Ippo must fight the sixteen. Individuals wanting to partake in boxing join a boxing gym to train and have. He can probably check in on them whenever possible but he can’t train them fully. It's not a matter of a world ranker be willing to fight him. He can focus on the amazing secondary characters the manga has and slowly prepare the settings for a super hyped Ippo return. Having lost his father at a young age, his meek demeanor, unimpressive 5’5 stature, and general politeness made him an easy target. Kobashi retired sometime after that. This is a giant red flag for a. Tartaklanmaktan nefret etmektedir ama karşı koyamamaktan daha çok nefret etmektedir. Ippo truly doesn’t realize that no one is loaning him strength; they are just helping to bring out his own strength, and I think making Ippo realize that distinction might be one of the biggest reason’s for Ippo’s retirement arc. 99. He places the belt and the hat at. The majority of his time is spent helping his mother with their family business, which leaves him unable to enjoy his youth like other. When Ippo retired a lot of readers got pissed but looking at retrospect it was the best narrative decision Mori could make, honestly. "No Yagi's, Aoki's or Takamura's allowed. It's unclear whether he did cross that line or not. The chapter focuses on the aftermath of Ippo’s intense match with Kenta Kobashi and the rising tensions within the Kamogawa gym. Hajime no Ippo Chapter 1442 will continue where it left off in the last chapter, with Itagaki’s despair over the trouble he had caused. I need sendo vs ricardo in 2023 desperately. I feel like Ippo is the same way in that he will never be able to truly part. Hayami lost because ippo gave him a glass jaw, then he retired. For example, Ippo vs Alfredo ended like Round 1070 (which came out in September 3, 2014), and his next match started in like Round 1178 (which was released on April 12. So yeah, overall, it's very unfair to say Ippo is "lying", because he isn't. After Itagaki's depressing loss in his debut match, the kid doesn't show up for a few days. A middleweight professional fighter who was passing by to treat his wounds and took the wounded Ippo to the Kamogawa Gym,owned by retired fighter Genji Kamogawa, stopped the bullies. /r/hajimenoippo is a subreddit dedicated to George Morikawa's work Hajime no Ippo. Imagine how Betrayed Miyata would feel if Ippo broke his foot, and Ippo did it with a smile, as he rushed Miyata down and started beating Miyata down with. Everyone is hating on Kumi because she doesn't like Ippo boxing, but I would love nothing more if her words were the catalyst to get Ippo to finally cross the line. It has been serialized by Kodansha in the shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Magazine since October 1989, with its chapters collected into 139 tankōbon volumes as of November 2023. Although Ippo successfully impressed Mamoru, he could not get on Genji’s good. Im following the manga weekly and since it's been years since Ippo's retirement i thought it would be good to read it all again focusing entirely on Ippo's comeback. Hawk was strong, but I think Bison should be there instead of him. Sorry for the long wall of text. ago. He'll come back in monster form and not lose again until the end of the story. Read the topic about Hajime no Ippo Chapter 1434 Discussion on MyAnimeList, and join in the discussion on the largest online anime and manga database in the world! Join the online community, create your anime and manga list, read reviews, explore the forums, follow news, and so much more! (Topic ID: 2119651)2018, Chapter 1208, Ippo announced his retirement and claims that he will "never return to boxing" but later on he was asked to return as a second in boxing. Favorilere Ekle. Who is Ippo based on? Itagaki’s character is based on retired world champion Sugar Ray Leonard for his prodigy-like natural ability and good looks, whom Itagaki is said to be like in the manga. Sendo even said that trying to counter the Dempsey Roll and failing caused even more damage. - He face-blocked too much during the National Champion Arc (which resulted. As a child, she was a fan of Baldychu from the Pokamon series. Title Page Character(s): Makunouchi Ippo, Miyazaki Ippo prepares to go to a class reunion per Umezawa's invitation. if Ippo. liked it at first but it's getting boring, want Ippo to return soon. Hajime no Ippo はじめの一歩. The raw scan is the scanned version of the manga that is published in Weekly Shonen Magazine, which is a Japanese magazine that features various manga series. No, since the retirement there has been over 100 chapters of Ippo as a cornerman hinting at unretiring. Honestly, i feel only the power can do something. If he returned to being a pro, it would break his promise to Kumi which would be a very un-Ippo thing to do. Sorry for the long wall of text. /r/hajimenoippo is a subreddit dedicated to George Morikawa's work Hajime no Ippo. The release date of raw scans for Chapter 1434 not confirmed