Hajime no Ippo in english Fighting Spirit, is an anime that has 127 episodes divided into 3 seasons, with 2 filler episodes, this adapted up to chapter 557 of the manga, which is where the anime ends (it has 1408 chapters, still being published).
- Rating: 4.4/5 ( votes).
- Creator: Jyoji Morikawa
- Magazine: Shōnen Magazine
- Editorial: Kōdansha
- Published (manga): September 27, de 1988
- Studio: Madhouse
- Director: Satoshi Nishimura
- Music: Tsuneo Imahori
- Premiere (anime): October 3, 2000
In the absence of his father, teenager Ippo Makunouchi diligently assists his mother in managing her fishing boat rental business. Despite his shy demeanor, constant fatigue, and the scent of the sea that clings to him, Ippo becomes a target for persistent bullies who subject him to daily physical abuse. One day, Mamoru Takamura, an emerging boxer, intervenes during a violent after-school incident, rescuing Ippo and bringing him to the Kamogawa Boxing Gym for recovery.
At the gym, Takamura, along with fellow boxers Masaru Aoki and Tatsuya Kimura, is astonished by Ippo's formidable punching power—a result of his robust muscles developed through years of strenuous work in his family's physically demanding business. After a brief training period under Takamura, Ippo showcases his impressive skills in a practice match against the prodigious Ichirou Miyata. This performance not only establishes Miyata as a rival but also garners the attention of Genji Kamogawa, the gym owner and former boxer, who becomes Ippo's coach.
Embarking on his official boxing career, Ippo confronts a succession of formidable opponents, each more challenging than the last. The journey is marked by victories, losses, and a continuous cycle of rigorous training. With a resilient body and an indomitable fighting spirit, the compassionate young man aims to conquer the world of boxing, guided by his newfound coach and fueled by the pursuit of greatness.
Hajime no Ippo Filler Episodes List
In this list I will mark you the filler episodes of Hajime no Ippo (if it had them), the extra material of the anime, either ovas or movies will be located in Chronological Order, and finally I will mention in which chapter of the manga the anime ends or in which chapter of the manga to start reading after the anime.
SEASON 1: Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!
The opening cover is Under Star (1-25), Inner Light (26-52) and Tumbling Dice (53-76) and the ending is Yuuzora no Kamihikouki (1-25), 360 (26-52) and Eternal Loop (53-76) .
- 01. "THE FIRST STEP"
- 02. "Fruits of Labor"
- 03. "Tears of Joy"
- 04. "Shadow Boxing"
- 05. "3 Months to Counter"
- 06. "The Opening Bell of the Rematch"
- 07. "The Destructive Force of 1 cm"
- 08. "Promise to Meet Again"
- 09. "C Class License"
- 10. "Debut Match!"
- 11. "Obsession for Victory"
- 12. "Becoming a Bully's Buddy"
- 13. "The Eastern Japan Rookie Championship Tournament Begins"
- 14. "Powerful Arms! Hooks vs. Uppercut!"
- 15. "Test of Endurance"
- 16. "Anticipating a Fierce Fight"
- 17. "Ippo on the Beach"
- 18. "Clinch"
- 19. "Dream of a KO"
- 20. "The Threat of Shotgun"
- 21. "The Way to Capture a Prodigy"
- 22. "Forward! Forward!!"
- 23. "The Other Semi-Final"
- 24. "To the Promised Place..."
- 25. "Grudges, Sorrows & Dreams"
- 26. "The Battle for Distance"
- 27. "Death Match"
- 28. "Victory or Defeat"
- 29. "Rocky of Naniwa"
- 30. "To Enemy Ground"
- 31.
"Traces of Intense Battles (recap)"* Filler - 32. "Throw Your Right!"
- 33. "Smash Force"
- 34. "The Rookie King"
- 35. "The Counting Journey"
- 36. "The Champ and I"
- 37. "A Thing to Strive For"
- 38. "Two Rookies of the Year"
- 39. "Challenge in a Foreign Land"
- 40. "A Counter to Surpass All Counters"
- 41. "Barf-michi's Big Fight"
- 42. "Sharing a Dream"
- 43. "The Speed Star"
- 44. "Blind Spot in the Ring"
- 45. "The White Fangs of the Wolf"
- 46. "Be the Gazelle"
- 47. "The Fighting Spirit Within"
- 48. "The Red Wolf"
- 49. "The Courage to Believe"
- 50. "Something to Convey"
- 51. "The Group Date"
- 52.
