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[NEO0MJ]

I'll admit that I never expected Takamura to return the favor anyway, but boy was I rooting for Eagle to give a surprise counter with Takamura targeting his bloody eye exclusively

The thing that bothered me most was that Takamura intentionally headbutted him in order to cut his eye. Usually such moves are reserved to villain boxers.

I was rooting for Eagle in this episode.

Me too, but he'll probably lose, unless Takamura's eye problem becomes real and he somehow musters the will to make use of it to win. Of course he could still lose just to show how good Takamura is.

 

[Musan]

The headbutt was on accident, Takamura said so himself, probably a consequence of his own bloody eye.

 

[NEO0MJ]

The headbutt was on accident, Takamura said so himself, probably a consequence of his own bloody eye.

Hmm, it kinda looked intentional, the way the episode played out. Might still be accidental, Takamura doesn't give a fuck either way.

 

[Relix]

The sad thing about this anime is that it will end.

Goddammit.

 

[Internets]

Hmm, it kinda looked intentional, the way the episode played out. Might still be accidental, Takamura doesn't give a fuck either way.

Yeah the headbutt was accidental, Takamura and the commentator both stated so. But you're right, Takamura doesn't care, he just wants to win.
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Also, the last 4 episodes will be the Kamogawa flashback:

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/new...ng-kamogawa-in-hajime-no-ipoo-rising-specials

 

[Ifrit]

Yeah the headbutt was accidental, Takamura and the commentator both stated so. But you're right, Takamura doesn't care, he just wants to win.
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Also, the last 4 episodes will be the Kamogawa flashback:

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/new...ng-kamogawa-in-hajime-no-ipoo-rising-specials

That sounds good (as long as it's not filler), I just hope it doesn't take too long for a continuation of this anime.

 

[midramble]

I'm glad you guys mentioned this, because I started watching rising on Crunchyroll. Wasn't even aware there were previous seasons (though thought it was a little strange with him starting off as champion haha). Still amazing though. Where could I go to watch the older seasons?

Finally caught up. Started with Hajime no Ippo the fighting episode one and just watched the most recent episode on crunchyroll. Holy crap I'm in love with this anime. Just enough unpredictability to keep the tension at a constant high. I find myself loving every character more and more. The biggest surprise being barf-michi. This anime has actually gotten me to take up boxing hahaha. Started going to a local boxing gym and doing conditioning haha.

I'm so glad you guys suggested I watch it from the beginning. It was a non-stop rush that I never got tired of.

On another funny note, today we just got to the part in my Japanese class where the 歩 (ぽ/po) from 一歩（いっぽ/ippo）showed up in a test. Was nearly impossible to get wrong haha.

 

[Nemesis121]

I'll admit that I never expected Takamura to return the favor anyway, but boy was I rooting for Eagle to give a surprise counter with Takamura targeting his bloody eye exclusively

Takamura kept asking himself why Eagle wasn't taking advantage of his cut, Eagle's sportsmanship pissed of Takamura even more because this ain't Golf, we trying to kill each other for a belt and Eagle didn't go all out on him, this is why when it was his turn to take advantage he abused it..

 

[Magnet_Man]

Finally found the OST track I've been hunting for:

Your flesh and blood, flesh and blood...

 

[hiroshawn]

Is this new? I'm confused. The last episode I saw was when

Spoiler

Takamura won the world title off of the american.

 

[abstract alien]

I'm so going to binge watch this entire series on my week off. Never seen a single episode or know anything other than he is a boxer. Can't wait.

 

[Magnet_Man]

Is this new? I'm confused. The last episode I saw was when

Spoiler

Takamura won the world title off of the american.

I assume you mean Bryan Hawk, right? That was at the end of New Challenger, the 2nd season/series. Rising is the third season/series.

 

[hiroshawn]

I assume you mean Bryan Hawk, right? That was at the end of New Challenger, the 2nd season/series. Rising is the third season/series.

Good God where have I been? Gotta get on this now.

 

[ReiGun]

Anyone know the name of the song that plays after Eagle gets cut?

Edit: Nvm. Found it.

 

[Vicetrailia]

Good God where have I been? Gotta get on this now.

Yeah, and that battle is far more captivating than this one. Gotta jump on it!

 

[Tobe]

god this episode was so good . almost cried takamura is a fucking beast TAKAMURAAAA

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

That was great.

A little warning for anime only viewers, get ready for feels, so many of them.

 

[karasu]

I just watched all seasons. I'm up to episode 16 of rising. I prefer watching everyone else fight to watching Ippo. He's become such a boring one trick pony with his Dempsey roll.

 

[NEO0MJ]

What a great episode. Was still hoping that Takamura would lose, though

I just watched all seasons. I'm up to episode 16 of rising. I prefer watching everyone else fight to watching Ippo. He's become such a boring one trick pony with his Dempsey roll.

I thought it was greatly used in Ippo's fight with Sawamura, especially at the end.

 

[WesternHeretic]

I'm so going to binge watch this entire series on my week off. Never seen a single episode or know anything other than he is a boxer. Can't wait.

It's a great series. I'm not much of a anime guy actually I can count the numbers of anime I've watched on one hand. However something about this series that I just really enjoy.

 

[fertygo]

Goddamn, what a fight.. I think I like the anime execution for this fight better than the Hawk's fight.
The tension is superb, and both side actually being rootable helping.

 

[HyperCubed4]

I would be totally down for a

Spoiler

Mashiba

vs.