yet. Only Hajime no Ippo can have such a cool and well drawn moment between two characters only to pivot to one of them having diarhea and sitting on the toilet with his dick in full view as we are once again made to wonder if he's losing. The sanctioning bodies would never sanction a big match for him, he needs to fight bums first and prove he's not potato'ed. It's easy to think it is in retrospect, but that was six years before Ippo's second retirement and the manga made a pretty big deal about about it being Ippo's first time against a southpaw. Or less. Supposedly, in Hajime No Ippo, we are a little more than half in the story. They’ll take on both the pupils. However, if Ippo. Raw scans for manga chapters typically surface a few days before the official release, providing a glimpse into the upcoming chapter for those who can’t wait. 12 manga will end with ippo and miyata fulfilling their promise to face one another in ring as ippo dashes towards miyata. Normally I'd complain, but that's 100% in character for him. • 2 yr. Even though I think retirement was the right choice for him, I do believe that Ippo will make a grand return to the ring, like most of the community does. if Ippo. It has been very enjoyable but I'm glad we've finally reached this point. Theres one scene where a character. He's about to start talking about it but his friends cut him off--They don't want to encourage a comeback from him. Hajime No Ippo Chapter 1443:- Hajime No Ippo is one of the longest-running and most popular manga series in the world. 24 votes, 10 comments. 1. 1500. Which leaves Ricardo fighting bums for like a year or so, and after the excitement of a (probably very close) Sendo fight, going back to instakilling people would be boring af for the poor man. Members Online. His current record as the Rookie King of his class stands at 17 Matches 15-2 (W-L-D), with 10 KOs. Spawning a number of. Slardar. Well, we have all the information right here. Ippo must fight the sixteen. Besides the Kojima and Gonzales fights, it's been forever since that's happened. Hajime No Ippo is an incredibly beautiful story about a kid that falls in love with boxing… but it’s also the most devastating literature I’ve ever kept up with. Aokitakimura have noticed/wondered what kind of monster Ippo would be if he returned several times. Most of the major fights take 10-20 chapters. That meant that Ippo's tactics and skill were nearing World Champion Level. In practically every match, Ippo loses for multiple rounds before displaying his comeback KO. When he arrives to the Kemuri Izakaya, where the reunion is being held, he becomes shocked as his former classmates are excited to see him and. This way, Ippo seems more "human" and the path he chose despite his self-confidence lack is, in my opinion, very interesting. He became ambidextrous because nobody wants to fight a skilled southpaw. Hajime no Ippo: Round 1428. Ippo losing to someone, learning from it, then moving on, not worse for wear would show growth. It also further mirrors what happened to Date. His influence on the story rivals those of Takamura Mamoru's and Miyata Ichirou's; all three inspire Makunouchi Ippo to continue boxing. Ippo vs Imai (Showing off how strong Imai is for a rookie/inter-high champion. I'm compiling a list of what I think Morikawa based his characters on. And he's being a lil depressed bitch since Alf, which is something like 200 chapters ago. 1 year maybe? But he's been struggling with his well known issues for more than 3. " That's what the wiki says Reply replyMakunouchi Ippo (幕之内一歩 lit. If Miyata is no longer fighting, then Ippo would never return. In chapter numbers, 101 chapters. No doctor on the planet could give a full and completely accurate diagnosis to Ippo at this time. Nomenbeb. After 1200 chapters, 25 years of weekly publication, and over 25 fights, Ippo loses his comeback match, immediately after promising to quit boxing if he loses just one more fight. Hajime no Ippo Chapter 1405 will show us the moments that will lead to the sixth match of the epic match. His promise to Kumi also plays into this, but this is clearly a. Ippo beats Imai to regain the title. Why would Ippo, who retired due to health concerns, return after seeing boxing ruin a friend’s health. Ricardo recognizes Ippo as the strongest challlenger and retires. Volg spar already showcased his level. Kamogawa notes that the issues Ippo was having with his body, they were all signs that Ippo may have been punch drunk already, and he. Asha_Brea. ) If Ippo does fight again after his last match (and comes out of retirement), chances are it will probably be another 9 months to a year before he fight again at the earliest. In the beginning they used to have Kamogawa do research and built Ippo a strategy and training regimine specific to his opponent for pretty much every match. Chapter 1418 is all set to be released on 12 April 2023. Nah, I've got hope! Also, whatever Mashiba’s personal feelings about Ippo might be, it’s not a bad match for Kumi if Ippo’s more or less healthy upon boxing retirement. if this arc was any shorter, it would just not seem like a very significant part of the story (once you take into account the 1000+ chapters the manga has). A unification match sounds fine, but Ricardo is the Champ. Hajime No Ippo is a much-loved manga series that gained a lot of praise from readers. dcc97. While training the body is important, you need to train the mind. Ippo just want to be helpful and his interest is in boxing. 