Encho 4 (extension) — Watanabe（渡辺） wins
Matchup
- Red Watanabe（渡辺 菜月） / Kendaitakasaki（健大高崎） / 群馬３年弐段
- White Takeda（武田 詞葉） / Moriokashirayurigakuen（白百合学園） / 熊本３年参段
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Encho 4 | Red | Watanabe（渡辺） | Men |
- Conclusion
- Encho 4
- Match time
- 16分34秒
- Winner
- Watanabe（渡辺）（Red）
- Foul
- 武田 詞葉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
It became a war of attrition lasting an extremely long time of 16 minutes and 34 seconds, with neither side giving in.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a true clash of wills, with no winner decided even after Encho 4.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
The 72nd All Japan High School Kendo Championship, Women's Individual 3rd Round, Court 3, Match 9.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Red is Kendaitakasaki's Watanabe（渡辺）, and white is Moriokashirayurigakuen's Takeda（武田）. A fierce exchange of attacks continues.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Neither side scored a valid strike within the time limit, and the match proceeded to encho at 0-0.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
The match continues through the first, second, and Encho 3s, but a conclusion is still not reached.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It became a battle of who would break first, a development that tested their mental endurance.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
And then came Encho 4. Finally, the deadlock is broken!
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Watanabe in red steps in sharply with a Men! Men is scored!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
The timing was perfect. This ippon decides the match.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Match time 16 minutes 34 seconds. Watanabe（渡辺） in red scored an ippon with a men strike and won.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
The winning point came after fighting through four encho periods. It was an incredible display of concentration.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Watanabe of Kendaitakasaki, Takeda（武田） of Moriokashirayurigakuen. A fierce, long-drawn-out battle comes to an end.
To both players
Applause for Watanabe（渡辺）, who never gave up until the end and successfully landed a men strike.
I express my respect for the tenacious fight of Takeda（武田）, who fought to a stalemate until Encho 4.
Source: 72nd National High School Kendo Championship Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results/Tournament Bracket)
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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.