The development is of course Ippo’s retirement from professional boxing. And ippo is most likely about to tell Sendo about the first hole that Wally found personally while getting bopped which should help Sendo develop his anti-Ricardo gameplan. There are entire mangas that have less chapters than HnI has had in this retirement arc. The series has reached its 1,300th chapter as of 2021, an extremely impressive feat in the manga. . Since Ippo retired in Round 1208 (which is 1/1999), already like 9 months have gone by since it is currently 10/1999. lol On a serious note: we're just missing the Miyata push for now. 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. So another "Hajime no Ippo" sponsored Boxing event could be going on in July. 30th Anniversary of Serialisation Commemorative Publication Hajime no Ippo Best Memorial, (連載開始30周年記念出版 はじめの一歩 メモリアルベスト, Rensai Kaishi 30 Shūnenkinen Shuppan Hajime no Ippo Memoriaru Besuto) is the fifth guidebook that was released to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Hajime no Ippo. brunobuccerati • 2 mo. Eiji Date (Japanese Featherweight Title) I think it was expected for Ippo to lost this match. You must be wondering at what time the new chapter will be released. "The First Step") is a Japanese boxing-themed manga series written and illustrated by George Morikawa. Key visual of the series. He had signs of reaching the point of no return and luckily he stopped boxing. ago. Ippo crosses the monster line. 1. 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. if Ippo. Sorry for the long wall of text. Ippo will defend the title once and relinquish the belt is my guess. he withdrew last time and both would fight at their ideal weight. Imai wins with a First Round KO. The table below is a list of information regarding the Manga’s release schedule. " Best. Sawamura's fighting style was based on real life retired professional boxer Ike Quartey. Ippo is retired, and potentially has brain damage. The crowd comments that Imai's entrances take longer than the actual matches, and they wonder if there is anyone in. . Plus it has been mentioned before Ippo has “retired” before and return to box too. Vote the fight you want out next, poll link in the comments. Volg doesn't dismiss the idea that there is, but Ippo is retired, that's that, and he'll respect the choice. Hajime no Ippo: Chapter 1421 Release Date. This way, Ippo seems more "human" and the path he chose despite his self-confidence lack is, in my opinion, very interesting. He says that although he’s seemingly healthy now, he is planning to retire. Second, Ippo notices how much closer Ricardo seems, perhaps some of his punches land, perhaps he is able to penetrate his nasty jabs this time, whatever happens Ippo realizes that he could be within. Ippo started the fight with no will to win, no thoughts of the future, resigning himself to a shining moment before the darkness. . Ippo is on the right track. 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. 11. Hajime No Ippo Chapter 1429 Spoilers Prediction. The majority of his time is spent helping his mother with their family business, which leaves him unable to enjoy his youth like other. 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. Oda became a boxer around the same time as Kimura Tatsuya and Kojima Hisato. Glad to be back. Makunouchi Ippo is the main protagonist from the Hajime no Ippo series. (specially ippo, who retired way too early). Characters Introduced: Kumiko Morita, Alexander Volg Zangief Kamogawa informs his boxers that the idol, Kumiko Morita will be coming to the gym to interview the fighters. Hajime No Ippo is a much-loved manga series that gained a lot of praise from readers. There's never usually that much buildup, it was the ultimate. Sawamura toyed with him for the middle rounds after Ippo laid a decent beating. Antonio defeats Ricardo by knockout in the second round. Closing moments of Guevara. Ippo basically ignores his coach and starts spewing some hard-ass truths he learned watching Mashiba. Hajime No Ippo is a much-loved manga series that gained a lot of praise from readers. Towards the end of the match, Ippo can’t resist reaching out to try catching his junior after delivering an effective punch. Ippo stays involved with his beloved sport and becomes a second for his fellow gymmates as he. Aokitakimura have noticed/wondered what kind of monster Ippo would be if he returned several times. Morikawa launched Hajime