Yakitate!! Japan

E1. He Has Arrived!! The Boy Who Possesses Solar Hands!

Oct 12, 2004 · 25m

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 a chance meeting with a traveling baker awakened his talent and inspired his goal, while his first day at Pantasia's recruitment exam gets off to a rocky start after he arrives late to the competition.

E2. Maharajah!! The Day Mount Fuji Fell!

Oct 19, 2004 · 25m

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 faces sabotage from a determined rival, Azuma relies on his natural talent and creativity to impress the judges with an unconventional bread that proves he belongs among Japan's finest young bakers.

E3. Burnt Black!! Is This the Final Kurowa-san?!

Oct 19, 2004 · 25m

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 help Kawachi instead of competing for himself, Azuma puts friendship before victory, and their bold collaboration changes the outcome of the competition in ways no one anticipated.

E4. Hihiin!! Make a Delicious Bread!

Oct 26, 2004 · 25m

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 creating a loaf that even a horse will willingly eat, the pair uncover the heartfelt reason behind Matsushiro's unusual standards and set out to bake bread that everyone can enjoy.

E5. De-licious!! A Decisively Ultimate Butter!

Nov 2, 2004 · 25m

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 his sister, Azuma develops an unconventional recipe that fulfills the manager's true goal, proving that great bread can be both flavorful and accessible.

E6. It's the Main Store!! Dancing Meister!

Nov 9, 2004 · 25m

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 Ken Matsushiro boldly challenges St. Pierre to a televised bread showdown, the fate of the branch—and Pantasia's reputation—rests on Azuma's ability to create a winning new Ja-pan.

E7. Hattori Surprise!! Transformation With the Secret Sauce!

Nov 16, 2004 · 25m

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 marks, Kazuma Azuma counters with an inventive recipe that transforms leftover bread into a delicious snack, turning the contest into an unexpected deadlock.

E8. Kawachi Kai!! The Solar Gauntlet!

Dec 7, 2004 · 25m

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. While Kawachi undergoes unusual training in hopes of developing abilities like Azuma's legendary Solar Hands, Azuma sets off on a determined journey to gather a key ingredient for his next Ja-pan.

E9. I Won't Lose!! I Challenge You With my Osaka Bread!

Dec 14, 2004 · 25m

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 unexpected burst of inspiration, Kawachi overcomes his self-doubt and discovers a recipe that honors his late father's dream of becoming a Pantasia baker.

E10. Each One's Opening Curtain!! The Pantasia Newcomers' Battle Begins!

Dec 21, 2004 · 25m

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 elimination of several contestants, Kazuma stands up for his fellow bakers, leading to an unexpected decision that gives one determined competitor a second chance.

E11. Garbage and Trash!! Kazuma Selected the Worst Possible Butter!

Dec 28, 2004 · 25m

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. While Katsuo Umino and Kyosuke Kawachi impress with their careful selection of ingredients, Kazuma Azuma's overconfidence leads to a costly mistake that puts his tournament hopes in jeopardy.

E12. Kazuma Disqualified!? Resurrection from the Brink of Death by Ultra C!

Dec 28, 2004 · 25m

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 family dispute within Pantasia draws Kazuma and Kyosuke Kawachi into a high-stakes rivalry, as a challenge from Tsukino's ambitious younger half-sister raises the stakes far beyond the competition itself.

E13. Sorry for the Wait!! Meron Meron with Melon Bread!

Jan 11, 2005 · 25m

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, earning him victory through ingenuity, but Mizuno refuses to concede and reveals a mysterious new challenger to continue their rivalry.

E14. Delii-cious!! The Trap of the Yakisoba Bread!

Jan 18, 2005 · 25m

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 Kawachi adapts quickly to intensive wok training, Kazuma struggles to keep up while learning that his next opponent possesses exceptional stir-frying skills.

E15. The Best Possible Team!! We're Going to Win with Onono Komachi-san!

