Boxing enthusiast will have fun watching this anime. Hajime no Ippo focuses on the quest of its main character, Ippo, who is a very humble student who packs a huge punch. We see his transformation as he applies himself in life and in his boxing training.
The shows progression is good for the boxers Ippo, his friends and his opponents get stronger and all of the characters develop not just in boxing also in their personality. The show uses the routine of a boxer, training, fighting, and reflecting for each of the matches that Ippo and his friends fight in.
While the animation and character design could put down the show, it strengthen the shows appeal by making almost every episode action packed. Also the show keeps a good pacing of events. Additionally the show is not a serious one, it is full of comedy as Ippo goes through normal life.
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