58. Ippo admitted that he realized he had been fooled all this time, that he didn't know the depths of boxing, what he was doing only touched the surface of the sport. You Have Been Warned. This manga is about Makunochi Ippo, a regular high school student in Japan who has a difficult life. Dont judge me please be nice, open to debate. We need to see our main man in a fight with Mac. No-Candy842 • 5 mo. Kamagowa. CryptoMori pretty much already said he's coming back. His loss to Kobashi was the peak of his boxing career. Hajime no. 48K subscribers in the hajimenoippo community. The release dates and times have been adjusted accordingly. This manga is about Makunochi Ippo, a regular high school student in Japan who has a difficult life. 1st 87 chapters of long-running series launch on service. Hajime no Ippo Chapter 1442 will continue where it left off in the last chapter, with Itagaki’s despair over the trouble he had caused. Reading that for the first time is a moment that'll stick with me forever. His most prominent boxing matches were against Ippo Makunouchi as the 5th and strongest challenger Ippo. He is a multi-weight class professional boxer and the WBC super middleweight champion affiliated with the Kamogawa gym. ago. Meanwhile, Ippo is still contemplating how he should coach his students' future children THEN he. You must be wondering at what time the new chapter will be released. Well, we have all the information right here. He acted. Ippo is retired, and potentially has brain damage. Ippo got brutally K. Let Me Ask It Once More is Round 1276 of Morikawa Jouji's Hajime no Ippo manga series. • 2 yr. ago. Category for characters that have retired from boxing. He made a promise that with one more loss he will retire and he will do just that. Ippo feared that if he kept boxing and damaged himself, he would be unable to live regularly after as well as be unable to assist his mom. ago. He draws a. Of course, this sent shock waves throughout the manga. this whole retirement arc is probably a tool to prepare ippo for martinez. Hajime No Ippo Chapter 1430 Release Date. But HnI its a fiction work, not a documentary about the reality of the boxing world. During Ippo's retirement from boxing, we learn about Hayami's fate. Miyata can intuit just how close Ippo was to breaking fully, he is the one that noticed his lack of form the most. That means, Ippo values his wellbeing more than the sacrifice he should make to be one of the best boxers in the world. Hajime no Ippo Chapter 1421 will be released on Wednesday, 24 May 2023, at 12:00 AM JST. I'm sad that Ippo didnt return in 2022, but I'm putting half of my bets at the end of 2023 and the other half at the end of 2024. Please keep the downvotes to a minimum, remember that everyone is entitled to their opinion. One of the reasons why Hajime no Ippo is one of the best sports anime/manga is that most of the fighters are based on real-life boxers. Even with Mori picking up the pace, it can be anywhere from 5-20 years before Ippo ends or Mori could die before Ippo. ago. Ippo is the main protagonist of the series. Then finally you have season 2: Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger. The Life Of Ippo Makunouchi (Hajime no Ippo)Be Sure To Subscribe:…AcelnTheWhole • 6 yr. 1209, 1210, shows how impacted Itagaki is by Ippo's retirement, showing how him, and many boxers, lost their goals in Ippo. As you’ve already read in the title, Ippo Makunouchi has just announced his retirement from boxing. There's never usually that much buildup, it was the ultimate. The match is set at the. Broadly, here would be my breakdown: Chapter 1 - Chapter ~400 : Phenomenal shonen, can't ask for much more. Ippo's always been like 75% training/slice of life, and that's where the focus has been. He made a promise that with one more loss he will retire and he will do just that. Ippo's 3rd lost ! The retirement ? Well ippo has lost his comeback mach , and as he said to kumi if he loses again , he will retire. Hajime no Ippo (はじめの一歩, lit. He is the protagonist of this series with extraordinary potential in boxing and who possesses an aggressive fighting style based on Mike Tyson that even he did. Ippo hasn’t given up on his life and boxing in retirement. Also issues or not, Antonio Guevara beat Ippo, because he gave it his all. Ippo definitely can’t be a boxer and teach. Hajime no Ippo Best Fights Elimination Game (Finale): Volg vs Mike was eliminated. There is so much foreshadowing of his comeback, it’s not even