Jan 25, 2005 · 25m

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, Kazuma Azuma overcomes a formidable opponent by reimagining the bread itself, proving that creativity can triumph even when the filling falls short.

E16. The Green Marvel!! It's the Magician Kazuma!

Feb 1, 2005 · 25m

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 create an animal-themed bread that appeals to children and families, leading Kazuma Azuma to face a crafty rival with a dazzling braided creation of his own.

E17. The Great Decisive Battle!! Koala's Dragon vs. Kazuma's Turtle!

Feb 8, 2005 · 25m

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 turn when the truth behind Mr. Koala's motives comes to light, bringing an end to Mizuno's wager and revealing a far greater threat facing Pantasia.

E18. With a Little Prayer!! An Oath on the Grave!

Feb 22, 2005 · 25m

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 learning of the hardships she has endured and the influence of her ruthless older sister, the pair renew their resolve to win the Newcomers Competition for Tsukino's sake.

E19. The Nightmarish Semi-Finals!! Yukino's Despicable Trap!

Feb 22, 2005 · 25m

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 scientific expertise, Kawachi's chances are threatened by a hidden act of sabotage, raising the stakes before the judges and Pantasia's top executives.

E20. The Indomitable Fighting Spirit!! Use Adversity as a Springboard to Success!

Mar 8, 2005 · 25m

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 to confront both the effects of unseen sabotage and the gap in skill separating him from the tournament's strongest competitor.

E21. The Experimental, Historical, Supreme Bread!! It`s Japan #44!

Mar 15, 2005 · 25m

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, Kazuma counters with his perfected Ja-pan, delivering a loaf so extraordinary that its unforgettable taste leaves the judges with an experience unlike anything they have ever encountered.

E22. Before the Finals!! A Dark Shadow Approaches Kazuma

Mar 22, 2005 · 25m

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 third-place match and Kazuma Azuma readies himself for the championship, a final act of sabotage threatens to undermine Kazuma's greatest advantage before the decisive battle begins.

E23. The Sticky Showdown!! Azuma Kazuma VS Kanmuri Shigeru!

Mar 29, 2005 · 25m

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 expecting his signature Ja-pan, Kazuma unveils an entirely new approach, while Kanmuri faces growing pressure from Yukino to secure victory at any cost.

E24. The Meister, Taking Wing!! Who is to Win!?

Mar 29, 2005 · 25m

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 and premium ingredients, Kazuma's unconventional approach produces a remarkable bread that secures a dramatic victory and crowns him the tournament champion.

E25. What Was That?! Kawachi, a Man's Hard Training!

Apr 5, 2005 · 25m

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 free from conventional thinking, Kawachi unveils an unconventional baguette as both bakers strive to end the tournament on a high note.

E26. The Last Match of the Newcomers' Battle!! The Singing and Dancing French Breads!

Apr 19, 2005 · 25m

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 exceptional creativity and technique, the judges are unable to separate them, bringing the Newcomers Competition to a fittingly hard-fought conclusion.

E27. Let's All Make Bread Together!! It's Japan #2!

Apr 26, 2005 · 25m

With the Newcomers Competition over, the winners receive their rewards and Pantasia undergoes several unexpected personnel changes. As Kazuma Azuma continues experimenting with new baking techniques to satisfy customers, a new alliance forms behind the scenes, setting the stage for Pantasia's next challenge.

E28. The Ten Billion Yen Man?! Pantasia's Life or Death Crisis!

May 3, 2005 · 25m

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 bakers develop an innovative new bread to boost business, Kanmuri proposes an ambitious plan to save Pantasia by competing on the international stage at the prestigious Monaco Cup.

E29. Close Attack!! The Birth of the Black Japan!

May 10, 2005 · 25m

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 new croissant whose unforgettable flavor exposes the deception, turning the rival bakery's scheme against itself.

E30. And Now, It's France! Aim for the Monaco Cup!

May 17, 2005 · 25m

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 their training, they meet France's formidable representatives, whose remarkable baking skills offer a glimpse of the fierce international competition that lies ahead.