Encho 4 (extension) — Natsui（夏井） wins
Matchup
- Red Natsui（夏井 彩綺） / Kyoaigakuen（共愛学園） / 群馬３年初段
- White Yamauchi（山内 朋子） / Seijo（星城） / 愛知３年弐段
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Within the time limit | White | Yamauchi（山内） | Men |
| 2 | Within the time limit | Red | Natsui（夏井） | Kote |
| 3 | Encho 4 | Red | Natsui（夏井） | Men |
- Conclusion
- Encho 4
- Match time
- 16分7秒
- Winner
- Natsui（夏井）（Red）
- Foul
- 夏井 彩綺、山内 朋子Posted on the board (it is not clear from the flash report when the foul occurred)
Text Commentary
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
The 71st All Japan High School Kendo Championship, Women's Individual second round. This is the 5th match at the first court.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It became a war of attrition with both sides trading strikes, and the match remained undecided through Encho 4.
Commentary
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The match was a long battle lasting 16 minutes and 7 seconds. Red was Natsui（夏井） (Kyoaigakuen), and white was Yamauchi（山内） (Seijo).
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
The tension continues to build as both sides wait to see who will break first.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
The match begins. Amidst a fierce exchange of attacks, Yamauchi（山内） in white scores! Men!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Yamauchi（山内） scored first, taking the first ippon.
Commentary
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Next is the second point. This time, Natsui in red strikes sharply! Kote!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Natsui scored a kote, making it a 1-1 tie.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
The match goes into encho. It continues through the first, second, and Encho 3 periods, but there are no valid strikes.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Both sides remain focused, in a tense period of waiting for a single opening.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
And now we reach Encho 4. The moment of decision is finally here!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Here, Natsui in red lands a men!
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Men! That was the winning point! A fierce battle of 16 minutes and 7 seconds comes to an end.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a brilliant men after persevering until Encho 4.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
The winner is red, Natsui（夏井） (Kyoaigakuen)! They have won a fierce battle.
To both players
Applause for Natsui（夏井）, who fought tirelessly until Encho 4.
I pay my respects to the brave figure of Yamauchi（山内）, who fought on equal terms until the very end.
Source: 71st All Japan High School Kendo Championship Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results / Tournament Bracket)
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.
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.