funny. The biggest problem with all of the death theories is they seem to forget that Ippo retired specifically for health concerns, and narratively speaking, it would be absolutely terrible for a death to be a catalyst for Ippo returning. Mashiba OVA) with a new upscale. The protagonist of George Morikawa ‘s Hajime no Ippo manga announced in the latest chapter, which debuted in this year’s eighth issue of Kodansha ‘s Weekly Shōnen Magazine on Wednesday, that he is retiring from professional boxing. Right now, Ippo, without anyone else’s help or guidance, is building himself up from scratch. No, since the retirement there has been over 100 chapters of Ippo as a cornerman hinting at unretiring. EijiDate19 • 2 yr. When he was about to do it, coach came in the way. if this arc was any shorter, it would just not seem like a very significant part of the story (once you take into account the 1000+ chapters the manga has). Marcus punches at the picture of Mashiba on the wall until his. Spar is more accurate I suppose. Takamura. The bitch isn't going to call the cops since he was assaulting people. It's pretty much exactly what I've been in the mood for more than anything, lately, a slice of life anime with a well executed battle system of some kind. One of the reasons why Hajime no Ippo is one of the best sports anime/manga is that most of the fighters are based on real-life boxers. Hopefully, after the retirement arc, ippo and kumi become official, it could be a reason to go “beast-mode” for his mom kumi, and everyone in general expecting him to. The final scenes show Ippo in jail with multiple guards and he breaks his cuffs kills everyone and punches down the wall and escapes. Ippo is #2 on my all time list. Hagler was already a southpaw. He will overcome his demons in the ring and win the world championship. Imo, ippo will return for sure but not as early as we hope (I'm trying to believe that he will by this year) OR as long as Ippo keep denying his urge to back in the ring (and Kumi san disapproval, ofc) Since HNI now focused on takamura title match and other champion candidates, it's gonna be quite a wait. Making Imai just as good as pre-retirement Ippo doesn't really bring much to the table. terraquio. Hajime no Ippo has been divided into "Sagas" each consisting of a number of arcs. Title Page Character(s): Kyōsuke Imai Imai has knocked the opponent down, and the ref stopped the fight. Hopefuly now that Kimura had a breakthrough Ippo will be inspired and with that a new arc. The Ippo tease continues~ However we finally got more insight on why Ippo retired, what his goal is now, all that good stuff. Ippo RETIRED because of a PUNCH DRUNK suspicion. Antonio defeats Ricardo by knockout in the second round. So I'm thinking that Ippo out of retirement is gonna be some Lerdsilla Matrix type shit and Ippo's mom can finally come to watch. The development is of course Ippo’s retirement from professional boxing. Aoki will retire after his fight with Iga. Normally that wouldn't be a problem if the fight didn't feel so rushed. Ippo had convinced Coach Kamogawa to let him spar with Mashiba in the previous chapter. So the same could easily happen with Hajime no Ippo (if it ever does end. he solely focused on his physical attributes. Ippo is happy knowing he is strong and meeting his goals. Ippo will always do everything in his power in the ring to show his appreciation for the time and belief Kamogawa (and others) entrust to him. 12. Ippo after losing to Alf is slowly suspected of being punch drunk and immediately Takamura becomes a much colder character. /r/hajimenoippo is a subreddit dedicated to George Morikawa's work Hajime no Ippo. #shorts #motivation #anime #manga #editIppo's mother said that she would only watch Ippo's matches if he could promise he wouldn't get hit. Right after, Ippo punches the floor of his bedroom so hard the house shakes. Since Ippo retired in Round 1208 (which is 1/1999), already like 9 months have gone by since it is currently 10/1999. After all, probably 1% of boxers does. 57K Members. Right after, Ippo punches the floor of his bedroom so hard the house shakes. Ippo is ready to fight, but the referee counted to ten before Mashiba could get up, declaring him the winner. Fans are very excited about the release of the new chapter. The raw scan will be available on various websites and platforms, such as. Fans are very excited about the release of the new chapter. Hajime No Ippo is a much-loved manga series that gained a lot of praise from readers. ago • Edited 22 hr. I hear people say this, but honestly I'm not a fan. But Ippo didn't actually "officially" retire until, Round 1208, which came out on January 24, 2018. Ryūhei Sawamura (沢村 竜平, Sawamura Ryūhei) is a former featherweight and junior lightweight professional boxer. Ippo just want to be helpful and his interest is in boxing. diorese • 2 yr. Kamogowa originally started to gym because of his love of boxing and wanting to never part with the sport. Every fight that ippo is at (particularly the ones with fighters of his generation) I'm waiting on date to make an appearance and talk to ippo. Fans are very excited about the release of the new chapter. The bond between the trainer and their pupil. I started reading the manga weekly right around the time Ippo retired. 