Yakitate!! Japan: Season 1
Episodes
He Has Arrived!! The Boy Who Possesses Solar Hands!
Oct 12, 2004 · 25 min
Ten years after discovering his passion for bread, Kazuma Azuma heads to Tokyo with a dream of creating "Ja-pan," a bread that Japan can proudly call its own. Flashbacks reveal how
Maharajah!! The Day Mount Fuji Fell!
Oct 19, 2004 · 25 min
Kazuma Azuma's dream debut at Pantasia begins with a string of costly mistakes, leaving him at a severe disadvantage in the recruitment exam. As he befriends fellow applicants and
Burnt Black!! Is This the Final Kurowa-san?!
Oct 19, 2004 · 25 min
The Pantasia recruitment exam reaches its final round with a croissant challenge, but an unexpected misunderstanding leads Kazuma Azuma to make a difficult decision. Choosing to he
Hihiin!! Make a Delicious Bread!
Oct 26, 2004 · 25 min
Kazuma Azuma and Kyosuke Kawachi begin their first day at Pantasia's Southern Tokyo Branch and are introduced to the bakery's unconventional manager, Ken Matsushiro. Tasked with cr
De-licious!! A Decisively Ultimate Butter!
Nov 2, 2004 · 25 min
With their positions at Pantasia on the line, Kazuma Azuma and Kyosuke Kawachi race to create a delicious bread free of common dairy allergens. Inspired by a timely suggestion from
It's the Main Store!! Dancing Meister!
Nov 9, 2004 · 25 min
Business is slow at Pantasia's Southern Tokyo Branch, where Kazuma Azuma and Kyosuke Kawachi soon discover they are competing with a popular rival bakery across the street. After K
Hattori Surprise!! Transformation With the Secret Sauce!
Nov 16, 2004 · 25 min
Pantasia and St. Pierre face off in a televised bread duel, with both bakeries unveiling innovative creations to impress the judges. As St. Pierre's luxurious new pastry earns top
Kawachi Kai!! The Solar Gauntlet!
Dec 7, 2004 · 25 min
Kazuma Azuma and Kyosuke Kawachi are invited to Pantasia's annual Newcomers Competition, where the first challenge is to create bread that can stay fresh for weeks without molding.
I Won't Lose!! I Challenge You With my Osaka Bread!
Dec 14, 2004 · 25 min
As the Newcomers Competition approaches, Kazuma Azuma and Kyosuke Kawachi pursue separate paths to perfect their entries. While Azuma's search for a special ingredient leads to an
Each One's Opening Curtain!! The Pantasia Newcomers' Battle Begins!
Dec 21, 2004 · 25 min
The Pantasia Newcomers Competition begins with Kazuma Azuma and Kyosuke Kawachi ready to prove themselves after surviving the preliminary round. When a dispute erupts over the elim
Garbage and Trash!! Kazuma Selected the Worst Possible Butter!
Dec 28, 2004 · 25 min
The first round of the Pantasia Newcomers Competition challenges the contestants to bake a simple butter roll, testing their skill and judgment as much as their baking ability. Whi
Kazuma Disqualified!? Resurrection from the Brink of Death by Ultra C!
Dec 28, 2004 · 25 min
Although Kazuma Azuma is disqualified for choosing the wrong ingredient, his innovative baking technique earns unexpected praise and keeps his reputation intact. After the round, a
Sorry for the Wait!! Meron Meron with Melon Bread!
Jan 11, 2005 · 25 min
Facing a wager against Mizuno, Kazuma Azuma must master a bread he has never made before: melon bread. An unexpected source of inspiration leads him to create a unique new Ja-pan,
Delii-cious!! The Trap of the Yakisoba Bread!
Jan 18, 2005 · 25 min
After advancing through the melon bread challenge, Kazuma Azuma and Kyosuke Kawachi prepare for the next round, where the focus shifts to creating the ultimate yakisoba bread. As K
The Best Possible Team!! We're Going to Win with Onono Komachi-san!
Jan 25, 2005 · 25 min
The yakisoba bread challenge continues as Kyosuke Kawachi secures a convincing victory with an inventive twist on the classic filling. Inspired by his partner's encouragement, Kazu
The Green Marvel!! It's the Magician Kazuma!
Feb 1, 2005 · 25 min
As the competition moves into its next round, a mysterious contestant's true identity begins to emerge after an unexpected confrontation. The remaining bakers are challenged to cre
The Great Decisive Battle!! Koala's Dragon vs. Kazuma's Turtle!
Feb 8, 2005 · 25 min
Kazuma Azuma and his masked opponent deliver equally impressive animal-themed breads, leaving the judges unable to choose a clear winner. However, the match takes an unexpected tur
With a Little Prayer!! An Oath on the Grave!
