Fighting Spirit

Hajime no Ippo: Rising continues Ippo's quest to become stronger, featuring the same cast of loveable dimwits from Kamogawa Gym, as they put their bodies and hearts on the line to make their way in the harsh world of professional boxing. With a will of iron, Ippo steps into the ring once again.

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  E1The Strongest Challenger

  Oct 6, 2013· 24m

  Makunouchi Ippo defeated Sendou Takeshi with his Dempsey Roll and became the Japanese Featherweight Champion! Reflecting on his recent title defenses, Ippo reminisces about his late father Kazuo, and his own desires to be as strong as his dad was.

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  E2The Dempsey Roll Destroyed

  Oct 12, 2013· 24m

  With his title on the line, Ippo goes toe-to-toe with Shimabukuro. The battle is so intense Ippo doesn’t even have room to breathe, to the point he starts turning blue! With Ippo struggling at the “bottom of the ocean,” has Shimabukuro met his goal of destroying the Dempsey Roll?!

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  E3A Woman's Battle

  Oct 19, 2013· 24m

  Ippo emerges victorious after a vicious war with Shimabukuro, and Itagaki’s sister Nanako comes to pay him a visit at home while he rests. Meanwhile, Aoki is busy preparing for his first ever title match against the lightweight champion Imae Katsutaka.

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  E4The Goddess of Victory

  Oct 25, 2013· 24m

  After an infuriating face-off with Imae, Aoki turns to his girlfriend Tomiko for comfort. Meanwhile, Imae chooses to focus all his energy on boxing and his upcoming title defense, rebuffing his former girlfriend Sachiko’s attempts to rekindle their romance. Will Tomiko’s support carry Aoki to victory, or will Imae’s intense focus keep the belt on his waist?

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  E5100% Fake

  Nov 1, 2013· 24m

  Imae’s long hours of research quickly pay off as he decimates Aoki by countering every one of his trademark attacks, even the Frog Punch! As Tomiko watches on and the crowd awaits the inevitable knockout, Aoki does something that leaves the whole arena in shock.

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  E6The Distance Between Me and Glory

  Nov 8, 2013· 24m

  Imae, cowed by Aoki’s fearsome new move, suddenly realizes what it is Aoki has that he lacks. Summoning up all the energy he has left, he faces his challenger once again. As the fight drags on, will Imae retain his championship, or will Aoki finally reach the belt?

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  E7Cheese Champion

  Nov 15, 2013· 24m

  Sendou Takeshi, the "Naniwa Tiger," returns to the ring! But it's his sparring partner, Sawamura Ryuuhei, who knocks Ippo for a loop when he calls the Dempsey Roll a "clumsy technique" and declares he's gunning for the Featherweight Title!

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  E8The Mad Dog and the Red Wolf

  Nov 22, 2013· 24m

  Ippo's next title defense is confirmed to be against Sawamura Ryuuhei, and after realizing the Dempsey Roll is vulnerable to counter punches, Ippo realizes he doesn't stand a chance. His only option is to somehow evolve the Dempsey Roll into a more effective move, but as he mulls over exactly how to do it, a surprisingly familiar face appears in front of him.

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  E9A Savage Scenario

  Nov 29, 2013· 24m

  Volg has return to Japan to take back his boxing gloves from Ippo. He hopes to travel to America, but with no contacts there he must rely on Coach Kamogawa to introduce him to someone. The gang at the gym asks Volg to spar with Ippo to help him prepare for the Sawamura fight, but after such a long time away from the ring, can the Russian get in fighting shape in time?

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  E10The Face Of Determination

  Dec 7, 2013· 24m

  As the fight with Sawamura draws near, Ippo has pinned all his hopes on the newly-evolved Dempsey Roll, to the point where practicing it has left him worn out and overtrained. Left with a dire warning from his massage therapist about the toll his new move is taking, will Ippo be able to perfect his technique in time for the fight?!

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  E11Fearless Challenger

  Dec 28, 2013· 24m

  Sawamura's blatant fouls and bullet-like left jabs leave Ippo scrambling to establish some kind of rhythm. He stubbornly forces his way inside, but is he charging headfirst into a trap?

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  E12The Anti-Dempsey Perfected

  Jan 4, 2014· 24m

  Ippo mounts a desperate, full frontal assault as Sawamura continues to toy with him. Determined to take back the pace, Ippo begins to dodge the Bullets and get into a rhythm as he strikes back. Almost naturally he falls into the Dempsey Roll pattern, and Sawamura makes his move!

