ShareHajime no Ippo is the story of a boxer and a very good one not your standard shounen. His boldness as a boxer is juxtaposed with his shy and amiable personality outside the ring. brunobuccerati • 2 mo. In surface, it looks like he just want to learn more boxing stuff. • 22 hr. Yes Ippo will probably come out of retirement at some point in the future when he is ready. They’ll take on both the pupils. I read so many theories about ippo will come out of retirement because love for boxing or someone’s death or revenge etc etc But let’s talk about the real reason he retired no one was certain ippo was punch drunk and he could have come back after 12-18 months of rest but instead he decided to retire and the reason behind it was his mother The retirement arc is simultaneously a much needed reset for Ippo's character development and a chance to resolve and progress a number of LONG dangling plot threads that had difficulty progressing due to Ippo needing to have a bunch of filler matches because he's the main character. TheBlack_Swordsman • 1 mo. Ippo got brutally K. You must be wondering at what time the new chapter will be released. is japanese manga written by George MorikawaSeveral bullies directed by Umezawa got into the practice. Magunochi Ippo, içine kapanık, utangaç, sıradan bir lise öğrencisidir. Hajime No Ippo Chapter 1429, Since it's first publication in 1989, the Hajime no Ippo manga has consistently ranked among the most well-liked sports manga. Real life wise - Ippo last fought Guevarra, which ended in Round 1203 - Which came out on November 29, 2017. Then Mamoru takes Ippo to the legendary retired boxer Genji Kamogawa who is now a coach. Volg doesn't dismiss the idea that there is, but Ippo is retired, that's that, and he'll respect the choice. /r/hajimenoippo is a subreddit dedicated to George Morikawa's work Hajime no Ippo. The second reason it would make sense is because Ippo has been literally stated at multiple points in the show to be the heir to the “kamogawa blood line. The majority of his time is spent helping his mother with their family business, which leaves him unable to enjoy his youth like other. Makunouchi Ippo) is the eponymous main protagonist of the anime, Hajime no Ippo. Hajime No Ippo is a much-loved manga series that gained a lot of praise from readers. ago. Hopefully, after the retirement arc, ippo and kumi become official, it could be a reason to go “beast-mode” for his mom kumi, and everyone in general expecting him to. Takamura is a bit overly confident around women for my taste, but I think even that helps him in the ring. As you’ve already read in the title, Ippo Makunouchi has just announced his retirement from boxing. ) So how the series ends is really important on its lasting legacy. One of their specialties besides speed was flowing to south paw when changing angles. And he's being a lil depressed bitch since Alf, which is something like 200 chapters ago. June 10, 2023. It follows the story of high school student Makunouchi Ippo. . Ippo's retirement isn't a gunshot to the chest, it's many people's last nail in the coffin. The fans are excited for Hajime no Ippo Chapter 1435 which will be out soon. Although Ippo successfully impressed Mamoru, he could not get on Genji’s good books. If you know the series you know what I mean. 1. You must be wondering at what time the new chapter will be released. Chapter 1417 is all set to be released on 05th April 2023. Ippo definitely can’t be a boxer and teach. Ippo imo, manage to gave Date a decent fight despite the obvious gap. which is owned by retired boxer Genji Kamogawa, for treatment. Ippo power is ambidextrous. /r/hajimenoippo is a subreddit dedicated to George Morikawa's work Hajime no Ippo. I read so many theories about ippo will come out of retirement because love for boxing or someone’s death or revenge etc etc But let’s talk about the real reason he retired no one was certain ippo was punch drunk and he could have come back after 12-18 months of rest but instead he decided to retire and the reason behind it was his motherThe retirement arc is simultaneously a much needed reset for Ippo's character development and a chance to resolve and progress a number of LONG dangling plot threads that had difficulty progressing due to Ippo needing to have a bunch of filler matches because he's the main character. Not because Ippo had a punch drunk syndrome. In. You can basically set your watch by the fact that Ippo will return and will eventually fight Ricardo, the question is about the "how" rather than "if". Hajime No Ippo doesn't continue without Ippo in the ring. Sendo probably talking about how Ippo is retired "due to injuries" and that Volg was going all-out on him, and Volg shooting back with how Ippo was going all-out on him. After defeating Wally and Sendo, Ricardo will face Antonio. It will now be released on September 6, 2023, at 12 AM KST. Then finally you have season 2: Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger. That the sport makes him whole as a person. 