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Hajime no Ippo Watch Order
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Also known as Fighting Spirit, Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!
The Hajime no Ippo watch order runs in release order, but two 2003 specials sit between the first and second TV series and are easy to miss. Start with Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!, Episodes 1-75, in which bullied high schooler Ippo Makunouchi joins the Kamogawa Boxing Gym and works his way to the featherweight title. Champion Road, a feature-length TV special, picks up right after episode 75 with his first title defense, and the Mashiba vs. Kimura OVA follows Kimura's title fight. Both are canon, so watch them before New Challenger, Episodes 1-26 (2009), which continues the story. Rising, Episodes 1-25 (2013-2014), is the latest anime and stops partway through the manga. Boxer's Fist, a short DVD special about how Takamura started boxing, is optional. Watching in this order keeps every fight and rivalry in sequence.
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Checked October 2026Watch The Fighting! (2000-2002, 75 episodes), Champion Road (2003 special), Mashiba vs. Kimura (2003 OVA), New Challenger (2009, 26 episodes), then Rising (2013-2014, 25 episodes).
Boxer's Fist is an optional DVD extra. Rising ends mid-story; the manga continues beyond it.
Start here
- Watch first
- Start with Episodes 1-75 (Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!).
- What to skip
- 1 entry is optional: Hajime no Ippo: Boxer's Fist. The story still tracks without them.
- Filler notes
- Hajime no Ippo: Boxer's Fist. Optional.
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Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!
#1 · 1 entry
- 1Episodes 1-75
Start here. The Fighting! (75 episodes, 2000-2002): bullied teen Ippo takes up boxing and chases the featherweight title.
0/75
Boxer's Fist
#2 · 1 entry
- 2Hajime no Ippo: Boxer's FistOptional
Optional. Boxer's Fist (2003 DVD special, sometimes called episode 76): how Takamura started boxing.
Special
Champion Road
#3 · 1 entry
- 3Hajime no Ippo: Champion Road
Champion Road (2003 TV special): Ippo's first title defense, against Sanada. Canon; picks up right after episode 75.
Special
Mashiba vs. Kimura
#4 · 1 entry
- 4Hajime no Ippo: Mashiba vs. Kimura
Mashiba vs. Kimura (OVA, 2003): Kimura's junior lightweight title shot. Canon; watch it before New Challenger.
OVA
Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger
#5 · 1 entry
- 5Episodes 1-26
New Challenger (26 episodes, 2009): picks up after Mashiba vs. Kimura, including Takamura's world title bout.
0/26
Hajime no Ippo: Rising
#6 · 1 entry
- 6Episodes 1-25
Rising (25 episodes, 2013-2014): the latest anime. It ends mid-story; the manga continues from there.
0/25
The correct order to watch Hajime no Ippo, as one listShowHide
Watch Hajime no Ippo in this order. 6 entries, chronological.
- Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!: Episodes 1-75
- Hajime no Ippo: Boxer's Fist (special) — optional
- Hajime no Ippo: Champion Road (special)
- Hajime no Ippo: Mashiba vs. Kimura (OVA)
- Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger: Episodes 1-26
- Hajime no Ippo: Rising: Episodes 1-25
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Hajime no Ippo watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Hajime no Ippo in?
Watch The Fighting! (2000-2002, 75 episodes), Champion Road (2003 special), Mashiba vs. Kimura (2003 OVA), New Challenger (2009, 26 episodes), then Rising (2013-2014, 25 episodes). Boxer's Fist is an optional DVD extra. Rising ends mid-story; the manga continues beyond it.
Do I need to watch Champion Road and Mashiba vs. Kimura?
Yes. Both are canon and come between The Fighting! and New Challenger, which assumes you have seen them. Champion Road is Ippo's first title defense; Mashiba vs. Kimura is Kimura's title fight.
Where does the Hajime no Ippo anime end in the manga?
Rising (2013-2014) is the latest anime and stops partway through the manga. To keep going after Rising, continue in the manga.
What is the chronological order of Hajime no Ippo?
Start with Episodes 1-75 (Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!), then continue with Hajime no Ippo: Boxer's Fist, Hajime no Ippo: Champion Road, Hajime no Ippo: Mashiba vs. Kimura, Episodes 1-26 (Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger), and Episodes 1-25 (Hajime no Ippo: Rising). The full Hajime no Ippo watch order on this page has 6 entries across 6 series, listed in chronological viewing order.
What is the release order of Hajime no Ippo?
Hajime no Ippo aired in the same order as the chronological watch order, starting with Episodes 1-75 (Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting!).
How many episodes is Hajime no Ippo?
Hajime no Ippo has 126 TV episodes in this order, plus 1 OVA and 2 specials.
Can I skip anything in Hajime no Ippo?
Yes. 1 entry is marked optional: Hajime no Ippo: Boxer's Fist. Everything else is part of the main story.
Is Hajime no Ippo finished?
Yes. Hajime no Ippo has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order.
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