Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!
はじめの一歩 THE FIGHTING!
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Synopsis
Makunouchi Ippo has been bullied his entire life. Constantly running errands and being beaten up by his classmates, Ippo has always dreamed of changing himself, but never has the passion to act upon it. One day, in the midst of yet another bullying, Ippo is saved by Takamura Mamoru, who happens to be a boxer. Ippo faints from his injuries and is brought to the Kamogawa boxing gym to recover. As he regains consciousness, he is awed and amazed at his new surroundings in the gym, though lacks confidence to attempt anything. Takamura places a photo of Ippo's classmate on a punching bag and forces him to punch it. It is only then that Ippo feels something stir inside him and eventually asks Takamura to train him in boxing. Thinking that Ippo does not have what it takes, Takamura gives him a task deemed impossible and gives him a one week time limit. With a sudden desire to get stronger, for himself and his hard working mother, Ippo trains relentlessly to accomplish the task within the time limit. Thus Ippo's journey to the top of the boxing world begins.
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About Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!
Here is what Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! (はじめの一歩 THE FIGHTING!) is about, retold in plain terms: a comedy, drama and sports anime by MADHOUSE (2000). At its core: Makunouchi Ippo has been bullied his entire life. Constantly running errands and being beaten up by his classmates, Ippo has always dreamed of changing himself, but never has the passion to act upon it.
Along the way, one day, in the midst of yet another bullying, Ippo is saved by Takamura Mamoru, who happens to be a boxer. Ippo faints from his injuries and is brought to the Kamogawa boxing gym to recover. As he regains consciousness, he is awed and amazed at his new surroundings in the gym, though lacks confidence to attempt anything.
As a comedy title, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Kouhei Kiyasu as Ippo Makunouchi and Rikiya Koyama as Mamoru Takamura. If you count yourself among viewers who want something light between heavier series, put it on your list. With 75 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.
Production & Appeal
MADHOUSE is the studio behind Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Viewers rate it 8.7/10, which signals strong word of mouth. Voice casting, including Kouhei Kiyasu as Ippo Makunouchi, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2000, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long is Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!?
- The series runs for 75 episodes in total, all available from the episode list here.
- Do I need to watch anything before Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!?
- Start with Episode 1 and continue in order. Check the series page for any related seasons, movies or specials.
- Is Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! still airing?
- Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! is currently listed as finished airing. All episodes are available to stream now.
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