Akane’s stance on Takara and the “wedding”
Akane Watanabe discusses the situation regarding Takara Oshima while on vacation in Spain with Sophie Schumann. They address the rumours that they will become a couple.
Akane Watanabe
Citizen Akane
It’s an unusual situation for Akane Watanabe. She becomes a German citizen after being dropped as a Japanese.
Naomi faces an angry Sophie and gets fired!
Naomi Watanabe pays the price for her antics. She has a risky brush with Sophie Schumann and gets fired by Takara Oshima.
Pink fiasco
Takara Oshima drops her apprehensions and plays the poker game to perfection. This has utterly devastating consequences for Akane.
Takara’s shaky survival
Takara Oshima’s will and durability have been put to the test by a hard knockdown. Is she in a state to continue and make it to the bell?
Little Storm erupts
Red alert! Akane Watanabe explodes in Round 2, producing a storm that sweeps Takara Oshima off her feet.
A plan for resurgence
Round 1 is over. Finally, thinks Akane. Little Storm met Hurricane Takara, and it wasn’t fun. What can she get from her corner to possibly bounce back?
The crash
How badly can you start a fight? Akane “finds out” at her own expense, suffering in a major blitz launched by Takara.
Fearsome Japanese champion introduced
We go ringside now to watch the introductions. The champion looks dangerous. So does the challenger. We learn about the battle points that can lead to victory.
Bittersweet visit
Akane Watanabe visits a Japanese shrine the day before the fight. It’s a nostalgic, bittersweet moment for the German Lightweight champion.