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  E13A Fist That Picks You Up

  Jan 4, 2014· 24m

  The evolved Dempsey Roll saved Ippo from the jaws of defeat. Bolstered by the cheering fans, he chases down Sawamura. But with Sawamura more willing than ever to risk an illegal move, will Ippo's last bit of energy be enough to defend the title?

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  E14Empowering Words

  Jan 11, 2014· 24m

  Ippo visits Dr. Yamaguchi and learns the full extent of the damage caused by the evolved Dempsey Roll. As he walks home on crutches, Umezawa drives by and gives him a lift. Ippo's relief is short-lives, however, as Umezawa suddenly reveals he plans to quit working on the Makunouchi fishing boat!

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  E15A Storm Descends on Makunouchi Fishing Boat

  Jan 17, 2014· 24m

  To celebrate Ippo's win and recovery, the whole gym gang hops aboard the Makunouchi Fishing Boat for a fun fishing trip. Yagi suggests they liven things up with a little contest, and suddenly a relaxing afternoon turns into an all-out war!

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  E16Golden Eagle

  Jan 25, 2014· 24m

  While Takamura approaches his physical limits as he cuts weight for his upcoming world title match, the American champion David Eagle arrives in Japan. Talented, dedicated, respectful, and honorable, he exudes the aura of a true champion.

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  E17Eleki's Shocker and Papaya's Coconut

  Feb 1, 2014· 24m

  It's time for Kimura and Aoki to step into the ring at the Yokohama Arena! Kimura's up first, and nerves come into play as he stands before a huge crowd for the first time. Then when Aoki's turn comes up, he finds himself perplexed by a boxer every bit as unorthodox as himself! Can the duo set the right tone for Takamura's title match?!

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  E18The Unfinished New Counter

  Feb 8, 2014· 24m

  It's the semifinal match, Miyata vs. Dachboy, and the Miyata camp recognizes a familiar face in the opponent's corner... Mister Sakaguchi, the former manager of the boxer Miyata beat for the OPBF title!

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  E19Hawk vs. Eagle

  Feb 15, 2014· 24m

  It's finally time for the main event, Takamura Mamoru vs. David Eagle! The challenger is full of vim and vigor, but even in the face of Takamura's fury, Eagle's face remains calm and collected.

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  E20A Lesson Never Forgotten

  Feb 22, 2014· 24m

  Despite being stymied by Eagle, Takamura assures his corner he has a plan for victory. Just as he seems to be making progress, a shocking development changes the entire fight.

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  E21The End of the Death Match

  Mar 1, 2014· 24m

  Blood sprays across the ring as Takamura and Eagle pound at each other's cuts. Takamura's good eye is quickly swelling shut, and the ringside doctor stands ready to call the match at any time.

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  E22Flower of Hope

  Mar 8, 2014· 24m

  And old photo and a little prodding from Ippo and Aoki prompts Coach Kamogawa and Nekota to take a trip down memory lane. Theirs is a tale of hope, frustration, and ultimately redemption in the early days of postwar Japan.

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  E23The Courage to Live

  Mar 15, 2014· 24m

  Prizefighting turns out to be no match for boxing as Sergeant Ralph Anderson easily manhandles Kamogawa and Nekota. The two fighters redouble their training even as they adjust to their new lives living with Yuki...and each other.

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  E24Iron Fist

  Mar 22, 2014· 24m

  Kamogawa breathes a sigh of relief as he watches Nekota run circles around Anderson with his spectacular footwork... Until round four, when the soldier's frustration reaches a critical mass and things take a dark turn.

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  E25A VowFinale

  Mar 29, 2014· 24m

  Kamogawa resorts to pounding a log with his bare fists as he trains to face Anderson and avenge Nekota. Anderson rediscovers his pride as a boxer and brings Miguel along as his cornerman. Everything comes down to this!

Ippo Makunouchi continues his boxing career and his goal on knowing the meaning of being strong, and the desire on fighting his idol Ichiro Miyata once again. Along him are pro boxers Takamura, Aoki and Kimura that each one of them aspire to their own dreams. the continuation after Ippo won his Japan Championship match.

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  E1The New Step

  Jan 6, 2009· 24m

  The first episode of the second season starts with mostly the match of Miyata against Arnie. Shows Kimura sparring with Miyata and then the Weigh-in. Then the match is about to start, Miyata and Arnie are ready for battle!

