The Gymnastics Samurai (Season 1)

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.

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    Retiring Samurai (Episode 1)

    Writer: Shigeru Murakoshi

    Air date: 2020-10-11

    Runtime: 23 min

    Overview: Gymnast Jotaro Aragaki is told by his coach to retire, but he can't bring himself to tell his family.

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    Rock-Bottom Samurai (Episode 2)

    Writer: Shigeru Murakoshi

    Air date: 2020-10-18

    Runtime: 23 min

    Overview: After the press conference where he failed to announce his retirement, Jotaro has to figure out his next steps.

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    Dueling Samurai (Episode 3)

    Writer: Akira Kindaichi

    Air date: 2020-10-25

    Runtime: 23 min

    Overview: Young up-and-coming gymnast, Tetsuo Minamino, challenges Jotaro to a gymnastics duel with Jōtarō's career on the line.

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    Samurai Daughter. (Episode 4)

    Writer: Erika Ando

    Air date: 2020-11-01

    Runtime: 23 min

    Overview: 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.

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    Battling Samurai (Episode 5)

    Writer: Akira Kindaichi

    Air date: 2020-11-08

    Runtime: 23 min

    Overview: It'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.

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    Samurai Father and Daughter (Episode 6)

    Writer: Shigeru Murakoshi

    Air date: 2020-11-15

    Runtime: 23 min

    Overview: Rei'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.

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    Training Camp Samurai (Episode 7)

    Writer: Akira Kindaichi

    Air date: 2020-11-22

    Runtime: 23 min

    Overview: At the joint training camp with China, Jotaro and the other Japanese gymnasts see the powerful gymnastics of the Chinese team firsthand.

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    Intensive Training Samurai (Episode 8)

    Writer: Erika Ando

    Air date: 2020-11-29

    Runtime: 23 min

    Overview: Kitty comes to visit Rei in Japan and takes her on a shopping spree. Meanwhile, Jotaro works on his quadruple with the help of Leo.

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    Ninja & Samurai (Episode 9)

    Writer: Kiyoko Yoshimura

    Air date: 2020-12-06

    Runtime: 23 min

    Overview: As All-Japan draws near, Jotaro practices hard to perfect his new move in time for the competition, but he has an unexpected setback.

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    Samurai's Decisive Battle (Episode 10)

    Writer: Akira Kindaichi

    Air date: 2020-12-13

    Runtime: 23 min

    Overview: Jotaro is determined to show Leo the new move that Leo helped him complete, but as the competition starts, Leo is nowhere to be found.

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    Gymnastics Samurai (Episode 11)

    Writer: Shigeru Murakoshi

    Air date: 2020-12-20

    Runtime: 23 min

    Overview: All 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.

The Gymnastics Samurai