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Makunouchi 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 (the family fishing business grants him a distinct odor), 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...
25 episodes
Aired October 6, 2013
Hajime no Ippo: Rising continues Ippo's quest to become stronger, featuring the same cast of loveable dimwits from Kamogawa Gym, as they put their bodies and hearts on the line to make their way in the harsh world of professional boxing. With a will of iron, Ippo steps into the ring once again.
1. The Strongest Challenger
24 minOctober 6, 2013
Makunouchi Ippo defeated Sendou Takeshi with his Dempsey Roll and became the Japanese Featherweight…
2. The Dempsey Roll Destroyed
24 minOctober 12, 2013
With his title on the line, Ippo goes toe-to-toe with Shimabukuro. The battle is so intense Ippo doe…
3. A Woman's Battle
24 minOctober 19, 2013
Ippo emerges victorious after a vicious war with Shimabukuro, and Itagaki’s sister Nanako comes to p…
4. The Goddess of Victory
24 minOctober 25, 2013
After an infuriating face-off with Imae, Aoki turns to his girlfriend Tomiko for comfort. Meanwhile,…
5. 100% Fake
24 minNovember 1, 2013
Imae’s long hours of research quickly pay off as he decimates Aoki by countering every one of his tr…
6. The Distance Between Me and Glory
24 minNovember 8, 2013
Imae, cowed by Aoki’s fearsome new move, suddenly realizes what it is Aoki has that he lacks. Summon…
7. Cheese Champion
24 minNovember 15, 2013
Sendou Takeshi, the "Naniwa Tiger," returns to the ring! But it's his sparring partner, Sawamura Ryu…
8. The Mad Dog and the Red Wolf
24 minNovember 22, 2013
Ippo's next title defense is confirmed to be against Sawamura Ryuuhei, and after realizing the Demps…
9. A Savage Scenario
24 minNovember 29, 2013
Volg has return to Japan to take back his boxing gloves from Ippo. He hopes to travel to America, bu…
10. The Face Of Determination
24 minDecember 7, 2013
As the fight with Sawamura draws near, Ippo has pinned all his hopes on the newly-evolved Dempsey Ro…
11. Fearless Challenger
24 minDecember 28, 2013
Sawamura's blatant fouls and bullet-like left jabs leave Ippo scrambling to establish some kind of r…
12. The Anti-Dempsey Perfected
24 minJanuary 4, 2014
Ippo mounts a desperate, full frontal assault as Sawamura continues to toy with him. Determined to t…
13. A Fist That Picks You Up
24 minJanuary 4, 2014
The evolved Dempsey Roll saved Ippo from the jaws of defeat. Bolstered by the cheering fans, he chas…
14. Empowering Words
24 minJanuary 11, 2014
Ippo visits Dr. Yamaguchi and learns the full extent of the damage caused by the evolved Dempsey Rol…
15. A Storm Descends on Makunouchi Fishing Boat
24 minJanuary 17, 2014
To celebrate Ippo's win and recovery, the whole gym gang hops aboard the Makunouchi Fishing Boat for…
16. Golden Eagle
24 minJanuary 25, 2014
While Takamura approaches his physical limits as he cuts weight for his upcoming world title match,…
17. Eleki's Shocker and Papaya's Coconut
24 minFebruary 1, 2014
It's time for Kimura and Aoki to step into the ring at the Yokohama Arena! Kimura's up first, and ne…
18. The Unfinished New Counter
24 minFebruary 8, 2014
It's the semifinal match, Miyata vs. Dachboy, and the Miyata camp recognizes a familiar face in the…
19. Hawk vs. Eagle
24 minFebruary 15, 2014
It's finally time for the main event, Takamura Mamoru vs. David Eagle! The challenger is full of vim…
20. A Lesson Never Forgotten
24 minFebruary 22, 2014
Despite being stymied by Eagle, Takamura assures his corner he has a plan for victory. Just as he se…
21. The End of the Death Match
24 minMarch 1, 2014
Blood sprays across the ring as Takamura and Eagle pound at each other's cuts. Takamura's good eye i…
22. Flower of Hope
24 minMarch 8, 2014
And old photo and a little prodding from Ippo and Aoki prompts Coach Kamogawa and Nekota to take a t…
23. The Courage to Live
24 minMarch 15, 2014
Prizefighting turns out to be no match for boxing as Sergeant Ralph Anderson easily manhandles Kamog…
24. Iron Fist
24 minMarch 22, 2014
Kamogawa breathes a sigh of relief as he watches Nekota run circles around Anderson with his spectac…
25. A Vow
24 minMarch 29, 2014
Kamogawa resorts to pounding a log with his bare fists as he trains to face Anderson and avenge Neko…
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