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  E2Bloody Cross

  Jan 13, 2009· 24m

  The second episode of the second season starts off on Miyata's OPBF Title Match. With it Arnie showing his special weapon called Bloody Cross and Miyata throwing strong counters to escape from this techniques strange name 'Bloody Cross '.

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  E3To a Promise

  Jan 20, 2009· 24m

  The third episode of the second season continues on the OPBF Match with Miyata against Arnie. With almost everytime Miyata is about to fall down from hits of the champ, but then he tooks big step and takes the OPBF Champion Arnie Gregory to the ground. The count starts, and the episode ends.

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  E4Towards The World

  Jan 27, 2009· 24m

  Miyata Ichirou wins the title of OPBF Featherweight Champion, but now Ippo feels even further from him than before. After his match, Date Eiji's second Title Match against Ricardo Martinez is officially finalized, after seven years. As they look at the boxing magazine, the coach comes in and says that Ricardo Martinez has requested a sparring match with Ippo.

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  E5The Strength of the World

  Feb 2, 2009· 24m

  Ippo comes to the sparring match against Ricardo Martinez as focused as if it were a real match, and he is determined to land at least one hit on the World champion. However, Martinez's lightning-fast lefts and instant reflexes are like nothing Ippo's ever seen. Will Ippo's Dempsey Roll work on the strongest man in the world?

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  E6A Figure to Chase After

  Feb 11, 2009· 24m

  After seven years Eiji Date will finally have his rematch with Ricardo Martinez, the world featherweight champion. The title match begins, Date starts the match off with two lefts, the second landing on the champion's face.

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  E7The Advent of the Devil

  Feb 17, 2009· 24m

  The world featherweight title match has begun, in the first round, neither Date or Martinez use their rights. The second round is more exciting than the first. In the third round, Martinez steps it up and becomes more aggressive.

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  E8Spirit For One Last Attack

  Feb 25, 2009· 24m

  Date tries the heart-breaker shot but Martinez blocks it with his elbow breaking Date's hand. By the end of the round Date's hand, jaw, and ribs are broken. After ten rounds the match has a winner.

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  E9Inheritance Qualifications

  Mar 3, 2009· 24m

  The Kamogawa Boxing Gym gets a new recruit: Itagaki Manabu, the inter-high national runner up who happens to idolizes Ippo. Meanwhile, Ippo is hit with a blast from the past when he is challenged by Hammer Nao, his former junior who now seeks to defeat him and take his belt.

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  E10Biting Dog

  Mar 10, 2009· 24m

  Ippo is reluctant to fight Nao, who used to be his junior and friend. Nao faces his fear of fighting Ippo and resolves to let Ippo know how strong he has become firsthand. Who will come out on top?

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  E11Ippo vs. Hammer Nao

  Mar 17, 2009· 24m

  The match begins. Ippo goes on an all-out offensive, hoping to end this match as soon as possible, but Nao refuses to stay down until he has shown Ippo his new power! Nao makes use of relentless and forceful body blows, pushing Ippo into a corner.

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  E12Requirements for a Pro

  Mar 24, 2009· 24m

  Ippo lowers his guard and it becomes a blow-for-blow confrontation, with Ippo winning out and knocking Nao down. Nao reflects on his past with Ippo as he gets up once more, only to be ultimately knocked out. Ippo remarks that Nao hasn't felt the pain of losing yet, and now that he has, he will become much stronger.

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  E13Ippo At The Beach 2

  Apr 1, 2009· 24m
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  E14Two Spars

  Apr 8, 2009· 24m
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  E15Itagaki's Debut Fight!

  Apr 14, 2009· 24m

  Takamura and Ippo's next matches are finalized. Itagaki has a jarring introduction to the world of pro boxing when he fights a boxer desperate enough to cheat, and Kimura's Dragon Fish Blow can't seem to get the job done. To top it all off, Takamura has botched his weight management due to Aoki's revenge and is in no shape to fight! Can Takamura defeat the Filipino Middleweight Champion?

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  E16The Two Hawks

  Apr 21, 2009· 24m

  Takamura's light punches and decreased stamina have put him at a great disadvantage, but when he sees a familiar and taunting face, his anger allows him to fight back. Bryan Hawk finally makes his appearance - but his behavior is far from that of a true champion...

