The Gymnastics Samurai
6.3
AnimationDramaComedy
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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1Episode 1Retiring Samurai
23 min
Gymnast Jotaro Aragaki is told by his coach to retire, but he can't bring himself to tell his family.
2Episode 2Rock-Bottom Samurai
23 min
After the press conference where he failed to announce his retirement, Jotaro has to figure out his next steps.
3Episode 3Dueling Samurai
23 min
Young up-and-coming gymnast, Tetsuo Minamino, challenges Jotaro to a gymnastics duel with Jōtarō's career on the line.
4Episode 4Samurai Daughter.
23 min
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.
5Episode 5Battling Samurai
23 min
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.
6Episode 6Samurai Father and Daughter
23 min
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.
7Episode 7Training Camp Samurai
23 min
At the joint training camp with China, Jotaro and the other Japanese gymnasts see the powerful gymnastics of the Chinese team firsthand.
8Episode 8Intensive Training Samurai
23 min
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.
9Episode 9Ninja & Samurai
23 min
As All-Japan draws near, Jotaro practices hard to perfect his new move in time for the competition, but he has an unexpected setback.
10Episode 10Samurai's Decisive Battle
23 min
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.
11Episode 11Gymnastics Samurai
23 min
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.
Actors
Daisuke Namikawa
Jotaro Aragaki (voice)
Rina Honnizumi
Rei Aragaki (voice)
Kensho Ono
Leonardo (voice)
Kenyu Horiuchi
Noriyuki Amakusa (voice)
Yuki Kaji
Tetsuo Minamino (voice)
Atsuko Tanaka
Mari Aragaki (voice)
