Ippon Again!

"Ippon Again!" (Japanese: もういっぽん!, Hepburn: Mō Ippon!) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yu Muraoka. It was serialized in Akita Shoten's shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Champion from October 2018 to March 2023, before being transferred to the Manga Cross website from April 2023. As of August 2024, the series has been collected in thirty tankōbon volumes. An anime television series adaptation by Bakken Record aired from January to April 2023. The story follows Michi Sonoda, a judoka who planned on quitting the sport after her final junior high judo tournament until her friend Sanae Takigawa invites her to continue together in high school. The series is a coming-of-age ensemble drama focused on high school girls' judo, contrasting with judo manga that often feature gifted prodigies. It emphasizes the growth and friendships of ordinary girls in club activities.