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[[File:yawara.jpg|frame|Yawara and her manipulative grandfather]]

Yawara Inokuma is an [[Ordinary High School Student]]. Well, she'd [[I Just Want to Be Normal|like to be]]. Unfortunately, she's got a judo-obsessed [[Old Master|grandfather]] and [[Heir to ~~The~~ Dojo|natural talent]] for the sport. Her grandfather, Jigoro, is determined that she'll win gold at the Olympics, and has been [[Training From Hell|training her]] all her life for just that. He's not above using any method to manipulate, trick, or force Yawara into competing.

Yawara Inokuma is an [[Ordinary High School Student]]. Well, she'd [[I Just Want to Be Normal|like to be]]. Unfortunately, she's got a judo-obsessed [[Old Master|grandfather]] and [[Heir to the Dojo|natural talent]] for the sport. Her grandfather, Jigoro, is determined that she'll win gold at the Olympics, and has been [[Training From Hell|training her]] all her life for just that. He's not above using any method to manipulate, trick, or force Yawara into competing.

When a chance encounter (that is, almost being run over by) with [[Lonely Rich Kid|bored rich girl]] and sports fanatic [[Ojou|Sayaka Hon'nami]], Jigoro jumps at the chance to set up a proper [[The Rival|Rival]] to get Yawara excited.

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With over three years left to go before the Olympics, will Jigoro succeed in sparking Yawara's [[My Kung Fu Is Stronger Than Yours|competitive spirit]], or will his forceful methods raise her stubborn streak? It doesn't help to have a [[Intrepid Reporter|sports reporter]] sniffing around for a scoop, either.

From [[Naoki Urasawa|the creator]] of ''[[Master Keaton]]'', ''[[Monster (~~Anime~~)|Monster]]'', and ''[[Twentieth Century Boys]]''.

From [[Naoki Urasawa|the creator]] of ''[[Master Keaton]]'', ''[[Monster (manga)|Monster]]'', and ''[[Twentieth Century Boys]]''.

Yes, really.

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'''Contains examples of the following tropes:'''

* [[A Day in ~~The~~ Limelight]] (Jigoro)

* [[A Day in the Limelight]] (Jigoro)

* [[Almost Kiss]] (Yawara and Kazamatsuri in their first date, but they're interrupted by Jigoro, Sayaka and Matsuda.)

** {{spoiler|(Even worse between Yawara and Matsuda. At the last episode, Matsuda almost kisses Yawara, but he was pushed by drunken Jigoro and their friends.)}}

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* [[Can't Stay Normal]] (Yawara repeatedly [[I Just Want to Be Normal|quits judo]], but over 15 years of habit can't be broken that easily, so she keeps her practice routine going until she gets drawn back in)

* [[Casanova]] (Kazamatsuri, although he walks a fine line between this and [[Handsome Lech]]. Played for comedy in the anime, but he comes across as more dangerous in the manga)

* [[Caught in ~~The~~ Rain]] (Yawara and Matsuda take cover in the telephone booth. Matsuda accidentally holds Yawara's hand.)

* [[Caught in the Rain]] (Yawara and Matsuda take cover in the telephone booth. Matsuda accidentally holds Yawara's hand.)

* [[The Chessmaster]] {{spoiler|(Kojiro)}}

* [[Christmas Episode]] (Episode 117)

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** Sayaka always calls her Todo (no long vowels) = sea lion/sea cow.

* [[Hair Decorations]] (Yawara wears bands or ribbons frequently especially in tournament)

* [[Heir to ~~The~~ Dojo]]

* [[Heir to the Dojo]]

* [[Huge Schoolgirl]] (Played in an [[Missed the Call|unusual way]] with Fujiko)

* [[I Just Want to Be Normal]] (Yawara, most of the time)

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* [[Mad Love]] (Kuniko towards Matsuda)

* [[Magic Skirt]] (Averted)

* [[Make Way for ~~The~~ Princess]] (Sayaka expects this when she visits Yawara's school, planning to challenge Yawara. However, she gets hit on and has to [[Badass Normal|show her stuff]])

* [[Make Way for the Princess]] (Sayaka expects this when she visits Yawara's school, planning to challenge Yawara. However, she gets hit on and has to [[Badass Normal|show her stuff]])

* [[Manly Tears]] (Hanazono)

* [[Martial Arts Uniform]] (Yawara and most other judo practioners in her series wear judogi when practicing or participating in tournaments.)

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* [[Screw Politeness I Am a Senior]]

* [[Seinen]]

* [[Shipper On Deck]] (Jody and Fujiko are supportive of Yawara/Matsuda)

* [[Shipper on Deck]] (Jody and Fujiko are supportive of Yawara/Matsuda)

** Seems that Sayaka ships the pairing as well. She once asked Matsuda if he's tired following Yawara.

* [[Shotgun Wedding]] ( {{spoiler|Fujiko and Hanazono}})

* [[Show Some Leg]] (Subverted in that Yawara isn't doing it intentionally, and in fact the only reason she wins the matches is because the guys she's fighting are so obviously attempting to sneak a peak that she gets creeped out and forgets her intention to lose quickly. Played straight with Miririn, who even gets disqualified from a match for it)

* [[Shrinking Violet]] (Kyon-kyon, who joins the college judo club because she thinks it'll help her stand out more)

* [[Signed Up for ~~The~~ Dental]] ( {{spoiler|Yawara takes a job at a travel agency for the travel discount, to help find her travelling father}})

* [[Signed Up for the Dental]] ( {{spoiler|Yawara takes a job at a travel agency for the travel discount, to help find her travelling father}})

* [[Speed Stripes]] (Some of Yawara's throws generate these)

* [[Springtime for Hitler]] (Yawara tries to throw her first big public match to defuse the media attention she's getting. It doesn't work.)