gion practices tackling with Kasuga, Hyosu, and Ise!
Episode 23
23 mins
Iwashimizu is anxious about the match against Ryoin. Miyuki realizes his friend's emotional state and shows up at his inn. When Gion, who had been training at the field alone, joins them, the three of them begin a secret training session!
Episode 24
23 mins
The team's game against Ryoin has finally started!! They may be the second string, but Ryoin is still the strongest team in Kanagawa!
Episode 25
23 mins
The Jinko versus Ryoin game heads towards is magnificent conclusion!