It’s riveting to see how characters in this show make names for themselves by going through obstacles, battling their internal obstructions, and showing the world that anything can be achieved with purpose.Įven Aoki Masuru gets his highlights in the series for his efforts.
No doubt too does Ippo improve with his abilities when he takes on opponents.
At the same time, we witness first hand at how much Takamura improved since his most prominent matches from the previous season. There’s a sharp turn in this presentation as Takamura faces off an opponent that is respected for his mannerisms. In contrast with the brash boxer that Brian Hawk showed to the world, David stands out more as a motivator with an easygoing personality. Born from Tokyo, Japan, Takamura Mamoru returns to make his dream come true – to become the WBC champion of the world and eventually conquer all the other weight classes It’s no easy task with the opponents that he faces off such as David Eagle from America. Ippo isn’t the only character of this series though. The third season personifies his character in a way that is relatable and inspiring. Whether in or outside the ring, Ippo identifies himself as a man of integrity – someone that stands out as a great example of a hardworking individual. We can feel Ippo’s emotions and what he’s been through that has left a painful scar in his mind. It’s a childhood that started out as pleasant but later turned cataclysmic after one faithful event relating to his father. This is extended by the clever usage of flashbacks involving his childhood. For Ippo, it focuses both internally and externally on his character. Well-developed stories also connects the characters together and formulates their development. Hajime no Ippo is known to explore characters both in and outside the ring for that matters. To do that, he faces off against powerful adversaries that truly tests his limits in the ring. Ippo has already earned the respect of his peers but always strives to continuously aim for bigger heights. It’s his goal to defend his title, night after night, week after week, and possibly years after years. Responsibility comes as an archetypical word because top contenders will come after him. Not only does he get the spotlight but the show itself also explores its other cast members under one unity – the conception of boxing and its wonders.īeing the holder of the Japanese Featherweight Champion holds a variety of meaning for Ippo. Focusing on Ippo Makunouchi, the series has set itself as a leading paradigm to the development of his character.
The franchise has gained international attention for its exquisite presentation of the sports genre. Name, George Morikawa is famously known for his work known as Hajime no Ippo. Hajime no Ippo Rising accords for a perfect example of an anime based on the foundation of its theme not only in boxing but also in exploring the dynamics of its characters. It only takes one ring to bring together a collective cast of colorful characters, superstars of all shapes and sizes under one goal: to make a name of themselves and earn the respect of the world. Thinking that Ippo does not have what it takes, Takamura gives him a task deemed impossible and gives him a one week time limit.Representing a sports anime that have over two decades of history, Hajime no Ippo Rising returns in this third installation of its previous predecessors. It is only then that Ippo feels something stir inside him and eventually asks Takamura to train him in boxing. Takamura places a photo of Ippo's classmate on a punching bag and forces him to punch it. As he regains consciousness, he is awed and amazed at his new surroundings in the gym, though lacks confidence to attempt anything. Ippo faints from his injuries and is brought to the Kamogawa boxing gym to recover. One day, in the midst of yet another bullying, Ippo is saved by Takamura Mamoru, who happens to be a boxer. Constantly running errands and being beaten up by his classmates, Ippo has always dreamed of changing himself, but never has the passion to act upon it. Makunouchi Ippo has been bullied his entire life.
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