Spoiler

Sawamura

OVA. I have only read a handful of volumes, but that fight was my favourite. And considering how unfamiliar I am with the manga, does anybody have an idea of what the next few episodes will be about?

 

[Wolf Akela]

I'm so going to binge watch this entire series on my week off. Never seen a single episode or know anything other than he is a boxer. Can't wait.

Just make sure you watched the correct series. I think some new guy here started with Rising without realizing it's the third season.

 

[pelicansurf]

Awesome series. Love it.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

I would be totally down for a

Spoiler

Mashiba

vs.

Spoiler

Sawamura

OVA. I have only read a handful of volumes, but that fight was my favourite. And considering how unfamiliar I am with the manga, does anybody have an idea of what the next few episodes will be about?

Flashback.

 

[HyperCubed4]

Oh, that flashback! I know which one you're talking about now. Looking forward to these next few episodes.

 

[Moaradin]

This flashback is really awesome so far. Last episode had the feels.

 

[foxuzamaki]

Guys I would like to really bring attention to nekota's voiceactor, if you notice when his brain damage started getting more pronounced, the way old current nekota speak's started creeping in more and more, it isnt totally there but you can tell if you paid attention to the way his speech pattern and accent is in this episode and then listen to him in the last episode, its a very eery and depressing thing, nekota is basically taking on a different personality infront of his friend's eyes.

 

[thefatness16]

I just wanna say this flashback stuff has been great. The story has been pretty great so far, even though I find some of the American vs Japanese theme a little ham-fisted. The animation has been top notch. Seriously, this is the best I've seen Hajime no Ippo animated since Champion Road. Hope it keeps it up.

 

[woober]

I just wanna say this flashback stuff has been great. The story has been pretty great so far, even though I find some of the American vs Japanese theme a little ham-fisted. The animation has been top notch. Seriously, this is the best I've seen Hajime no Ippo animated since Champion Road. Hope it keeps it up.

I have to second this. The animation this series is pulling off this season deserves to be recognized. I don't think I've seen anything drawn so sharp, detailed, and fluid in a long long time. Even the scenes with characters talking have top notch artwork.

 

[thefatness16]

I have to second this. The animation this series is pulling off this season deserves to be recognized. I don't think I've seen anything drawn so sharp, detailed, and fluid in a long long time. Even the scenes with characters talking have top notch artwork.

Yeah, I'm really happy with the animation this season. I mean that Volg counter was mind blowingly good. Rising has been a massive step up from New Challenger.

 

[Tremis]

Episode got me so hyped. Man, third season is boss.

 

[foxuzamaki]

Hajime no Ippo:Rising episode 24
This is some heavy shit, I love it. Nekota was badass

 

[Nordicus]

This is simply a far better flashback arc than I ever hoped, has a really nice amount of grit to it too. Also like that Nekota is the obviously better boxer and Kamogawa has to work himself to the bone, almost literally, to reach anywhere near him.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Man I wish this season could keep going, badly....

 

[Cwarrior]

Hajime no ippo 19 -21

Damn this fight was like a rocky fight, takamura face got disfigured like rocky.

David Eagle is true American hero it's never nice seeing such a nice guy lose.

*Eagle cry*

Hajime no ippo 22

oh shiiiitt there going back to do the Kamogawa flash back arc that was missed out in season 2

Madhouse going back and doing the right thing.

Notice the color palette has changed for this arc.

 

[fertygo]

This finale is the best episode from the anime IMO

Everything about it is flawless, wow

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

The ending was fucking beautiful.

 

[Amagon]

What a great episode to conclude the season! I hope we'll see more new episodes sooner than later.

 

[Nemesis121]

oh shiiiitt there going back to do the Kamogawa flash back arc that was missed out in season 2
.

They did it to pay their respect, both voice actors for Kamogawa and Nekota passed away..

 

[Moaradin]

Oh man, that was incredible. This flashbacks are some of the best episodes ippo has ever had. And god damn at that animation in the last episode...

 

[VariantX]

Holy Shit @ that ending to the fight. Brutal.

Whoever worked on this show's animation deserves all the raises in the world. Just a great way to end the season.



Hoping for another season of this show next year.

 

[woober]

What a satisfying ending. It reminded me of the anime Planetes and game Persona 4 where the ending leaves you completely floored with memories. And the animation for this series is the best I've seen in any anime.

Might I dare say this season might have topped the godly season 1? Is that even possible? I WANT MORE.

 

[thefatness16]

Really awesome ending. I hope I won't have to wait 4 years for another season.

 

[Kiriku]

Not watching the last episodes until they've announced another season, don't want it to end. :|

 

[VASPER]

I have to know something, i have been watching the first season of Fighting spirits and does Ippo ever lose? like ever even into season 2&3?

 

[woober]

Here's a gif of the double iron fists (spoilers to those who haven't seen it):

via Reddit

 

[NEO0MJ]

Nice finale, though the victory felt kinda cheap.

I have to know something, i have been watching the first season of Fighting spirits and does Ippo ever lose? like ever even into season 2&3?

Spoiler

He losses a match in the first season.

 

[Nordicus]

Here's a gif of the double iron fists (spoilers to those who haven't seen it):

via Reddit

That was such a brutal finish. God damn went splat on the wooden floor and then kept holding his ribs in pain and twitching. Wow

 

[Baldwin_the_First]

I have to know something, i have been watching the first season of Fighting spirits and does Ippo ever lose? like ever even into season 2&3?

Spoiler

Ye..............s