no Ippo in 1989, and the series is his only manga. dcc97. There are a lot of theories on how Ippo will come back and they all make sense to a degree, however I'd like to give my two cents of how Ippo would come out of retirement in a way that would make sense due to Morikawa's "walls" that he built between Ippo and his career. Sendo probably talking about how Ippo is retired "due to injuries" and that Volg was going all-out on him, and Volg shooting back with how Ippo was going all-out on him. Hajime no Ippo is a 2000 Japanese anime series based on the manga written by George Morikawa. He can focus on the amazing secondary characters the manga has and slowly prepare the settings for a super hyped Ippo return. Miyata can intuit just how close Ippo was to breaking fully, he is the one that noticed his lack of form the most. /r/hajimenoippo is a subreddit dedicated to George Morikawa's work Hajime no Ippo. Hajime No Ippo is a Manga/Manhwa/Manhua in (English/Raw) language, Action series, english chapters have been translated and you can read them here. Takamura planted the boxing seed inside Ippo Makunouchi's mind, but Ichiro Miyata is the one that drove Ippo to pursue the sport passionately. Manga creator George Morikawa appeared on an Abema TV program on March 5, and when asked a question about possibly running out of material for his. In the first fight there’s a scene where time seems to slow down as the main character analyzes his opponents weak spot before executing his attack. Chapter 1419 is all set to be released on 19 April 2023. Now, it could be that Morikawa also drew inspiration from other boxers as the years went on too. Which you can tell even retired sendo respects and still has a close bond with ippo in the newer chapters. liked it at first but it's getting boring, want Ippo to return soon. Ricardo will be surprised to hear Ippo's name again after hearing that Antonio defeated Ippo. Like Ricardo mentioned, when though Ippo is retired, everything seems to be revolving around. 1. What he needs is to understand the passion itself is enough fuel for him to go on. That means, Ippo values his wellbeing more than the sacrifice he should make to be one of the best boxers in the world. That’s how his comeback journey begins. Did Ippo die? For Kamogawa, being strong means forbidding Ippo to box… effectively forcing him to retire. 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. The pacing has always been slow. 192 Online. Why would Ippo, who retired due to health concerns, return after seeing boxing ruin a friend’s health. Hajime no. 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. Maybe a litle less but the chapters are quite short in Pages and he takes his time in the fights so theres still too much to be done He's not retiring. Hajime No Ippo Chapter 1417 Release Date With Different Time Zone. Sendo II is a massively overrated fight. The tension between Coach and Ippo was also high, because if Ippo is truly punch drunk, the coach is letting Ippo comit suicide. Honestly at this point in the story, Morikawa doesn't need big matches that span volumes unless it is a World title match. Ippo got brutally K. 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. In turn, Ippo eventually decides to give Yamada a fair fight while avoiding his more brutal attacks. Well, we have all the information right here. (Ippo's birthday is listed in November, I think. Ippo could easily be seen a person coming into to break up the fight. It's not a matter of a world ranker be willing to fight him. Ippo was dominant for the beginning of the first chapter of the spar, making Volg use his maximum Vigilance, and that was enough. They’ll take on both the pupils. Kobashi retired sometime after that. No, Ippo's retirement is a plot device to allow Morikawa's hack ass to stretch the chapter count and keep earning pocket change from the dwindling fanbase so he can fund his. One of my old theories was ippo would find the answer to his question of strength outside of the ring so that he could match up to ricardo. It released in September. His loss to Kobashi was the peak of his boxing career. The series went on a brief hiatus last June due to Morikawa’s poor physical condition. Sendo even said that trying to counter the Dempsey Roll and failing caused even more damage. As a delinquent, Kintarō's group. Hajime No Ippo is a much-loved manga series that gained a lot of praise from readers. Over the course of the date, Aoki, Kimura, Takamura, and Ippo Makunouchi competed against. This shows how much you have understood LOL. • 2 yr. The finale of that tournament is Itagaki vs Imai (who wants a rematch against Ippo) Itagaki beats Imai and faces Ippo, inevitably loses. /r/hajimenoippo is a subreddit dedicated to George Morikawa's work Hajime no Ippo. No spoilers but the story is ACTUALLY PROGRESSING. Geromichi style retirement party would be the most retarded and idiotic way, especially when he is supposedly punch drunk. TyoRim. Chapter 1418 is all set to be released on 12 April 2023. I think that Ippos confidence is higher than ever, with. 