Feb 22, 2005 · 25 min
Kyosuke Kawachi advances through the animal bread round under unusual circumstances, while Kazuma Azuma and his friends uncover the painful history behind Tsukino's family. After l
The Nightmarish Semi-Finals!! Yukino's Despicable Trap!
Feb 22, 2005 · 25 min
The Newcomers Competition reaches the semifinals as Kyosuke Kawachi faces the brilliant Shigeru Kanmuri in a high-stakes baking duel. While Kanmuri reveals the depth of his scienti
The Indomitable Fighting Spirit!! Use Adversity as a Springboard to Success!
Mar 8, 2005 · 25 min
Kawachi's semifinal match takes a disastrous turn when his dough refuses to rise despite every effort to save it. As his opponent delivers a flawless performance, Kawachi is forced
The Experimental, Historical, Supreme Bread!! It`s Japan #44!
Mar 15, 2005 · 25 min
Kazuma Azuma faces Kai Suwabara in a spectacular semifinal showdown, with both bakers unveiling the finest techniques they have to offer. As Suwabara pushes his skills to the limit
Before the Finals!! A Dark Shadow Approaches Kazuma
Mar 22, 2005 · 25 min
As the stage is set for the Newcomers Competition final, evidence emerges that Kyosuke Kawachi was sabotaged, though the culprit remains beyond reach. While Kawachi prepares for a
The Sticky Showdown!! Azuma Kazuma VS Kanmuri Shigeru!
Mar 29, 2005 · 25 min
As Kazuma Azuma and Shigeru Kanmuri prepare for the championship match, both bakers are forced to adapt under mounting pressure. With his trusted baking stone gone and the crowd ex
The Meister, Taking Wing!! Who is to Win!?
Mar 29, 2005 · 25 min
The Newcomers Competition reaches its climax as Kazuma Azuma and Shigeru Kanmuri present their final creations before Pantasia's top judges. Despite Kanmuri's flawless technique an
What Was That?! Kawachi, a Man's Hard Training!
Apr 5, 2005 · 25 min
Following the championship match, the competition concludes with a battle for third place between Kyosuke Kawachi and Kai Suwabara. Inspired by an unusual lesson about breaking fre
The Last Match of the Newcomers' Battle!! The Singing and Dancing French Breads!
Apr 19, 2005 · 25 min
The battle for third place concludes as Kyosuke Kawachi and Kai Suwabara showcase two highly original takes on the classic French baguette. With both bakers demonstrating exception
Let's All Make Bread Together!! It's Japan #2!
Apr 26, 2005 · 25 min
With the Newcomers Competition over, the winners receive their rewards and Pantasia undergoes several unexpected personnel changes. As Kazuma Azuma continues experimenting with new
The Ten Billion Yen Man?! Pantasia's Life or Death Crisis!
May 3, 2005 · 25 min
As Kyosuke Kawachi settles into Pantasia's main branch, Shigeru Kanmuri joins the Southern Tokyo team and uncovers a plot that could put the entire company at risk. While the baker
Close Attack!! The Birth of the Black Japan!
May 10, 2005 · 25 min
St. Pierre attempts to undermine Pantasia by copying the Southern Tokyo Branch's newest bread and falsely claiming it as its own. In response, Kazuma Azuma creates an innovative ne
And Now, It's France! Aim for the Monaco Cup!
May 17, 2005 · 25 min
Kazuma Azuma, Kyosuke Kawachi, and Kai Suwabara arrive in France to begin their preparations for the Monaco Cup under the guidance of Sophie Balzac Kirisaki. As they settle into th
The Critical Touch and Go Situation!! The Prohibited Rodin Strategy!
May 24, 2005 · 25 min
Training in France takes an unexpected turn as Team Japan prepares a decorative bread for the Monaco Cup's opening exhibition. Following a secret plan orchestrated by Shigeru Kanmu
World-class Level!! The Roulette that Calls a Storm
May 31, 2005 · 25 min
The Monaco Cup begins with a challenging preliminary round that forces each team to bake using only randomly assigned ingredients. After Team Japan receives an especially unfavorab
Snacks at 3 p.m.!! It's Japan #21!
Jun 7, 2005 · 25 min
Against all expectations, Team Japan turns a seemingly impossible first-round draw into a surprise success, earning the judges' respect through Kazuma Azuma's ingenuity. Their perf
Lupin #3!! Kai`s Pan.De.Ebisu
Jun 14, 2005 · 25 min
Team Japan's second preliminary challenge falls to Kai Suwabara, who must transform an overwhelming assortment of required ingredients into a cohesive loaf. Drawing on his unique b
The World is Watching!! Monaco Cup Main Lane Start!
