Encho 2 (extension) — Kita（喜多） wins
Matchup
- Red Yamaguchi（山口 華） / Tokaidaiurayasu（東海大浦安） / 千葉３年参段
- White Kita（喜多 柚妃） / Suzuka（鈴鹿） / 三重２年弐段
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Encho 2 | White | Kita（喜多） | Men |
- Conclusion
- Encho 2
- Match time
- 10分19秒
- Winner
- Kita（喜多）（White）
- Foul
- 喜多 柚妃Posted on the board (it is not clear from the flash report when the foul occurred)
Text Commentary
Commentary
剣持 翔
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Court 4, Match 25. The highlight is this long match that lasted 10 minutes and 19 seconds!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
A fierce battle with neither side giving an inch is expected. Let's watch closely.
Commentary
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Red is Tokaidaiurayasu's Yamaguchi（山口）, and white is Suzuka's Kita（喜多）. Both face off with sharp footwork.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Who will take the initiative first? It is a very tense start.
Commentary
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Within the time limit, both Yamaguchi（山口） and Kita（喜多） strike each other fiercely, but no point is scored.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Both sides are feeling each other out, with cautious offense and defense continuing as neither misses an opening.
Commentary
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No valid strikes within the time limit. The match remains 0-0 and goes into encho.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
This is where the real critical moment begins. It is a phase where the drain on mental and physical strength is severe.
Commentary
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It went into Encho 1. Yamaguchi（山口） and Kita（喜多） both attack boldly, but no point is scored.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Even in Encho 1, there are no valid strikes, and more time continues to pass.
Commentary
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And now we enter Encho 2. This is where the match shifts! White's Kita（喜多）, Men!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
That was a magnificent men. With an ippon in Encho 2, it has finally been decided.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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Match time 10 minutes 19 seconds. Kita（喜多） in white scored a men strike and secured the victory.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
The Kita（喜多） players who do not give up until the end and maintain their focus will advance.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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The one who emerged victorious from the fierce battle was Kita（喜多） of Suzuka. Yamaguchi（山口） of Tokaidaiurayasu fought until the very end.
To both players
Player Kita（喜多）, who scored a men strike in the middle of a fierce battle, showed wonderful concentration.
Applause for Yamaguchi（山口）, who fought through a long match exceeding 10 minutes, and for their fighting spirit.
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.