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. Ippo might make a comeback three years after his retirement. His most prominent boxing matches were against Ippo Makunouchi as the 5th and strongest challenger Ippo. Now I’ll admit that Ippo’s last few fights up until his losses were boring and I skipped them but the manga has long gone past that. So yeah, overall, it's very unfair to say Ippo is "lying", because he isn't. We used the major time zones of the world as the basis for the list. He’s gonna do everything he can and go out on his shield. 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. Hajime no Ippo (CC: Pocket) The manga Hajime no Ippo is written by MORIKAWA Jyoji. "No Yagi's, Aoki's or Takamura's allowed. He is a multi-weight class professional boxer and the WBC super middleweight champion affiliated with the Kamogawa gym. Kamogawa was so intent on getting Ippo out there before his boxing style took its toll that he totally misjudged the competition. No-Candy842 • 5 mo. Morikawa posted in one of the volumes (like 39) that Martinez is based on Ricardo Lopez. It also further mirrors what happened to Date. 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. Hajime No Ippo is a much-loved manga series that gained a lot of praise from readers. ago. Nekota is essentially a mix of Miyata and sendo both of whom would wash itagaki. Kumi is one of my favorite character. Takamura tells him how it is point-blank. The Life Of Ippo Makunouchi (Hajime no Ippo)Be Sure To Subscribe:…AcelnTheWhole • 6 yr. Songs:1. Consistent-Strain-23 • 6 mo. Hajime no Ippo. . The wiki lists when the chapters came out, and what issue. ago. Asha_Brea. Hajime No Ippo Chapter 1418 Release Date With Different Time Zone. Hajime no Ippo is leading us down the path of Makunouchi Ippo for the eventual Ippo comback after Ippo retires. Mashiba has the exact same record as the world champ, even down to the amount of KO wins. Ippo just want to be helpful and his interest is in boxing. Instead of wondering what it means to be strong, Ippo becomes a Monster early on. When Ippo retired a lot of readers got pissed but looking at retrospect it was the best narrative decision Mori could make, honestly. HnI doesn't end. But once Ippo challenges Imai, Itagaki will become jealous and leave to Mashiba’s gym for one final opportunity to fight Ippo. Everybody would be happy and their rivalry would matter more. Frequent_Breath8490 • 4 mo. Ippo admitted that he realized he had. During Ippo's retirement from boxing, we learn about Hayami's fate. Then you continue a manga called Hajime No Ippo with Ippo broken like a common Hayami or Kobashi, like common meaningless fodder. The main one for me is the progression (or rather stagnation) of Ippo and Kumi's relationship. Ippo’s rival in the national circuits and known as the Naniwa Rocky and the Naniwa Tiger, Sendo is in many ways like Ippo, a power puncher and driven by similar goals. Per wiki policy, Spoilers Off applies here and all spoilers are unmarked. Kodansha published the manga's 123rd compiled book volume last November, and will publish the 124th volume (seen right. 16. All the parallels there between retirement and coming back, plus passing the torch. Let's see if he'll spar with Mashiba. Chapter 1304 and 1309 Locked post. Hagler was already a southpaw. 192 Online. Hajime no Ippo Character Elimination Poll (Round 19) - Ippo’s Mom has been eliminated. I have this theory of Hajime no Ippo's Ending. Miyata is Ippo's goal. Why did Ippo retire [Hajime no Ippo Ch. ago. 11 ippo will defeat Ricardo thus becoming greatest boxer and fulfilling kamogawa promise. So he is the one who will fulfill Kamogawa’s promise to Yuki. 1. 