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A Thing to Strive For

S1 : E37

TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Dante uses his secret weapon on Ippo, the fact that Date used it on Ippo made Okita challenge Ippo to a real match.

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When a professional boxer introduces Ippo to the world of boxing, his life changes.

Cast

Rikiya Koyama, Kôhei Kiyasu, Steve Staley

Executive Producers

Masao Maruyama

full-episodes (75)

The First Step

S1 : E1 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Ippo gets invited to see a movie with his new classmates but can't go since he has to work at his mothers fishing store.
Fruits of Labor

S1 : E2 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Ippo's goal is to catch 10 leaves, with only a week to do so.
Tears of Joy

S1 : E3 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

At first, it seems that Ippo could not keep up with Miyata.
Shadow Boxing

S1 : E4 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Ippo finally begins his training in the gym.
Three months for the counter

S1 : E5 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Ippo begins training with coach Kamogawa for about in order to prepare for a rematch with Miyata.
The Opening Bell of the Rematch

S1 : E6 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

A representative from a boxing magazine comes to Kamogawa's Gym on the same day Ippo and Miyata have their rematch.
The Destructive Force of 1 cm

S1 : E7 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

After a powerful knockout from Miyata, Ippo insists on standing up again and completing the match no matter what.
Promise to Meet Again

S1 : E8 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

With Miyata nowhere to be found, Ippo seems distracted in his training, so Kamogawa sends him to train with Takamura.
C Class License

S1 : E9 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Ippo finally applies to get his featherweight boxing license. During the exam, he meets Ryo Mashiba.
Debut Match!

S1 : E10 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

After determining Ippo's opponent, Ippo and Oda prepare for their match.
Obsession for Victory

S1 : E11 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

The awaited moment has come, And Ippo's first official match against boxer Oda has begun.
Becoming a Bully's Buddy

S1 : E12 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

The news of Ippo's boxing spreads in the school, which makes the thugs secretly admire him and insist on attending his next match.
The Eastern Japan Rookie Championship Tournament Begins

S1 : E13 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

The Rookie Championship is about to begin.
Powerful Arms! Hooks vs. Uppercut!

S1 : E14 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Ippo begins his first tournament match against Jason.
Test of Endurance

S1 : E15 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Ippo continues his tactic of exchanging punches, however, he finds himself struggling to land them as the fight nears its end.
Premonition of a Hard Battle

S1 : E16 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

After completing his fight, ippo decides to spectate miyata's match, meanwhile his opponent for his next match is decided.
Ippo on the Beach

S1 : E17 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Ippo and the others head to the beach to relax before they start their training.
Clinch

S1 : E18 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

After meeting kobashi, ippo realises he must work hard to beat him, Ippo and Kobashi start their second match of the tournament.
Dream of a KO

S1 : E19 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

As the fight between Kobashi and Ippo nears its end, Ippo looks for an opportunity to KO, while Kobashi switches up his tactics.
Shotgun's Menace

S1 : E20 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Ippo spectates Hayami's 3rd match to see what he's up against. He trains vigorously for his semi final match.
The Way to Capture a Prodigy

S1 : E21 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Ippo arrives at his semi final match against Hayami with bruises on his face, round 1 commences.
Forward! Forward!!

S1 : E22 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Ippo and Hayami continue to exchange blows as their battle nears its end.
The Other Semi-Final

S1 : E23 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Miyata begins his semi-final match against Mashiba as Ippo and the others spectate.
To the Promised Place...

S1 : E24 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

As the battle continues, Miyata discovers a pain in his foot that limits his abilities.
Grudges, Sorrows & Dreams

S1 : E25 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Ippo and Mashiba both train for their match, meanwhile, Mashiba's motive and reasoning for boxing are revealed.
The Battle for Distance

S1 : E26 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

After a period of immensely focused training, Ippo steps into the ring for his final match for the rookie championship
Death Match

S1 : E27 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

As Ippo and Mashiba continue their fight, they both develop weaknesses, however both fighters give their best to try and win even under harsh circumstances.
Victory or Defeat

S1 : E28 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

The eastern japan rookie tournament finally comes to an end with Ippos victory.
Rocky of Naniwa

S1 : E29 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

After winning the Easter japan rookie tournament, Takeshi Sendo, the winner of West japan rookie tournament.
To Enemy Ground

S1 : E30 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Ippo wants to fight Sendo so he goes to an orthopedic doctor to get his fist looked at. Ippo then starts an intense training regime.
Traces of Intense Battles

S1 : E31 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

A recap of the boxing matches that have taken place thus far.
Throw Your Right!