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  E17Wild Kid

  Apr 28, 2009· 24m

  Takamura attacks Hawk in a fit of anger, but Hawk effortlessly blocks his attack, stunning everyone. The Kamogawa gang reviews Hawk's previous matches and learn how terrifyingly strong he is. When Ippo and friends visit Takamura's home out of curiousity, Takamura's checkered past with his family is revealed.

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  E18Extreme Weight Control

  May 5, 2009· 24m

  Takamura resolves to reach the top of the world for the sake of his friends and for the coach. In order to do so, he must lose 20 kilos (44 lbs) before the match. Takamura starves and dehydrates himself to accomplish his goal, but will he make it through this bout of extreme weight control?

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  E19Critical Situation

  May 12, 2009· 24m

  The coach and Nagi see Hawk's devastating boxing firsthand. Takamura barely makes weight and is taunted by Hawk for his skinny appearance. Later, when a press conference turns into utter chaos, all of Japan roots for Takamura to beat Hawk. Ippo makes a risky promise to Takamura, but will he be able to fulfill it?

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  E20Junior Middleweight World Title Match

  May 19, 2009· 24m

  Ippo manages to win his title defense with a 1-round KO as per his promise and rushes back to see Takamura. There, he sees all of the Japanese champions and former champions, including Eiji and Sendo,encouraging Takamura to do his best. After a flashy entrance ceremony, the long-awaited world title match finally begins!

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  E21Battle of Hawk

  May 26, 2009· 24m

  Takamura takes the pace at the beginning of the match, but Hawk unveils his unique style that allows him to dodge and attack simultaneously! After being caught off-guard and taking a beating in the first round, Takamura uses his speedy footwork to circle around Hawk, but Hawk outspeeds him and knocks him down. Can Takamura learn to counter Hawk's wild fighting style in time?

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  E22Brawl

  Jun 2, 2009· 24m

  Takamura is outsped once more and knocked unconscious, but manages to recover just in time. Relying on what he has learned from the coach, he knocks down Hawk and discovers his weakness! An all-out brawl ensues and Takamura comes out on top! Takamura begins the next round with a KO proclamation - but can he really end the fight in this round?

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  E23Supporting Hand

  Jun 9, 2009· 24m

  Despite using all of his remaining energy, Takamura cannot break through Hawk's defense and is left with no way to fight back. Hawk's wild bloodlust comes out, and he aims to kill Takamura in the ring! With nothing supporting him but the love of his friends and the coach's help, can Takamura mount a comeback?

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  E24The King

  Jun 16, 2009· 24m

  Takamura is knocked unconscious while standing yet again, and remembers all of the pain, suffering, and disrespect he faced for the sake of this match. Realizing that his pain is because of Bryan Hawk, he begins fighting back, this time driven purely by instinct and anger. Takamura turns the table, but the champion on the ropes has one last trick up his sleeve...

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  E25Please Accept This Bronze Statue

  Jun 23, 2009· 24m

  After a gruesome fight, Takamura becomes the WBC Jr. Middleweight World Champion, and orders a giant bronze statue of himself to celebrate. Itagaki wins his first official match, and Ippo meets Itagaki's family - and learns how terrifying a simple pun can be!

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  E26New ChallengerFinale

  Jun 30, 2009· 24m

  When Miyata confronts Ippo about their promise, it is revealed that Miyata has risen far above Ippo's level due to his over-reliance on the Dempsey Roll. When Ippo's next challenger, Shimabukuro Iwao, declares that he will destroy the Dempsey Roll, Ippo decides to train his Dempsey Roll so that it has no weaknesses. The coach decides to help Ippo, even if it means fighting against modern boxing itself!

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  E1The First Step

  Oct 3, 2000· 24m

  Ippo is a high school student who works full time at his mother's fishing though. Because of this, he gets bullied on by the kids at his school. That's when his life turns around, when a professional boxer happens to be jogging along the way, and introduces Ippo to the world of boxing.

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  E2Fruits of Labor

  Oct 10, 2000· 24m

  Ippo succeeds in catching 10 falling leaves, and is granted his first sparring session.

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  E3Tears of Joy

  Oct 17, 2000· 24m

  Ippo loses his first sparring session, but shows enough potential to be accepted into the gym.

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  E4Shadow Boxing

  Oct 24, 2000· 24m

  Ippo practices shadow boxing.

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  E53 Months to Counter

  Oct 31, 2000· 24m

  Ippo trains for a rematch.

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  E6The Opening Bell of the Rematch

  Nov 6, 2000· 24m

  Ippo and Miyata face off in a rematch.