1 year maybe? But he's been struggling with his well known issues for more than 3. He’s gonna do everything he can and go out on his shield. So he is the one who will fulfill Kamogawa’s promise to Yuki. love it, don't care if Ippo comes back. The protagonist of George Morikawa's Hajime no Ippo manga announced in the latest chapter, which debuted in this year's eighth issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine on Wednesday, that he is. We then see Ippo in the hospital bed with his mom crying over him. Imai's old Ippo 2. Web 1-Ippo retires for one year. Takamura. It should also be mention that Hajime no Ippo not even close to being finished. The final fight does the thing you see in a lot of Ippo fights where the ring changes to fit the theme of the fight, like in the underwater fight for example. Members Online Why would we have found out about Wally's dream before the fight, if not to see it shattered as catalyst for the return of Ippo,. Let's see if he'll spar with Mashiba. After all, Ippo previously gone threw long periods of times between his matches before, and no one really complained before about it when the story focused on other characters. George Morikawa, the original manga artist who wrote the manga, said, "I am very grateful for the 100 million copies. First, Ricardo has his trainer Bill thank Ippo again, and ask how a retired boxer can improve so much. The pacing has always been slow. After reading 1408, I’m pretty sure Wally has accepted that Ricardo is too much. The finale of that tournament is Itagaki vs Imai (who wants a rematch against Ippo) Itagaki beats Imai and faces Ippo, inevitably loses. This manga is about Makunochi Ippo, a regular high school student in Japan who has a difficult life. She strongly supported Eiji's boxing career and even helped push him back into it after he temporarily retired. ago. Chapter 1433 is all set to be released on September 06, 2023. Ippo crossing the line (Post Mashiba-II spar) So the monster that Takamura has been mentioning since that line was drawn by the famous tree is most likely a synonym for confidence. Miyata seems in denial while Sendo doesn't seem to care. I also believe ippo will make his return to the ring somewhat soon, maybe not 2023, but possibly 2024. Especially Miyata's death. Ippo is still a trainer at 83 years old, having taking over the Kamogawa gym. ago. Hajime No Ippo Chapter 1433 Release Date. And as long as Ippo stay retired, then everyone will be revolving in their places. Ippo must fight the sixteen. The tension between Coach and Ippo was also high, because if Ippo is truly punch drunk, the coach is letting Ippo comit suicide. Hisato Kojima (小島 寿人, Kojima Hisato) is a retired lightweight professional boxer who moved down to the featherweight class in order to fight against his idol, Makunouchi Ippo for his JBC title. Volg spar already showcased his level. Then Kamogawa dies and all the boxers split up to different Gyms. The chapter focuses on the aftermath of Ippo’s intense match with Kenta Kobashi and the rising tensions within the Kamogawa gym. After all, this series is 29 years old where a lot of boxing has gone since then. Many people repeated over and over again in a community I ran in the past that often went to the topic of Hajime no Ippo manga that most of the evidence that Ippo is punch drunk can be chalked down to the ankle weights, wrist weights, not resting enough, over-training and his way of fighting in the Guevera fight is clumsy because of the immense. Ippo isn't as good as Tyson. It has been serialized by Kodansha in Weekly Shōnen Magazine since October 1989 and collected into 133 tankōbon volumes as of December 2021. Ippo is early twenties. Now, they finally end their trilogy: Miyata as WBC champion vs Ippo as WBA. Here after reading 1383 and I'm pretty sure ippo will step back in the ring (for a spar) the next chapter Ippo fighting again 1384 Ik the post said as a pro But its been so long Im just excited. Hayami lost because ippo gave him a glass jaw, then he retired. So nah the pacing slowed tremendously. Spoilers. Right after, Ippo punches the floor of his bedroom so hard the house shakes. Over the course of the date, Aoki, Kimura, Takamura, and Ippo Makunouchi competed against. Ippo is not going to pull a Ricardo and be so good that the gap between him and everyone else is insurmountable. Ippo's been retired over 5 years in real life. Yūsuke Oda (小田 裕介, Oda Yūsuke) is a retired featherweight boxer from the Nishikawa Boxing Gym who became a trainer at the same gym, helping out his former trainer, Mikami and new boxers. What he needs is to understand the passion itself is enough fuel for him to go on. /r/hajimenoippo is a subreddit dedicated to George Morikawa's work Hajime no Ippo. You must be wondering at what time the new chapter will be released. He was known for his immensely powerful right hooks, intimidating appearance, but with a surprisingly kind and compassionate personality. HnI doesn't end. Since the more he study, there is more dept into it. It also further mirrors what happened to Date. Rosario will notice her behind during the weigh ins the day before or on match day and comment/threaten her which will make Mashiba rage and struggle to control himself during the fight. Kobashi retired sometime after that. 24 votes, 10 comments. Spoilers. ago. ago. If he returned to being a pro, it would break his promise to Kumi which would be a very un-Ippo thing to do. /r/hajimenoippo is a subreddit dedicated to George Morikawa's work Hajime no Ippo. There is more to that, but if you really want to know, you should read the story since there is many reasons why Ippo retired, where you should form your own opinion on it. O'ed in his last 2 fights. At least, that's my idea of where it could go. ago. Hajime No Ippo is a much-loved manga series that gained a lot of praise from readers. Kodansha published the manga's 123rd compiled book volume last November, and will publish the 124th volume (seen right. Ippo's comeback. The final scenes show Ippo in jail with multiple guards and he breaks his cuffs kills everyone and punches down the wall and escapes. No, Ippo's retirement is a plot device to allow Morikawa's hack ass to stretch the chapter count and keep earning pocket change from the dwindling fanbase so he can fund his mahjong addiction. Instead of wondering what it means to be strong, Ippo becomes a Monster early on. Morikawa only averages like 41 or so chapters a year when you include 4 holidays and probably 'breaks' he takes. But don’t worry, you are still alternative. Volg was too, while in the actual fight. Ippo fights and wins the title. He will return when Ryu Mashiba’s career is ended in a match. From a storytelling perspective, Ippo is key to a lot of unresolved issues; lot of various characters needs him. 5km, about 6 miles. As a junior lightweight, he became the short-reigned JBC junior lightweight champion before retiring from boxing due to a motorcycle accident he had after the title match. So yeah, overall, it's very unfair to say Ippo is "lying", because he isn't. If you don’t, then in order to understand the heartbreak you need to get familiar with where it all started for Makunouchi Ippo. 192 Online. The Takamura vs Dragon fight lasted only 12 chapters. Oda became a boxer around the same time as Kimura Tatsuya and Kojima Hisato. Hajime No Ippo is a much-loved manga series that gained a lot of praise from readers. Meanwhile, Ippo goes through his retirement, gets back, wins his way in the ranking and fight Ricardo. After Ippo woke to the sounds of fighters training, the fighter who saved him, Mamoru Takamura, strove to cheer upward Ippo by. Takamura needs to get it through to Ippo that he needs to have ambition and confidence. Floyd Mayweather says he runs between 5 and 8 miles a day for his roadwork. When Ippo awake to the noises of boxers training, Mamoru Takamura, the. if Ippo. Sendo Takeshi. Ippo was dominant for the beginning of the first chapter of the spar, making Volg use his maximum Vigilance, and that was enough. It's easy to think it is in retrospect, but that was six years before Ippo's second retirement and the manga made a pretty big deal about about it being Ippo's first time against a southpaw. One of the biggest criticisms people have