Hajime No Ippo Filler List
Before we get into Hajime no Ippo filler list, let’s do a bit of background story in case you are still sitting on the fence. Hajime no Ippo (Fighting Spirit) is a Japanese boxing manga series written and illustrated by George Morikawa. It has been serialized in Kodansha’s Weekly Shōnen Magazine since 1989 and has been adapted into an anime television series and an anime television series.
The story follows Ippo Makunouchi, a timid high school student who is constantly bullied and has no friends. One day, while being beaten up by a group of classmates, Ippo is saved by a professional boxer named Mamoru Takamura. Ippo is inspired by Takamura’s strength and courage and decides to start training at the Kamogawa Boxing Gym to become a boxer like him.
Under the guidance of the gym’s coach, Genji Kamogawa, and with the help of his fellow gym members, Ippo begins his journey to become a professional boxer. He faces numerous challenges and opponents along the way, including other aspiring boxers and formidable opponents in the professional ranks.
As Ippo trains and fights, he learns valuable lessons about discipline, hard work, and the importance of friendship and support. He also develops close relationships with his fellow gym members and rival boxers, who become like a family to him.
Despite the many obstacles he faces, Ippo remains determined to become the best boxer he can be. He ultimately rises through the ranks and becomes a top contender in the world of professional boxing, earning the respect and admiration of his peers and fans.
Throughout the series, Ippo learns to believe in himself and his own strength and discovers the true meaning of being a fighter. He also learns the value of perseverance and the importance of never giving up, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges. Hajime no Ippo will definitely light up a fire inside you while watching.
Out of the 75 aired episodes, only two of them are fillers.
Hajime No Ippo Episode List
| # | TITLE | TYPE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The first step | MANGA CANON |
| 2 | Fruits of labor | MANGA CANON |
| 3 | Tears of joy | MANGA CANON |
| 4 | Shadow boxing | MANGA CANON |
| 5 | 3 months to counter | MANGA CANON |
| 6 | The opening bell of the rematch | MANGA CANON |
| 7 | The destructive force of 1 cm | MANGA CANON |
| 8 | Promise to meet again | MANGA CANON |
| 9 | C Class License | MANGA CANON |
| 10 | Debut match | MANGA CANON |
| 11 | Obsession for victory | MANGA CANON |
| 12 | Becoming a bully’s buddy | MANGA CANON |
| 13 | The Eastern Japan Rookie Championship Tournament Begins | MANGA CANON |
| 14 | Powerful Arms! Hook vs. Uppercut! | MANGA CANON |
| 15 | Test of Endurance | MANGA CANON |
| 16 | Anticipating a Fierce Fight | MANGA CANON |
| 17 | Ippo on the Beach | MANGA CANON |
| 18 | Clinch | MANGA CANON |
| 19 | K.O. Dream | MANGA CANON |
| 20 | The Threat of Shotgun | MANGA CANON |
| 21 | The Way to Capture a Prodigy | MANGA CANON |
| 22 | Forward! Forward!! | MANGA CANON |
| 23 | The Other Semi-Final | MANGA CANON |
| 24 | To the Promised Place… | MANGA CANON |
| 25 | Grudges, Sorrows & Dreams | MANGA CANON |
| 26 | The Battle for Distance | MANGA CANON |
| 27 | Death Match | MANGA CANON |
| 28 | Victory or Defeat | MANGA CANON |
| 29 | Rocky of Naniwa | MANGA CANON |
| 30 | To Enemy Ground | MANGA CANON |
| 31 | Traces of Intense Battles | FILLER |
| 32 | Throw Your Right! | MANGA CANON |
| 33 | Smash Force | MANGA CANON |
| 34 | The Rookie King | MANGA CANON |
| 35 | The Continuing Journey | MANGA CANON |
| 36 | The Champ and I | MANGA CANON |
| 37 | A Thing to Strive For | MANGA CANON |
| 38 | Two Rookies of the Year | MANGA CANON |
| 39 | Challenge in a Foreign Land | MANGA CANON |
| 40 | A Counter to Surpass All Counters | MANGA CANON |
| 41 | Barf-michi’s Big Fight | MANGA CANON |
| 42 | Sharing a Dream | MANGA CANON |
| 43 | The Speed Star | MANGA CANON |
| 44 | Blind Spot in the Ring | MANGA CANON |
| 45 | The White Fangs of the Wolf | MANGA CANON |
| 46 | Be the Gazelle | MANGA CANON |
| 47 | The Fighting Spirit Within | MANGA CANON |
| 48 | The Red Wolf | MANGA CANON |
| 49 | The Courage to Believe | MANGA CANON |
| 50 | Something to Convey | MANGA CANON |
| 51 | The Group Date | MANGA CANON |
| 52 | The Challenger | FILLER |
| 53 | So That I Can Be Myself | MANGA CANON |
| 54 | Fists of the Champ | MANGA CANON |
| 55 | The Japan Featherweight Title Match | MANGA CANON |
| 56 | The Power that Stands in the Way | MANGA CANON |
| 57 | Conclusion | MANGA CANON |
| 58 | Heartbroken | MANGA CANON |
| 59 | Look of Determination | MANGA CANON |
| 60 | Rival | MANGA CANON |
| 61 | Comeback Anxiety | MANGA CANON |
| 62 | Revival | MANGA CANON |
| 63 | Youth of Fire | MANGA CANON |
| 64 | Hot Rod Era | MANGA CANON |
| 65 | The Summer of the Kamogawa Corps | MANGA CANON |
| 66 | Mr. Takamura’s Tears | MANGA CANON |
| 67 | The Kamogawa Gym Swings Into Action | MANGA CANON |
| 68 | The Chief’s Peril | MANGA CANON |
| 69 | The Trap of the Southpaw | MANGA CANON |
| 70 | The Young Punk | MANGA CANON |
| 71 | Time for the Showdown | MANGA CANON |
| 72 | Lollapalooza | MANGA CANON |
| 73 | Surpass That Moment | MANGA CANON |
| 74 | Mixup | MANGA CANON |
| 75 | One Step Further | MANGA CANON |
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