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Hajime no Ippo ![]()
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Description
Makunochi Ippo is an ordinary high school student in Japan. Since he spends most of his time away from school helping his mother run the family business, he doesn't get to enjoy his younger years like most teenagers. Always a target for bullying at school, Ippo's life is one of hardship. One of these after-school bullying sessions turns Ippo's life around for the better, as he is saved by a boxer named Takamura. He decides to follow in Takamura's footsteps and train to become a boxer, giving his life direction and purpose. Ippo's path to perfecting his pugilistic prowess is just beginning.
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Type
Manga
Related Series
Associated Names
Fight!! Ippo
Fighting Spirit
Hajime no Ippo Gaiden
Hajime no Ippo Gaiden: Naniwa no Tora
Naniwa Tiger: Hajime no Ippo Gaiden
The First Step
Первый шаг
هاجيمي نو ايبو
هاجيمي نو ايبو : قصه سيندو
पहिलो इप्पो
ก้าวแรกสู่สังเวียน
はじめの一歩
はじめの一歩外伝 浪速の虎
第一神拳
Fighting Spirit
Hajime no Ippo Gaiden
Hajime no Ippo Gaiden: Naniwa no Tora
Naniwa Tiger: Hajime no Ippo Gaiden
The First Step
Первый шаг
هاجيمي نو ايبو
هاجيمي نو ايبو : قصه سيندو
पहिलो इप्पो
ก้าวแรกสู่สังเวียน
はじめの一歩
はじめの一歩外伝 浪速の虎
第一神拳
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Latest Release(s)
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Status
in Country of Origin
140 Volumes (Ongoing)
15 Volumes (Bunko - Ongoing)
15 Volumes (Bunko - Ongoing)
Completely Scanlated?
No
Anime Start/End Chapter
Starts at Vol 1, Chap 1 (S1) / Vol 31, Chap 270 (Film + OVA) / Vol 35, Chap 315 (S2) / Vol 45, Chap 399 (S3)
Ends at Vol 30, Chap 269 (S1) / Vol 35, Chap 314 (Film + OVA) / Vol 44, Chap 398 (S2) / Vol 61, Chap 558 (S3)
Ends at Vol 30, Chap 269 (S1) / Vol 35, Chap 314 (Film + OVA) / Vol 44, Chap 398 (S2) / Vol 61, Chap 558 (S3)
User Reviews
Hajime no Ippo by Kaioh
Forum
21 topics, 112 posts
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User Rating
Average: 8.5 / 10.0 (988 votes)
Bayesian Average: 8.44 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 8.44 / 10.0
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Last Updated
April 3rd 2024, 10:11pm
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Author(s)
Artist(s)
Year
1989
Original Publisher
Serialized In (magazine)
Shuukan Shounen Magazine (Kodansha)
Licensed (in English)
Yes
English Publisher
K MANGA (103 Chapters; Ongoing)
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #448 
(+97)
Monthly Pos #786(+15)
3 Month Pos #776
(-257)
6 Month Pos #666(-252)
Year Pos #508(+80)
(+97)Monthly Pos #786
(+15)3 Month Pos #776
(-257)6 Month Pos #666
(-252)Year Pos #508
(+80)List Stats
On 4132 reading lists
On 692 wish lists
On 99 completed lists
On 157 unfinished lists
On 410 custom lists
On 692 wish lists
On 99 completed lists
On 157 unfinished lists
On 410 custom lists
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One of the best manga there are. It has a lot of volumes but I just can say thanks for being able to read so much of a manga that I like.
The series gets better and better the more chapters that pass.
You'll like it for sure if you just like reading manga. It really doesn't matter if you don't like boxing.
The series gets better and better the more chapters that pass.
You'll like it for sure if you just like reading manga. It really doesn't matter if you don't like boxing.
best manga ever
You could probably read full reviews elsewhere, I just felt that this manga deserved yet another 10.
If I where to make a list of must-read manga for any new otaku, this would definantly be on it. If I where to also make a list of the best, this would on that aswell. The pacing of the manga is very interesting. It keeps you glued to each page and to every volume with its great story. The fact that the series is still going should impress everyone. I humbly tip my hat to the manga-ka for keeping things freash after so long.
Now that the good parts out of the way, let me get to the bad. Sometimes this manga tends to drag on, and sometimes the fights can drag on too long. Its interesting to note that alot of the important fights are done over many chapters, however some characters fights take one or so chapters, while others could take a few pages. The author's choices in which ones go longer and shorter are quite interesting. Established characters sometimes have short fights, and new ones can have longer fights. It seems quite akward to me.
Other than that, this manga is just short of perfect. However, it's not for everyone. Still, I have yet to read a sports manga that I didn't like. Whether or not I like the actual sport, manga always makes it better, in my opinion.
I will personally give massive credit to ANY company that winds up liscensing this, as to support it would take quite an investment.
Now that the good parts out of the way, let me get to the bad. Sometimes this manga tends to drag on, and sometimes the fights can drag on too long. Its interesting to note that alot of the important fights are done over many chapters, however some characters fights take one or so chapters, while others could take a few pages. The author's choices in which ones go longer and shorter are quite interesting. Established characters sometimes have short fights, and new ones can have longer fights. It seems quite akward to me.
Other than that, this manga is just short of perfect. However, it's not for everyone. Still, I have yet to read a sports manga that I didn't like. Whether or not I like the actual sport, manga always makes it better, in my opinion.
I will personally give massive credit to ANY company that winds up liscensing this, as to support it would take quite an investment.
I can't believe I'm still reading this after sooo many volumes! And even better is that I keep waiting for the new chapters to come out. It is an amazing sports manga. All credit to the mangaka for being able to continue such a great story even after 15 years since he started :)
its the best manga i ever read. ippo rocks!
It just might be
fun funny and cool
probably will end when ippo will recive the world title
probably will end when ippo will recive the world title
I'm addicted to reading mangas, but this in particular make sleep at 3-4 am because i just can't stop reading it, so this is a must, but make time in your schedule because your gonna need it!!!!
the best manga i know, you'll love it you're a fan of sports
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