Encho 2 (extension) — Harada（原田） wins
Matchup
- Red Harada（原田 恵杜） / Nisshogakuen（日章学園） / 宮崎３年参段
- White Kudo（工藤 千聖） / 鎮西 / 熊本２年参段
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Encho 2 | Red | Harada（原田） | Men |
- Conclusion
- Encho 2
- Match time
- 9分42秒
- Winner
- Harada（原田）（Red）
- Foul
- No record
Text Commentary
Commentary
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The 72nd All Japan High School Kendo Tournament, Men's Individual first round. This is the second match at Court 1.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
This will be a match where we can expect very solid offense and defense, with neither side leaving any openings.
Commentary
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Red is NisshogakuenのHarada（原田）, white is Chinzei's Kudo（工藤）. Both are aiming for a sharp strike.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Neither side is breaking. The match continues with both carefully gauging the distance.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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Within the regulation time, neither side scored a valid strike, and the match proceeded to encho at 0-0.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
With extremely high levels of concentration, it became a match where neither side allowed a decisive blow.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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It went into Encho 1, but still, no valid strike is made.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It is a time of intense mental exhaustion, but the deadlock has yet to be broken.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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And then came Encho 2. It was 赤のHarada（原田） who made the move here!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
That was a perfect strike.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Men! Harada（原田） scored! This is the winning point!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
After a persistent exchange of offense and defense, Harada（原田） scored a men to settle the match.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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Match time 9 minutes 42 seconds. Harada（原田） defeats Kudo（工藤） and advances to the next match.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a great match where both sides refused to give up until the end, and their determination clashed.
To both players
Harada scored a brilliant men after a battle of offense and defense until the very end.
Applause for the spirit of Kudo（工藤）, who fought a hard-fought battle.
Source: 72nd National 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.