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. First, Ricardo has his trainer Bill thank Ippo again, and ask how a retired boxer can improve so much. I'm compiling a list of what I think Morikawa based his characters on. I really REALLY insist that Itagaki’s storyline must be tied up also. Meanwhile, Ippo is still contemplating how he should coach his students' future children THEN he will probably come out of retirement. Sawamura's fighting style was based on real life retired professional boxer Ike Quartey. But, unlike many other series, Hajime no Ippo is slow-paced and things happen only. is japanese manga written by George MorikawaSeveral bullies directed by Umezawa got into the practice. people really think ippo isn't gonna return when the manga is literally named hajime no. That the sport makes him whole as a person. Right now I would only give sendo maybe a 15% chance of winning. episodes. He used to have strategy. The joke was that the manga would outlast the heat death of the universe but the pace has recently quickened. He made a promise that with one more loss he will retire and he will do just that. Ippo just want to be helpful and his interest is in boxing. Sorry for the long wall of text. " Then he did it again and brewed up another storm, so much so HIS EYE SOCKET was fucked. Ippo mentions this when reflecting on what he did wrong after retirement. Fans are very excited about the release of the new chapter. Kamogawa was so intent on getting Ippo out there before his boxing style took its toll that he totally misjudged the competition. You have to think about how Morikawa has written Ippo up to this point. But now that we know ricardo, the ultimate boxer, doesnt know the answer either, it could mean that the answer cant be found in boxing. You must be wondering at what time the new chapter will be released. As a child, she was a fan of Baldychu from the Pokamon series. I like sendo as ippo’s rival the best because he just like ippo. Then finally you have season 2: Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger. - He face-blocked too much during the National Champion Arc (which resulted. Now they just do "uh, sorry can't find a video of him. You must be wondering at what time the new chapter will be released. He doesn’t even have the excuse of being punch-drunk, he just was half-assed. Hajime No Ippo Chapter 1417 Release Date With Different Time Zone. 48K subscribers in the hajimenoippo community. This could happen if you become a death battle member and vote for this. operez1990 • 1 yr. When the skill gap is close, there can be favorable and unfavorable matchups for boxers especially in the highest levels of competition. As soon as she arrives, the gym members. However, the manga’s latest chapter just doused fans with boxing reality. How long has Ippo been retired in the manga? How much longer until he comes back if ever? In the story's timeline, Ippo has been retired for. If this happens I could see two outcomes. Takamura cause worst incident than this, he fight the police once. Ippo is not written as a traditional neketsu shonen protagonist. He is a Featherweight boxer from the Kamogawa Boxing Gym, the former JBC Featherweight Champion, and "unofficial champion" of the OPBF. June 10, 2023. I dig it. Meanwhile, Ippo is still contemplating how he should coach his students' future children THEN he. Hajime No Ippo Chapter 1442:- Hajime No Ippo is one of the longest-running and most popular manga series in the world. Once you're punch drunk, the damage is permanent. And we remember that if Ippo took this blow it was because he was terribly angry and that he did not fight as. Takamura knows that Ippo can do it. 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. Chapter 1208 has Ippo make the decision to retire from boxing. A lot has changed since Ippo announced his bold retirement. Fast forward to nowadays and its clear that Ippo still has this in mind since he treats Itagaki differently to Aokimura as a second, which in my opinion is what is. 11. In chapter numbers, 101 chapters. Exactly right. His quest began. . Second Step Arc. . Right now, it only been about 4 years since Ippo retired in Round 1209 (January 31, 2018), and it could easily be another 2 or 3 more before Ippo returns to boxing while Morikawa focuses the story on the other characters and advance their storylines. Mark your calendars for Hajime no Ippo Chapter 1435 which is all set to release on October 12, 2023, at 12 am JST. Hajime no Ippo Chapter 1421 will be released on Wednesday, 24 May 2023, at 12:00 AM JST. I hear people say this, but honestly I'm not a fan. Plus it's heavily implied that he doesn't want to lose any of them, especially Ippo. 3. Then Mamoru takes Ippo to the legendary retired boxer Genji Kamogawa who is now a coach. The sanctioning bodies would never sanction a big match for him, he needs to fight bums first and prove he's not potato'ed. 