"The Challenger (recap)"* Filler - 53. "So That I Can Be Myself"
- 54. "Fists of the Champ"
- 55. "The Japan Featherweight Title Match"
- 56. "The Power that Stands in the Way"
- 57. "Conclusion"
- 58. "Heartbroken"
- 59. "A Determined Gaze"
- 60. "Rival"
- 61. "Comeback Anxiety"
- 62. "Revival"
- 63. "Youth of Fire"
- 64. "Hot Rod Era"
- 65. "The Summer of the Kamogawa Corps"
- 66. "Mr. Takamura's Tears"
- 67. "The Kamogawa Gym Swings Into Action"
- 68. "The Chief's Peril"
- 69. "The Trap of the Southpaw"
- 70. "The Young Punk"
- 71. "Time for the Showdown"
- 72. "Lallapallooza"
- 73. "Surpass that Moment"
- 74. "Mix-Up"
- 75. "A Step Further"
- 76. "Boxer's Fist"
- <--------------------- Movie 1: Hajime no Ippo - Champion Road ------------------- ->
- <--------------------- OVA 1: Hajime no Ippo - Mashiba vs. Kimura --------------------->
SEASON 2: Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger
The opening opening is Hekireki (1-26) and the ending is 8 am (1-26) .
- 01. "The New Step"
- 02. "Bloody Cross"
- 03. "To the Promised Place"
- 04. "Towards the World"
- 05. "The Strength of the World"
- 06. "A Figure to Chase After"
- 07. "The Advent of the Devil"
- 08. "Spirit for One Last Attack"
- 09. "Qualifying for Succession"
- 10. "Cannon Fodder"
- 11. "Ippo vs. Hammer Nao"
- 12. "What It Means To Be a Pro"
- 13. "Ippo on the Beach 2"
- 14. "Two Sparring"
- 15. "Itagaki's Debut Match!"
- 16. "The 2 Hawks"
- 17. "Wild Child"
- 18. "Extreme Weight Control"
- 19. "Explosive Confrontation"
- 20. "World Jr. Middle Weight Title Match"
- 21. "The Battle of the Hawks!"
- 22. "Supporting Hand"
- 23. "Support Hand"
- 24. "The King"
- 25. "My Bronze Statue, Please"
- 26. "New Challenger"
SEASON 3: Hajime No Ippo: Rising
The opening opening is Yakan Hikou (1-25) and the ending is Buchikome !! (1-25) .
- 01. "The Strongest Challenger"
- 02. "The Dempsey Roll Destroyed"
- 03. "A Woman's Battle"
- 04. "The Goddess of Victory"
- 05. "100% Fake"
- 06. "The Distance Between Me and Glory"
- 07. "Cheese Champion"
- 08. "The Mad Dog and The Red Wolf"
- 09. "A Savage Scenario"
- 10. "The Face of Determination"
- 11. "Fearless Challenger"
- 12. "The Anti-Dempsey Perfected"
- 13. "A Fist that Picks You Up"
- 14. "Empowering Words"
- 15. "A Storm Descends on Makunouchi Fishing Boat!"
- 16. "Golden Eagle"
- 17. "Eleki's Shocker and Papaya's Coconut"
- 18. "The Unfinished New Counter"
- 19. "Hawk vs. Eagle"
- 20. "A Lesson Never Forgotten"
- 21. "The End of the Death Match"
- 22. "Flower of Hope" (*)
- 23. "The Courage to Live" (*)
- 24. "Iron Fist" (*)
- 25. "A Vow for Honor!" (*)
| Last Episode Corresponds to: | We started reading from: |
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MANGA The last episode that aired is 21 of Season 3 corresponding to Chapter 552, 553, 554, 555, 556 and 557 of the manga, which is where the anime leave off. (*) Episodes 22, 23, 24 and 25 are adapted from chapters 400 to 414 of the manga, so they would be located chronologically after the second season "Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger" this according to the manga. |
MANGA So if we want to continue the manga after the anime, we must start reading from Chapter 558 of the manga, this corresponds to Volume 61 (contains chapters 552 to 561). |