In the year 2002, the formerly powerful Japanese men's gymnastics team member Jotaro Aragaki is no longer able to compete. Even though he trained strenuously daily, he is asked about retiring by his coach Amakusa. However, a certain encounter alters Aragaki's fate.
Cast: Daisuke Namikawa, Rina Honnizumi, Kensho Ono
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Season 1
11 episodes
1. Retiring SamuraiGymnast Jotaro Aragaki is told by his coach to retire, but he can't bring himself to tell his family.TV-14CC23minOct 11, 2020
2. Rock-Bottom SamuraiAfter the press conference where he failed to announce his retirement, Jotaro has to figure out his next steps.TV-14CC23minOct 18, 2020
3. Dueling SamuraiYoung up-and-coming gymnast, Tetsuo Minamino, challenges Jotaro to a gymnastics duel with Jōtarō's career on the line.TV-14CC23minOct 25, 2020
4. Samurai Daughter.As Jotaro works hard to prepare for the NHK Cup, Leo notices that Rei has been acting strange, so he tries to find out what's wrong.TV-14CC23minNov 1, 2020
5. Battling SamuraiIt's time for the NHK Cup, Jotaro's first official competition after his press conference, but all eyes are on the young gymnasts he's competing against.TV-14CC23minNov 8, 2020
6. Samurai Father and DaughterRei's birthday is coming up, but with Jotaro busy preparing for the joint training camp with China, she is left alone to face her feelings.TV-14CC23minNov 15, 2020
7. Training Camp SamuraiAt the joint training camp with China, Jotaro and the other Japanese gymnasts see the powerful gymnastics of the Chinese team firsthand.TV-14CC23minNov 22, 2020
8. Intensive Training SamuraiKitty comes to visit Rei in Japan and takes her on a shopping spree. Meanwhile, Jotaro works on his quadruple with the help of Leo.TV-14CC23minNov 29, 2020
9. Ninja & SamuraiAs All-Japan draws near, Jotaro practices hard to perfect his new move in time for the competition, but he has an unexpected setback.TV-14CC23minDec 6, 2020
10. Samurai's Decisive BattleJotaro is determined to show Leo the new move that Leo helped him complete, but as the competition starts, Leo is nowhere to be found.TV-14CC23minDec 13, 2020
11. Gymnastics SamuraiAll eyes are on Jotaro on the day of the All-Japan finals, but Leo is already on his way to the airport to go back to London.TV-14CC23minDec 20, 2020
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In the year 2002, the formerly powerful Japanese men's gymnastics team member Jotaro Aragaki is no longer able to compete. Even though he trained strenuously daily, he is asked about retiring by his coach Amakusa. However, a certain encounter alters Aragaki's fate.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Masanori Miyake, Yumiko Miwa, Hiroshi Yanai, Chihiro Inoue
- Studio
- MAPPA