1. " Then he did it again and brewed up another storm, so much so HIS EYE SOCKET was fucked. It's unclear whether he did cross that line or not. . Miyata is Ippo's goal. You must be wondering at what time the new chapter will be. The Takamura vs Dragon fight lasted only 12 chapters. Kumi Mashiba (間柴 久美, Mashiba Kumi) is Ryō Mashiba's little sister and Ippo Makunouchi's love interest. If the Sendo fight is the trigger for Ippo's return, Ippo will still have to fight like 3 times minimum before reaching Ricardo. All the parallels there between retirement and coming back, plus passing the torch. ago. There are just different parts if everyone’s journey and Ippo os on the next one. I also believe ippo will make his return to the ring somewhat soon, maybe not 2023, but possibly 2024. One of their specialties besides speed was flowing to south paw when changing angles. ryukin182 • 1 yr. E com as comemorações do 30º aniversário do mangá, Morikawa sentou-se com um programa na Abema TV em 5 de março passado. Not even close, Sendo just sees on Ippo a guy who can go toe to toe with him, they punch almost as hard and can tank for days, its fun for Sendo to fight Ippo. Honestly at this point in the story, Morikawa doesn't need big matches that span volumes unless it is a World title match. As a junior lightweight, he became the short-reigned JBC junior lightweight champion before retiring from boxing due to a motorcycle accident he had after the title match. Hajime no Ippo (はじめの一歩, lit. In my opinion Ippo became a drunk punch because of Kojima’s blow which is supposed to be extremely powerful and especially because Ippo took it in counter punch which duplicates the power of the punch. It would be lunacy to expect Ippo to win. Meanwhile, Ippo is still contemplating how he should coach his students' future children THEN he will probably come out of retirement. This involves 2 aspects 1) Improving his boxing IQ. It’s expected that the raw scans for Hajime No Ippo Chapter 1422 will be available around May 28, 2023. Mamoru Takamura (鷹村 守, Takamura Mamoru) is the deuteragonist in Hajime no Ippo. In turn, Ippo eventually decides to give Yamada a fair fight while avoiding his more brutal attacks. Ippo is the only fighter that is shown to have the innate ability like Takamura. Bro destroyed Sawamura. He’s a decent guy, he’ll inherit the family business which seems more or less successful, and Mashiba can intimidate him for life. Glad to be back. Ippo stays involved with his beloved sport and becomes a second for his fellow gymmates as he. So, first and most important than all,. June 10, 2023. is Round 1210 of Jōji Morikawa's Hajime no Ippo manga series. Takamura is a bit overly confident around women for my taste, but I think even that helps him in the ring. Hajime No Ippo Chapter 1429, Since it's first publication in 1989, the Hajime no Ippo manga has consistently ranked among the most well-liked sports manga. Ricardo is too fast and too sharp to ever allow a slug fest to happen with sendo and if sendo can’t force a slug fest, winning isn’t happening. further cementing Ippo's decision to stay retired in fear that something similar might happen to him. Kimura and Aoki don't seem to mind at all, and Ippo's two new disciples only know him as a retired fighter but constantly think about how strong he must be. ago. Ippo's been retired over 5 years in real life. enjoying it right now, want Ippo to come back eventually. Then there's his stubborn refusal to move up, which is ONLY hurting him (no matter how tough he. He will return when Ryu Mashiba’s career is ended in a match. Ippo Makunouchi (幕之内一歩, Makunouchi Ippo) is the eponymous protagonist of Hajime no Ippo. Yūsuke Oda (小田 裕介, Oda Yūsuke) is a retired featherweight boxer from the Nishikawa Boxing Gym who became a trainer at the same gym, helping out his former trainer,. After Leaving the Ring. . In surface, it looks like he just want to learn more boxing stuff. "That kind of damage is no joke. Hajime No Ippo Chapter 1427 will be released on or around 12th July 2023. 3. Itagaki will leave the Kamogawa Gym, either temporarily or as a full on Face Heel Turn. It released in September. I didn't know at the time we were entering a retirement. 