TV / Fall 2013
Hajime no Ippo: Rising
The story
Synopsis
Hajime no Ippo: Rising follows featherweight champion Makunouchi Ippo as fresh opponents emerge claiming they can counter his famed technique, forcing him to confront new limits in the ring. As contenders close in, Ippo must balance pride, perseverance, and the grueling demands of professional boxing while figuring out what strength truly means. Back at Kam…
Characters
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Ippo Makunouchi
Main | Japanese VA: Kiyasu, Kouhei
Mamoru Takamura
Main | Japanese VA: Koyama, Rikiya
Takeshi Sendo
Supporting | Japanese VA: Onosaka, Masaya
Alexander Volg Zangief
Supporting | Japanese VA: Morikawa, Toshiyuki
Ichirou Miyata
Supporting | Japanese VA: Seki, Tomokazu
Masaru Aoki
Main | Japanese VA: Takagi, Wataru
Relations
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Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger
Prequel | 2009
Staff
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Shishido, Jun
Director, Storyboard
Morikawa, George
Original Creator
Fudeyasu, Kazuyuki
Series Composition
Hashimoto, Shintarou
Producer
Iwase, Yasuteru
Producer
Maruyama, Masao
Producer
Latest Episodes
Recent episodes from Hajime no Ippo: Rising.
Episode 12: The Anti-Dempsey Perfected
Aired Jan 5, 2014
Episode 11: Fearless Challenger
Aired Dec 29, 2013
Episode 10: The Face of Determination
Aired Dec 8, 2013
Episode 9: A Savage Scenario
Aired Dec 1, 2013
Episode 8: The Mad Dog and The Red Wolf
Aired Nov 24, 2013
Episode 7: Cheese Champion
Aired Nov 17, 2013
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Hajime no Ippo: Rising episode guide
25 tracked episodes