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. A page for describing WMG: Hajime no Ippo. ago. George is leading Ippo to fight like Mike Tyson/Marvin Haggler. Ippo's retirement isn't a gunshot to the chest, it's many people's last nail in the coffin. Tomiko (トミ子, Tomiko) is Masaru Aoki's girlfriend and as he calls her, his "Goddess of Victory" and a nurse that works at the Kawai Hospital. When Kumi was 13 years old, she lost both of her. Takamura and Ippo are both kinda Wilder tier genetics. Then Mamoru takes Ippo to the legendary retired boxer Genji Kamogawa who is now a coach. ) After that Ippo will need to actually resolve his mental block in order to start truly considering a comeback. Slardar. Itagaki leaves the gym in hopes of getting to fight Ippo and enters that tournament that Ippo once did to earn the right to fight Date. Hajime No Ippo Chapter 1433 Release Date. I also believe ippo will make his return to the ring somewhat soon, maybe not 2023, but possibly 2024. Having been inspired by his father as a boxer and his style, once he was forced to retire, Miyata was from then on determined to prove to the boxing world that his father's style of boxing was worthy of a champion. That's a good one. But who will be the one to spurn the change a. And as long as Ippo stay retired, then everyone will be revolving in their places. A lot of great manga series end up having "meh" or poor endings, where it doesn't live up to the hype. in Manga. In surface, it looks like he just want to learn more boxing stuff. 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. Here after reading 1383 and I'm pretty sure ippo will step back in the ring (for a spar) the next chapter Ippo fighting again 1384 Ik the post said as a pro But its been so long Im just excited. Hajime No Ippo Chapter 1432 Release Date. Anyway, the Hajime no Ippo wiki does list some of the characters who they are. Ippo is #2 on my all time list. Category for characters that have retired from boxing. But according to the rate of elapse of real time, it will be 30 years before we see Ippo making a comeback. This is a one-week delay from the original release date of August 30, 2023. (All spoilers are MAJOR Ippo spoilers) Few shonen series have the courage or ability to have their main character retire/stop pursuing their dream for multiple IRL years and for it to be as good as it is. Itagaki has simultaneously spawned Ippo comeback fever, leaked Mashiba's entire strategy to the enemy, and made him look like a fool for struggling so much with a retired boxer. Ippo will want to come back in the near future, once Sendo vs Ricardo will finish most likely. No, since the retirement there has been over 100 chapters of Ippo as a cornerman hinting at unretiring. 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. Hajime no Ippo: Round 1428. The Bold Retirement Saga, is the ninth story saga, as well as the first in the third part of the series. He's probably at the point where if he rests enough, he can recover and come back. ago. 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. Volg was too, while in the actual fight. brunobuccerati • 2 mo. 99. " That's what the wiki says Reply replyMakunouchi Ippo (幕之内一歩 lit. 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. terraquio. The pacing has always been slow. Makunouchi Ippo lived a humble life with his mother, tending to the family fishing boat business. Advertisements. Please keep the downvotes to a minimum, remember that everyone is entitled to their opinion. 5km, about 6 miles. I also believe ippo will make his return to the ring somewhat soon, maybe not 2023, but possibly 2024. dcc97. After all, this series is 29 years old where a lot of boxing has gone since then. Remember that the main reason he retired was because everybody thought he was punched drunk due to his fighting style. The reason for them, and Sendo is the same. It follows the story of high school student Makunouchi Ippo. Chapter came out super quick today! I'd love to say Morikawa is gonna blue ball us yet again when Kumi and Ippo go to the ocean together, but the look in her eyes was so warm, I think we might see actual progress provided Mashiba doesn't come in on a boat. 