Yakitate!! Japan Episode 31: An Explosive Situation!! The Forbidden Rodin Tactic!
Episode 31 of 69 of Yakitate!! Japan, aired May 24, 2005, 25 minutes. Available with English subtitles and dub where released.
Episode summary
Kawachi goes along with Kanmuri's plan, suggesting to make Rodin's famous "Thinker" for their bread that will be presented in the opening of the Monaco cup. After its completion, Kawachi as planned accidentally ruins it. With no other choice, team Japan makes a new life sized statue, with Kawachi inside. Kawachi is eventually found out, and team Japan starts at a disadvantage with 8 points, as well as considered the weakest team in the Monaco cup, as planned by Kanmuri.