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  E7The Destructive Force Of One CM

  Nov 13, 2000· 24m

  Ippo and Miyata are in the last round of the rematch

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  E8Promise to Meet Again

  Nov 20, 2000· 24m

  Ippo trains with Takamura and discovers the hardship of pro boxing.

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  E9C Class License

  Nov 27, 2000· 24m

  Ippo takes the License Test and meets Mashiba.

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  E10Debut Match!

  Dec 4, 2000· 24m

  Ippo and his opponent Yusuke train for Ippo's debut match.

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  E11Obsession for Victory

  Dec 11, 2000· 24m

  Ippo defeats Yusuke via K.O.

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  E12Becoming a Bully's Buddy

  Dec 18, 2000· 24m

  Ippo fights and wins his second match via K.O.,After the fight he was befriended by Umezawa, his former bully.

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  E13The Eastern Japan Rookie Championship Tournament Begins

  Dec 25, 2000· 24m

  Ippo and his opponent Jason prepare for the first match of the Rookie King Tournament.

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  E14Powerful Arms! Hooks vs. Uppercut!

  Jan 8, 2001· 24m

  Start of Ippo vs Jason match, both men exchange powerful punches but neither goes down.

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  E15Test of Endurance

  Jan 15, 2001· 24m

  Ippo defeats Jason via K.O. after a tough match.

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  E16Premonition of a Hard Battle

  Jan 22, 2001· 24m

  Ippo watches the fight videos of Kobashi and Hayami, his future opponents.

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  E17Ippo on the Beach

  Jan 29, 2001· 24m

  Ippo joins Takamura, Kimura, and Aoki in a training camp near the beach.

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  E18Clinch

  Feb 5, 2001· 24m

  Start of Ippo vs Kobashi match, Ippo is loosing by points because of Kobashi's strategy.

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  E19K.O. Dream

  Feb 12, 2001· 24m

  Kobashi abandoned his strategy and loses the match to Ippo via K.O.

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  E20Threat of Shotgun

  Feb 19, 2001· 24m

  Takamura wins the Japanese Middleweight Championship belt, Ippo trains with Aoki to counter Hayami's Shotgun punch.

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  E21The Way to Capture a Prodigy

  Feb 26, 2001· 24m

  Start of Ippo vs Hayami fight, Hayami takes the advantage during the early rounds.

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  E22Forward! Forward!!

  Mar 5, 2001· 24m

  Ippo defeats Hayami via K.O. Ippo's training with Aoki and Kimura's help Ippo win the match.

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  E23Another Semi-Final

  Mar 12, 2001· 24m

  Ippos day off. Miyata and Mashiba face off.

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  E24To the Place We Promised...

  Mar 19, 2001· 24m

  Miyata and Mashiba continues to fight. Ippo is angred by the outcome.

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  E25Every Emotion

  Mar 26, 2001· 24m

  Ippo trains for Mashiba flicker jabs.

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  E26Battle for Distance

  Apr 2, 2001· 24m

  Ippo VS Mashiba Round 1

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  E27Death Match

  Apr 9, 2001· 24m

  Ippo VS Mashiba continues.

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  E28Victory or Defeat

  Apr 16, 2001· 24m

  Ippo defeats Mashiba for Rookie King of Eastren Japan.

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  E29Rocky of Naniwa

  Apr 23, 2001· 24m

  Sendo goes to Japan to meet Ippo and make him go to All Japan and gets a chance to spar with Takamura.

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  E30To Enemy Ground

  Apr 30, 2001· 24m

  Ippo learns how to heal his right fist and gets ready for the All Japan but something happens his powerful right punches!

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  E31Traces of Intense Battles

  May 7, 2001· 24m

  Episode 31 is a retrospective on the hope that managed Ippo championship. It is made in the form of a newspaper article commented and written Fuuji, journalist of the monthly "boxing fan."

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  E32Throw Your Right!

  May 14, 2001· 24m

  After two straight missed Ippo, the sparring match is abandoned. Meanwhile, Sendo, the great favorites of the match, continues to train. Just before the game, the pain in the fist Makunouchi have not disappeared, his orthopedic injects an anesthetic. The pain, however, can return at any time of the match, but Ippo is determined to face Sendo costs!

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  E33Smash Force

  May 21, 2001· 24m

  Makunouchi takes the smash improved Sendo, and crashed into the ropes, but do not fall! Alas, his legs tremble, Sendo and the opportunity to boost its smash. Ippo then chooses the combat body to body pure to prevent Sendo launched its smash, blow midway. Both boxers are equal forces in this area, and no stroke reaches its target.

