TV / Winter 2009
Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger
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Synopsis
Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger follows featherweight champion Ippo Makunouchi as he continues to defend his title while familiar rivals reappear with their own ambitions. The series focuses on intense training, tactical bouts, and the personal growth that comes with facing stronger opponents. As contenders from across the region step into the ring, Japan’s…
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
Ichirou Miyata
Supporting | Japanese VA: Seki, Tomokazu
Masaru Aoki
Main | Japanese VA: Takagi, Wataru
Genji Kamogawa
Main | Japanese VA: Miyano, Mamoru
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Staff
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Shishido, Jun
Director, Storyboard, Key Animation
Morikawa, George
Original Creator
Fudeyasu, Kazuyuki
Series Composition
Hattori, Yuuta
Producer
Tamura, Manabu
Producer
Yoshimoto, Satoshi
Producer
Latest Episodes
Recent episodes from Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger.
Episode 12: What It Means to Be a Pro
Aired Mar 25, 2009
Episode 11: Ippo vs Hammer Nao
Aired Mar 18, 2009
Episode 10: Cannon Fodder
Aired Mar 11, 2009
Episode 9: Qualifying for Succession
Aired Mar 4, 2009
Episode 8: Spirit for One Last Attack
Aired Feb 25, 2009
Episode 7: The Advent of the Devil
Aired Feb 18, 2009
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