of Hajime No Ippo (me included) is Aoki and Kimura's treatment, always being hyped up just for their fights to end in a bitter disappointment. After defeating Wally and Sendo, Ricardo will face Antonio. Hajime no. Ippo still has his ankle and wrist weights on. His most prominent boxing matches were against Ippo Makunouchi. It could be that ippo finds the answer. How did Hajime no Ippo end? Losing in Hajime No Ippo can mean the end of your career, and even winners find themselves having to retire. He'll come back in monster form and not lose again until the end of the story. Makunouchi Ippo (Ippo Makunouchi) es un personaje ficticio del manga Hajime no Ippo. The bond between the trainer and their pupil. Members Online. "The First Step") is a Japanese boxing -themed manga series written and illustrated by George Morikawa. She's thinking opposite to us, the readers, and thus is a vector for the author to show us another side of the truth in boxing. It's a matter of health for Ippo. 1387 Review] The Ippo tease continues~ However we finally got more insight on why Ippo retired, what his goal is. The Ippo tease continues~ However we finally got more insight on why Ippo retired, what his goal is now, all that good stuff. Preps himself to fight ricardo only to have Wally usurp him. It's unclear whether he did cross that line or not. Nekota is essentially a mix of Miyata and sendo both of whom would wash itagaki. 2. She met Eiji Date after his first JBC featherweight title match, where she had only been dragged along and was not. These are my favorite pictures of Takamura. 1- Takamura 2- Ricardo 3- Eagle 4- Hawk 5- Wolf 6- Miyata 7- Sendo 8- Alf 9- Ippo 10- Mashiba. Hajime No Ippo is a Manga/Manhwa/Manhua in (English/Raw) language, Action series, english chapters have been translated and you can read them here. Most of the major fights take 10-20 chapters. Which is weird, since unlike Ippo, he's had a clear vision for what his career will be. Ippo vs Martinez. posted on 2023-09-27 16:30 EDT by Alex Mateo. We've seen Miyata struggle and even lose; he's lost some of his luster relative to the P4P strongest in series Ricardo (or 2nd strongest under Takamura. Ippo moonwalks back over it. The author announced that the manga will be on a break after Chapter 1420 due to personal reasons. Ippo admitted that he realized he had. Ippo had a dream as a boxer, and we, the readers followed it and lived it through the kid. Cut to Ippo at the gym; The Coach shows up and reprimands Ippo for working on the bag after he's retired. Hajime no Ippo Best Fights Elimination Game (Round 30): Takamura vs David Eagle was eliminated. It may sound dumb but it is exactly the type of person ippo is. The match is set at the. Sorry for the long wall of text. Ippo just want to be helpful and his interest is in boxing. There are entire mangas that have less chapters than HnI has had in this retirement arc. 57K Members. . For all the really good stuff in Ippo, there's been a lot of meandering and weirdly paced progression that broke what previously felt like a well planned out story. Broadly, here would be my breakdown: Chapter 1 - Chapter ~400 : Phenomenal shonen, can't ask for much more. Simply taking a beating twice so far shouldn't be enough to show that his story's finished and from what I hear about Takamura still fighting, I'm not buying that the series is. That meant that Ippo's tactics and skill were nearing World Champion Level. Then finally you have season 2: Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger. Let Me Ask It Once More is Round 1276 of Morikawa Jouji's Hajime no Ippo manga series. You must be wondering at what time the new chapter will be. Volg became a world champion before Ippo. Hajime no Ippo. Then there's his stubborn refusal to move up, which is ONLY hurting him (no matter how tough he. Makunouchi Ippo lived a humble life with his mother, tending to the family fishing boat business. I like sendo as ippo’s rival the best because he just like ippo. And ippo is most likely about to tell Sendo about the first hole that Wally found personally while getting bopped which should help Sendo develop his anti-Ricardo gameplan. Text under CC-BY-SA licenseIppo Makunouchi (幕之内一歩, Makunouchi Ippo) is the eponymous protagonist of Hajime no Ippo. You must be wondering at what time the new chapter will be. George Morikawa, the original manga artist who wrote the manga, said, "I am very grateful for the 100 million copies. One day, a particularly bad beating from his. Known to view Eiji Date with admiration to the point of mimicking the his fighting style, Okita was the fifth ranker in the JBC before his challenge and subsequent. 