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. The release date of Hajime no Ippo Chapter 1433 has been updated. Shortly there after, Aoki announces his retirement from boxing, leaving the ring as both a champion and now a husband, with the possibly of being a father. Ippo definitely can’t be a boxer and teach. Ippo was dominant for the beginning of the first chapter of the spar, making Volg use his maximum Vigilance, and that was enough. 12. Makunouchi Ippo (Ippo Makunouchi) es un personaje ficticio del manga Hajime no Ippo. When he was about to do it, coach came in the way. Members Online •. Mashiba's Tactical Shift: How a Change in Stance Left Ippo Confused and VulnerableHajime no 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. Title Page Character(s): Kyōsuke Imai Imai has knocked the opponent down, and the ref stopped the fight. Honestly, recent chapters have been as hype as it's ever been. People suffer outside the ring too. You must be wondering at what time the new chapter will be. Hajime No Ippo Chapter 1430 Release Date. I sometimes wonder what'd happen if Ippo didn't graze his chin. The release date of raw scans for Chapter 1434 not confirmed yet. I say he'll "probably" return as opposed to definitely return, mainly for the possibility that Morikawa could pass away before he gets to that point. Big Mara ippo :d. Aoki will retire after his fight with Iga. Flashback is Round 1209 of Jōji Morikawa's Hajime no Ippo manga series. love it, don't care if Ippo comes back. Magunochi Ippo, içine kapanık, utangaç, sıradan bir lise öğrencisidir. It would be lunacy to expect Ippo to win. 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. Even with Mori picking up the pace, it can be anywhere from 5-20 years before Ippo ends or Mori could die before Ippo. Hayami lost because ippo gave him a glass jaw, then he retired. Ippo beats Imai to regain the title. Okuldan arta kalan zamanını annesine, balık işinde yardım ederek geçirmektedir. Normally I'd complain, but that's 100% in character for him. If you know the series you know what I mean. Hagler was already a southpaw. Ippo must fight the sixteen. There’s no better match for his. It is the same with Hajime no Ippo. It may sound dumb but it is exactly the type of person ippo is. However, if Ippo decides to return, it probably won't happen for a while. Like all, I wish good health and prosperity to Morikawa-sensei and those who are involved wit the continuous production of Hajime No Ippo. Boxing (ボクシング, Bokushingu), formerly known as Kentō (拳闘) in Japan, is a combat sport in which two participants of the same weight class fight each other with their fists that are under boxing gloves. If Miyata is no longer fighting, then Ippo would never return. Web SummaryThis saga focuses on Ippo Makunouchis bold retirement following his promise to Kumi Mashiba. ago. After a painstaking struggle, the "2 suns" collide at the glorious Toyko Dome and Ippo emerges victorious and finally learns what it means to be strong. I dont really get the why they say that ippo will make his return to fight Imai and then Guevara and finally other character we dont know about. Chapter 1432 is all set to be released on Aug 23, 2023. The manga Hajime no Ippo (English title: "The First Step/Fighting Spirit" and Filipino title: "Knockout"), written by Jyoji Morikawa, has been running since 1989, spans more than. The most recent arc has Ippo going through retirement and I'd argue it's one of the best arcs ever in the manga. The final fight does the thing you see in a lot of Ippo fights where the ring changes to fit the theme of the fight, like in the underwater fight for example. You must be wondering at what time the new chapter will be released. Of course there’s already a major spoiler in the title of the article itself. Ippo retired because of Itagaki. He was clearly outmatched in the Ippo fight, but he DID still beat Gedoh, who was the real deal, and DID beat Ippo even if his senses were distorted. Ippo losing to someone, learning from it, then moving on, not worse for wear would show growth. Takamura. The raw scan will be available on various websites and platforms, such as. The retirement arc was necessary for Ippo to make major adjustments to his one dimensional style, and to grow his fight IQ without having to rely on the coach, who has been shown to be in over his head in Ippo's last 3 outings. Definitely One Piece.