S1 : E32 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Ippo is still having trouble with his right fist but his match with Sendo begins.
Smash Force

S1 : E33 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Ippo tries a different fighting stance making his match with Sendo only get more intense.
The Rookie King

S1 : E34 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Ippo and Sendo keep fighting, the crowd starts cheering Sendo on and the match reaches its climax.
The Counting Journey

S1 : E35 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Ippo graduates and takes photos with people from his school.
The Champ and I

S1 : E36 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Kimura, Aoki, and Takemura each fight their match.
A Thing to Strive For

S1 : E37 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Dante uses his secret weapon on Ippo, the fact that Date used it on Ippo made Okita challenge Ippo to a real match.
Two Rookies of the Year

S1 : E38 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Okita uses moves that makes him unpredictable for Ippo. Okita also uses a fighting style like Dante and he uses a corkscrew.
Challenge in a Foreign Land

S1 : E39 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Miyata's in Thailand and he get's a tough opponent with a great record, Jimmy Sisfa.
A Counter to Surpass All Counters

S1 : E40 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Miyata's fight with Jimmy Sisfa begins, Miyata starts off bad and when that happens Miyata tries a counter punch.
Barf-michi's Big Fight

S1 : E41 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Aoki, Kimura, and Ippo all try going A-class. Yamada has his first fight. All the guys want to go to training camp.
Sharing a Dream

S1 : E42 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Ippo's mother collapses from overworking so Ippo has to look after the family business.
The Speed Star

S1 : E43 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Ippo Prepares for his match against Saeki, the speed star, by trying to improve his movements and become faster.
Blind Spot in the Ring

S1 : E44 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Ippo's match with Saeki has begun, but Saeki is so fast that Ippo can't land a hit on him.
The White Fangs of the Wolf

S1 : E45 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

After all, the guys are done with their matches they go to karaoke.
Be the Gazelle

S1 : E46 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Aoki and Kimura fight their matches.
The Fighting Spirit Within

S1 : E47 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Ippo meets Volg after Volg gets lost.
The Red Wolf

S1 : E48 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

The match with Ippo and Volg begins and the two boxers seem to get the edge over one another quite a bit.
The Courage to Believe

S1 : E49 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

The fight between Ippo and Volg carries on.
Something to Convey

S1 : E50 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

After many rounds, Ippo and Volg are both exhausted.
The Group Date

S1 : E51 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Ippo wakes up after a couple days at the hospital.
The Challenger

S1 : E52 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

A recap of some of Ippo's fights told by Date.
So That I Can Be Myself

S1 : E53 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Date's past is revealed. Takemura gets ready for his match.
Fists of the Champ

S1 : E54 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Takemura has real trouble at the beginning of his match.
The Japan Featherweight Title Match

S1 : E55 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Ippo's title match with Date has begun, Date is surprised by how much better Ippo is since the last time he sparred with him.
The Power That Stands in the Way

S1 : E56 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Ippo punches Date in the face quite a bit but Date isn't taking the full impact of the punch because he's twists his neck.
Conclusion

S1 : E57 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Both Ippo and Date are beaten up bad. The match reaches the climax.
Heartbroken

S1 : E58 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

After Ippo loses he finds out that Sendo and Volg will fight for the title.
A Determined Gaze

S1 : E59 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Ippo watches his match with Date.
Rival

S1 : E60 | TV-PG | 24 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Volg and Sendo face off with the crowd cheering for Sendo, in the end, the match comes down to a decision by the judges.
Comeback Anxiety

S1 : E61 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Aoki, Kimura, and Ippo will all be making their comeback match with Ippo being the main event.
Revival

S1 : E62 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Aoki, Kimura, and Ippo have their comeback matches. Ippo tries a new move, the Dempsy Roll.
Youth of Fire

S1 : E63 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Aoki, Takemura, and Ippo visit Kimura because he has a high fever. Aoki's and Kimura's life as delinquents is shown.
Hot Rod Era

S1 : E64 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

A look at how Aoki and Kimura became boxers and joined the Kamogawa gym, also shown is their debut matches.
The Summer of the Kamogawa Corps

S1 : E65 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Sendo beats Saeki the speed star comfortably.
Mr. Takamura's Tears

S1 : E66 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

The guys learn that killer intent can make it seem like your throwing a punch.
The Kamogawa Gym Swings Into Action

S1 : E67 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Ippo spars with Shigeta who's ranked fourth among Japanese featherweights and who also uses southpaw.
The Coach's Crisis

S1 : E68 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Aoki, Kimura, and Takemura all fight their fights.
The Trap of the Southpaw

S1 : E69 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Sendo begins his title defense match with Shigeta the southpaw user.
The Young Punk

S1 : E70 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Ippo invites Kumi to the zoo.
Time for the Showdown

S1 : E71 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Ippo reads Mari's article. Ippo invites Nekota to his fight.
Lallapalooza

S1 : E72 | TV-PG | 24 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Sendo and Ippo's fight begins guns blazing with the two giving each other blow for blow.
Surpass That Moment

S1 : E73 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

Ippo starts the third round by charging at Sendo but then hesitates which leads to Sendo beating Ippo all through the third round.
Mixup

S1 : E74 | TV-PG | 25 min | Aired: 01.01.00

A flashback shows how Sendo joined his gym.
Into The Next Step

S1 : E75 | TV-PG | 24 min | Aired: 01.01.00

The match between Ippo and Sendo finally reaches its conclusion after seven ruthless rounds.

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