2. ago. Hajime no Ippo Best Fights Elimination Game (Finale): Volg vs Mike was eliminated. I don’t know about the manga but I’m thinking about the arm wrestle scene in the anime. During 30th Anniversary celebration in 2019, when the story was around Volume 124, Morikawa. Consistent-Strain-23 • 6 mo. Now they just do "uh, sorry can't find a video of him. Normally that wouldn't be a problem if the fight didn't feel so rushed. Yūsuke Oda (小田 裕介, Oda Yūsuke) is a retired featherweight boxer from the Nishikawa Boxing Gym who became a trainer at the same gym, helping out his former trainer,. Top 2% Rank by size. Hajime No Ippo is a much-loved manga series that gained a lot of praise from readers. Shortly there after, Aoki announces his retirement from boxing, leaving the ring as both a champion and now a husband, with the possibly of being a father. They make this theory based in a picture published in the Morikawa Twitter. Title Page Character(s): Makunouchi Ippo, Miyazaki Ippo prepares to go to a class reunion per Umezawa's invitation. But if he is the same age as ippo but is only knowledgeable relative to his younger self, ippo wins pretty easily. When she was invited to a group date arranged by Reiko and three other boxers, she arrived with the rest of the group. The joke was that the manga would outlast the heat death of the universe but the pace has recently quickened. Glad to be back. Ippo is in the "finding purpose after retiring" phase still. Sure. Why would Ippo, who retired due to health concerns, return after seeing boxing ruin a friend’s health. Kimura and Aoki don't seem to mind at all, and Ippo's two new disciples only know him as a retired fighter but constantly think about how strong he must be. ago. If Ippo never retired, and just kept going after the Guevara loss, the growth would not be the same, and that's what Morikawa is getting at. . 48K subscribers in the hajimenoippo community. Ippo RETIRED because of a PUNCH DRUNK suspicion. However, I have some minor gripes. He doesn’t even have the excuse of being punch-drunk, he just was half-assed. The trust that buds between Kamogowa and Ippo is one of the relationships in Hajime No Ippo that separates it from its contemporaries. So far since February 2020, Hajime no Ippo is believed to have 120 issues published. Hajime No Ippo is a much-loved manga series that gained a lot of praise from readers. Meaning Kumi is probably going to end up being the last hurdle for him to come out of retirement, so they are going to have to progress their relationship and come to an understanding I feel by the end of this retirement arc. 377. Monkey vs. He will return when Ryu Mashiba’s career is ended in a match. The Summary is. I think the magna is coming to the end maby , becouse if the main character quit's boxing then what ? I know there is still takamura and miyata , but miyata. After Itagaki's depressing loss in his debut match, the kid doesn't show up for a few days. And season 3: Hajime no Ippo: Rising which is sadly the last season of the show. Ippo stays involved with his beloved sport and becomes a second for his fellow gymmates as he helps them find the path they’ve lost and the many after retirement thoughts that rise through the new point of view he chose. He’s a decent guy, he’ll inherit the family business which seems more or less successful, and Mashiba can intimidate him for life. This could happen if you become a death battle member and vote for this. The retirement arc was necessary for Ippo to make major adjustments to his one dimensional style, and to grow his fight IQ without having to rely on the coach, who has been shown to be in over his head in Ippo's last 3 outings. Morikawa showing us how Ippo is dealing with retirement, still being involved, showing those glimpses of him being stronger than before and others noticing these facts. The reason for them, and Sendo is the same. Kek. Hajime No Ippo is a much-loved manga series that gained a lot of praise from readers. And because he. 3. He places the belt and the hat at. Takamura is the person who got Ippo to boxing and. However, the manga’s latest chapter just doused fans with boxing reality. enjoying it right now, want Ippo to come back