The Gymnastics Samurai 2020
What is The Gymnastics Samurai?
The Gymnastics Samurai is a television series set in the year 2002. The narrative centers on Jotaro Aragaki, a former member of the Japanese men's gymnastics team who is no longer able to compete at his previous level.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 11
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 11, 2020
- Last aired
- Dec 20, 2020
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- HTB, tv asahi, Nagoya TV, KBC
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Comedy
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 11 episodes and an average 23-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Gymnastics Samurai is a television series set in the year 2002. The narrative centers on Jotaro Aragaki, a former member of the Japanese men's gymnastics team who is no longer able to compete at his previous level. Despite his daily strenuous training regimen, Aragaki faces pressure from his coach, Amakusa, to consider retirement from the sport. The trajectory of Aragaki's career and personal life changes following a specific encounter that alters his fate. The provided sources regarding gymnastics facilities in Las Vegas do not contain information about this series, as they focus exclusively on local youth sports programs, recreational classes, and commercial training centers. Consequently, the series remains distinct from the real-world gymnastics organizations and academies operating in Nevada. The story focuses on the internal and professional struggles of a dedicated athlete facing the end of his competitive career, highlighting the challenges of transition within the world of elite gymnastics.
Should you watch it?
“A former gymnastics star faces a crossroads in his career after being urged to retire.”
- focuses on professional athletic challenges
- explores personal growth
- limited information on series scope
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven sports dramas about athletes facing career transitions.
The series focuses on the professional and personal life of a gymnast in the year 2002.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 11 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Retiring Samurai Oct 11, 2020
- E2 Rock-Bottom Samurai Oct 18, 2020
- E3 Dueling Samurai Oct 25, 2020
- E4 Samurai Daughter. Nov 1, 2020
- E5 Battling Samurai Nov 8, 2020
- E6 Samurai Father and Daughter Nov 15, 2020
- E7 Training Camp Samurai Nov 22, 2020
- E8 Intensive Training Samurai Nov 29, 2020
- E9 Ninja & Samurai Dec 6, 2020
- E10 Samurai's Decisive Battle Dec 13, 2020
- E11 Gymnastics Samurai Dec 20, 2020
Frequently asked questions
When is the series set?
The story takes place in the year 2002.
Who is the main character?
The protagonist is Jotaro Aragaki, a former member of the Japanese men's gymnastics team.
What is the central conflict?
Jotaro Aragaki is no longer able to compete and faces pressure from his coach to retire.
Does the plot change?
Yes, a specific encounter alters the fate of the protagonist.
Is the protagonist still training?
Yes, the synopsis notes that he trained strenuously on a daily basis.