Jun 28, 2005 · 25 min
With the preliminary rounds complete, Team Japan advances to the next stage of the Monaco Cup as the competition intensifies. While St. Pierre launches a new offensive against Pant
A Speed Contest!! Ping It with That!
Jul 12, 2005 · 25 min
Facing elimination in a high-pressure speed challenge, Team Japan turns to an unconventional baking method in a last-ditch effort to finish on time. Despite the judge's strong prej
Survival! Bakers on an Uninhabited Island
Jul 19, 2005 · 25 min
The Monaco Cup quarterfinals take the competitors to a deserted island, where each team must create a sweet bread using only the natural resources around them. Team Japan's challen
Now Then, Swim!! The 'Fried Fish' of the South Island!
Jul 26, 2005 · 25 min
After a devastating fire leaves their island stripped of its resources, Team Japan must rely on creativity and teamwork to complete the quarterfinal challenge. Turning unexpected i
A Dive into Hell!! A New Scheme!
Jul 26, 2005 · 25 min
A rematch sends the Monaco Cup competitors to Mexico for a fish-themed baking challenge, but Team Japan's journey is sabotaged before it even begins. Stranded deep within a massive
Pierrot's Miscalculation!! How the Last Dinner Tastes
Aug 2, 2005 · 25 min
Still trapped beneath the earth, Team Japan searches for a way out while Pierrot's bizarre reaction to Kazuma Azuma's bread takes an unexpected turn. As time runs short, an unlikel
The King's Question!! Who is the First Person to Whom You Feed Your Bread?
Aug 9, 2005 · 25 min
With the sabotage exposed, the Monaco Cup comes under new leadership as Team Japan advances to a semifinal showdown against France. While preparing for a sports-themed challenge, K
Mysterious Brothers!! Kaizer's Natural Shape!
Aug 16, 2005 · 25 min
Team Japan's semifinal against the formidable Kayser brothers begins under intense pressure as Kazuma Azuma is nowhere to be found. Forced to face France's strongest bakers before
Lots of Nutrients!! The Sports Bread Showdown!
Aug 23, 2005 · 25 min
Kazuma Azuma arrives just in time to join Team Japan's semifinal against the Kayser brothers, transforming what seemed like a hopeless match into a dramatic showdown. By combining
The Sound Speed Threat!! Gopan #97
Sep 6, 2005 · 25 min
With Team Japan through to the Monaco Cup final, the bakers celebrate before learning that their last obstacle is the powerful American team led by the enigmatic Shadow. As the cha
Nude Nude Nude!! Magnificent Bread Battle!
Sep 13, 2005 · 25 min
The Monaco Cup final begins with Kai Suwabara representing Team Japan in the opening match against Monica Adenauer, America's gifted pastry specialist. As the two bakers showcase t
Pierrot Arrested! Bows Between Love and Bread!
Sep 20, 2005 · 25 min
The Monaco Cup final opens with an intense showdown between Kai Suwabara and Monica Adenauer, as both bakers present imaginative creations inspired by clothing. Although Monica cla
Victory! Bring a Revolution to the Bread Industry!
Sep 27, 2005 · 25 min
After Team Japan falls behind in the Monaco Cup final, Kyosuke Kawachi must carry the pressure of the second match against his former rival, Shachihoko. Inspired by his late father
Great Dectective Piero!! Reaction that Gave Life!
Oct 4, 2005 · 25 min
Kyosuke Kawachi's championship match against Shachihoko reaches its climax as both bakers present inventive breads designed to complement any meal. Amid another of Judge Pierrot's
Reunion at the VIP seat!! Heaven Again
Oct 4, 2005 · 25 min
As the Monaco Cup final is interrupted by Judge Pierrot's sudden collapse, a shocking revelation about his past changes the course of the competition. Moved by the tragedy, Kazuma
Confuse the Universe!! Man who Succeeded Gopan
Oct 11, 2005 · 25 min
The Monaco Cup reaches its final match as Kazuma Azuma prepares to face the mysterious Shadow White in a battle to create a bread that embodies the taste of one's homeland. As Shad
Final Ingredients Assembled!! Greatest Tournament in History
Oct 25, 2005 · 25 min
The decisive Monaco Cup final begins as Kazuma Azuma and Shadow White unveil their ultimate creations in a battle to represent the flavors of their homelands. Shadow's remarkable G
Pierrot Transcends Time!! Japan to the Top of the World!?
Nov 1, 2005 · 25 min
The Monaco Cup reaches its unforgettable conclusion as Kazuma Azuma presents his final Ja-pan against Shadow White's masterpiece. With a bread crafted entirely by hand, Kazuma deli
Challenge From Kirisaki! New Program Yakitate!! 9 Starts
Nov 8, 2005 · 25 min
Fresh off their Monaco Cup victory, Kazuma Azuma and the Pantasia team return to Japan only to find themselves drawn into a new nationwide baking competition orchestrated by Mr. Ki
The Great Battles in Special Localities!! In the End, He's a Pop Idol!