eventually. Sendo II is a massively overrated fight. Barf-michi's Big Fight is Round 41 of the Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! anime, which is the adaptation of Jōji Morikawa's Hajime no Ippo series. His promise to Kumi also plays into this, but this is clearly a. (All spoilers are MAJOR Ippo spoilers) Few shonen series have the courage or ability to have their main character retire/stop pursuing their dream for multiple IRL years and for it to be as good as it is. The manga Hajime no Ippo (English title: "The First Step/Fighting Spirit" and Filipino title: "Knockout"), written by Jyoji Morikawa, has been running since 1989, spans more than 130 volumes and is currently one of the longest manga series ever. Reply reply. He will overcome his demons in the ring and win the world championship. "The First Step") is a Japanese boxing -themed manga series written and illustrated by George Morikawa. (specially ippo, who retired way too early). It's not a matter of a world ranker be willing to fight him. Mara. Ippo RETIRED because of a PUNCH DRUNK suspicion. But now that we know ricardo, the ultimate boxer, doesnt know the answer either, it could mean that the answer cant be found in boxing. But I guess technically Ippo did "spar" with Sendo prior to his match with Alfredo in Round 1294. 2minutes later. ) Ippo vs Imai 2 (Where it was mainly to motivate Itagaki for the Rookie King Tournament, but Ippo also has left over injuries from his match with Sawamura. run by retired boxer Genji Kamogawa. Not even close, Sendo just sees on Ippo a guy who can go toe to toe with him, they punch almost as hard and can tank for days, its fun for Sendo to fight Ippo. The biggest issue is that Ippo's return is a complete blue ball experience for years now, and everytime Morikawa hints it, he goes back to status quo in the manga, which is getting progressively more annoying as Ippo seems stalled in his retirement for far too long, and his situation is comparable to Ippo's relationship with Kumi: everytime. Fans are very excited about the release of the new chapter. 11 ippo will defeat Ricardo thus becoming greatest boxer and fulfilling kamogawa promise. Hajime No Ippo Chapter 1443:- Hajime No Ippo is one of the longest-running and most popular manga series in the world. As well, Volg is in a higher weight class. You must be wondering at what time the new chapter will be. The build up itself was longer than the actual fight. Hajime no Ippo is leading us down the path of Makunouchi Ippo for the eventual Ippo comback after Ippo retires. Then you continue a manga called Hajime No Ippo with Ippo broken like a common Hayami or Kobashi, like common meaningless fodder. yoshubesan • 13 days ago. But, I. The biggest issue is that Ippo's return is a complete blue ball experience for years now, and everytime Morikawa hints it, he goes back to status quo in the manga, which is getting progressively more annoying as Ippo seems stalled in his retirement for far too long, and his situation is comparable to Ippo's relationship with Kumi: everytime. Ippo must fight the sixteen. ) Glad to be back. 99. So the same could easily happen with Hajime no Ippo (if it ever does end. Theres one scene where a character. Wally asks Ippo, since he retired, if he no longer likes boxing, something Ippo taught him was fun and why he won't come back. he solely focused on his physical attributes. Here's why I like Hajime No Ippo: Great characters Amazing depth in the undercard (fleshing out fights with characters that aren't the main character) The matches themselves involve tactics and technique Megalo Box had no supporting cast of interest and every fight was just "I'm gonna punch harder"Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! is the first television anime of the Hajime no Ippo series created by the author Morikawa Jouji. I'm sad that Ippo didnt return in 2022, but I'm putting half of my bets at the end of 2023 and the other half at the end of 2024. Hajime No Ippo is a Manga/Manhwa/Manhua in (English/Raw) language, Action series, english chapters have been translated and you can read them here. Ippo's always been like 75% training/slice of life, and that's where the focus has been. When the skill gap is close, there can be favorable and unfavorable matchups for boxers especially in the highest levels of competition. We here at Comicbook. /r/hajimenoippo is a subreddit dedicated to George Morikawa's work Hajime no