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. Representing a sports anime that have over two decades of history, Hajime no Ippo Rising returns in this third installation of its previous predecessors.