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  E34The Rookie King

  May 28, 2001· 24m

  Sendo Makunouchi and continues to cast powerful blows to turn, but neither weakens, they are very determined !! But after a few moments, Sendo eventually take the lead, and pushes Ippo the ropes. Our hero then decides to fight back, he took advantage of a moment's respite to launch its right on Sendo, but he dodges and launches Smash Makunouchi that takes the brunt, then connects with an uppercut and a violent series Ippo preventing strokes to attack ...

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  E35The Continuing Journey

  Jun 4, 2001· 24m

  It is the day of graduation, Ippo has also obtained his. At his high school, he became The Star, Idol of all students. This awareness leads logically significant upsurge in new boxers Club Kamogawa, known mainly through Takamura, Aoki and Kimura. But most do not have the mind needed to make boxing, and quickly brought back to reality by Takamura which they all did make a fool of jogging. Only a poor fan Ippo Yamada, managed to keep up, somehow.

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  E36The Champ and I

  Jun 11, 2001· 24m

  Ippo finally meets the champion in its class, Eiji Date. The latter is there to comment on the evening's matches as a guest. It turns out that date and Takamura are old friends. It is then time fighting. Aoki and Kimura wins them narrowly, and ranks both 5 of their category. Takamura broke his opponent as usual. Ippo meanwhile, is ranked 10 ° in its class. A few days later, the right fist Ippo is healed and he immediately asked by Newest Eiji in person for a sparring.

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  E37A Thing to Strive For

  Jun 18, 2001· 24m

  Ippo gets to get up, the game resumes. Date returned, and hardly the match resumed, Ippo is again stuck in the ropes. Date then returns its corkscrew, trying to anticipate where Ippo Date will strike, and protects his body. But the blow-out date is very accurate and comes crashing right in the heart of Ippo. The latter is then locked again, and again takes the left of Date. Our young boxer collapses into the ring for the 2nd time. Date who just wanted to test this one, decided to no longer use and Sparring resumes...

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  E38Two Rookies of the Year

  Jun 26, 2001· 24m

  Okita also control the blow that had allowed Date set down Ippo 2 times !! Ippo, panicked, took distance, and Okita feints put the uncomfortable, it can not predict its moves. Ippo then test to get closer, but is kept at bay by jabs Okita !! The latter took the lead thanks to its experience and managed to place all his shots !! He finally ends up stuck Ippo in the corner, what he expected from the beginning of the round, in order to launch its Corkscrew, once dreaded by Makunouchi !!!

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  E39Challenge in a Foreign Land

  Jul 3, 2001· 24m

  In Thailand, Miyata a draw against a second-class boxer. Decision of the arbitrator although debatable, the Japanese are not welcome there, and Miyata seems to be the target of combatants wishing to earn points easily. But our young prodigy does not intend to scroll and accept a new challenge, against the wishes of his father, who would rather see it go up in the lightweight category. For Miyata, that change is impossible, it MUST NOT prevent Ippo, about dignity, he refused to flee the face of obstacles.

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  E40A Counter to Surpass All Counters

  Jul 10, 2001· 24m

  The boxing stadium tremble with excitement, the crowd goes wild and wants to see only one thing, the victory of Jimmy Sisfer, and the defeat of Ichiro Miyata ... While the gong is about sound, Payao and baby Chana brother are on their way to see one of the most beautiful game of the life Miyata. Back at the stadium Runpini, Miyata can only see the reputation of Jimmy Sisfer, while his father described the situation of the failed against Ichiro. Payao Chana and finally arrives at the stadium before the match is over.

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  E41Barf-michi's Big Fight

  Jul 17, 2001· 24m

  At sunset, While Ippo's mother prepares the material for fishing, it can hardly his training, sorry for being late to help his mother. The next day at Kamogawa club, while everybody is training, the coach delivers some news: Aoki and Kimura are registered in Class A tournament - a competition of the highest level. Ippo learns with astonishment that it is also registered for this tournament. But always with astonishment, Geromichi learns that he was included in Pro test.

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  E42Sharing a Dream

  Jul 24, 2001· 24m

  Ippo thinks of quitting boxing.

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  E43The Speed Star

  Jul 31, 2001· 24m

  Ippo gets ready for his match against Saeki the Speed Star.