Ippo. That being said, 1226 now shows how much Itagaki still want Ippo's acknowledgement, even when Ippo's no longer in the ring. Ippo might make a comeback three years after his retirement. Remember that the main reason he retired was because everybody thought he was punched drunk due to his fighting style. He lives with his mother, Hiroko Makunouchi, and helps with the family charter boat fishing business—a job which has developed. Over the course of the next 1000+ chapters he has 13 fights. It has been serialized by Kodansha in the shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Magazine since October 1989, with its chapters collected into 139 tankōbon volumes as of November 2023. A page for describing WMG: Hajime no Ippo. 58. He became ambidextrous because nobody wants to fight a skilled southpaw. True, it would be nice to see some boxing in the action series, especially with Ippo who had been out for a while. The biggest problem with all of the death theories is they seem to forget that Ippo retired specifically for health concerns, and narratively speaking, it would be absolutely terrible for a death to be a catalyst for Ippo returning. Right now I would only give sendo maybe a 15% chance of winning. Takamura. Title Page Character(s): Marcus Rosario After Marcus shot his gun past his boxing manager scolds him for trying to shoot him. He is the protagonist of this series with extraordinary potential in boxing and who possesses an aggressive fighting style based on Mike Tyson that even he did. Mashiba's Tactical Shift: How a Change in Stance Left Ippo Confused and VulnerableHajime no Ippo summary:. I need sendo vs ricardo in 2023 desperately. He won his pro debut as a junior lightweight with only one punch from his right,. "The Dragon of Nagoya" Gender: Male Homeland: Nagoya, Japan Height: 170 cm (5'7") Occupation: Trainer Construction Worker Professional Boxer (Retired) Boxer InformationRetired Boxers. Who is Ippo based on? Itagaki’s character is based on retired world champion Sugar Ray Leonard for his prodigy-like natural ability and good looks, whom Itagaki is said to be like in the manga. You have gotten big wanpo. Fast forward to nowadays and its clear that Ippo still has this in mind since he treats Itagaki differently to Aokimura as a second, which in my opinion is what is. As a child, she was a fan of Baldychu from the Pokamon series. /r/hajimenoippo is a subreddit dedicated to George Morikawa's work Hajime no Ippo. This saga focuses on Ippo Makunouchi’s bold retirement following his promise to Kumi Mashiba. But then you have to follow through with the consequences of that, because now Miyata just looks like a real piece of crap for not making the fight happen before Ippo retired. Ippo's been retired over 5 years in real life. When Ippo retired a lot of readers got pissed but looking at retrospect it was the best narrative decision Mori could make, honestly. Someone who partakes in boxing is called a "boxer" (ボクサー, Bokusā). One of my old theories was ippo would find the answer to his question of strength outside of the ring so that he could match up to ricardo. Hajime No Ippo is an incredibly beautiful story about a kid that falls in love with boxing… but it’s also the most devastating literature I’ve ever kept up with. There are nearly 1200 chapters in these volumes, but only 560 have been adapted in three seasons. miyata should challenge ippo. ago. Hajime No Ippo Chapter 1429 Spoilers Prediction. ago. . " That's what the wiki says Reply replyMakunouchi Ippo (幕之内一歩 lit. Here is what i have, sorted by chapter: - Chapter 1221 - Ippo sees how Hayami became weak to punches and realises that exactly what happened to him. That meant that Ippo's tactics and skill were nearing World Champion Level. Wally gonna go out in his own terms and probably show a couple more holes in Ricardo’s armor in the process. But HnI its a fiction work, not a documentary about the reality of the boxing world. Tagged: Hajime, Ippo, Manga, Ongoing, Still. 3 chapters go nowhere, and besides when fights are not happening, we are jebaited each time, adding a. Chapter came out super quick today! I'd love to say Morikawa is gonna blue ball us yet again when Kumi and Ippo go to the ocean together, but the look in her eyes was so warm, I think we might see actual progress provided Mashiba doesn't come in on a boat. Ippo is still the main character in the story, where the story continues follows Ippo.