Ippo, a high school student, balances his studies with a full-time job at his mother’s fishing business. This demanding life makes him a target for bullying among his classmates. However, his trajectory shifts dramatically when he encounter…

With focused effort, Ippo managed to intercept ten leaves as they drifted down, a feat that earned him the opportunity for his inaugural sparring session.

In his first sparring match, Ippo experienced defeat. Yet, he demonstrated a raw talent sufficient to earn him a place within the gym's ranks.

Ippo trains with shadow boxing.

Ippo prepares for the rematch.

The bell tolls again, and Ippo and Miyata prepare for their next encounter.

The final round of their rematch has arrived for Ippo and Miyata.

Under Takamura's tutelage, Ippo immersed himself in rigorous training, gradually confronting the brutal realities of professional boxing.

Ippo sat for the licensing exam and encountered Mashiba.

Ippo and Yusuke prepared for Ippo's first fight. They trained together, pushing themselves in the lead-up to the match.

Ippo secured victory over Yusuke with a knockout blow.

Ippo secured his second victory with a knockout. Following the bout, an unexpected camaraderie formed between him and Umezawa, his former tormentor.

Ippo and Jason settled themselves, poised for the opening bout of the Rookie King Tournament.

The bell signaled the start of the Ippo versus Jason bout. Immediately, a flurry of powerful punches traded hands, yet neither fighter yielded to the force of the blows.

After a grueling contest, Ippo secured victory over Jason with a knockout blow.

Ippo studies the fight videos of his upcoming opponents, Kobashi and Hayami.

Ippo joined Takamura, Kimura, and Aoki for a training camp held in the coastal region.

The match between Ippo and Kobashi had begun, and Ippo was losing ground, point by point, to Kobashi’s calculated tactics.

Kobashi relinquished his planned approach and was defeated by Ippo, succumbing to a knockout blow.

Takamura claimed the Japanese Middleweight Championship, his victory hard-won. Meanwhile, Ippo dedicated his training to countering Hayami's devastating Shotgun punch, working closely with Aoki to refine his defense.

The bout between Ippo and Hayami commenced, and Hayami quickly established control in the opening rounds.

Ippo secured victory over Hayami with a knockout blow. His triumph was the result of rigorous training, guided by Aoki and Kimura.

It was Ippo's day of rest. Meanwhile, in the dojo, Miyata and Mashiba prepared for their bout.

The battle between Miyata and Mashiba persisted, each blow a testament to their unwavering resolve. Ippo watched the contest, a simmering anger building within him at the unfolding result.

Ippo practices his quick, darting punches.

## Ippo versus Mashiba: The First Encounter The bell resonated, a sharp punctuation mark at the start of their contest. Ippo stood across from Mashiba, a figure radiating quiet intensity. This was their first meeting, a prelude to the cl…

The contest between Ippo and Mashiba persists.

Ippo emerged victorious over Mashiba, claiming the title of Rookie King for the region of Eastern Japan.

Sendo travels to Japan with the intention of finding Ippo and persuading him to compete in the All Japan Tournament. This visit also provides Sendo with an opportunity to spar with Takamura.

Ippo begins the arduous process of mending his right fist, preparing himself for the All Japan Tournament. But as he nears the competition, an unforeseen complication arises, threatening the very power of his devastating right punches.

Episode 31 reflects on the hope that surrounded Ippo's championship victory. Presented as a newspaper article, it is annotated and written by Fuuji, a journalist for the monthly publication "boxing fan."

Following two consecutive missed punches from Ippo, the sparring session concludes. Elsewhere, Sendo, widely considered the match's favorites, persists in rigorous training. In the moments before the bout, Makunouchi’s fist pain remains, pr…

Makunouchi absorbed Sendo’s powerful attack, driving himself into the ropes, but he held on. Sadly, his legs were shaking, hindering his ability to counter Sendo's follow-up. Ippo then opted for a direct, close-quarters approach, aiming to …

Sendo relentlessly attacks, landing powerful blows, yet neither fighter shows any sign of weakening. Their determination is unwavering. However, after a brief exchange, Sendo gains the upper hand, driving Ippo back towards the ropes. The he…

Graduation day has arrived, and Ippo has earned his diploma. At his high school, he was known as the star, the idol of his classmates. This newfound recognition sparked a significant surge of interest in the boxing club at Kamogawa High, a …

Ippo finally encounters the champion of his division, Eiji Date, who is present as a guest commentator for the evening's bouts. It comes to light that Date and Takamura are old friends. The time for the fights arrives. Aoki and Kimura secur…

With the restart, Ippo rises. Barely has the match resumed, and he is once more trapped against the ropes. Date follows with a corkscrew, attempting to predict Ippo's attack and shield his body. Yet, the powerful blow finds its mark, crashi…

Okita also countered the blows that had allowed Date to knock Ippo down twice. Panicked, Ippo retreated, but Okita’s feints created an unsettling unpredictability. Ippo attempted to close the distance, yet found himself held back by Okita's…

In Thailand, Miyata fought a boxer of lesser standing. The arbitrator’s decision, though open to interpretation, reflected a general dislike for the Japanese fighter, who seemed to attract opponents eager for an easy victory. Yet, the young…

The boxing stadium vibrated with anticipation; the crowd roared, united in a single desire: the triumph of Jimmy Sisfer and the downfall of Ichiro Miyata. As the gong prepared to sound, Payao and his brother Chana made their way to witness …

As the sun dipped below the horizon, Ippo found it difficult to focus on his training, a pang of regret echoing within him for his tardiness in assisting his mother with preparations for the day's fishing. The following day at the Kamogawa …

A shadow of doubt had fallen upon Ippo. He considered abandoning his boxing career.