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  E44Blind Spot in the Ring

  Aug 7, 2001· 24m

  Ippo fights Saeki.

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  E45The White Fangs of the Wolf

  Aug 14, 2001· 24m

  Gero-michi leaves and has to move away.

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  E46Be the Gazelle

  Aug 21, 2001· 24m

  Aoki, Kimura & Ippo train hard for their next match of the tournament class A. They linked together jogging, sparring and Shadow Boxing to be at their best. It is time for the semifinals of Aoki. The match was balanced, but the 4th round, Aoki is counter to "the shot of the Frog" and collapses in the ring. But he gets up, feint and then delivers a powerful one to two who puts his opponent down. The latter in turn reports to, and through a nice web...

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  E47The Fighting Spirit Within

  Aug 28, 2001· 24m

  The tactics of the coach against Vorg is based on a succession of sudden melee after which the least enduring two boxers will drop his guard for breath. The victory Ippo so upon his endurance. He will have to work hard breathing and cardiovascular system. In order to have a chance, the coach must impose an extremely strong pace to Ippo. Because of that, a few days before the game, Ippo begins to think that it will not recover in time from his training.

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  E48The Red Wolf

  Sep 4, 2001· 24m

  The match between Volg and Ippo begins.

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  E49The Courage to Believe

  Sep 18, 2001· 24m

  Volg and Ippo continue to duke it out in a hard-fought and long battle.

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  E50Something to Convey

  Sep 25, 2001· 24m

  The end of the Volg match.

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  E51Group Date

  Oct 2, 2001· 24m

  Group date, literally. Ippo walks Mashiba's Kumi home.

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  E52The Challenger

  Oct 9, 2001· 24m

  Recap episode.

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  E53So That I Can Be Myself

  Oct 16, 2001· 24m

  Background episode for Date Eiji.

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  E54Fists of the Champ

  Oct 23, 2001· 24m

  "The champions have special powers! "That is what was said to Takamura Ippo before his defense of the title match. But after weight problems and a passage in a sauna that has significantly weakened, Takamura finds himself in trouble with his challenger Tamaki but still holds out and the gong sounds the end of the 1st round. The 2nd round barely begun, but Takamura load Tamaki is pushing his fitness is at its lowest, it is out of breath and roll with the punches of his opponent.

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  E55The Japan Featherweight Title Match

  Oct 30, 2001· 24m

  The episode begins the day before the match for the title of Ippo, during training with mittens. But the latter is shortened, the coach looks ill. While Aoki asks Ippo to reach him, Kimura Takamura and Tomiko to make something interesting ... When the young boxer arrives, he learns that Tomiko will predict his future, but then refuses Takamura and Kimura are there to prevent him from leaving the coach then makes appearance and berates everyone !!!

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  E56The Power that Stands in the Way

  Nov 6, 2001· 24m

  During the break, Ippo is concerned, he has not had the sensation he usually hit when Date but his coach made him regain confidence in him. The beginning of the 3rd round is the perfect copy of the 2nd, shots exchanges and this time it's the date that takes advantage. But Ippo not allowed to do, Liver Blow launches and connects to a violent attack! Ippo but still has that feeling to touch and see in fact nothing Date Eiji swinging his head depending on the direction of the shot, a technique made to dissipate the power of the blows ...

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  E57Conclusion

  Nov 13, 2001· 24m

  "What should I do?". This is the question that arises while Ippo Date street shots, then he remembers that he told Takamura just give the maximum for this fight. It resumes and cons Date of overkill shot! Champion legs no longer obey him and Ippo launches a huge live date but with its iron will narrowly dodge and 4th round ends. No one in the audience knows what will happen, not even the defending champion of average weight Takamura Mamoru.

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  E58Heartbroken

  Nov 20, 2001· 24m

  While the coach Okita Date and congratulated the champion, Ippo wishes to thank for this game then goes on a stretcher to applause from the audience ... We then see Takeshi Sendo raging against Ippo! He thought that he would win and would give him a match demand, but he realizes that there are now two people above him. Vorg then appeared, both boxers are actually in the same situation, they want to take their revenge on Makunouchi!

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  E59Look of Determination

  Nov 27, 2001· 24m

  The match between Sendou Takeshi and Volg Zangief starts.

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  E60Rival

  Dec 4, 2001· 24m

  Sendou wins the match versus Volg.

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  E61Comeback Anxiety

  Dec 11, 2001· 24m

  Miyata Ichirou defeats Li Chou Bil.

