TV / Fall 2000
Hajime no Ippo
The story
Synopsis
Ippo Makunouchi is a quiet high schooler whose life changes after a chance rescue by a charismatic boxer, leading him into the world of the Kamogawa Boxing Gym. There he discovers an unexpected aptitude for punching and begins learning the fundamentals under a seasoned coach while forging bonds with fellow fighters. The series follows his steady progression…
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: Boxer no Kobushi
Side Story
Staff
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Nishimura, Satoshi
Director, Storyboard
Morikawa, George
Original Creator
Urahata, Tatsuhiko
Script, Series Composition
Maruyama, Masao
Producer
Morosawa, Masao
Producer
Ooshima, Mitsuru
Producer
Latest Episodes
Recent episodes from Hajime no Ippo.
Episode 12: Becoming a Bully's Buddy
Aired Dec 20, 2000
Episode 11: Obsession for Victory
Aired Dec 13, 2000
Episode 10: Debut Match!
Aired Dec 6, 2000
Episode 9: C Class License
Aired Nov 29, 2000
Episode 8: Promise to Meet Again
Aired Nov 22, 2000
Episode 7: The Destructive Power of one Centimeter
Aired Nov 15, 2000
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