Hajime No Ippo

Makunouchi Ippo has been bullied his entire life, but dreams of changing himself. One day, he is saved by Takamura Mamoru, who happens to be a boxer. After Ippo faints from his injuries, Mamoru takes him to his gym where Ippo asks to be trained in the sport of boxing. Hajime no Ippo isn’t an anime about boxing. Well, I mean, it is, but it is not 76 episodes of people being beaten in the head. It is 76 episodes of watching the personal growth of a young man that goes from being a weak target to growing fully into his own through a sport. That’s the essence of why this series is so damn popular, and if you want to chase that essence, give these anime recommendations a try. For Fans of Boxing Ashita no Joe Teen orphan Joe lives in the slums where he meets Danpei, and alcoholic and homeless ex-boxing coach. After seeing Joe defend himself, Danpei takes an interest and decides to train him. However, Joe only becomes serious about it after he meets a rival fighter in a juv