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Hajime no Ippo

Synopsis: In the absence of his father, teenager IPPO Makunouchi works hard to help his mother run the fishing boat rental business. The timid nature of IPPO, its lack of sleep and the smell of the sea make it an easy target for relentless aggressors who make it hurt and beaten daily. Mamoru Takamura, a promising boxer, rescues IPPO from a violent incident after school and takes him back to Kamogawa's boxing gym for recovery. Takamura and his fellow boxers, Masaru Aoki and Tatsuya Kimura, are surprised by the powerful punches of IPPO - a result of strong muscles developed over the years that serve their physically family business.

After a brief training with Takamura, IPPO impresses other boxers in a practical match against Prodigy Ichirou Miyata. He gets a rival in Miyata and a coach in Genji Kamogawa, the gym owner and an ex -boxer. While IPPO takes its first steps in his official boxing career, he faces a series of challenging opponents, each more powerful than the last one. Victory, loss and a dedicated training cycle await IPPO on their journey to achieve greatness. With his hard body and a spirit of unstoppable struggle, the kind youthful seeks to face the world.


Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

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Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Hajime no Ippo
  • Anime Name in Japanese: はじめの一歩 THE FIGHTING!
  • Anime Name in English: Fighting Spirit
  • Other names: The First Step, Hajime no Ippo The Fighting

Production information

  • Producers: VAP
  • Licensors: Discotek Media, Geneon Entertainment USA
  • Studios: Madhouse

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 75
  • Date: October 4, 2000 - March. 27, 2002 - Tuesdays in 0050 (JST)
  • Genres: sports
  • Subjects: Combat sports
  • Target: Shounen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 8.751
  • Popularity: 245115

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Date: 2023-06-29T07:17:04-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Hajime no Ippo": 

    • The manga creator, George Morikawa, is a big boxing fan and has already practiced the sport in youth.
    • The name "Hajime on IPPO" means "The First Step of IPPO" in Japanese, referring to the beginning of the main character's journey in the boxing world.
    • Anime and manga are known to be extremely accurate about boxing techniques and strategies, with many fans of sports praising the accuracy of fighting scenes.
    • The anime has already been shown in over 80 countries around the world, including Brazil.
    • The main character, IPPO Makunouchi, is based on a real boxer named Joe Yabuki, protagonist of the manga and anime "Ashita no Joe".
    • The anime has had several adaptations for video games, including "Hajime on IPPO: The Fighting!" For PlayStation 3 and Xbox
    • The anime is known for its charismatic and well -developed characters, with many fans having their favorites among the fighters of the series.
    • The anime also addresses topics such as friendship, overcoming and perseverance, becoming an inspiration to many fans around the world.
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    Manga and Products from Hajime no Ippo

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Hajime no Ippo"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • IPPO Makunouchi (Kohei Kiyasu) - A shy young man who discovers his passion for boxing and starts training to become a professional boxer.
    • Mamoru Takamura (Rikiya Koyama) - An arrogant, talented boxer who becomes the IPPO mentor.
    • Miyata Ichirou (Akira Ishida) - A skilled boxer and IPPO rival, who is also the son of a legendary boxer.
    • Aoki Masaru (Keiji Fujiwara) - A friend of IPPO and boxer fighting in the lightweight category.
    • Kimura Tatsuya (Kohei Kiyasu) - Another friend of IPPO and boxer fighting in the average weight category.
    • Kamogawa Genji (Kouichi Yamadera) - the IPPO coach and former boxer who was once world champion.

    Summary and events

    1. IPPO Makunouchi, a high school student, is constantly intimidated by his classmates.
    2. One day he is saved by a boxer named Mamoru Takamura, who takes him to the boxing gym where he trains.
    3. There, IPPO discovers his passion for boxing and starts training with Takamura and other boxers.
    4. He participates in his first amateur fight and wins by knockout.
    5. IPPO decides to become a professional boxer and starts training even harder.
    6. He faces several difficult opponents and gains many fights, climbing the ranking of Japanese boxers.
    7. IPPO faces its biggest challenge so far, the Japanese Pena Champion, being defeated.
    8. He continues to train and fight, eventually winning a rematch against the Japanese champion and becoming the new champion.
    9. IPPO faces even larger challenges, including a unbeaten Mexican boxer and a longtime rival.
    10. He fights in several exciting matches, including one that almost leads him to retirement.
    11. IPPO continues to train and fight, determined to become the best boxer in the world.

    What happens in the end?

    Below we have a summary of what happens at the end of the anime Hajime no IppoWe have placed a Spoiler alert, just click below to display the content of the end of the work.

    Unfortunately, Hajime on IPPO is not over yet and the manga is still underway. Therefore, there is no definitive end for the work so far.

    Games, Movies, OVAs and Specials

    See below the list of games available for different platforms related to anime: Hajime no Ippo

    • Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! (PlayStation 3)
    • Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! (PlayStation Portable)
    • Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! (Game Boy Advance)

    See below a list of OVAs, Specials, and Movies related to anime: Hajime no Ippo

    • OVAs: Hajime no Ippo: Mashiba vs. Kimura, Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger, Hajime no Ippo: Rising
    • Special: Hajime no Ippo: Champion Road, Hajime no Ippo: Mashiba vs. Kimura, Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger – Special, Hajime no Ippo: Rising – Special

    The list may not contain all games, movies, OVAs, or specials. The work may also have not received any extras or be unavailable.

    Meaning of Hajime no Ippo

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    はじめの一歩 THE FIGHTING!
    • はじめの一歩 - Hajime no Ippo - It means "The First Step" in Japanese.
    • THE FIGHTING! - The Battle! - It is an expression in English that indicates the main theme of the anime, which is boxing and fights.
    Hajime on IPPO is an anime and sports manga that tells the story of IPPO Makunouchi, a shy, insecure young man who is constantly intimidated by his classmates. One day, he is saved by Takamura, a professional boxer, and is interested in the sport. IPPO decides to become a boxer and embarks on a hard training journey and challenges to achieve his goal of becoming the world champion. The anime is known for its exciting narrative, charismatic characters and exciting struggle scenes.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Hajime no Ippo has a total of 75 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Hajime no Ippo on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Hajime no Ippo usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 245115