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  E62Revival

  Dec 18, 2001· 24m

  Coach returns from the hospital, and Makunochi "hits without being hit".

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  E63Youth of Fire

  Dec 25, 2001· 24m

  The past of Aoki and Kimura is shown.

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  E64Hot Rod Era

  Jan 8, 2002· 24m

  Second part of Aoki's and Kimura's past.

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  E65The Summer of the Kamogawa Corps

  Jan 15, 2002· 24m

  The group go to training camp in the mountains.

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  E66Mr. Takamura's Tears

  Jan 22, 2002· 24m

  Takamura fights a bear.

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  E67The Kamogawa Gym Swings Into Action

  Jan 29, 2002· 24m

  After this strong hectic camp, we find our boxers at the gym. While the coach told them all to go to rest, two men have one a shin-coach nihon club and the other being Shigeta Akira, a young boxer ranked 4th featherweight and will therefore fight for the title against Sendo. The coach asks the coach if his boxer could eventually do a sparring ippo face. The coach agrees. We then see ippo completely lost against an opponent whose main feature is ...

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  E68The Chief's Peril

  Feb 5, 2002· 24m

  Finally the day of the games of our boxers happens, Kimura very fit explodes his opponent, when Aoki to beat his opponent but as usual with a little more difficulty. But hey go to the main match of the evening, obviously this is the game Takamura who calls himself "the bear killer" now. While everyone is impatient in the room. Takamura offers us a memorable entrance, nay exceptional !!! He wears the skin of the bear Nekota-san brought him mountains.

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  E69The Trap of the Southpaw

  Feb 12, 2002· 24m

  Ippo and coach arriving in the city where the featherweight champion, Takeshi Sendo must defend his title against Shigeta Akira, 4th category. At the beginning of the match, we see very manhandled by the champion challenger. Indeed, as Ippo, Sendo is struggling to impose its style of boxing against a southpaw boxer, that is to say a southpaw boxer. Sendo tries to put his best shots Shigeta, but it dodges every time and even manages to outsmart his famous fatal blow, the Smash.

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  E70The Young Punk

  Feb 19, 2002· 24m

  We find our hero in him, in his room, he can not help thinking about the game he has just seen in Osaka, acceleration Sendo, his blows so powerful and his expression bloodthirsty killer scared. The Ippo thoughts suddenly stopped by his mother. Kumi, the friend of ippo wants to talk on the phone joy Ho, Ho love, Ippo is quick to take the handset. After some discussion between timid, our lovebirds decide when even an appointment.

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  E71Time for the Showdown

  Feb 26, 2002· 24m

  While the title match approach Ippo trains again and again. As it enters its footing, a crowd gathered in front of the room, there are people coming to buy their tickets for this match promises to be memorable. Yagi advertisement for Ippo that all match tickets were sold in one day, amazing. The next day is the day of the weigh-in. Ippo enters the room, always a little anxious, he sees Sendo, the defending champion has not changed, still relaxed too.

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  E72Lollapalooza

  Mar 5, 2002· 24m

  What wonder what Dempsey Roll early in the 1st round, Ippo sends his best and most powerful blow while Sendo had not yet had time to get into position. The champion is found on land that is a panic down. But we suspected that Sendo was not going to stop there, he gets up with difficulty ... In revenge and especially to repel the new qu'Ippo Dempsey Roll is about to launch, the champion sent a straight right in the custody of our hero, not to worry, in theory ...

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  E73Surpass That Moment

  Mar 12, 2002· 24m

  Ippo happens somehow to join his corner. This end of the second round was very rude for the challenger, the 3rd round starts in exactly the same way as has finished the second. Ippo gets scared, he knows a single shot Sendo could send it to the mat. Distraught, our hero does not know what to do, he took refuge behind his guard and cash titanic blows champion. After an uppercut and a smash Sendo took the full brunt, it makes up for in accuracy and sends a desperate shot ...

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  E74Mixup

  Mar 19, 2002· 24m

  Takamura has noticed, Ippo has had enough it is burnt and courage in this game is like a time bomb because if Sendo quite put down Ippo, it will never recover. 5th round begins with a superb one to two of Ippo, but Sendo replica and sends ippo the ropes and starts sending high-powered shots in the custody of the challenger. Seeing his boxer so ready for victory, the coach still Sendo revisit it when it was just a thug brawler.

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  E75One Step Further

  Mar 26, 2002· 24m

  Ippo and Sendo's match concludes.