11. Mashiba has the exact same record as the world champ, even down to the amount of KO wins. Here are a few of the most important storylines examined in this chapter: I see Ippo's retirement as the 2nd act of the overall series- which will eventually develop into its 3rd act, where Ippo finally goes back into the ring with an end-goal in mind. . However, I have some minor gripes. What a turn of events. From the few short moments we've seen of him, however, not only does he have a strong enough left to pry Ippo's guard open (although he was still in his own. He is a Featherweight boxer from the Kamogawa Boxing Gym, the former JBC Featherweight Champion, and "unofficial champion" of the OPBF. Simply taking a beating twice so far shouldn't be enough to show that his story's finished and from what I hear about Takamura still fighting, I'm not buying that the series is. You must be wondering at what time the new chapter will be released. ) So how the series ends is really important on its lasting legacy. 3. Takamura needs to get it through to Ippo that he needs to have ambition and confidence. Everybody would be happy and their rivalry would matter more. I don’t know about the manga but I’m thinking about the arm wrestle scene in the anime. 16. Geromichi style retirement party would be the most retarded and idiotic way, especially when he is supposedly punch drunk. There was very little character development for hundreds of chapters. Although Ippo successfully impressed Mamoru, he could not get on Genji’s good. So another "Hajime no Ippo" sponsored Boxing event could be going on in July. 12. So nah the pacing slowed tremendously. • 3 yr. Takamura ran. Fans are very excited about the release of the new chapter. Well, he already had a spar with Sendo and showed great results. Nekota is essentially a mix of Miyata and sendo both of whom would wash itagaki. For comparison, the chapter where Ippo retired (1208) was released in Feb 2018. Whether or not it does, we'll have to see next week!Ippo Makunouchi (幕之内 一歩, Makunouchi Ippo) Voiced by: Kōhei Kiyasu. Ippo stays involved with his beloved sport and becomes a second for his fellow gymmates as he helps them find the path they’ve lost and the many after retirement thoughts that rise through the new point of view he chose. Aokitakimura have noticed/wondered what kind of monster Ippo would be if he returned several times. There’s no better match for his. Morikawa launched Hajime no Ippo in 1989, and the series is his only manga. Cover Page Characters: Genji Kamogawa, Haruhiko Yagi Yagi is glad that Ippo retired himself, instead of making the coach force him to retire. New comments cannot be posted. Well, we have all the information right here. It is the same with Hajime no Ippo. The reason for them, and Sendo is the same. Hajime no Ippo. True, it would be nice to see some boxing in the action series, especially with Ippo who had been out for a while. So nah the pacing slowed tremendously. Kodansha released the 119th compiled book volume in November, and the 120th volume will ship in March. operez1990 • 1 yr. But I guess technically Ippo did "spar" with Sendo prior to his match with Alfredo in Round 1294. Ippo's been retired over 5 years in real life. If Ippo couldnt beat Guevara even thrashing him all fight, he would have a harder time against Billy. Not much is known in Ippo's early life, except for his childhood when his father died in a boat. Morikawa launched Hajime no Ippo in 1989, and the series is his only manga. Remember that the main reason he retired was because everybody thought he was punched drunk due to his fighting style. Oda became a boxer around the same time as Kimura Tatsuya and Kojima Hisato. The protagonist of George Morikawa's Hajime no Ippo manga announced in the latest chapter, which debuted in this year's eighth issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine on Wednesday, that he is. ago. There have been numerous hints/flags implying that he will once he finds his reason to return (like the fact that he is not punch drunk. There are nearly 1200 chapters in these volumes, but only 560 have been adapted in three seasons. 2. He had signs of reaching the point of no return and luckily he stopped boxing. Welcome to r/Hajimenoippo, the community for Ippo fans to submit discuss the series, talk about the…Why did Hajime no Ippo retire? Ippo's biggest concern when deciding to retire after his next loss came from accumulated damage being interpreted as potential brain damage. Which is weird, since unlike Ippo, he's had a clear vision for what his career will be. Anyway, the Hajime no Ippo wiki does list some of the characters who they are. Even when Ippo was fighting Volg, Sendo was aware of - and worried about it - enough to break up the fight. Yes Ippo will probably come out of retirement at some point in the future when he is ready. Bison's fight had all the hype and prestige of a weight class title fight, whereas with Dragon the focus was much more on the leadup than the actual fight. Miyata and Ippo developed the star-crossed rivalry that. Imai defends his JBC title, following with the unexpected announcement that the one he wanted to fight all along. It has been serialized by Kodansha in the shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Magazine since October 1989,. Geromichi vs Ippo The unsung hero of Hajime no Ippo. Ippo Farmer Arc. Mashiba's Tactical Shift: How a Change in Stance Left Ippo Confused and VulnerableHajime no Ippo summary:.