Encho 2 (extension) — Harada（原田） wins
Matchup
- Red Harada（原田 恵杜） / Nisshogakuen（日章学園） / 宮崎２年参段
- White Mochizuki（望月 聖） / Imabariseika（今治精華） / 愛媛３年参段
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Encho 2 | Red | Harada（原田） | Do |
- Conclusion
- Encho 2
- Match time
- 9分45秒
- Winner
- Harada（原田）（Red）
- Foul
- No record
Text Commentary
Commentary
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The 71st All Japan High School Kendo Tournament, Men's Individual second round. Match 23 at Court 3.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
The focus is on NisshogakuenのHarada（原田） and ImabariseikaMochizuki（望月）. Solid offense and defense are expected.
Commentary
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The match begins. Both sides leave no openings, and a fierce exchange of strikes continues, but neither can score.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Both are being very cautious, trying to land a sure strike.
Commentary
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No valid strikes within the regulation time. With the score remaining 0-0, the match enters encho.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
This is where the real critical moment begins. Your concentration will be put to the test.
Commentary
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It went into Encho 1. However, neither side scored a valid strike here either, and time expired.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Who will break first? It has become a psychological war of attrition.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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And now, Encho 2. An ippon here will decide the match.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
I want to wait for a sharp strike, not letting even the slightest opening go unnoticed.
Commentary
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There it is! 赤のHarada（原田）, Do! A brilliant Do has been scored!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
That was a magnificent do. You dominated the exchange up to that point.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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Match time 9 minutes 45 seconds. With an ippon in Encho 2, Harada（原田） won the match.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
This victory can be attributed to the fact that they never gave up and maintained a steady performance until the end.
Commentary
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Nisshogakuenの原 defeated Imabariseika's Mochizuki and advances to the next match.
To both players
Harada, who seized victory, please keep pushing forward toward even greater heights.
Mochizuki（望月） fought with all their might; please use this experience as fuel to move forward again.
Source: 71st All Japan High School Kendo Championship Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results / Tournament Bracket)
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https://inhigh.kendotaikai.jp/大会速報↗
Only facts recorded in the logs (matches, valid strikes and their order, outcomes, match duration, and presence of fouls) are listed. The play-by-play and commentary are AI-generated content.