Nov 15, 2005 · 25 min
The nationwide Yakitate! 9 tournament begins with Kazuma Azuma representing Pantasia against celebrity chef Takumi Tsubozuka of St. Pierre. Faced with a shortage of the region's si
Awaken!! Super Kuroyanagi!
Nov 22, 2005 · 25 min
Kazuma Azuma and Takumi Tsubozuka's opening Yakitate! 9 match reaches its conclusion as both bakers unveil breads inspired by Ōma's local seafood. By making full use of regional in
Kuroyanagi in Danger!! The Lost Reactions!
Dec 6, 2005 · 25 min
Pantasia's next Yakitate! 9 match pits Kazuma Azuma against master chef Ryuu Roumen in a challenge to reinvent steamed pork dumplings using local specialties. As Judge Ryou Kuroyan
Oo, Mango!! CMAP's Big Counterattack!
Dec 13, 2005 · 25 min
Pantasia's next Yakitate! 9 challenge sends Kazuma Azuma against the remaining members of CMAP in a battle centered on Saito's famous mangoes. As the celebrity chefs combine their
Love also Rescues Saito!! Solar Hands vs the Flame Arm!
Dec 20, 2005 · 25 min
The Saito mango challenge reaches its conclusion as Kazuma Azuma and the CMAP team present their creations to the judges. While the celebrity chefs impress with technical skill, Az
Nin Nin Nin!! My Way of Ninja!
Jan 10, 2006 · 25 min
The Yakitate! 9 tournament moves to Ōmagari, where Kazuma Azuma faces a pair of mysterious ninja bakers in a challenge featuring the region's distinctive curved scallions. As both
I Hate Things that Turn!! Kai and Monica's Three-Legged Race!
Jan 10, 2006 · 25 min
Kazuma Azuma's ninja-themed match takes an unexpected turn when the masked St. Pierre bakers are revealed to be Kai Suwabara and Monica Adenauer. As the bread battle gives way to a
Kanmuri's Secret!! A Jam Showdown Without Moral Codes
Jan 17, 2006 · 25 min
As Yakitate! 9 continues, Shigeru Kanmuri is forced to confront his family's criminal legacy when his estranged half-brother challenges him to a match that will decide both their f
The Sibling Showdown!! The First Class Man Chosen by Dad!
Jan 24, 2006 · 25 min
Shigeru Kanmuri and his half-brother face off in a decisive jam-making contest that will determine the future of their family. Inspired by an unexpected idea and supported by his f
Seaweed Bread Showdown!! A Really Famous Person is Gonna Appear, You Know!
Jan 31, 2006 · 25 min
Pantasia enters a critical round of the Yakitate! 9 tournament, where a single loss could erase its commanding lead. Facing renowned nori expert Miki Norihei, Kazuma Azuma experime
A Traditional Taste! The Heart That Thinks of Japan is Just One!
Feb 7, 2006 · 25 min
The nori-themed showdown reaches its conclusion as Kazuma Azuma and celebrated chef Miki Norihei present two remarkably different interpretations of the same ingredient. Although P
The Fearful Revenge!! The Panda Man Appears!
Feb 14, 2006 · 25 min
With Pantasia trailing in the Yakitate! 9 tournament, Kazuma Azuma faces the return of the mysterious Panda, whose powerful new baking technique threatens to overwhelm the competit
The Miraculous Steamed Bread!! The Day Panda Became a Panda!
Feb 21, 2006 · 25 min
Kazuma Azuma and Panda's steamed bun battle reaches its conclusion as both bakers unveil ingenious techniques to elevate a traditional chestnut filling. By preserving the authentic
The Sun vs the Blizzard!! The Ultimate Tart Showdown!
Feb 28, 2006 · 25 min
The Yakitate! 9 semifinals pit Kazuma Azuma against Yukino in a tart-making showdown featuring Tomiura's famous fruit. After witnessing Yukino dismiss a local grower's harvest, Kaz
This is the Path I Must Take!? The Road of the Loquat!
Mar 7, 2006 · 25 min
Kazuma Azuma and Yukino's tart showdown reaches its climax as the judges sample two masterfully crafted desserts built around Tomiura's prized fruit. In a contest where exceptional
To Whom Will You Give Your Truly Delicious Bread!? The Ja-pan, Forever!
Mar 14, 2006 · 25 min
The Yakitate! 9 tournament reaches its grand finale as Kazuma Azuma faces Meister Kirisaki in the ultimate battle to determine Japan's greatest baker. Presenting the culmination of