

Yawara!
YAWARA!
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Inokuma Yawara is just another young high school girl. Well, not quite - for Yawara is being raised by her grandfather, 7th dan Judo master Inokuma Jigorou, to be Japan's great hope for the women's Judo competition at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. All the same, Yawara just wants to live a normal life...
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Season 1

Aim for Barcelona! The Girl Who Should Win the People's Honor Award!!

I've Found Yawara's Rival! She's the Ultimate Young Lady!!

Enter Kazamatsuri! What a Shame That She Is Infatuated With Love

This Is My Strategy to Make Yawara Take Part in a Real Match!

Finally the Real Fight! Judo Is Not Built in a Day!

Finally Pictured! The Big Scoop of the Century That Will Bring on a Storm!!

Hohohoh! The Yawara Boom That Shakes Japan!

Enough of Judo! I'm Going to Be in a Match
Where does Yawara! rank today?
Yawara! is #639 on the Bowood.TV Daily Streaming Charts today.
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Watch Yawara! Online Free — All Episodes in HD
Stream Yawara! online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated animation, comedy, and drama series originally produced in Japanese and released in 1989, it's earned a solid 7.1/10 from 7 viewers worldwide.
About Yawara!
Inokuma Yawara is just another young high school girl. Well, not quite - for Yawara is being raised by her grandfather, 7th dan Judo master Inokuma Jigorou, to be Japan's great hope for the women's Judo competition at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. All the same, Yawara just wants to live a normal life... Across 1 season and 124 episodes, originally airing on Nippon TV.
Yawara! Cast and Characters
The cast features Yuko Minaguchi (as Yawara / Kaneko (voice)), Ichiro Nagai (as Jigoro (voice)), Toshihiko Seki (as Matsuda / Eiji (voice)), Yoshino Takamori (as Sayaka / Saeko (voice)), and Akira Kamiya (as Kazamatsuri / Saimonji (voice)). Their performances are a major reason Yawara! has built such a passionate audience.
Where to Watch Yawara! Online
On Bowood.TV you can watch Yawara! free — no account, no credit card, no ads in the middle of the show. We stream the full series in 720p / 1080p HD, with subtitles when available, on any device: phone, tablet, laptop, or smart TV browser.
▶ Watch Yawara! NowWhy People Are Watching Yawara!
Yawara! flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Yawara!
Where can I watch Yawara! online for free?
You can watch Yawara! online free on Bowood.TV. Just open the page and hit play — no signup, no subscription, full HD streaming on phone, tablet, or desktop.
How many episodes does Yawara! have?
Yawara! has 124 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Yawara! good? What's the rating?
Yawara! holds a 7.1/10 rating based on 7 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Yawara!?
The main cast includes Yuko Minaguchi, Ichiro Nagai, Toshihiko Seki, and Yoshino Takamori, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Yawara! available in Japanese?
Yes — Yawara! was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Yawara! released?
Yawara! first aired in 1989.
Do I need an account to watch Yawara! on Bowood.TV?
No. Bowood.TV is free and you can watch Yawara! without creating an account. Sign-up is optional — only useful if you want a personal Watchlist or to comment on episodes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Yawara! for free?
You can watch Yawara! online for free on Bowood.TV. All 124 episodes across 1 season are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Yawara! have?
Yawara! currently has 1 season and a total of 124 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Yawara! about?
Inokuma Yawara is just another young high school girl. Well, not quite - for Yawara is being raised by her grandfather, 7th dan Judo master Inokuma Jigorou, to be Japan's great hope for the women's Judo competition at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. All the same, Yawara just wants to live a normal life... It belongs to the Animation, Comedy, Drama genres.
In which language is Yawara! originally available?
Yawara! was originally produced in JA. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Yawara! first released?
Yawara! first premiered on October 16, 1989 (1989). The series has since concluded its run.
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