arookieotaku★★★★☆AnimeFighting Spirit: New Challenger
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Synopsis
Japanese Featherweight Champion Ippo Makunouchi has successfully defended and retained his title. Meanwhile, his rival, Ichirou Miyata, has resurfaced in Japan, aiming for his own Featherweight belt in the Oriental Pacific Boxing Federation. When the rest of the world comes knocking, however, will Japan's best fighters rise to the challenge and achieve glory at the top? Or will the small island nation be crushed under the weight of greater entities? This time, champions will become challengers issuing a call to the rest of the world and ready to show off their fighting spirit! [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Episode Guide
Characters
Ippo Makunouchi
Ippo Makunouchi: A determined boxer known for his Peek-a-Boo style and powerful punches, including the Dempsey Roll.
Staley Steve
Mamoru Takamura
Arrogant but powerful multi-weight boxing champion; undefeated with 27 KOs; aims for 6-weight class title.
Frierson Eddie
Masaru Aoki
Unorthodox lightweight boxer Aoki, known for his frog punch and playful antics, relentlessly pursues rivals and champions.
Doyle Peter
Genji Kamogawa
Retired boxer, Kamogawa's stern yet caring mentorship guides Ippo and Takamura at his renowned gym.
Epcar Richard
Tatsuya Kimura
Smooth junior lightweight boxer, Ippo's senpai, and Aoki's best friend, known for his fast footwork and left jab.
George Grant
Manabu Itagaki
Featherweight boxer, prodigy talent, lightning-fast reflexes and speed; rivals Imai Kyosuke.
Namikawa Daisuke