Ippo prepared for his bout with Saeki, the man known as the Speed Star.

The bell rings, and Ippo steps into the ring with Saeki.

Gero-michi departs, compelled by circumstance to leave his home.

Aoki, Kimura, and Ippo pushed themselves relentlessly in preparation for their upcoming Tournament Class A match, combining jogs, sparring sessions, and shadow boxing to reach peak condition. The semifinals were upon Aoki. The bout was even…

The coach's strategy against Vorg hinges on a series of rapid, close-quarters exchanges, designed to force the weaker of the two fighters to momentarily lower their guard for breath. Ippo’s chance of winning rests on his stamina; he must fo…

The bell signals the start of the bout between Volg and Ippo.

Volg and Ippo persist in their grueling contest, locked in a prolonged and fiercely contested struggle.

The final whistle blew, signaling the conclusion of the Volg game.

The gathering had devolved into a simple walk home. Ippo accompanied Mashiba’s Kumi as she made her way to her residence.

Here's a summary of the preceding installment.

A preliminary scene for the encounter with Eiji.

"The champions possess extraordinary abilities," they had said to Ippo Takamura before his title defense. Yet, weakened by recent weight fluctuations and a grueling sauna session, Takamura now faces a formidable challenge from Tamaki. Despi…

The day before Ippo’s championship bout, training with mitts is cut short. The coach appears unwell. Aoki directs Ippo to fetch him, while instructing Kimura, Takamura, and Tomiko to prepare something engaging. Upon Ippo's return, he discov…

During the break, Ippo felt a disquiet, a lack of the familiar impact he usually experienced when facing Date. His coach, however, worked to restore his confidence. The start of the third round mirrored the second, a flurry of exchanges, bu…

"What should I do?" The question echoed in Ippo Date's mind as he fought, then a memory surfaced: Takamura's simple instruction – to give everything he had for this fight. The fight resumed, and Date unleashed an overzealous barrage. The ch…

As Coach Okita Date offered congratulations to the champion, Ippo expressed his gratitude for the bout before being carried off the ring on a stretcher amidst applause. The scene then shifted to Takeshi Sendo, consumed by fury directed at I…

The bell sounds, signaling the start of the bout between Sendou Takeshi and Volg Zangief.

Sendou emerged victorious in the contest against Volg.

Miyata Ichirou emerged victorious against Li Chou Bil.

Returning from the hospital, Coach seemed to possess an uncanny resilience, a knack for weathering any challenge unscathed.

A glimpse into the history of Aoki and Kimura is offered.

A further glimpse into the shared history of Aoki and Kimura.

The team journeyed to their training camp nestled in the mountains.

The encounter with the bear was unavoidable; Takamura found himself locked in a struggle for survival.

Following the intensity of their recent training camp, the boxers arrive at the gym. Though instructed by the coach to rest, two of them—one from the Shin-coach Nihon club and Shigeta Akira, a highly-ranked fourth-place featherweight conten…

The day of the boxing matches arrived, and Kimura, in peak condition, swiftly overwhelmed his opponent. Aoki, while victorious, fought with his customary struggle. But all eyes turned to the evening's main event: Takamura, who styled himsel…

Ippo and his coach arrived in the city, where featherweight champion Takeshi Sendo was to defend his title against Shigeta Akira, a fighter of the fourth category. From the opening bell, Sendo was visibly overwhelmed by his challenger. Inde…

He was in his room, lost in the memory of the match in Osaka. Sendo's relentless acceleration, the brutal force of his blows, and the chillingly predatory look on his face replayed in Ippo’s mind. The thoughts abruptly shifted when a call c…

Ippo trains relentlessly, driven by the approaching title match. As the day draws near, a crowd gathers outside the training room, eager to secure tickets for what promises to be a truly memorable bout. Yagi’s announcement that all tickets …

Dempsey Roll, executed early in the first round, preceded Ippo’s strongest and most forceful strike, delivered while Sendo was still recovering his stance. The champion found himself on unsteady ground, visibly shaken. Yet, we suspected Sen…

Somehow, Ippo finds himself back in his corner. The end of the second round has been brutal for the challenger, and the third begins with precisely the same ferocity as the second. Fear grips Ippo; he knows a single strike from Sendo could …

Takamura observed that Ippo was nearing his limit; the fight had become a desperate struggle, courage dwindling like a ticking clock. A single, decisive blow from Sendo could shatter Ippo's resolve, leaving him irrevocably broken. The fifth…

The bout between Ippo and Sendo reached its end.