YAWARA! a fashionable judo girl!
Original Title：YAWARA! a fashionable judo girl!
Languages:
- Spanish: Cinturón Negro
- Japanese: YAWARA! a fashionable judo girl!
- Chinese: 以柔克刚
YAWARA! A Fashionable Judo Girl! is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Naoki Urasawa, serialized in Big Comic Spirits from 1986 to 1993. The story revolves around Yawara Inokuma, a seemingly ordinary high school girl who possesses exceptional Judo talent. Her grandfather, a 7th dan Judo master, Jigorou Inokuma, has been secretly training her since childhood, aiming for her to win gold at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. However, Yawara longs for a normal life. The manga is popular for its skillful blend of sports, comedy, and romance. It was adapted into an anime series, which aired from 1989 to 1992 with 124 episodes, each ending with a countdown to the Barcelona Olympics. Despite judo being central, the narrative focuses more on Yawara's personal growth and relationships, particularly with sports reporter Kousaku Matsuda. The series had a significant cultural impact in Japan, with judoka Ryoko Tamura, who won a silver medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, being nicknamed "Yawara-chan" due to her resemblance to the character.